Why is Bristol glass blue?

Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.

What is the value of blue glass?

The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.

Is all blue glass cobalt?

No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?

Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do you identify cobalt blue glass?

If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How old is cobalt blue glass?

How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

Does cobalt make glass blue?

Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Blue Frosted Glass

Mid Century Frosted Glasses

Blue And White Italian Plates

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Acrobat Lamps

Blue Lalique Vase

Large Round Pendant Lighting

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Fontana Art Lighting

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique, Vase Coquilles Frosted Glass with Blue Patina, Shells

$2,901

1914 René Lalique, Vase Courges Frosted Glass with Blue Grey Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Courges" made in frosted glass with blue grey patina by René Lalique created in 1914. Molded

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1914 René Lalique, Vase Courges Frosted Glass with Blue Grey Patina

$5,270

1921 Original René Lalique Vase Acacia Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Acacia" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1921. Engraved signature

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1921 Original René Lalique Vase Acacia Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$1,598

1927 René Lalique Vase Rampillon Frosted Glass with Blue-Grey Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Rampillon" made in clear and frosted glass with blue grey patina by René Lalique in 1927

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1927 René Lalique Vase Rampillon Frosted Glass with Blue-Grey Patina

$2,001

1932 Rene Lalique Grignon Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Grignon" vase made in 1932 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Acid-stamped

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1932 Rene Lalique Grignon Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,309

1930 René Lalique, Vase Mures Frosted Glass with Electric Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Mures" made in frosted glass with electric blue patina by René Lalique in 1930. Acid-stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1930 René Lalique, Vase Mures Frosted Glass with Electric Blue Patina

$4,559

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Bacchus" vase made in 1938 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,901

1920 René Lalique - Vase Gui Mistletoe Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Gui" made in frosted glass with blue by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique - Vase Gui Mistletoe Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,309

1920 René Lalique - Vase Gui Mistletoe Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Gui" made in frosted glass with blue by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique - Vase Gui Mistletoe Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,190

1919 René Lalique, Vase Perruches Frosted Glass with Green Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Perruches" made in frosted glass with green blue patina by René Lalique in 1919. Engraved

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1919 René Lalique, Vase Perruches Frosted Glass with Green Blue Patina

$18,830

1931 René Lalique Chamois Vase Clear Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Chamois" vase made in 1931 in molded clear and frosted glass with blue patina

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1931 René Lalique Chamois Vase Clear Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,664

1920 René Lalique Plumes Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Plumes" vase made in 1920 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Molded

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique Plumes Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,309

1920 René Lalique Sirenes Coupe Bowl Frosted Glass Blue Patina, Mermaids

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Sirenes" bowl made in 1920 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Engraved

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique Sirenes Coupe Bowl Frosted Glass Blue Patina, Mermaids

$9,427

1934 René Lalique Actinia Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Actinia" vase made in 1934 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1934 René Lalique Actinia Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$3,541

1921 Original René Lalique Acacia Vase Frosted Grey-Blue Stained Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Acacia" vase made in 1921 in molded frosted glass with grey-blue patina. Molded

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1921 Original René Lalique Acacia Vase Frosted Grey-Blue Stained Glass

$1,598

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Bacchus" vase made in 1938 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,546

1933 Original René Lalique Boulouris Vase Frosted Blue Stained Glass, Birds

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Boulouris" vase made in 1933 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1933 Original René Lalique Boulouris Vase Frosted Blue Stained Glass, Birds

$1,954

1933 Original René Lalique Boulouris Vase Frosted Blue Stained Glass, Birds

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Boulouris" vase made in 1933 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1933 Original René Lalique Boulouris Vase Frosted Blue Stained Glass, Birds

$1,954

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Bacchus" vase made in 1938 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$3,138

1920 René Lalique Lotus Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Lotus" vase made in 1920 in molded frosted glass and blue patina. Wheel-engraved

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique Lotus Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$4,145

1930 René Lalique Terpsichore Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Terpsichore" vase made in 1930 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Acid

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1930 René Lalique Terpsichore Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$22,383

1932 René Lalique, Original Vase Biches Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Biches" made in frosted glass with blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1932 Stamped "R.LALIQUE

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1932 René Lalique, Original Vase Biches Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,190

Rene Lalique Frosted Glass Chypre Perfume Bottle

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Chypre' perfume bottle. Moulded makers mark, 'R Lalique PARIS

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Glass

Rene Lalique Frosted Glass Chypre Perfume Bottle

$955

1920 René Lalique Coquille Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Stain

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Coquilles" vase made in 1920 in molded frosted glass with blue stain. Molded

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique Coquille Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Stain

$2,901

1928 René Lalique Coqs et Raisins Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Coqs et Raisins" vase made in 1928 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Wheel

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1928 René Lalique Coqs et Raisins Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$3,138

17" Vintage Candlestick Holder Turquoise Glass Frosted

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Enhance your interior decor with this charming Vintage Candlestick with Turquoise Frosted Glass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Classical Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

17" Vintage Candlestick Holder Turquoise Glass Frosted

$175

1921 René Lalique Meduse Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Meduse" vase made in 1921 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Molded

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1921 René Lalique Meduse Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,131

1912 René Lalique Fougeres Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Fougeres" vase made in 1912 in molded frosted glass with remains of original blue

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1912 René Lalique Fougeres Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,356

1920 René Lalique Escargot Vase in Frosted Glass Blue Stain - Snail

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Escargot" vase made in 1920 in molded frosted glass with blue stain. Molded

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique Escargot Vase in Frosted Glass Blue Stain - Snail

$6,513

1926 René Lalique, Box Dans La Nuit Frosted Glass with Blue Patina for Worth

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Dans La Nuit" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1926 for Worth

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

1926 René Lalique, Box Dans La Nuit Frosted Glass with Blue Patina for Worth

$4,678

1937 René Lalique Jaffa Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Jaffa" vase made in 1937 in molded clear and frosted glass with sepia patina

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1937 René Lalique Jaffa Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$8,763

Lemons In A Frosted Glass Bowl

By Nicola Currie

Located in Brecon, Powys

Oil on gesso board. Framed in a white wood frame

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Oil

Nicola Currie
Lemons In A Frosted Glass Bowl, 2019

$850

1912 René Lalique Dentelé Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Dentelé" vase made in 1912 in molded glass with blue patina on design. Molded

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1912 René Lalique Dentelé Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$1,480

1920 René Lalique Blotter Deux Sirenes Enlacees Assis Frosted Glass Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

1920 René Lalique blotter "Deux Sirenes Enlacees Assis" made in frosted glass with blue patina

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Glass

1920 René Lalique Blotter Deux Sirenes Enlacees Assis Frosted Glass Blue Patina

$2,948

1920 Rene Lalique Telline Perfume Bottle in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Telline" perfume bottle made in frosted glass with blue patina. Double signature

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 Rene Lalique Telline Perfume Bottle in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$1,894

1937 René Lalique Vichy Vase in Frosted and Blue Stained Glass, Flowers

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Vichy" vase made in 1937 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1937 René Lalique Vichy Vase in Frosted and Blue Stained Glass, Flowers

$2,001

1921 René Lalique Mimosa Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina, Leaves

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Mimosa" vase made in 1921 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Molded

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1921 René Lalique Mimosa Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina, Leaves

$1,954

1920 René Lalique, Vase Deux Moineaux Bavardant Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase “Deux Moineaux Dormant” made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique, Vase Deux Moineaux Bavardant Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$3,493

1920 Rene Lalique Vase Sirenes Avec Bouchon Figurine Frosted Glass Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Meplat Sirenes avec Bouchon Figurine" made in molded frosted glass with blue patina by René

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 Rene Lalique Vase Sirenes Avec Bouchon Figurine Frosted Glass Blue Patina

$23,094

1937 René Lalique Edelweiss Vase in Frosted and Blue Stained Glass, Flowers

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Edelweiss" vase made in 1937 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1937 René Lalique Edelweiss Vase in Frosted and Blue Stained Glass, Flowers

$2,250

1938 René Lalique Vase Grives in Clear Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Grives" vase made in 1938 in molded clear & frosted glass with blue patina. Acid

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1938 René Lalique Vase Grives in Clear Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,309

1938 René Lalique, Vase Quatre Panneaux Clear Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase “Quatre Panneaux” made in clear and frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1938

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1938 René Lalique, Vase Quatre Panneaux Clear Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$10,599

1919 René Lalique - Vase Bandes De Roses Frosted Glass With Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase “Bandes de Roses” made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1919. Molded

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1919 René Lalique - Vase Bandes De Roses Frosted Glass With Blue Patina

$2,664

1924 René Lalique, Vase Serpent Frosted Glass with Blue Grey Patina Snake

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Serpent" made in frosted glass with blue grey by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1924 René Lalique, Vase Serpent Frosted Glass with Blue Grey Patina Snake

$38,964

1926 René Lalique Ronsard Handled Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Ronsard" vase made in 1926 in molded frosted glass with blue patina on handles

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1926 René Lalique Ronsard Handled Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$7,698

1929 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Petrarque Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Pétrarque" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1929. Stamped signature

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1929 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Petrarque Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$19,541

1921 Rene Lalique Acanthes Vase in Clear Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Acanthes" vase made in 1921 in molded clear and frosted glass with blue patina

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1921 Rene Lalique Acanthes Vase in Clear Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$6,928

1921 René Lalique Vase Ronces in Clear Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Ronces" made in clear and frosted glass with blue patina by René LALIQUE in 1921. Signed

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1921 René Lalique Vase Ronces in Clear Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$3,138

1930 Rene Lalique Chevreuse Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina Daisies

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Chevreuse" vase made in 1930 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1930 Rene Lalique Chevreuse Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina Daisies

$3,789

1926 Rene Lalique Vase Aigrettes in Frosted Glass with Grey Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Aigrettes" vase made in 1926 in molded frosted glass with blue grey patina. Wheel

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1926 Rene Lalique Vase Aigrettes in Frosted Glass with Grey Blue Patina

$11,665

1933 René Lalique Original Mossi Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Mossi" vase made in 1933 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1933 René Lalique Original Mossi Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$2,664

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Deep Blue Stain

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Bacchus" vase made in 1938 in molded frosted glass and deep blue stained. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Deep Blue Stain

$2,546

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Deep Blue Stain

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Bacchus" vase made in 1938 in molded frosted glass and deep blue stained. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Deep Blue Stain

$3,197

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Deep Blue Stain

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Bacchus" vase made in 1938 in molded frosted glass and deep blue stained. Stamped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1938 René Lalique Bacchus Vase in Frosted Glass with Deep Blue Stain

$2,960

1923 René Lalique Esterel Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue-Grey Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Esterel" vase made in 1923 in molded frosted glass with blue-grey patina. Molded

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1923 René Lalique Esterel Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue-Grey Patina

$1,764

1929 René Lalique, Pair of Vases Milan Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Pair of Vases "Milan" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1929. Acid-stamped

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1929 René Lalique, Pair of Vases Milan Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

$15,277 / set

1924 René Lalique Serpent Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina, Snake

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Serpent" vase made in 1924 in moulded frosted glass with blue patina. Molded

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1924 René Lalique Serpent Vase in Frosted Glass with Blue Patina, Snake

$31,384

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Blue Frosted Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of blue frosted glass you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, blown glass and metal, every item from our selection of blue frosted glass was constructed with great care. There are 130 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of blue frosted glass you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of blue frosted glass, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of blue frosted glass over the years, but those crafted by René Lalique, J.T. Kalmar and Lalique are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Blue Frosted Glass?

Prices for a piece of blue frosted glass start at $195 and top out at $23,200 with the average selling for $2,392.

Questions About Blue Frosted Glass

Why is Bristol glass blue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.
What is the value of blue glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.
Is all blue glass cobalt?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do you identify cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How old is cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
Does cobalt make glass blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.