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Painted and Gilded Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful crystal chandelier with hand painted bronze ring with foliate and flora designs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1 of 2 Stunning Chandelier, Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
lots of facetted crystal glass elements. Sockets: 3 x E14 candelabra and one x E27 standard bulbs
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Fall Double Ring Suspension with Crystal Glass Cylinders
Located in Paris, FR
Suspension fall double ring with ribbed crystal glass cylinders gathered and held by a gold plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Centre de table de style Napoléon III en bronze doré et cristal taillé, vers 185
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ancienne collection du château de Dampierre Important centre de table composé de quatre pièces en bronze doré finement ciselé et cristal taillé, de style Napoléon III. Deux pièces s...
Category

Antique 1850s Napoleon III Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian Pair of Art Deco Style Textured Gold Pink Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
L-shape glass element worked with hammered texture to add depth to the color, a ribbed crystal clear
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf

Bakalowits Vienna Large Gilt Brass Crystal Glass Chandelier, Austria, 1970s
By Bakalowits Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning and large crystal chandelier handcrafted in the 1970s by Bakalowits & Söhne in Vienna
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

Large Italian Gold Leaf Metal and Crystal Deco 12-Lights Chandelier
Located in Varese, Lombardia
golden leaf metal structure with different faceted crystal elements such as obelisks, stars, flowers and
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Italian Pair of Art Deco Style Textured Gold Pink Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
L-shape glass element worked with hammered texture to add depth to the color, a ribbed crystal clear
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf

Baccarat "Harmonie" Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler, circa 1980
By Baccarat
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous top-notch champagne bucket or wine cooler by Baccarat, beautiful thick heavy crystal
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1 of 2 Stunning Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Rods Chandelier by Palwa, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
composed of crystal glass rods on gilt brass frame. Sockets: It needs 15 x E14 small bulbs ( max. 40 Watts
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Artistic Ceiling Lamp 3 arms Murano glass Crystal Gold Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
This Venetian ceiling lamp in crystal and gold details in artistic Murano glass presents an organic
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Gilded Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Palwa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine chadelier in 24 C. gilded brass and crystal glass by Palwa 1970s. With 6 bulbs. High quality
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

1980s Pierre Casenove Champagne Bucket for La Rochere France
By Pierre Casenove, La Rochere
Located in London, GB
France" crystal factory. A beautifully finished frosted bucket with two gilt bronze handles. Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1980s French Hollywood Regency Wine Coolers

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze, Crystal And Porcelain Chandelier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Finest quality Louis XVI 19th century gilt bronze and crystal chandelier with putti and classical
Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Bagues stylé gilded iron and crystal chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 6 branch gilded iron chandelier with glass drops attributed to Maison Bagues. Rewired
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Punch Bowl Style: Liberty, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, 1900, WMF, Material: Bronze
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Punch Bowl WMF Style: Art Nouveau year: 1900 Country: Germany Materials: bronze and crystal
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Doré Bronze Purple Glass Crystal Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French empire / neoclassical doré bronze and purple glass center with crystal drops
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Cut Crystal Amethyst glass Vase w Gilt bronze Griffins and Lion paws Empire
Located in Sweden, SE
. Crystal decoration is made in a geometric "diamond" ornament. "Diamond" engraved surface of the vase
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Empire Vases

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Stunning Gold-Plated and Cut Crystal Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970
By J.L Lobmeyr, Palwa
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
gold and crystal for the opulent, decadent and luxurious look of the style. This most luxurious of
Category

Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Empire Crystal Beaded and Gilt-Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Empire crystal beaded and gilt-tole chandelier with seven lights (six arms and one central
Category

Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf

21st Century Diamantei Extra Large Chandeliers in Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Colour: Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal Light Source: 24 x max 60W LED E14 Finishes: Gold plated metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Russian 19th c. Neo-Classical St. Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fitted cobalt blue glass tier with prism shaped Crystals pendants hanging from the rim. Beginning from
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical large Empire bronze and crystal adorning glass bell jar lantern
Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Lobmeyr Bubbles Chandelier Crystal Glass Gilt Brass, Austria, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, J. L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with a gold-plated brass frame and Swarovski crystals. These lamps have an
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Gold Palwa Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1970s chandelier by Palwa, Germany. Six-tiered crystals and gilt brass. Lit by 8 bulbs
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Pendant Light in Crystal Murano Blown Glass With Matt Gold Base
By Favaretto Partners, Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Essential, sinuous and delicate, Jube was born from the union of two blown glasses that, once
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Lobmeyr Chandelier Crystal Glass Gilt Brass, Austria, Vienna, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, J. L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with a gold-plated brass frame and Swarovski crystals. These lamps have an
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

3 Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Crystal Clear Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
crystal clear glass slabs. Signed. Price is per sconce
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Bronze Patina 9-Light Chandelier Cut Crystal Glass Fruit Decorations
Located in Manhasset, NY
French bronze patina 9-light chandelier cut crystal & glass fruit decorations. This is simply a
Category

Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Contemporary Square Sconce Iridescent Yellow Crystal and Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Domenico Ghirò
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
to the living area. It has a square shape. The 24 Kt gold plated brass structure has been designed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold, Brass

French 1940s Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with 8-Light and Frosted Cut Crystal
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1940s bronze and crystal chandelier with four inside and four outside lights. The shade is a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Maison Baguès Gold Gilt Rock Crystal Large Basket Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Maison Baguès Style Gold Gilt Leaf And Flower Bird Cage Form Chandelier, Adorned With
Category

20th Century Italian Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Pair of Gold-Plated Wall Sconces Brass Crystal Glass by Emil Stejnar, Austria
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Beautiful pair of large gold-plated wall sconces with crystal glass flowers on a brass frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of French Crystal Chandeliers with Glass Leaves, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1950's French chandelier with crystal leaves and flowers. 4 arms and 2 interior lights
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Crystal Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with cut-glass (crystal) pendants surmounted with eight candle arms and a centre frosted glass shade
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Maison Sabino and Cristallerie de Sevres Sconces
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Miami, FL
" frozen glass shades in perfect condition. 3 arms, 3 bulbs/ shades. Measures: Back plate 7 " H, 4 " W
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Opaline Glass Table Lamps with Brass Gold Filigree and Crystal
Located in Miami, FL
A nice pair of mid-century Opaline glass table lamps in the classical style. This good quality
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

Wonderful French Baccarat Dore Bronze Ormolu Crystal Glass Basket Centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Baccarat style Dore bronze Ormolu swag & crystal / glass insert Basket
Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Vases

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco French Gold Leaf Crystal Tear Drop Chandelier in Amber and Clear 1940
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco Chandelier with blown Clear & Amber Color Glass Tear Drops. Made in the 1940 and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Kalmar Large "Palazzo" Ice Crystal Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier Austria, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Miid-Century Modern Austrian made 'Palazzo' ice crystal glass chandelier by Kalmar, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Large Porcelain And Crystal, Gilt Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
glass pendants. The delicately enameled porcelain bobeches and central column, contrast harmoniously
Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Maison Bagues Style Crystal Flower Mirror Sconces Murano Glass Prisms OLD
Located in Firenze, Toscana
prisms to form a flower. Florets, Murano glass covering arms and crystal prisms on sconces. Mirrors are
Category

Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Original 1960s Kinkeldey Crystal Glass Brass Wall Lamp
By Kinkeldey
Located in Oirlo, LI
Gilt and Crystal Glass Wall Lamp by Kinkeldey, 1960s Beautifully shaped Kinkeldey wall lamp made
Category

20th Century German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Plate

Mid-Century Modern Maison Baguès Gold Gilt Beaded Rock Crystal Large Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Alternating Crystals And Rock Crystals Suspending From Art Glass Flowers, This Chandelier Has 6 Candelabra
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Two White Gold Chandeliers Decorated with Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two 6-light white/gold metal chandeliers decorated with brass acanthus leaves and hung with crystal
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

21st Century Diamantei Medium Chandeliers in Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Colour: Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal Light Source: 9 x max 8W LED E14 Finishes: Gold plated metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Diamantei Small Chandeliers in Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Colour: Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal Light Source: 6 x max 8W LED E14 Finishes: Gold plated metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

21st Century Diamantei Large Chandeliers in Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
Colour: Gold Leaf Crystal/Crystal Light Source: 12 x max 8W LED E14 Finishes: Gold plated metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

20th Century French Four Tiered Bronze Chandelier, Clear Crystal Glass Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, each of them is featuring a white waxed candle light, detailed with circa eighty crystal teardrop
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Contemporary Square Sconce Aquamarine Crystal, Brass and Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
24 Kt gold plated brass structure has been designed to create directional beams of light up and down
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Maison Baguès Gold Gilt Beaded Rock Crystal Large Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Center Bouquet With Alternating Crystals & Rock Crystals Suspending From Art Glass Flowers, This
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

J. L. Lobmeyr Huge Square Gold-Plated Crystal and Brass Sconce, Austria, 1970s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
A huge gold-plated brass wall light. Designed and executed in the 1970s by J. L. Lobmeyr. Very
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique French Liquor Caddie, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
, and stands on four beautifully floral cast mounted Ormolu frieze quad base. The handcut crystal gold
Category

Antique 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Ormolu

J.T. Kalmar Gold Brass Tiered Crystal Glass Chandelier Palazzo Lamp, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
J.T. Kalmar Gold Brass Tiered Crystal Glass Chandelier Palazzo Lamp, circa 1960. Stunning four-tier
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pendant Light in Brass with Crystal Glass Details
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a discrete side. Inspired by the Empire State Building created with brass and crystal glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hexagonal Gold Brass and Crystal Sconces, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
diamond shape will add aristocracy and special sophistication to your home. Original glass with polished
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Square Sconce Light Blue Crystal, Brass and Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
to the living area. It has a square shape. The 24 Kt gold plated brass structure has been designed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold, Brass

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Crystal And Gold Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of crystal and gold glasses is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and crystal, all crystal and gold glasses available were constructed with great care. Find 933 antique and vintage crystal and gold glasses at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 164 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Crystal and gold glasses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of crystal and gold glasses to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern crystal and gold glasses are of considerable interest. Palwa, Moser Glassworks and Luxxu each produced beautiful crystal and gold glasses that are worth considering.

How Much are Crystal And Gold Glasses?

Prices for crystal and gold glasses start at $90 and top out at $174,500 with the average selling for $2,851.
Questions About Crystal And Gold Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Yes, crystal glass is real crystal. However, it's important to understand what the term means. In the world of glassware, crystal is a type of glass that features an additive like lead oxide, potassium carbonate or barium oxide to increase its durability. Crystal glass is crystal because it contains these additives, but it does not actually have a crystalline structure from a scientific perspective. The term crystal as used by glassworks comes from the word "Cristallo," which was pioneered by Italian glassblowers to describe high-end glassware. It doesn't have the same meaning as the word crystal when employed in scientific contexts. Shop a large collection of crystal glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Crystal is a subcategory of glass with a high mineral (usually lead) content.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends. Since 1903, Steuben has been famous for both its glassware and crystal. Crystal is a kind of glass with additives that make it strong and able to be used in elegantly thin designs. Crystal also refracts light, creating a striking look. Steuben is known for its exceptionally beautiful crystal formula. Shop a range of Steuben glass and crystal pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Baccarat makes crystal, not glass. The company opened in 1764 in Baccarat, Lorraine, France, at the order of King Louis XV of France. Today, Baccarat operates out of headquarters in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Baccarat crystal ware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Baccarat is a French manufacturer of fine crystal. Baccarat did originally start as a glasswork company with production primarily consisting of window panes, mirrors and stemware up until 1816. The brand then switched to crystal production, creating expertly crafted stemware, chandeliers and other pieces in a variety of design styles. Browse a collection of antique and modern Baccarat crystal decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Walther Glass (formerly known as Walther-Glas) is renowned for its examples of antique crystal glass. Sought after to this day by collectors, the company still exists albeit under different ownership and a more international business model. Shop a collection of Walther Glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify your crystal glasses, look at the bases, inner rims and stems for the maker's markings. Some makers mark pieces permanently with acid-etching or laser-engraving, while others use foil or label tags. The latter may come loose during washing or over time, so it's possible that your glasses may be unmarked. In addition, some makers of antique crystal wares didn't mark their products at all. If you do find a mark or label, use trusted online resources to find out which maker utilized it. If you need further assistance, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a large collection of crystal glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Moser products are lead-free crystal. According to their website, the company has been using only lead-free crystal since 1893 to create some of the most skilled crystal products, with master-craft abilities and incredibly durable finishes. Shop a collection of Moser crystal from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The difference between glass and crystal wine glasses is their composition. Mineral deposits like lead, magnesium or zinc strengthen crystal glass, rendering it thin but durable. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of wine glasses and other glassware from different periods.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several ways to tell if an item is crystal or glass. The main difference between crystal and glass is that crystal is made with lead, making it easier to add decorative elements. Crystal refracts and disperses light, creating a rainbow effect, and is heavier than regular glass. When gently tapped, crystal items create a ringing, musical sound. If you are still unsure, consult a certified appraiser. Browse a range of authenticated fine crystal and glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, some crystal glasses are worth something. Specifically, collectors often search for pieces from specific luxury makers, such as Daum, Baccarat, Cristal D'Arques, Gorham, Waterford, Riedel, Orrefors, Christofle, Lalique and Steuben. Along with the maker, factors that impact the potential value of crystal wares include their type, style, age and condition. If you'd like to learn the estimated value of your crystal glasses, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of crystal glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crystal is considered highly desirable in glassware due to its clarity, however, not all glassware is made of crystal. Crystal is more durable than standard glass and is often thinner because of its strength, yet it's more porous and requires handwashing. Shop a range of wine glasses, including crystal, from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Acidic drinks like wine and citrus juices can leach lead from a crystal glass. However, unless the liquid is stored in the glass for more than a few hours, drinking it is generally safe.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Hold the piece up to a light source. If you see a prism effect, it’s crystal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell good crystal glasses, first examine them closely. High-quality crystal will give off tremendous sparkles when viewed under natural lighting and is completely free of bubbles. Gently striking the glass with the handle of a butter knife can also be helpful, as higher-quality pieces will produce a longer, clearer ringing sound. Learning about the maker by conducting online research can also help you assess the quality of your glasses. Some brands known for producing crystal wares of exceptional quality include Baccarat, Lalique and Daum. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of crystal glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Whether Sabino glass has gold in it varies. Some pieces do feature genuine gold plating, which is a thin layer of the precious metal applied to the glass after production. Other art glass made by Sabino does not feature gold-plated detailing. Explore a variety of Sabrino glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    How much crystal glasses are worth varies. Pieces produced by well-known luxury makers such as Lalique, Baccarat, Daum, Steuben, Tiffany Co. and Waterford are often sought-after by collectors. In addition, age, style and condition will impact a particular piece's value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can examine your crystal and provide you with an estimated value for it. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of crystal glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cranberry glass is made with gold. To produce the glassware, artisans mixed gold salts or colloidal gold with the molten glass. Some pieces also contain trace amounts of tin. On 1stDibs, you can find a range of cranberry glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Cazal glasses are real gold depends on their style. Some eyeglasses and sunglasses feature gold-finished metal, while others like eyewear from the CAZAL Deluxe Edition feature genuine gold plating. Shop a collection of Cazal glasses on 1stDibs.