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Teardrop Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Frisco, TX
-shaped glass in very nice original condition. The Flush Mount requires seven European E14 candelabra bulb
Category

Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Glass Sculpture "Temple of the Lying Panthere" by Gunnar Cyrèn, Orrefors Crystal
By Gunnar Cyren, Orrefors
Located in Milan, IT
glass block temple and a solid silver lying panther. The panther is considered by many civilizations
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Groenensteyn Hermitage Crystal Chandelier with Swarovski Crystals
By Groenensteyn
Located in Woerdense Verlaat, NL
with Murano glass and is full of crystals. This lamp knows how to turn every space into a true palace
Category

2010s Dutch Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Venetian Murano Crystal Chandelier with Swarovski Crystal
By Groenensteyn
Located in Woerdense Verlaat, NL
glass made in Venice! The chandelier is hung with Swarovski crystal. The chandelier has a diameter of 82
Category

2010s Dutch Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Table Lamps Lampshade Majolica Brass Gold Platinum Crystal Glass Amber Italy
By Sigma L2
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
Lamp composed with golden Majolica, nickel-plated brass, sphere in amber crystal and plexiglass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Groenensteyn Hermitage Crystal Chandelier with Swarovski Crystals
By Groenensteyn
Located in Woerdense Verlaat, NL
with Murano glass and is full of crystals. This lamp knows how to turn every space into a true palace
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver

24-Karat Gold-Plated Brass Chandelier with Murano Glass Shades, B.C. San Michele
By Murano 5
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
24-karat gold-plated brass chandelier with Murano glass shades and Swarovski crystals. Made by B.C
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Huge Modern Crystal Glass Table Lamp Quazar by Bakalowits, 1960s
By Bakalowits Söhne
Located in Wien, AT
Huge and luxurious chrome-plated crystal table lamp designed and produced by Bakalowits &
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Palwa Teardrop Crystal Glass Flush Mount, Mid-Century, German
By Palwa
Located in Frisco, TX
with six tiers of teardrop glasses. It takes seven European E14 candelabra bulbs with max. 40 Watt per
Category

Vintage 1960s German Flush Mount

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

McQueen Round Wall Light Mirror in Gold Plated Brass with Swarovski Crystals
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
Crystals STANDARD FINISHES Body: Hammered Brass, Gold plated, Smoked Black Mirror & Amber Swarovski
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Large Wall Lights Sconces Bakalowits or Kinkeldey Faceted Crystal Glass Metal
By Kinkeldey, Bakalowits Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A large pair of faceted crystal glass silver plated wall lamps or vanity sconces manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Empire Snooker Chandelier in Brass with Crystal Glass Details
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
Created with crystal glass and brass, finished with gold plated, this magnificent suspension is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Crystal / Glass Elegant Table Lamps
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Miami, FL
Metal base plated fin. Crystal and crackled glass construction. Wiring appears original and in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Empire Chandelier in Cascading Brass and Crystal Glass Layers
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
its vigorous personality, it creates an exclusive atmosphere. MATERIALS Body: Brass & Crystal Glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modern Gold Plated Brass Shard Chandelier By Luxxu
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
: Gold Plated Brass & Clear Crystal Glass Dimensions: Height: 210 cm 82,67’’ Depht: 100 cm 39,37
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

Crystal Candelabra (pair)
Located in Bronx, NY
This pair of elegant vintage crystal candelabra are circa late 19th century & are fine table
Category

Antique 19th Century American Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Luxxu Empire Pendant Light in Brass with Crystal Glass Details
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
and crystal glass, finished with gold plated, ideal to use with more than one piece. MATERIALS Body
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Lobmeyr Square Gold-Plated, Hand-Cut Crystal and Brass Sconces
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wien, AT
A pair of large gold-plated modernist brass sconces. Designed and executed in the 1960s by J. L
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Lobmeyr Square Gold-Plated, Hand-Cut Crystal and Brass Sconces
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wien, AT
A pair of large gold-plated modernist brass sconces. Designed and executed in the 1960s by J. L
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Monumental Pair of Signed Kaiser Table Lamps Crystal Glass Silvered Metal, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Kinkeldey, Kalmar Lighting, Kaiser
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
featuring a 3-sectioned textured tube crystal glass column combined with silver-plated brass rings and base
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass, Iron

Explosion Pendant Light with Brass Arms and Crystal Glass Details
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
. MATERIALS Body: Brass & Crystal Glass STANDARD FINISHES Body: Gold plated Lighting: 18x g9 halogen bulbs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Draycott Floor Lamp in Brass with Crystal Glass Details by Luxxu Lighting
By Luxxu
Located in New York, NY
pleasure to any contemporary ambiance. MATERIALS Body: Brass & Crystal Glass STANDARD FINISHES Body: Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Palwa Crystal Prism Sconces Mid-Century, German
By Palwa
Located in Frisco, TX
gold-plated brass with faceted crystal glass petals. Each Fixture requires two European E14 candelabra
Category

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Palwa Crystal Prism Chandelier Mid-Century 1970 s Germany
By Palwa
Located in Frisco, TX
brass with faceted crystal glass prisms. Fixture requires 16 European E14 candelabra bulbs each up to 40
Category

Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Silverplate Wheel-Cut Mirrorback Sconces with Crystal Spear Prisms, Circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2929 A pair of two arm sconces with wheel-cut mirrored backplates, dressed with crystal bobeches
Category

Vintage 1930s Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Gio Ponti 12-Arm Ivory and Gold-Plated Chandelier
By Venini, Gio Ponti
Located in Hem, NL
Gio Ponti 12-arm chandelier with crystal gold leaves and gold plated metal. This 99/81 model is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Pair of Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Crystal and Silver French Girandoles
Located in New Orleans, LA
base supports a glass clad standard from which issue four tiers. The bottom tier has six silver plated
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Classical Chiseled Crystal Table Lamp, 1930s
Located in Budapest, HU
Classical chiseled crystal table lamp, 1930s.
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Austrian Cut Crystal Column Table Lamp by Claus Josef Riedel, Circa 1960s
By Claus Josef Riedel
Located in New York, NY
ATL1840 A cut crystal column table lamp with polished nickel fittings. Signed by the Austrian
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Fantastic Kaiser Primat Ice Textured Crystal Drum Chandelier
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Kingston, NY
crystal glass tubes. Made in Germany, circa 1960 Measures: 16 1/2" diameter x 8" height drum Two
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

6 Crystal Bottom Vintage Kitchen Pendant Lights, circa 1925
Located in Prescott, AZ
fixtures with the crystal bottom we have seen. The crystal glass bottom is held in place with a nickel
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Chic Grand Kaiser Primat Ice Textured Crystal Plafoniere / Flush Mount
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Kingston, NY
frame and 38 ice crystal glass tubes. Made in Germany, circa 1960. Two available.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Silver Plate

Lovely Large Pair of Gilded Brass and Crystal Sconces by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Frisco, TX
are made of gold-plated brass and small, medium and large round lens glasses. Very rare in this large
Category

Vintage 1970s German Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Vintage Fontana Arte Table Lamp with Carved Crystal by Max Ingrand, circa 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from circa 1960. Comprised of chiseled crystal, frosted glass body and chrome-plated metal detailing
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Deep Blue Opaline Glass Vase, Glassy Round Gilded
Located in Queens Village, NY
antique opaline glass vase, a stunning addition to any room. Made in France between 1850 and 1920, this
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Recycled Glass Sconce
Located in Boston, MA
Glass: Recycled glass crystal Metal Finishes: Nickel-plated brass, nickel-plated jeweler's wire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

White Gilded Opaline Glass Serving Dish, Kidney Shaped, Late 19th Century
Located in Queens Village, NY
, transparent, gilded, milky-white Opaline glass serving dish. With its elaborate pattern and delicate elegance
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Set of Three White Opaline Bohemian Glass Goblet Shaped Lidded Bottles Jars
Located in Queens Village, NY
We are pleased to present a lovely trio of French opaline glass containers dating from between 1850
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Cut Blue Moser Opaline Glass Serving Dish, Flower Shaped, Gilded and Painted
Located in Queens Village, NY
Your banquet will be elevated to a new level with a handcrafted French Moser Opaline cut glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other, Gold Leaf

Pair of Turquoise Opaline Glass Vases Hand-Painted with Parakeets and Flowers
Located in Queens Village, NY
Pair of large translucent, trumpet-shaped, gilded, and painted turquoise opaline glass vases. These
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Other, Gold Leaf

Pair of Pink and White Opaline Glass Urns Gilded and Painted with Flowers
By Baccarat
Located in Queens Village, NY
opaline glass vases! These translucent drop-shaped vases, handcrafted in France between 1850 and 1900
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Murano Bohemian Gilded Box France, 1887
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Queens Village, NY
Milky Opaline Murano glass box! With intricate and colorful floral patterns adorning its surface, this
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Art Deco Moderne Wall Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of wall sconces are very much in the manner of pieces created by Jules Leleu with their elongated form and use of materials. Note: Each require one E14 light bulb.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Gilded Box, France, 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
This antique Bohemian opaline glass box is a work of art that has withstood the test of time
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bohemian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Gilded Moser Box France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
This beautiful opaline glass and copper box was made by skilled French craftspeople between the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
. Between 1850 and 1900, French artisans crafted this beautiful opaline glass and copper box. The beauty of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Late 19th Century Blue Opaline Bohemian Drop-Shaped, Gilded Vases
Located in Queens Village, NY
glass captures the light in a stunning way, and the subtle gold gilding around the neck and on the top
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Bakalowits Söhne, Miracle Chandelier, Vienna, circa 1960
By Bakalowits Söhne
Located in Munich, DE
Very big original Chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne, Vienna circa 1960, nickel-plated, crystal
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Prism Pendant by Vitrika, 1960s, Hollywood Regency Style Crystal Glass Lamp
By Vitrika
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
of 12 round clear crystal glass pieces, stabilized by an inner brass frame and a brass or gold-plated
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Aluminum and Crystal Pendant by Vitrika, 1960s Danish Modern Ceiling Light
By Vitrika
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
glass top plate and a clear crystal glass bottom plate. Both crystal glass plates are ornamented with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

rare bronze coffee table with crystal glass plate by Lothar Klute
By Lothar Klute
Located in Kiel, SH
Beautiful round coffeetable in bronze and crystalglass by Lothar Klute in good condition.
Category

Vintage 1980s German Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Set of 12 "Constellation" Engraved Crystal Plates by Don Wier for Steuben Glass
By Steuben Glass
Located in Brussels, BE
A rare complete set of 12 "Constellation" finely engraved crystal plates by Don Wier for Steuben
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Glass

Antique Caviar Dish, English, Crystal Glass, Silver Plated, Thomas Prime
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique caviar dish. An English, crystal glass dish with silver plated stand and cover
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique American Brilliant Period Hand-Cut Crystal Champagne or Lemonade Pitcher
By Meriden Cut Glass Company, Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Finest antique American brilliant period hand-cut crystal champagne or lemonade pitcher with
Category

Early 20th Century American Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

12 Sets, 24 Pieces Steuben Dessert Bowls Plates, circa 1939
By Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Clear beautiful crystal by one of America's re known firms, Steuben of Corning New York. These
Category

Vintage 1930s American Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Punchbowl Attributed To WMF
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Three-part covered punchbowl or centerpiece with globe form atop Secessionist-period silver plate
Category

Early 20th Century German Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Dessert Plates by Steuben
By Steuben Glass
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A group of spare and well executed crystal dessert plates.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Crystal

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Crystal Glass Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the crystal glass plate you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, stone and crystal, every crystal glass plate was constructed with great care. There are 865 variations of the antique or vintage crystal glass plate you’re looking for, while we also have 81 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer crystal glass plate, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A crystal glass plate is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made crystal glass plate has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Palwa, Luxxu and Kalmar Lighting are consistently popular.

How Much is a Crystal Glass Plate?

The average selling price for a crystal glass plate at 1stDibs is $1,895, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $135,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Crystal Glass Plate
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charger plates are decorative plates that are slightly larger than dinner plates. They are designed to go under the dinner plate, adding style to the table while protecting it from heat and spills. They are made from a variety of materials, including glass. Shop a collection of beautiful charger plates 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 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.