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Set of 6 Stuart Crystal Cheltenham Cut Glass Sundae Dishes
Located in Worcester, GB
Set of 6 Stuart Crystal Cheltenham Cut Glass Sundae Dishes Beautiful set of 6 Stuart Crystal
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Late 20th Century British Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of Four Liqueur or Wine Crystal Glasses with Refined Decoration
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful and refined Italian crystal glasses complete for four people at the table. The glasses
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Vintage 1970s Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat “Tsar” Champagne Coupes – Set of 4 Hand-Cut Colored Crystal Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat's excellence. A refined and highly decorative set of Baccarat Tsar champagne coupe glasses
Category

Vintage 1980s French Neoclassical Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Czech Cut Crystal Decanter and Cordial Glass Set
Located in Queens, NY
around the base and a matching tapered diamond cut stopped, with 5 matching cut crystal cordial glasses
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cord

Sasaki Japan Blown Crystal Twist Stem Glasses Smoke Jade Grand Hawthorne Set 40
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
SASAKI large drinking crystal glasses smoke bowl twist stem set of 40 pieces. 1990s Jade light
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Late 20th Century Japanese Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Fine Art Deco Cut Crystal Water Glasses with Foliate Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This refined set of six Art Deco crystal water glasses were realized in France circa 1925. They
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

English 19th Century Silver and Crystal Decanter Set with Glasses and Platter
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English silver and crystal decanter set from the 19th century, with seven glasses, a decanter
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Antique 19th Century English Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Set of Twelve Crystal Glasses Tinted in Different Colors and Cut with Stars
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of twelve very nice crystal glasses is tinted in different colors and cut with stars. This
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 48 French Victorian Crystal Etched Glassware Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 48 French crystal glasses with etched floral and sunburst design (7 drinking, 10 wine , 6
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 8 Crystal Wine Glasses Victoria Gold by Klokotschnik Zwiesel, Germany
By Klokotschnik Zwiesel, Karl Klokotschnik
Located in Krefeld, DE
Set of 8 beautiful crystal wine glasses series "Victoria Gold" design Karl Klokotschnik, Made by
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 8 Crystal Dessert Wine Glasses Victoria Gold by Klokotschnik Zwiesel
By Klokotschnik Zwiesel, Karl Klokotschnik
Located in Krefeld, DE
Set of 8 beautiful crystal dessert wine glasses series "Victoria Gold" Design Karl Klokotschnik
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 8 Baccarat Hand Blown Elbeuf Cut Crystal White Wine Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat glasses are hand blown clear crystal and cut with elegant lines, brilliantly refracting light like
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 8 Baccarat Hand Blown Elbeuf Cut Crystal Red Wine Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat glasses are hand blown clear crystal and cut with elegant lines, brilliantly refracting light like
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 4 Baccarat Hand Blown Elbeuf Cut Crystal White Wine Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat glasses are hand blown clear crystal and cut with elegant lines, brilliantly refracting light like
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 4 Baccarat Hand Blown Elbeuf Cut Crystal Red Wine Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat glasses are hand blown clear crystal and cut with elegant lines, brilliantly refracting light like
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Baccarat Hand Blown Elbeuf Cut Crystal Red Wine Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat glasses are hand blown clear crystal and cut with elegant lines, brilliantly refracting light like
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Baccarat Hand Blown Elbeuf Cut Crystal White Wine Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat glasses are hand blown clear crystal and cut with elegant lines, brilliantly refracting light like
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of nine Godinger King Louis Pattern Cut Crystal Hock Wine Glasses
By Godinger
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of nine Godinger King Louis pattern clear to color cut crystal hock wine round
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20th Century Hungarian Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Fine Vintage Horst Belda Blue Overlay Crystal Wine Glasses
Located in Worcester, GB
Set of Six Horst Belda Blue Overlay Cut Crystal Wine Glasses, Germany, c. 1980s Description: A
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Late 20th Century German Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cut Glass

Crystal Mix Set of 6 Cobalt Stem Glasses with Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses. Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Set of Six Lausitzer Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Lausitzer
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of six cuts to clear crystal stem glasses. Clear demi crystal glass. Six sides
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 12 Ruby Red Cut to Clear Cordials, Attributed to St. Louis
By St. Louis Crystal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 12 ruby red cut to clear cordials, attributed to St. Louis, Each one with snowflake cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian High Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cut Glass

20th Century French Set of 6 Crystal Glasses by La Cristallerie de Paris
By M.F. Cristal de Paris
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 6 crystal colored glasses made by the cristallerie de Paris. Red, green, orange, black
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20th Century French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Bulgari Silver Crystal Punch Set
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari sterling silver and crystal glass punch serving set with one large bowl and 8 cups / Made
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20th Century Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bulgari Silver Crystal Punch Set
Bulgari Silver Crystal Punch Set
$1,679 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of 6 Crystal Wine or Water Glasses (9.5 fl_oz) - hand crafted
Located in Opole, PL
Set of 6 Crystal Glasses (9.5 fl_oz) The presented collection is elegant and quite simple in form
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Neoclassical Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 12 Armorial Straight Facet-Cut 24 Panel Gilt Decorated Crystal Glasses
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Twelve Armorial, Straight Sided, Gilt Decorated, Face-Cut, 24 Panel Crystal Glasses. These
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Early 20th Century English Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Crystal Mix Set of 6 Nachtmann Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage mix set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses. Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Postmodern Set of Eighteen Solid Crystal Drinking Glasses by Kosta Boda, Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Sweden by Kosta Boda, 1970s. These high-quality drinking glasses are made in solid cut
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
By Valéry Klein, Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
A truly elegant and fine quality Baccarat crystal champagne flutes, set of 8 still available
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20th Century French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bohemian crystal style glassware set, contemporary work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of bohemian crystal style glasses, colored, consisting of champagne glasses, wine glasses and
Category

Mid-20th Century European Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Lalique Crystal Igor Caviar Serving Bowl Set
By Lalique
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Lalique crystal Igor douphin caviar serving bowl set consists of four items. The bowl is
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Mid-20th Century French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Italian Set Of Six Crystal Plates
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Italian set of six crystal plates captures timeless elegance and refined
Category

20th Century Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of Bottle and 6 Glasses in Colored and Hand-Engraved Crystal 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bottle and 6 glasses set in colored and hand-engraved crystal, made in Italy, 1980s. Purchased and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Bohemian Cut Crystal Glass Wine Goblets Pewter Stem, Coat of Arms
Located in Andernach, DE
6 Outstanding mid-century wine goblets from hand cut lead crystal glass. Absolutely rare design
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Pewter

Bohemia Crystal Cocktail Set for 6, 1988
Located in Palermo, IT
Bohemia crystal cocktail set for 6, 1988. Intact, purchased and never used.
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat Swirled Crystal Pedestal Serving Stand Set
By Baccarat
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of five swirled crystal pedestal cake stands or servers date from the Late 19th Century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of Bottle and 6 Glasses in Colored and Hand-Engraved Crystal, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bottle and 6 glasses set in colored and hand-engraved crystal, Italy, 1980s. Purchased and never
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

Set of 12 Baccarat Auvergne French Crystal Champagne Flutes
By Baccarat
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 12 Baccarat Auvergne French Crystal Champagne Flutes.
Category

1990s French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 12 Cut Crystal Dessert Plates
Located in Worcester, GB
Set of 12 Unused Bohemian Cut Crystal Dessert Plates Bohemia (Czech Republic), Early 21st Century
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cut Glass

Baccarat Set of Five French Signed Crystal Champagne Flutes
By Baccarat
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare vintage set of five French crystal champagne glasses. A set of 11 glasses is
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat Set of Six French Signed Crystal Champagne Flutes
By Baccarat
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare vintage set of six French crystal champagne glasses. A set of 11 glasses is
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Crystal Jugs 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of crystal jugs, made in Italy, 1960s. Family items, they were purchased in 1960 and always
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Caos Set of 6 Wine Glasses
By Cristalleria ColleVilca
Located in Milan, IT
Masterfully mouth-blown of prized, clear crystal, this exclusive set of six wine glasses will add a
Category

2010s Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of Six 1990s Iriana Blown Crystal Champagne Flutes by Christofle, France
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of six 1990s blown crystal Champagne flutes from the 'Iriana' collection with box by
Category

1990s French Post-Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Antique Set of Four Crystal Decanters Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique set of four decanters circa 1920 in date. The square shaped moulded
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Vintage 1920s Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 6 - Bouton Rose Glasses made by world famous Crystal Manufacturer Daum France The base in
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Vintage 1980s French Beaux Arts Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
Set of 6 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
$904 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Crystalex Wine Glasses Set of 6 – Bohemian Glass, Czech Republic, 1990s
By Crystalex
Located in Praha, CZ
Elevate your tableware collection with this vibrant and rare set of 6 vintage wine glasses by
Category

1990s Czech Post-Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 8 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 8 - Bouton Rose Glasses made by world famous Crystal Manufacturer Daum France The base in
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Vintage 1980s French Beaux Arts Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 8 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
Set of 8 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Cut Crystal Punch Bowl Set, Czech, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cut crystal punch bowl set, Czech, circa 1950. With 12 cups, 1 tray and one spoon.
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Crystalex Wine Glasses Set of 6 – Bohemian Glass, Czech Republic, 1990s
By Crystalex
Located in Praha, CZ
glassmaking. Each glass is beautifully proportioned and made from high-quality crystal, offering both visual
Category

1990s Czech Post-Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 4 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 4 - Bouton rose wine glasses made by world famous Crystal Manufacturer Daum France The base
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Vintage 1980s French Beaux Arts Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 4 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
Set of 4 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
$632 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lalique Crystal Bangkok Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This set of oil and vinegar crystal bottles are decorated with a basket weave design in the lower
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Multicolor Crystal Glasses, Couley by Sèvres, France
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Cristal de Sèvres Crystal Glass Set of 6 This elegant set of six crystal glasses from Cristal de
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Vintage 1960s French Other Glass

Materials

Crystal

Set of 3 Crystal Candlesticks by Oleg Cassini
By Oleg Cassini
Located in New York, NY
Set of three (3) crytsal candlesticks, signed Oleg Cassini. USA, circa 1970. Dimensions: Base
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Vintage 1970s American Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

English Victorian Silver Plate and Crystal Cruet Set
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plate faux bamboo design cruet set with woven wicker handle and 6 cut
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Modern Set of Four Goblets Crystal Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of four tumbler hand blown crystal. The glasses are hand-engraved with a modern decor all
Category

2010s German Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

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Crystal Glass Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal crystal glass set for your home. Each crystal glass set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, crystal and glass. If you’re shopping for a crystal glass set, we have 937 options in-stock, while there are 152 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the crystal glass set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A crystal glass set made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one crystal glass set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baccarat, Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel and Cristalleries De Baccarat produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Crystal Glass Set?

Prices for a crystal glass set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $68,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,438.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Crystal Glass Set
  • 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 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.