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Cupola, La Marina, Murine, Murano blown glass, Italy 1970
By La Murrina
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
", handmade in blown murano glass. Impressive size with this white dome and its dress made of white and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Murano blown glass table lamp, Toni Zuccheri, Veart, Circa 1970
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
After the serie "Menbrane" of Toni Zuccheri and some late 1970's work of Venini this table lamp is quite a piece of work by it size and techniques with its long neck and work on top ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

Venini SAS Ceiling Flush mount, italian 1960 Murano glass
By Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Murano glass flush mount ceiling edited by the famous Venini Italian and Murano glass producer. It
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Wall or ceiling light 45, Carlo Nason, Itre, Murano Glass, Italy
By Carlo Nason, ITRE
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Carlo Nason has design this Murano glass wall light for his own company Itre in the 1980's. After
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Vintage 1980s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pendant Murano Glass globe 35, Sothis, Ettore Fantasia, Gini Poli, Murano, 1970
By Gino Poli
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
, globe is a hand crafted Murano glass light. This uses a particularity and exceptional, almost unique
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Large Italian Modern Neoclassical Brass Satin Glass Chandelier, Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
features a solid brass frame and 24 satin milk glass candle shades set in multi-tier structure and in a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Hanging Lamp Made of White Glass and Brass, Germany 1920
Located in Hannover, DE
-blown glass of the lower lampshade is simply stunning. It's like mist rising and catching the first
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Table Lamp, model "Bot" by Giusto Toso, Leucos 1971, Italy
By Leucos, Giusto Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
blown and made by hand. The glass lampshade is made of a gradient white to opal white with a black glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass, Mercury Glass, Milk Glass, ...

Murano Glass Ceiling Flush Mount, Model Ebe by Giusto Toso, Leucos, 1972, Italy
By Leucos, Giusto Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
lights and suspensions. It is made in a gradient white "Lattimo" to translucent glass which is blown in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

Sothis Murano Blown Glass Pendant 35, Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli, Italy, 1970
By Gino Poli
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
pendant, suspension, globe is a hand crafted Murano glass light. This uses a particularity and exceptional
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Sothis Murano Blown Glass Pendant 30, Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli, Italy, 1970
By Gino Poli
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
pendant, suspension, globe is a hand crafted Murano glass light. This uses a particularity and exceptional
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

30 Large Glass Midcentury Set of Ten Scandinavian Teak Cascade Lights Hotel Bar
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
1960s. Each light has three beautiful cased white/frosted glass ‘bowling pin’ drops, hung from a
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Teak

Set of Two 1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass, Bamboo and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
organic, earthy element that contrasts beautifully with the metal and glass. The tall, fluted opaline or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass and Glass Wall Sconces for AB Markaryd, Sweden 1950s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
characteristic opaline glass shades. The sconces feature a distinctive composition: three opaline glass shades
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Miko 41, Renato Toso, Leucos, 1972
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
materials, such as Murano glass, with modern elements to create unique and striking lighting fixtures. One
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Miko 41, Renato Toso, Leucos, 1972
Miko 41, Renato Toso, Leucos, 1972
$2,375 Sale Price
20% Off
Miko 41, Renato Toso, Leucos, 1972
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
materials, such as Murano glass, with modern elements to create unique and striking lighting fixtures. One
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Miko 41, Renato Toso, Leucos, 1972
Miko 41, Renato Toso, Leucos, 1972
$2,375 Sale Price
20% Off
Mico 23, Renato Toso, Leucos, 1972
By Leucos, Renato Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
. Renato Toso is part of the oldest and most famous family of glass history. From Barovier Toso to Fratelli
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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1970s Space Age Danish Saturn Louis Poulsen Outdoor Wall Light by Joachim Lepper
By Louis Paulsen, Joachim Lepper
Located in London, England
key to release them. This light is usually for outdoor use but one of the glass shades has been
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Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Gill 40, wall or ceiling light, Roberto Pamio, Leucos, 1962
By Leucos, Roberto Pamio
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
1962, a simple crystal blown globe with a milky opaline dot in it's middle. Declined in 4 diameters
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Plastic, Ba...

Swedish Drop Pendant Lamp by Uno Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s
By Uno Östen Kristiansson
Located in Oirlo, LI
from a teak fitting with a special recognizable crescent notch. The hanging lamp is made of opaline
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Teak

"Idra", wall or ceiling light, Rosanna Toso, Leucos, 1982
By Leucos, Rosanna Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
be installed as wall sconce. It is made out of white opaline glass incorporated with white murrine
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Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Suspension Osaka 35, Roberto Pamio, Leucos 1965
By Leucos, Roberto Pamio
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
considered as "Glass architect" and their glass blowers "Venitian glass maestro". This piece is described as
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Black and White, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, 1965
By Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
seperated lighting system. 3 bulbs inside the white opaline globe and one on the outside under the reflector
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of blue murrine Idra table lamps, murano, Rosanna Toso, Leucos, Italy, 1982
By Leucos, Rosanna Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Hand made Murano blown glass table lamp, manufactured by Leucos during the 1980's. It was designed
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opalin...

Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design "Atomic" Low Floor Lamp, Denmark 1950 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
period. Low floor lamp or tall table lamp. The base is made in copper and teak wood with a milk opaline
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Large Arts Crafts Hand-Carved Nutwood Barometer with Thermometer, Early 1900s
Located in Lisse, NL
the movement's reverence for nature and artisanal integrity. The milk glass (opaline) thermometer
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model "S/1554" Wall Lamps, Sweden 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
contributes to the diffusion of light in a gentle and inviting manner. Opaline resembles the milk glass of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Sunburst Light Fixtures with Nail Accents, Milk Glass, Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Brutalist Ceiling Sunburst Light Fixtures in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass France, 1940s-1950s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Gold Leaf, Iron

Antique Large French Gilded Opaline Milk Glass Bowl Centerpiece, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
an exquisite example of the finest 19th-century French craftsmanship. Made from milky white opaline
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Antique 19th Century Centerpieces

Materials

Enamel

Antique Bohemian Moser Opaline Milk Glass Punch Bowl Set, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
-tone opaline glass, the bowl in milky white opaline glass with blue handles and top, circular body
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Antique 19th Century Serving Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Opaline Glass

Antique Enameled Opaline Glass Centerpiece Bowl and Plate, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
, is crafted from milky white opaline glass and dates to circa 1850. Made by Bohemian glassmakers of
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Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass, Milk Glass

Large Antique French Pink Opaline Glass Epergne Centerpiece
Located in Rostock, MV
addition to any collection. It beautifully showcases the craftsmanship of French opaline glass from this
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Centerpieces

Materials

Enamel

Large Single White Translucent Opaline Glass Container Barrel Shaped, Late 19th
Located in Queens Village, NY
Presented here is a 19th-century French opaline glass jar with a milky white hue. Adorned with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bohemian Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Pair of Opaque Opaline Glass Vases Hand-Painted with Birds and Flowers Late 19th
Located in Queens Village, NY
Pair of opaque trumpet-shaped opaline vases. Beautiful hand-painted floral patterns in a variety of
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Antique Late 18th Century French Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Leaf

Four Exquisite Milk Glass/Opaline Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white objects made out of milk glass or opaline, and they are in the form of a pedastal with a bountiful
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Early 20th Century Candle Holders

Late 19th Century Blue Opaline Bohemian Goblet Shaped Gilded Urn, Pitcher
Located in Queens Village, NY
Are you looking for a good discussion starter for your living room or lobby? Instead of searching elsewhere, consider this lovely Moser blue urn. This urn, created in France between ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Milk Glass Urn Base Lamp
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Lamp with opaline glass urn base with mounted bronze detail. 7 x 6 x 27 in.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tall 19th Century Opaline Glass and Ormolu Lamp
Located in Richmond, London
A tall brass and ormolu mounted table lamp in milk opaline glass, exquisitely hand-painted with ivy
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Large Pair of Antique French Opaline Baccarat Glass Vases, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Pair of vases in milky white opaline glass by Baccarat Circular body, continuous 24k matte and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Milk Glass, Opaline Glass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Milk Glass Top and Iron Coffee Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Large round milk glass top and iron base coffee table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Offered
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Opaline Glass

Early 20th Century French Pendant with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Raalte, NL
Old French pendant with milk glass opaline shade and brass frames, this is in a good condition and
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Pendant with Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Raalte, NL
Old French vintage hanging lamp with milk glass opaline shade and brass frames, this is in a good
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Early 20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Single Goblet Shaped, Gilded and Painted White Opaline Glass Luster, Late 19th C
Located in Queens Village, NY
slightest chip or crack in it. Because the artwork is not burned into the glass and some of it has been
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Antique Late 19th Century French Bohemian Candelabras

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Translucent Pink and White Opaline Glass Lusters, Late 19th C
Located in Queens Village, NY
These exquisite French opaline glass lusters date to the 19th century and are now available for
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Gilded Milky White Translucent Opaline Glass Pitcher Bowl. France Late 19th C
Located in Queens Village, NY
Discover the wonder of this gilded, milky white, translucent Opaline glass pitcher and basin, which
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jars

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Turquoise Opaline Glass Vases Hand-Painted with Butterflies and Flowers
Located in Queens Village, NY
Pair of white opaline vases. Decorated with beautiful hand-painted flowers and butterflies. gilded
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, 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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Other, 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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

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

White Metal and Brass 5 Armed Floor Lamp with Opaline Glass, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, Rheinland Pfalz
opal glass lampshades with a brass & white metal body. There is 3 level of light on lamp switch
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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

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

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Painted Box, France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
Presenting a classic 19th-century French craftsmanship treasure: a gorgeous opaline glass box with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

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
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

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
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

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Opaline Milk Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of opaline milk glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, opaline glass and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of opaline milk glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An item from our selection of opaline milk glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of opaline milk glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but 360volt, Peter Behrens and Stilnovo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Opaline Milk Glass?

A piece of opaline milk glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $419, while the lowest priced sells for $110 and the highest can go for as much as $24,900.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Opaline Milk Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    There is no single most sought-after milk glass. Collectors often seek pieces made by certain companies, such as Fenton, Imperial, Kemple, L. E. Smith, Anchor Hocking and Westmoreland. Hobnail milk glass tends to be a popular choice, and floral trade vases and covered dishes with animal-shaped lids are favorites among collectors as well. Shop a selection of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify opaline glass, try holding it up to a natural light source. Most pieces will appear semi-translucent and have a pinkish-red tint when viewed in the sun. Next, search for seam marks. By the 19th century, artisans used a free-blowing technique to produce opaline glass, so most pieces are free of seams. You'll also usually see a pontil on the mark, which forms when the glass is broken off during the production process. Maker's marks can also provide a clue, as some makers are especially well-known for opaline glass. Among them are Baccarat, Lalique, Saint-Louis, Le Creusot, Portieux Vallerystahl and Loren Hope. If you're still unsure whether your piece is opaline, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a range of opaline glass objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French opaline glass was made in France between 1810 and 1890 and has a white finish that resembles milk glass. The first colors made were turquoise, yellow and pink, but as the period progressed they made brighter colors in an effort to imitate Bohemian glass. Find a collection of expertly vetted French opaline glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opaline glass denotes many forms of opaque glass, but primarily identifies a decorative style of glass popularized in France during the 1800s. The glass appears opaque or slightly translucent, and can come in white or a variety of bright colors. Shop a selection of opaline glass vases and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, look at recent sales history on trusted online platforms to see what prices similar pieces have fetched. The maker, style, type, age and condition of an item will largely determine how much it is worth. Because there are so many examples of milk glass and many factors affect potential value, having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer assist you with the valuation process can be helpful. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify Indiana milk glass, familiarize yourself with the company's patterns. Two well-known examples are the Orange Blossom line of milk glass, which has an intricate raised floral motif, and the Princess range, which features alternating bands of crisscrossing and vertical lines. Most Indiana milk glass is unmarked, so you'll need to study the patterns on pieces to determine if the American manufacturer produced them. You can find images of Indiana milk glass on trusted online resources to compare to your piece. Because it can be difficult to make a positive identification without training and experience, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Indiana glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if milk glass is valuable, study its details closely. If you spot visible seams, called mold lines, it may indicate that your piece is older and potentially worth more than newer examples of milk glass. You can also look for labels and signatures and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced the milk glass based on these markings. From there, you can search for pieces similar to yours to get a rough idea of their value. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer inspect your glassware and give you an estimate. Find a variety of milk glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify Westmoreland milk glass, search your piece for a maker's mark. Pieces produced from the early 20th century through the 1940s will usually display a W inside a keystone. Those made between 1946 and 1981 typically feature an interlocked W and G, which stands for Westmoreland Glass. Newer items generally have the full Westmoreland name on them. Keep in mind that some early examples of Westmoreland milk glass may be unmarked. Usually, if you hold these pieces up to natural light, you will notice bright colors along the edge of the glass. They will also often produce a bell-like ringing sound when struck. If your piece has these characteristics, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can help confirm if it is a Westmoreland. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of milk glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify French opaline glass, hold it up to a light source. Genuine opaline glass should appear translucent and take on a pink or red tint. Also, turn the piece over. Because opaline glass is hand-blown, you should see a small circular point at the center of the base. If you're still not certain about the identification, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a range of opaline glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    To know if your milk glass is worth anything, you can take one of two approaches. One option is to conduct online research using trusted resources. Looking at historical prices for pieces similar to yours in terms of their age, maker, style, type and condition, you can often estimate how much your glassware is worth. For a more specific valuation, you can take the second approach and enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of milk glassware.