Can glass lampshades be painted?

Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.

Can a glass window be painted?

Yes, you can paint a glass window. Certain types of paint are optimal for glass and include enamel acrylics, specially formulated solvent-based paints and acrylics specifically suited for glass. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of painted glass windows from top sellers around the world.

How do I reverse paint on glass?

The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.

What is the difference between stained glass and painted glass?

The difference between stained glass and painted glass is how it is made. To create stained glass, an artisan adds pigments to the glass and then fires it at high temperatures to permanently change the appearance of the material. With painted glass, color is added after firing and may rub off or fade with age. You'll find a large selection of glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.

What is reverse glass painting called?

Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.

What is the craft of painting on glass called?

The craft of painting enamel on glass is called enameling. Because regular paint would simply wash off glass, the artisan uses enamel and fires it into the glass once they have painted the design. Browse a range of enameled glass pieces on 1stDibs.

Is it safe to paint a glass lampshade?

Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.

Can you paint a glass lamp shade?

Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.

What are painted glass windows called?

Windows that appear to be made of painted glass are called stained glass windows. Stained glass windows are made of glass that has been colored by mixing molten glass with metallic oxides. Shop a range of stained glass pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.

Can you put a canvas painting in a glass frame?

Technically, you can put a canvas painting in a glass frame. However, many experts advise against it. Paintings executed on canvas typically do not need the protection of glass, and a glass front on a frame can actually make it more difficult to admire the brushwork and fine details of a piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.

Painted Enamel Glass

Green Gold Glass

Sterling Silver Picture Frame Large

Picture Frame Italian Red

Bohemian Glass Enameled

Carved Gold Picture Frame

Silver Enamel Austria

Enamel Plates

White Plates With Gold Edge

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel

$4,800

Four 19th C. French Armorial Cobalt Gilt Plates Attributed to Limoges

By Limoges

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

their rich cobalt blue ground, elaborately scalloped rims, and finely painted gilt and enamel decoration

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Four 19th C. French Armorial Cobalt Gilt Plates Attributed to Limoges

$1,295 / set

Meissen Porcelain Allegory of the Continent of Africa, Circa 1750

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meissen Porcelain Allegory of the Continent of Africa, Circa 1750 Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Johann Joachim Kaendler, 1706–1775 Partial Blue Underglaze Crossed Swords, incised #1...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Allegory of the Continent of Africa, Circa 1750

$3,800 Sale Price

20% Off

Théodore Deck (1823-1891), an Impressive 19th Century Faïence Charger

By Theodore Deck

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Théodore Deck ( 1823-1891) Impressive polychromed circular faience charger with hand-painted

Category

Antique 1870s French Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Théodore Deck (1823-1891), an Impressive 19th Century Faïence Charger

$6,463 Sale Price

50% Off

Assiette décorative "Le Hameau" Manufacture Emaux de Longwy numéroté France 1940

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy

Located in London, England

Assiette décorative de la Manufacture Emaux de Longwy, soigneusement décorée avec soin et talent, intitulée "Le Hameau", un pièce numérotée provenant de France, qui reflète l'artisan...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Assiette décorative "Le Hameau" Manufacture Emaux de Longwy numéroté France 1940

$161 Sale Price

65% Off

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Travel Photo Frame with Floral Miniature Art Nouveau

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

fired enamels on guilloché and hand-painted floral miniature; blue line on the outside. English Art

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Travel Photo Frame with Floral Miniature Art Nouveau

$1,050

18th Century Naples Porcelain Grand Tour Topographical Tureen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Neapolitan porcelain covered tureen, likely from the Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea, unmarked. Finely hand-painted

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Naples Porcelain Grand Tour Topographical Tureen

$2,450

Decorative ceramic dish from Vallauris in the south of France, signed by Fazio

By Antoine Fazio

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Rectangular decorative ceramic dish from Vallauris in the south of France, signed by Antoine Fazio in the 1960s. Fish decoration with red ochre and green dots around the entire rim. ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative ceramic dish from Vallauris in the south of France, signed by Fazio

$598

Vintage Modern Vega Pottery Coffee Service Set Made in Ecuador by Eduardo Vega

By Eduardo Vega

Located in Topeka, KS

removeable lid, 1 creamer, and 5 cups. Each incredible piece is intricately hand painted and enameled bearing

Category

Late 20th Century Ecuadorean Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Modern Vega Pottery Coffee Service Set Made in Ecuador by Eduardo Vega

$1,295 / set

Monumental Meissen Porcelain Openwork Filigree Centerpiece w/ Raised Flowers 19C

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

modeled and hand-painted in vibrant enamel tones. These floral elements are complemented by naturalistic

Category

Antique 1870s German Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Meissen Porcelain Openwork Filigree Centerpiece w/ Raised Flowers 19C

$28,600

“Barbotine” vintage pitcher with Japanese-style decoration – France, circa 1880

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful cylindrical pitcher with a glossy black base, decorated with a bird among reeds painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

“Barbotine” vintage pitcher with Japanese-style decoration – France, circa 1880

$383

A Pair of 19th C Italian Renaissance Style Majolica Portrait Chargers

By Cantagalli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th-century Italian Renaissance Style Majolica portrait chargers Style of Cantagalli: One dish has two minor 'flea-bite' chips to the back, not very visible from the front....

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

A Pair of 19th C Italian Renaissance Style Majolica Portrait Chargers

$1,195 / set

Longchamp Majolica Asparagus Server With Drip Plate, Late 19th Century

By Longchamp

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This delightful Longchamp majolica asparagus server is a classic example of the whimsical and highly collectible French earthenware produced in the late 19th century. Crafted in rich...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel

Longchamp Majolica Asparagus Server With Drip Plate, Late 19th Century

$1,360 / set

19th Century French Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

porcelain during this period. The bowl is adorned with a central motif of a delicately hand-painted bird

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Porcelain

$395

Rare KPM Porcelain Plaque of Modona child after Bartolome Esteban Murillo

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in New York, NY

Baptist, after Bartolome Esteban Murillo (Spain, 1617-1682), Beautifully hand painted by the best artist

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Rare KPM Porcelain Plaque of Modona child after Bartolome Esteban Murillo

$12,000 Sale Price

20% Off

Small Picture Frame Rounded Round English style, early 1900s. Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Small rounded round frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Picture Frame Rounded Round English style, early 1900s. Salimbeni

$890

Small Picture Frame Round English style, early 1900s. Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

enamel on guilloche, English style, early 1900s. External diameter cm. 7.2, internal cm. 4.8. Weight g

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Picture Frame Round English style, early 1900s. Salimbeni

$828

Coupe Porcelaine du Lys Royal décor Kakiemon Château de Chantilly XVIIIe France

By Imperial Porcelain Factory

Located in London, England

Le plat de service Porcelaine du Lys Royal est une reproduction fidèle du décor "Kakiemon", emblématique de la manufacture du Château de Chantilly au XVIIIe siècle. Ce chef-d'œuvre r...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Coupe Porcelaine du Lys Royal décor Kakiemon Château de Chantilly XVIIIe France

$173 Sale Price

50% Off

Haviland Limoges Coffee Service with Blue and Pink Floral Motifs

By Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

-painted with precision. The palette adds freshness and charm, while the translucence of the porcelain

Category

20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel

Haviland Limoges Coffee Service with Blue and Pink Floral Motifs

$1,790 / set

.800 Silver Miniature Artist Easel Modern Painting Trompe l oeil Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

easel is holding a modern abstract painting in progress. Vivid enamels painted across the glass canvas

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

.800 Silver Miniature Artist Easel Modern Painting Trompe l oeil Sculpture

$556 Sale Price

20% Off

Large Iznik Armorial Crest of Chambers of Deputies Charger, Special Order

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Iznik Armorial Crest of 'Chambers of Deputies' Charger, Special Order Signed 'Spacial Made Byn. Elfide,' this work is honorific and dates from the late 20th century. Large ...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Iznik Armorial Crest of Chambers of Deputies Charger, Special Order

$1,495

A Zoomorphic Ceramic Pitcher by Pierre Toulhoat Brittany France 1960 s

By Keraluc

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A Zoomorphic Ceramic Pitcher by Pierre Toulhoat Brittany France 1960's Keraluc Workshop in Quimper. Beautiful bird drawing. In very good condition. Unsigned.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

A Zoomorphic Ceramic Pitcher by Pierre Toulhoat Brittany France 1960 s

$1,436

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase Sorbier Des Oiseaux , Daum Nancy, France, Ca. 1900/1905

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

outside, delicately painted with colored enamel, ice glass-like satin and polished finish in the

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase Sorbier Des Oiseaux , Daum Nancy, France, Ca. 1900/1905

$3,471

Vintage French HB Majolica Pottery Red Green Cream Clogs Salt Pepper Holder

By Henriot

Located in New York, NY

this distinctive faience pottery, characterized by hand enameling. The decoration with finely hand

Category

Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Vintage French HB Majolica Pottery Red Green Cream Clogs Salt Pepper Holder

$171 Sale Price

30% Off

Vintage Vase Painted Glass, Hight Enamel / Borske Sklo, Czechoslovakia, 1960 s.

By Borske Sklo National Corporation

Located in Praha, CZ

With Aged Patina Re-polished Vintage Condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Vase Painted Glass, Hight Enamel / Borske Sklo, Czechoslovakia, 1960 s.

$383

Antique Vienna Porcelain Cup and Saucer

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Newark, England

underglaze blue with the classic Vienna beehive mark. The matching cup features a central hand painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Vienna Porcelain Cup and Saucer

$3,706 / item

Very Good Pair of 19th Century German Porcelain Cabinet Plates, Dated Bonn 1853

By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Both showing a central field decorated with striking hand painted Heraldic crests, the rims

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Very Good Pair of 19th Century German Porcelain Cabinet Plates, Dated Bonn 1853

$1,200 / set

Doulton Lambeth Girl Pigs in Landscape Jug by Hannah Barlow, et al, 1883

By Hannah Barlow

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

adorned with enameled cobalt stiff leaves. The artist's mark, along with numerous other marks and an

Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Doulton Lambeth Girl Pigs in Landscape Jug by Hannah Barlow, et al, 1883

$1,516 Sale Price

20% Off

Photo Frame baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Octagonal notched photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Photo Frame baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$4,754 / item

A Large 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Vase w/ Ormolu Mount, Signed Wagner

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Monumental and Beautifully Enameled 360 Degree Decorated 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Vase with

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

A Large 19th Century Vienna Porcelain Vase w/ Ormolu Mount, Signed Wagner

$27,500

English Fieldings Crown Devon vase and cover, circa 1920

Located in Central England, GB

. This fine example has a high lustre glaze with lots of bright raised hand enamelling which highlights

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

English Fieldings Crown Devon vase and cover, circa 1920

$2,230

Signed Pair of Sevres ‘Third Republic’ Pate Nouvelle Pale Yellow Ground Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

certainly for Louis Belet. The model by Jules Dieterle, finley hand-painted in exceptionally painted raised

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Signed Pair of Sevres ‘Third Republic’ Pate Nouvelle Pale Yellow Ground Vases

$78,000 / set

LIMOGES France 1900 Elite Set of White Porcelain Dishes And Tray For Fish

By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1

Located in Miami, FL

. Country: Limoges, France. Period: Art Nouveau, 1890-1910. Materials: Porcelain, gold and enamel. Weight

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Gold, Enamel

LIMOGES France 1900 Elite Set of White Porcelain Dishes And Tray For Fish

$1,118 Sale Price / set

30% Off

Louis Giraud Mid-Century French Ceramic White and Gold Pitcher, Vallauris, 1960s

By Louis Giraud

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

beautiful piece, elegant and delicate. The enamel is very soft, there is a nice contrast between the milky

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Enamel

Louis Giraud Mid-Century French Ceramic White and Gold Pitcher, Vallauris, 1960s

$778

Canton Famille Rose Mandarin Pattern Charger, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1890

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A Canton Famille Rose 12.75-inch charger, the polychrome enameled surface depicting an active

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Canton Famille Rose Mandarin Pattern Charger, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1890

$1,885

Small Picture Frame Squared for round portrait Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Square frame for round photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Picture Frame Squared for round portrait Salimbeni

$981

Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

$2,829 / item

Ceramic Pot, Bowl, Jardiniere, Three Musketeers, Dumas, Amphora, 1920, Bohemia

By Amphora

Located in Wien, AT

delightfully painted in high detail by hand with masterly quality in enamel. The vessel is constructed in

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Ceramic Pot, Bowl, Jardiniere, Three Musketeers, Dumas, Amphora, 1920, Bohemia

$950

Small shaped Picture Frame tiles of the Baptistery of Florence Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè. Shaping

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Small shaped Picture Frame tiles of the Baptistery of Florence Salimbeni

$2,532

Picture Frame Black high relief engraving grape leaves Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

has black fired enamels. Picture Frame Black high relief has fine high relief engraving of grape

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame Black high relief engraving grape leaves Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$3,763

Picture Frame in pure Florentine Renaissance style Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with painted fire enamels like lapis

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Picture Frame in pure Florentine Renaissance style Salimbeni

$4,713

Contemporary Ceramic Lectern Reading Desk Glazed Earthenware Deep Green modern

By Xavier Mañosa, Apparatu

Located in Rubi, Catalunya

Handmade stoneware lectern manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. It serves as a standing desk or pedestal. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like co...

Category

2010s Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Contemporary Ceramic Lectern Reading Desk Glazed Earthenware Deep Green modern

$8,378

Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases

Located in London, GB

luxury and wealth. The unusual, tapering shape of the vase bodies is painted with a selection of

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Pottery

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Meiji Period Vases

$8,923 / set

Photo Frame inserted into a harp-shaped object Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

translucent fired enamels on guilloché inspired by a model created by Peter Carl Fabergè in late Russian

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Photo Frame inserted into a harp-shaped object Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$4,632 Sale Price

23% Off

Small Picture Frame Rectangular for oval portrait Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

enamel on guilloche, English style, early 1900s. External cm. 6 x 9, internal oval cm. 3.8 x 6.7. Weight

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Picture Frame Rectangular for oval portrait Salimbeni

$1,216

Small Picture Frame Rectangular English style, early 1900s. Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Picture Frame Rectangular English style, early 1900s. Salimbeni

$1,235

A Royal Worcester 1870s Blush Ivory Lizard Jug, Of Bulbous

By Royal Worcester

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

gorgeous, of bulbous form painted with spray of flowers and with applied gilt lizard having inset green

Category

Antique 1870s English Art Nouveau Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

A Royal Worcester 1870s Blush Ivory Lizard Jug, Of Bulbous

$2,500

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloissoné Charger, Bowl or Platter

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Charger, Bowl or Platter, Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Charger A fine Japanese Meiji style charger, platter or bowl. This large clois...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloissoné Charger, Bowl or Platter

$1,500

Pair 18 C. Sevres Porcelain Faux Porphyry Vases w/ Blue Script Sevres R.F. Mark

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible and Very Rare Pair of 18th Century Sevres Porcelain Faux Porphyry Vases with Blue Script Sevres R.F. Marks. Each features a classic form with flared necks and bulbous ...

Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 18 C. Sevres Porcelain Faux Porphyry Vases w/ Blue Script Sevres R.F. Mark

$75,800 / set

19th C Haviland Co Limoges Portrait Plate of Anne of Austria, Queen of France

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

enameled border adds opulence, framing the central scene with intricate details. The plate is signed lower

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th C Haviland Co Limoges Portrait Plate of Anne of Austria, Queen of France

$1,000 Sale Price

20% Off

18th C. English Rocco Battersea Porcelain Companion Cup Saucer, Unique

By Chelsea Porcelain, Battersea

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

executed in porcelain with gilt enamels the center painted with a courting couple in a garden flanked by

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Tableware

Materials

Metal

18th C. English Rocco Battersea Porcelain Companion Cup Saucer, Unique

$1,920 Sale Price

20% Off

Chinese Famille Noir Mille Fleur Assembled Service

Located in Austin, TX

A large assembled set of Chinese porcelain mille fleur wares. The set featuring a full tea service, as well as various plates, cups, and saucers. All piece in the mille fleur, or tho...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Noir Mille Fleur Assembled Service

$2,950 / set

Picture Frame for a round and a rectangular picture Fabergé style

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

with translucent fired enamel on a radial guilloché and rich friezes in the Russian Empire style

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame for a round and a rectangular picture Fabergé style

$7,602

WMF Gilt and Painted Glass Covered Box

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Norwood, NJ

enamel painted frosted glass body, with stylized florals.

Category

Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

WMF Gilt and Painted Glass Covered Box

$975

Contemporary Coralla s Mug Red Gold Hand Made Porcelain Tableware

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, Coralla's mugs are of her own design and a symbol

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Contemporary Coralla s Mug Red Gold Hand Made Porcelain Tableware

$212 Sale Price / item

20% Off

Picture Frame 3 oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, with French Empire Napoleon III style borders and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Picture Frame 3 oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

$4,914 / item

Contemporary Hand Decorated Porcelain 2 Pint Jug Pitcher, Made in Italy

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

“I have been creating artworks and installations for a long time. Then over the past several years, pottery has absorbed most of my expressive energy. I follow an empirical, yet intu...

Category

2010s Italian Pitchers

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Contemporary Hand Decorated Porcelain 2 Pint Jug Pitcher, Made in Italy

$137 Sale Price / item

20% Off

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Painted Enamel Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of painted enamel glass on 1stDibs. A piece of painted enamel glass — often made from metal, enamel and ceramic — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of painted enamel glass, we have 407 options in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of painted enamel glass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of painted enamel glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of painted enamel glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Doulton, L.F.O. and George Jones Sons are consistently popular.

How Much is a Painted Enamel Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of painted enamel glass at 1stDibs is $1,595, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $126,500 for the highest priced.

Questions About Painted Enamel Glass

Can glass lampshades be painted?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
Can a glass window be painted?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, you can paint a glass window. Certain types of paint are optimal for glass and include enamel acrylics, specially formulated solvent-based paints and acrylics specifically suited for glass. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of painted glass windows from top sellers around the world.
How do I reverse paint on glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
What is the difference between stained glass and painted glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The difference between stained glass and painted glass is how it is made. To create stained glass, an artisan adds pigments to the glass and then fires it at high temperatures to permanently change the appearance of the material. With painted glass, color is added after firing and may rub off or fade with age. You'll find a large selection of glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
What is reverse glass painting called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.
What is the craft of painting on glass called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The craft of painting enamel on glass is called enameling. Because regular paint would simply wash off glass, the artisan uses enamel and fires it into the glass once they have painted the design. Browse a range of enameled glass pieces on 1stDibs.
Is it safe to paint a glass lampshade?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.
Can you paint a glass lamp shade?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
What are painted glass windows called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Windows that appear to be made of painted glass are called stained glass windows. Stained glass windows are made of glass that has been colored by mixing molten glass with metallic oxides. Shop a range of stained glass pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
Can you put a canvas painting in a glass frame?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
Technically, you can put a canvas painting in a glass frame. However, many experts advise against it. Paintings executed on canvas typically do not need the protection of glass, and a glass front on a frame can actually make it more difficult to admire the brushwork and fine details of a piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.