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Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass and Crystal Sconces
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of five-arm brass sconces with deep cut, light champagne crystal cups. Rewired for
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary by Ghirò Studio Rubino Coffee Table Red Crystal and Brass
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
. The underplate is matt black while the three legs have a polished brass finish. The crystal has an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Antique Vintage Pair Moser Style Bohemian Hand Cut Crystal Ruby Cranberry Vases
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning example of a pair of Moser style bohemian ruby cut crystal glass vases of slender fluted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Czech Edwardian Vases

Materials

Crystal

DUCELLO Trio Pendant - Media Glass (34")
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-patinaed bronze; hand-polished, leaded crystal. At the same time, a study of sculptural expression creates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Nickel

DUCELLO Single Pendant - Media Glass (34")
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-patinaed bronze; hand-polished, leaded crystal. At the same time, a study of sculptural expression creates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Nickel

DUCELLO Single Pendant - Piccolo Glass (34")
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-patinaed bronze; hand-polished, leaded crystal. At the same time, a study of sculptural expression creates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Nickel

Emil Stejnar Blowball Brass Crystal Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and unusual hemispherical blowball snowflake dandelion sputnik chandelier, designed by Emil Stejnar, manufactured in the 1950s by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna. An early model wi...
Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

DUCELLO Single Pendant - Alto Glass (34")
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-patinaed bronze; hand-polished, leaded crystal. At the same time, a study of sculptural expression creates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel, Bronze

Pulegoso Glass "Diana" Chandelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Pulegoso glass "Diana" chandelier Dimensions: 80 x 10 x 10 cm Materials: glass, brass Brass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Baccarat Crystal Antique Chandelier Dining Ceiling 8 Light Fixture Pendant
By Baccarat
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large Baccarat Crystal Antique Chandelier Dining Ceiling 8 Light Fixture Pendant . Late 18th Early
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Déco Crystal Brass Cookie Jar/Bucket Container, France
Located in North Miami, FL
: unknown Material: brass, copper, zinc, metal, glass, crystal, paint, enamel Technique: molded, cast
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jars

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc, Enamel

Antique Crystal CEILING LAMP Pendant Venetian Style Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Crystal CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Long Hollywood Regency Chandelier There is space for
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal

Contemporary by Ghirò Studio Rubino Coffee Table Crystal and Brass Small Size
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
. The underplate is matt black while the three legs have a polished brass finish. The crystal has an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Rubino Coffee Table Crystal and Brass Big Size by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
. The underplate is matt black while the three legs have a polished brass finish. The crystal has an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Rubino Coffee Table Crystal and Brass Medium Size by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
. The underplate is matt black while the three legs have a polished brass finish. The crystal has an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Rectangular Serving Bar Cart in Chrome and Crystal, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Roma, IT
structure with three crystal glass shelves. The clean lines and refined materials make the piece incredibly
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Crystal, Chrome, Metal

Pair of Cut Crystal Brass Vase Shape Table Lamps c1970s
By Stiffel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Cut Crystal & Brass Vase Shape Table Lamps c1970s
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Reverse Painted Hand Carved Chinese Snuff, by, Zhanghe, with Glass Stoppers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Hand Painted crystal Glass snuff bottle from China by respected Chinese artist Zhang He, born
Category

20th Century Bottles

Materials

Crystal

A Large Baccarat Green Opaline Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Rectangular Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A large rectangular box formed from green opaline crystal, its shape defined by flat planes and
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Strombergshyttan Smoked Brown Sommerso Glass Bud Vase, Sweden, 1960s
By Strombergshyttan
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small mid-century Swedish smoked glass bud vase by Strömbergshyttan. Modernist in style, the vase
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Giacometti-Like Expressionist Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Diego Giacometti, Alberto Giacometti, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in North Miami, FL
, glass, crystal Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, polished, patinated Dimensions: 30 cm x 41.5 in x 16
Category

Early 20th Century French Expressionist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Iron

Bakalowits Basket Crystal and Brass Chandelier Restored, circa 1950
By Bakalowits Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
. It's in excellent, restored condition, the crystals have been newly wired, all brass parts polished and
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass, crystal Technique: cast, molded, polished
Category

Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Mid Century Modern Gaetano Scolari Satin Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous satin brass Sciolari chandelier in a spoke design. On each vertical rod is a pair of glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Crystal Candle Holders Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Style
By Goran and Ann Warff, Kosta Boda
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
illuminates the pieces from within the crystal. The pieces are not signed, but can be confidently attributed
Category

20th Century Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary by Ghirò Studio Rubino Set of three Coffe Table Crystal and brass
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
underplate is matt black while the three legs have a polished brass finish. The crystal has an intense red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Pair Of Smoked Crystal And Brass Italian Chandeliers
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Prato, Tuscany
district: smoked glass and brass assembled by skilled hands with precise soldering and meticulous finishes
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

GERMANY 1900 Orivit Jugendstil Covered Centerpiece In Gilded Bronze With Crystal
By Orivit
Located in Miami, FL
with an oval crystal dish insert and a cover lid with a concealed handle. The design is extremely well
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Delightful Sapphire Blue Czech Crystal Cushion Shaped Perfume Bottle circa 1930s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Delightful sapphire blue Czech crystal cushion shaped perfume bottle with dabber Vintage Bohemian
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bottles

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier Florida , Glass Brass, 1970s
By Fontana Arte, Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
fire-polished brilliant crystal glass pieces in the form of leaves. The light is in very good condition
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Luxury Black Slate Glass Coffee Table Lenar 2.0 Joaquín Moll Bespoke Design
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Luxury Black Slate & Glass Coffee Table Lenar 2.0 Joaquín Moll Bespoke Design. Luxury black slate
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Marble, Slate, Metal

1940s Mid-Century Modern Circular Glass Side Table with Bronze Structure, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Material: copper, zinc, metal, bronze, glass, crystal Technique: cast, molded, polished, gilt, metalwork
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Copper, Zinc, Bronze

JOHN GRINSELL SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in Miami, FL
. Masterfully crafted during the Edwardian period in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with polished finish and
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century French Napoleonic Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Middleburg, VA
which cascade delicate garlands of faceted crystal drops and oval prisms, forming a graceful basket
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal, Wire

Pair of Large Crystal Lamps by Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv, 1950s — Swedish Sommerso
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Large Green Crystal Lamps by Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv, 1950s, Swedish Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

Dining Table Writing Desk Spider Leg Glass Top Mirror Steel Collectible Design
By Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
-clear crystal glass. Dining table dimension: L 190 x W 90 x H 75cm. Dimensions are customizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

1940s Mid-Century Coffee Table , Gio Ponti attributed in Walnut whis Glass Top
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
veneer walnut with glass top: Period 1940s Feet in gilt brass Measure cm: H 49, W 70, D 70. About the
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Crystal

One of Two Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights Florida , Glass and Brass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini, Kalmar Lighting, Fontana Arte
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
brilliant crystal glass pieces in the form of leaves. Each lamp takes 14 small Edison screw base bulbs E14
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Exquisite Geometric Czech Art Deco Black Enamel Crystal Perfume Bottle 1930 s
By Karl Palda
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Recognisably first class, beautiful Czech crystal Art Deco perfume bottle Clean geometric pattern
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Glass

Fine Angular Geometric Czech Art Deco Black Enamel Crystal Perfume Bottle 1930s
By Karl Palda
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Supreme geometric and angular shaped Czech crystal Art Deco perfume bottle Clean geometric lines
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Glass

Cristal de Sèvres style. Hand-made glass table lamp, France, 1970s
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
French handmade crystal table lamp in the style of Cristal de Sèvres creations, 1970s. Handmade
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass, Chrome, Steel

Dining Table Glass Top Mirror Steel Spider Leg Collectible Design Made in Italy
By Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
-clear crystal glass. Dining table dimension: L 190 x W 90 x H 75cm. Dimensions are customizable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

20th Century Swedish Orrefors Glass Pendant, Scandinavian Lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and drinking glasses. Since 1898, art and crystal glass has been produced under the brand of Orrefors
Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Former Palacio Sudamérica s Art Déco Metal and Glass Lighting Fixture, Uruguay
By Raymond Subes
Located in North Miami, FL
Subes (in the style of) Material: metal, glass, crystal Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork
Category

Vintage 1930s Uruguayan Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Gem-Cut Crystal Wall or Ceiling Lights Model 2319
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
model 2319 with gem-cut crystal glass diffusers mounted on lacquered bronzed brass structures, inside
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Daida Marble Shelve Luxury Emperador Marble Glass Bookshelf Meddel Design
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Daida Marble Shelve Luxury Emperador Marble & Glass Bookshelf Meddel Design Designed by Joaquín
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Crystal, Marble

Large Bakalowits Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Nickel Glass, 1960s, 1 of 3
By Bakalowits Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
frame is decorated with diamond and rose shaped crystal glass. The lights have great volume and in
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Sial Marble Shelve Italian Travertine Marble Glass Luxury Bookshelf Meddel Spain
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Sial Marble Shelve Italian Travertine Marble Glass Luxury Bookshelf Meddel Spain A perfect balance
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

Emil Stejnar Pendant Light Chandelier Brass Glass, Austria, 1950s, 1 of 3
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
and ready to use. It is made of brass, white lacquered metal and hand cut crystal glass beads. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Exquisite Cut-Glass Basket Chandelier by J.L Lobmeyr, Vienna, circa 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An original Austrian eight-light hand-crafted, hand -knotted glass and polished brass chandelier
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Venini Style Crystal Brass Large Sconce, Wall Light Mid-Century Modern
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Venini style glass sconce, 'Triedi' Glass rod, large Model, impressive. Has 2 socket, E27
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

1 of 3 Bakalowits Chandeliers Pendant Lights No. 3330, Brass Nickel Glass, 1960s
By Bakalowits Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
frame is decorated with diamond and rose shaped crystal glass. Each chandelier has 15 small screw base
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

1920s Art Déco Spherical Glass Lamp by Henri Dieupart for Simonet Frères, France
By Simonet Et Dieupart, Simonet Freres
Located in North Miami, FL
By: Henri Dieupart, Simonet Frères Material: cord, metal, glass, crystal Technique: cast, forged
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal

19th Century Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze And Glass Sculptural Table Lamp, France
Located in North Miami, FL
: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal, tin, glass, crystal, cord Technique: cast, molded, patinated
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Kalmar Flush Mount Light Model Corina , Gold Gilt Brass and Clear Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Fontana Arte, J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
1970s). A high quality item which is made of a 24-carat gilded polished brass frame with leaf-shaped
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Fontana Arte 1950s Modernist Glass Pen Holder or Stand and Ashtray Desk Set
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
polished bevelled green crystal glass. A wonderful statement for any desk or console table. Pen holder
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

Pair of Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights Palazzo , Glass Gilt Brass, 1970s
By Venini, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
. Large polished brillant crystal glasses are mounted on a gilt brass frame. Each lamp has three sockets
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

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Polish Crystal Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of polish crystal glasses available for sale. The range of distinct polish crystal glasses — often made from metal, glass and stone — can elevate any home. We have 160 antique and vintage polish crystal glasses in-stock, while there are 52 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of polish crystal glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Polish crystal glasses made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Barovier&Toso, Bakalowits Söhne and Palwa each produced beautiful polish crystal glasses that are worth considering.

How Much are Polish Crystal Glasses?

Prices for polish crystal glasses start at $125 and top out at $410,900 with the average selling for $3,080.
Questions About Polish Crystal Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Yes, crystal glass is real crystal. However, it's important to understand what the term means. In the world of glassware, crystal is a type of glass that features an additive like lead oxide, potassium carbonate or barium oxide to increase its durability. Crystal glass is crystal because it contains these additives, but it does not actually have a crystalline structure from a scientific perspective. The term crystal as used by glassworks comes from the word "Cristallo," which was pioneered by Italian glassblowers to describe high-end glassware. It doesn't have the same meaning as the word crystal when employed in scientific contexts. Shop a large collection of crystal glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell good crystal glasses, first examine them closely. High-quality crystal will give off tremendous sparkles when viewed under natural lighting and is completely free of bubbles. Gently striking the glass with the handle of a butter knife can also be helpful, as higher-quality pieces will produce a longer, clearer ringing sound. Learning about the maker by conducting online research can also help you assess the quality of your glasses. Some brands known for producing crystal wares of exceptional quality include Baccarat, Lalique and Daum. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of crystal glasses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.