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French, Art Deco Frosted Glass Reverse-Dome Floral Detail Chandelier
By Degué
Located in New York, NY
A French, Art Deco frosted glass reverse-dome chandelier in the manner of Degue with nickeled
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Early 20th Century reverse painted English shop trade sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century reverse painted English shop trade sign A wonderful example of an early 20th
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Vintage 1910s British Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass

French Reverse Painted Boucherie or Butchers Shop Panel
Located in London, GB
A French reverse painted Boucherie panel, depicting 'chasse sanglier' in a pastoral scene, with
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Antique Early 1900s French Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Art Crafts Pittsburgh Reverse Painted Phoenix Table Lamp, circa 1910
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
reverse painted dome shade with lake and landscape scene, circa 1910 Measures: 26" height x 18
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Early 20thc Antique Reverse Painted Jewellers Silversmith Watchmaker Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Early 20th century reverse painted and gilt trade sign, for a Watchmaker, Jewellers & Silversmith
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Early 20th Century English Signs

Materials

Glass, Pine

Antique Oriental Art Scene, Chinese, Reverse Painting, Glass Panel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique Oriental art scene. A Chinese, reverse painted glass panel, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Glass

19th Century English Pharmacists Reverse Painted Gold Gilt Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Pharmacists Reverse Painted Gold Gilt Trade Sign A 19th Century English
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Trade Sign Gooderson Harrow Rd London
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A reverse painted glass trade sign for Geo H. Gooderson, Byron Road, Harrow, with a multitude of
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Early 20th Century English Signs

Materials

Glass

Reverse Glass Painting with chrysanthemums
Located in Milano, IT
collectors and lovers of Eastern art, this reverse glass painting is a rare and precious testament to an
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Funeral Cremations Double Sided Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Here we have a large reverse painted early 20th century in age, doubled sided trade sign from a
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Reverse Sliver Leaf Blue Glass Art Deco Inspired Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual handmade studio wall hanging consisting of reverse silver leaf backed glass with
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Vintage 1940s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Art Deco Picture Frame with Reverse Etched Detailing in Smoked Rose Glass
Located in New York, NY
Glass. The frame is rectangular with Beveled Edge Detailing and utilizes reverse etching which draws the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Verre églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign "My Shop"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
reverse painted glass has losses, it appears the sign would of read "confectionary" across the top along
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Early 20th Century English Signs

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Italian Cabinet w/ Reverse Painted Glass and Originals Hair Pin Legs
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a truly stunningly rare cabinet with ribbed front cabinets, reverse painted plateaus in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Art Nouveau Reverse Painted Glass Top Centre, End or Coffee Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
A mahogany reverse painted glass top centre, end or coffee table. Art Nouveau in form this fine
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Reverse Glass Painting with Bonsai
Located in Milano, IT
buds, seem to float in a secret garden, evoking timeless natural beauty. The art of reverse glass
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Ned Moulton Art Glass Wall Sculpture in Lucite Case
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic work of reverse painted art glass of three ladies signed and dated by artist Ned Moulton
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20th Century American Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Reverse Painted Table Lamp by Pittsburg
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
clarity. A beautiful example of this American style of art glass.
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Reverse Dome Sconces Signed Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of Art Deco brass and frosted glass reverse dome sconces were realized by the
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Reverse/Obverse Painted Lamp, Signed Pittsburgh, circa 1920
By PLB GCo.
Located in Petaluma, CA
Vaseline glass, which is rarely used on painted lamps. The shade is very textured and has an art nouveau
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Reverse Painting On Glass Of St. George The Dragon
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1930's reverse painting on glass depicting St. George slaying the dragon
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Vintage 1930s French Paintings

Antique pair of Chinese reverse painted pictures, the Emperor and Empress C 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A very decorative rich and colourful pair of pictures are hand painted in reverse on panes of glass
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Art Deco Brass Frosted Glass Reverse Dome Sconces Signed Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and stunning set of four Art Deco brass and frosted glass reverse dome sconces
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

19th Century New England Folk Art Reverse Painted Seascape
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century New England Folk Art reverse painting on glass coastal seascape, circa 1870s, unsigned
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass

19th Century Gilded Mirror with Reverse Painted Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original gilded framed mirror with reverse country painted glass at top. All original
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Reverse Painting, English, Landscape Art, Picture, Framed, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming antique reverse painting. An English, glass mezzotint in a giltwood frame
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Paintings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

American Postmodern Patrick Nagel Style Reverse-Painted Wall Art
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Astoria, NY
American Postmodern reverse-painted acrylic wall art in the style of Patrick Nagel. The piece is
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Art Deco Frame Reverse Painted , Black, Gilt, Cream Geometric Detailing
Located in New York, NY
reverse painted glass with streamlined chrome corners, the front panel features linear geometric
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Glass

Antique Pairpoint Table Lamp with Reverse Floral Painted Glass Shade
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in New York, NY
Lovely table lamp from Pairpoint with reverse painted peony flowers in various colors. 13 by 9
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Wonderful Mid Century Modern Reverse Painted Glass Large Lucite Coffee Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Reverse Painted Glass, Large Lucite Coffee Table Purchased From
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lucite, Art Glass

Chinese Reverse Painting of Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chinese reverse painting on glass of a dog or Spaniel with two puppies painted in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass

Wonderful Pairpoint Puffy Hollyhock Lamp Reverse Painted Vibrant Colors Art Deco
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Roslyn, NY
simple Art Deco styling. An absolute amazing lamp! When lit, the colors and flowers make the room come
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Italian Reverse Painting on Curved Glass, circa 1950
By Duilio Dubé Bernabe, Santambrogio De Berti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Mid-Century Modern neoclassical painting on curved glass made by Sant'Ambrogio e De Berti, it
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Brass

Handel Boudoir Reverse or Inside Painted Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
made of frosted glass and reverse or inside painted in a scenic pattern to depict a lake, trees etc
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Reverse Painted or Églomisé Chinoiserie Venetian Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian art deco églomisé nightstands with distressed mirrored panels decorated in a
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Signed Pairpoint Early 20th Reverse Painted Table Lamp
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Kingston, NY
Pairpoint table lamp, having reverse painted hexagon shade depicting a farm scene at dusk. Signed
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Reverse Painted Decoupage Baluster Vase Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
glass an the it is reverse painted in light cream These lamps are themed with exotic birds and flowers
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Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Artist Signed Pairpoint Reverse Painted Lamp, circa 1920s
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Kingston, NY
with the glassworks nearby and made glass, silver-plated pieces, and lamps. Reverse-painted glass
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Reverse Painted Decoupage Baluster Vases with Covers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of reverse painted Decoupage Baluster vases with covers These black vases are decorated
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Pairpoint Reverse Painted Table Lamp #3015 USA Mythological Figures
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Toledo, OH
Pairpoint reverse painted table lamp. A beautifully hand decorated 14" signed ice chip glass shade
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20th Century North American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

1930s Reversed Painted Fairy Silhouette Framed Artwork by Mary Fisher
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This captivating artwork by Mary Fisher is a reverse painting on glass, featuring a fairy playing
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Pairpoint Reverse Painted Flower Butterfly Table Lamp Signed c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
beautifully reverse-painted glass shade adorned with vibrant flowers and butterflies. The lamp is signed. The
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Pairpoint Reverse Painted "Copley" Lamp Shade with Mahogany and Brass Base
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Cincinnati, OH
to make a variety of luxury art glass and cut glass "of distinction", including vases, compotes, and
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Victorian Side Table Whitby Abbey Painted Reverse Eglomise Walnut 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
glass art technique where designs and gilding are applied to the reverse side of glass for viewing from
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Antique 1840s Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Reverse Painted Table Lamp, Moe Bridges Co. Geese Flying in the Moonlight
Located in Petaluma, CA
We sell lots of antique table lamps in our shop. We mainly sell Tiffany and other leaded glass
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Pairpoint Reverse Painted Bouilotte Lamp with Original 3-Light Base
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique pairpoint bouillotte lamp features hand-painted floral hexagonal shade with alternating all-over and medallion floral patterned panels atop the original three light triangula...
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Art Deco Scalloped Dome Chandelier in Rose Glass, Copper-Toned Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
dome-base features a darker band of reverse-painted glass with stylized Art Deco cubist detailing along
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Ivory Glass and Brass Sideboard with Emerald Green Murano Glass Spheres, Italy
Located in New York, NY
artist. The wooden frame was veneered or clad with ivory reversed painted art glass panels to which a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Muller Freres French Art Nouveau Chandelier
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Astoria, NY
reverse art glass dome and three glass pendant shades suspended from grape vine mounts, the shades of
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair Aubergine Glass with Clear Murano Spheres Cabinets with Brass Legs, Italy
Located in New York, NY
handmade in Italy, 2023. Wooden frame is veneered or clad in reverse-painted art glass panels in a rich
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Chinese Folk Painted Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
The painted frame of this wall mirror originally bordered a reverse glass painting, a traditional
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1930s Art Deco Reverse Painted Drinks Tray
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive and stylish, 1930s Art Deco reverse painted drinks
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco Geometric Reverse Painted Tray
Located in Devon, England
A cute size and original 1930s German Art Deco tray featuring a lovely reverse painted design on
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass, Beech, Paint

1930s Art Deco Geometric Reverse Painted Tray
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this original 1930s German Art Deco tray featuring a lovely reverse
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass, Beech, Paint

Art Deco 1930s Geometric Reverse Painted Serving Tray
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and striking item is this Art Deco serving tray with a stark, geometric design in red
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Large Art Deco Geometric Reverse Painted Tray, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
geometric reverse painted design on glass. Ideal size for modern use, quite large in size and very sturdy
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

French Art Deco 1930s Africanist Reverse Glass Painting by P. Revollon
Located in Atlanta, GA
(26 cm) x 13.75 in. high (35 cm) About: Reverse painting on glass is an art form consisting of
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1930s Art Deco Mixed Media

Materials

Glass, Paint

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Reverse Glass Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of reverse glass art on 1stDibs. A piece of reverse glass art — often made from glass, wood and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of reverse glass art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each choice in our collection of reverse glass art bearing Art Deco, Folk Art or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of reverse glass art over the years, but those crafted by Pairpoint Glassworks, Andrzej Galek and Cristal Arte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Reverse Glass Art?

Prices for a piece of reverse glass art start at $225 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $1,767.
Questions About Reverse Glass Art
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.