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Reverse Teardrop Mirror by Cristal Art, Italy, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury mirror by Cristal Art in the shape of reverse teardrop. Noteworthy is the bevel
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Stunning Reverse Painted Glass and Gold Leaf Coffee Table
By Gio Ponti, Dubee
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible coffee table with a reverse painted glass top. Top has an incredible design and depicts
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold

Austrian Reverse Glass Painting of Saint Florian, Patron Saint of Firefighters
Located in Stamford, CT
"Verre églomisé", or reverse glass painting with gilding of Saint Florian. The Saint shown dressed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Glass

Pairpoint Art Deco Reverse Painted Signed Desk Lamp, circa 1925
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a rare signed art deco reverse painted Pairpoint desk lamp, circa 1925. The etched
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Art Nouveau Reverse Painted Landscape Table Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Art Nouveau reverse painted landscape table lamp, circa 1910. The Pittsburgh style
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Venetian Gold Dust Glass Chandelier with Reverse Painted Details
Located in Troy, MI
features hand blown glass bowls with Chinese motif reverse paintings in black and gold of boats. Electrical
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Robert Weiss Large Wood Frame Hand Painted Reverse Glass Wall Mirror
By Weiss
Located in Germantown, MD
artisans in the traditional Peruvian reverse glass painting. wall. This unique beveled mirror frame
Category

Late 20th Century Peruvian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Mirror, Hardwood, Paint

19th Century Reverse Glass Painting of The Holy Family, "The Flight to Egypt"
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th century German reverse glass or verre églomisé painting with gilding of "The Flight to
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Glass

Large 1980s Pop Art, Reverse Painted Mirror, Signed Laurel, after Patrick Nagel
By Patrick Nagel, Laurel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 1980s Pop Art, reverse painted mirror, signed Laurel. After Patrick Nagel, Classic 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Burlap, Wood, Glass

Arts Crafts Reverse Painted Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
amber glass 10 inch diameter shade. It gives a homey warm glow. The size is perfect for a desk or side
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Handel Reverse Painted Bird Flora Table Lamp
By Handel Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional art glass table lamp by Handel Company, circa. 1920. Reverse glass "chipped Ice" shade
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

English Art Deco Decagonal Oval Reverse-Cut Beveled Mirror (25 1/2 x 15 3/8)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine vintage English decagonal or ten-sided oval beveled glass mirror from the Art Deco era
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

La Barge Reverse Painted Gold Leaf Rectangular Frame Decorative Mirror
By La Barge
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Reverse painted gold leaf rectangular frame decorative mirror by La Barge. Artist-signed and dated
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Arts Crafts Pairpoint School Scenic Reverse Painted Table Lamp
By Pairpoint Brothers 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
surmounted by reverse painted six panel shade with countryside river scene, circa 1920. Measures - 23
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pairpoint Reverse Painted Table Lamp Exeter Shade #X27 Base 3042 Dragon Fruit
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Toledo, OH
Pairpoint reverse painted table lamp with signed Exeter shade #X27 and base #3042. Original patina
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Period Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
all glass with a reverse Art Deco design in black, silver, and cream hues, finished with metal
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Style Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of French Art Deco style chest of drawers in black and gold reverse painted glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Group of Three Side Tables or Coffee Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bases with reverse painted art glass. Two brownish tops and one more goldish top (see pictures for the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Teak

Art Deco Reverse Glass Painted Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Reverse Glass Painted Sign " Attention We Use Fresh Clean Towels For Each Customer ".
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Metal

Indian Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of five Indian reverse glass paintings. Three are in gilded frames and two are in painted
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint, Wood

Truly Iconic German Art Deco Reverse-Painted Tray
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early (20's) German (marked) reverse-painted glass cocktail tray, featuring a stellar Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Plastic

Reverse Glass No. 23
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Reverse Glass No. 23 Acrylic, gold leaf and plexiglass on aluminum
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass No. 22
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Reverse Glass No. 22 Acrylic, French gold leaf (gold and copper) & plexiglass on aluminum
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass Painting No.13
By Michael Burges
Located in New York, NY
Painting behind glass. Orange, cream, blue, red, navy, and black. Michael Burges explores methods
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum

Victorian Folk Art Reverse Painted Glass Game Board
Located in Toronto, ON
Naively hand painted, this game board has an array of unusual animal scenes and ornate geometric border. The extraordinary detail and actions make this a highly unusual item. Disp...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Game Boards

Materials

Glass, Paint, Wood

Reverse Painted Wall Art
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century reverse painted wall art with an assymetrical bullseye and chrome frame. Please feel
Category

20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Chrome

American Folk Art Mirror with Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mirror in a fine mahogany beveled frame with a reverse glass still-life painting of a basket of
Category

Antique 19th Century American Mirrors

Reverse Glass No.48
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Self-emergent painting. Signed, titled & dated on verso.
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass No. 12
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Acrylic, gold leaf & plexiglass on aluminum, 51 x 39 inches.
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass No. 14
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Acrylic, gold leaf & plexiglass on aluminum, 39 x 28 inches.
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass No. 5
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Acrylic, gold leaf & plexiglass on aluminum, 51 x 39 inches.
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Drugs"
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a copper framed reverse glass painted "Drugs" sign from Watertown, NY.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Copper

Reverse Painted Glass Sign
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful reverse painted glass sign
Category

Vintage 1940s American Signs

Reverse Glass Painting No.21
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Reverse Glass Painting No.21
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Aluminum

Reverse Glass Painting No.3
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Reverse Glass Painting No.03-2014
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Aluminum

Reverse Glass Painting No.43
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Reverse Glass Painting No.43-2016
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Aluminum

Reverse Glass Painting No.19
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Reverse Glass Painting No.19-2015
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Aluminum

Reverse Glass Painting No.47
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Reverse Glass Painting No.47-2016
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Aluminum

Reverse Glass Painting No.31
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Reverse Glass Painting No.31-2016
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Aluminum

Reverse Glass Painting No.34
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Reverse Glass Painting No.34-2016
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Aluminum

Reverse Glass Painting No.35
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Reverse Glass Painting No.35-2016
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Aluminum

Reverse Glass Painting No.24
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Reverse Glass Painting No.24-2015
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Aluminum

Reverse Glass No. 42-2015
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
the reverse)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass No. 60-2015
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
" (on the reverse)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Platinum

Reverse Glass No. 66-2015
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
" (on the reverse)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Platinum

Reverse Glass No. 43-2015
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
the reverse)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass No. 57-2015
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
the reverse).
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass No. 5-2015
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
reverse)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Silver Leaf

Reverse Glass No. 6-2015
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
reverse)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass No. 11-2015
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
reverse)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass No. 14-2014
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
reverse)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass No. 65-2014
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
reverse)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Reverse Glass Painted Sign “Fresh Fish Oysters”
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a spectacular reverse painted glass sign advertising "Fresh Fish Oysters" from Tacoma
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Glass

Reverse Glass Cigar Ad Sign
Located in North Hollywood, CA
paint and gold leafed letters are applied to the reverse side of the glass, so as not to be affected by
Category

Vintage 1930s American Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign PRIVATE
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s reverse glass painted sign PRIVATE.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Reverse Painted Glass Sign " Men "
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original 1930's reverse painted glass sign " Men ".
Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Reverse Glass No.88-2016
By Michael Burges
Located in Toronto, ON
Signed, titled & dated on verso
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Aluminum

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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
    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 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 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
    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 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.