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Victorian Tailors to the Royal Archers Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in London, GB
Victorian reverse painted advertisement, 'Tailors to the Royal Archers', the verre églomisé gilt
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Signs

Vintage On Air Radio Station Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
Lighted 'On Air' radio station sign with reverse-painted glass script.
Category

20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Pair of Signed Reverse Painted Mantel Lamps with Daisies
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful pair of reverse painted mantel lamps by Handel. The shades feature alternating tall and
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

La Barge Vintage Reverse Hand Painted Chinoiserie Mirror, Signed Dated
By LaBarge
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A La Barge fine quality reverse hand painted chinoiserie mirror with black background, gold and
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20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Rare Signed and Dated LaBarge Vintage Hand Reverse Painted Chinoiserie Mirror
By LaBarge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
then reverse-painted onto sheets of glass which lay over the base black coat. This is made functional
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

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
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Burlap, Wood, Glass

Reverse Painted Phoenix Table Lamp, Shade Signed, All Original, ca. 1920 s
By Phoenix
Located in Petaluma, CA
This reverse painted table lamp we know to be produced by Phoenix. It is on the original base and
Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Antique Still Life of Golden Peaches Signed on Reverse Sullivan
Located in Buffalo, NY
and is signed Sullivan on the reverse.
Category

1880s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Late 20th Century "La Barge" Reverse Hand Painted Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Lambertville, NJ
"La Barge" reverse hand painted chinoiserie mirror, Artist-signed and dated 1981. The rectangular
Category

Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Early JJ Newberry Dept Store 5-10 25 Cent Sign Gilt Reverse Glass 1920
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous double sided reverse painted with gilt lettering sign from a JJ Newberry store in my
Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Windows

Materials

Glass, Paint

1800s Optometrists Store Front Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an original cobalt blue, gold leaf and white reverse painted glass sign. It reads eyes
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Art Nouveau Verre Églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Of striking composition, a reverse painted and gilt trade sign, late 19th century (circa 1890) in
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

American Reverse Painted Sign
Located in Round Top, TX
A reverse painted Schenley Rye Whiskey Sign. Very Rare.
Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

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

Vintage 1940s American Signs

Reverse Painted Bar Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming Art Deco bar sign with original paint from a 1940's bar in northern Minnesota.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Signs

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

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 Painted Glass Sign Makers Sampler
Located in North Egremont, MA
Wonderful Sign exhibiting various designs and patterns in reverse painted glass, signed Curran
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Antique 19th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood

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

Reverse Painted Ladies Rest Room Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a gold and black reverse painted ladies' rest room sign with beveled glass face.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Signs

Materials

Glass

Reverse Mirror Painted Store Advertising Sign
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Great store advertising sign that hung within the shop and promoted local investing. Reverse
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs

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

1900 s Reverse Painted Glass " Refreshments " Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1900's reverse painted glass sign " Refreshments ". Framed in original wood frame.
Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood, Glass, Velvet

Illuminated Reverse Painted “Bath House” Sign, circa 1950
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a one of a kind illuminated reverse painted "Bath House" sign from Arkansas, circa 1950.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Reverse Painted Glass Chemist Sign
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very striking 19th century English verre églomisé chemist sign. Original gilded and painted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass

19th Century Reverse Painted Pharmacy Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century pharmacy reverse painted sign: "DRUGS" on mirrored background in a wooden frame with
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Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

1940s Reverse Paint Glass Sign "Burger Cincinnati Beer"
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s reverse paint glass sign "Burger A Finer Beer- Year After Year."
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Homestake Cigar Reverse Painted Glass Sign, 1900 s
Located in Dallas, TX
is a reverse painted glass sign with a beautiful cameo image of a young lady. The green lettering is
Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Shoe Trade Signs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
scratches. There is some minor discoloration in the mirrored and painted areas, but it really adds to the
Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

1930 s Reverse Painted Glass Columbia Records Storefront Advertising Sign
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This fantastic sign once graced the street storefront of a music store. The glass sign is reverse
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Signs

Materials

Glass

1930 s American Original Reverse Painted Abstracter Glass Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's American original reverse painted glass sign " Abstracter " with scalloped border.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

Rare Double Sided Reverse Painted Glass Sign Magnetic Radio
Located in Oakland, CA
The two sheets of reverse painted glass sandwich a silvery crimped foil. Great graphic in vibrant
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Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Reverse-Painted Glass Caution Sign with Skull, circa 1880s
Located in Portland, OR
Complete with skull and crossed bones, the international sign for danger, we believe this CAUTION
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Antique 1880s Industrial Signs

Large Reverse Glass Painted Cycle Maker Advertising Sign, circa 1930-1935
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The wonderfully decorative and imposing reverse glass painted advertising sign for a Cycle Maker
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Vintage 1930s English High Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign, "Please Do Not Ask For Credit"
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Please Do Not Ask For Credit"
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Fairgound Sign
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Reverse painted fairground sign from Wookey Hole Caves, Somerset, England.
Category

Early 20th Century English Signs

Materials

Wood

Beauty Shoppe Lighted Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1940 double sided, unusual shaped reverse painted glass panel lighted sign 'Beauty Shoppe
Category

Vintage 1940s American Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Two-Sided Lighted Sign
Located in Hudson, NY
. This two-sided sign is reverse painted on glass and lights up thanks to standard light bulbs on the
Category

American Signs

Materials

Steel

Convex, Reverse-Painted Glass, Tradesman Sign
Located in Treasure Island, CA
A stunning winner! Back-lit sign from Optometrists office. Outstanding visual, attention grabber
Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Two Rare Reverse Glass Painted Mother of Pearl Ecclesiastical Signs
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The wonderfully decorative reverse glass painted and mother of pearl ecclesiastical signs for 'He
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Religious Items

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cut Glass, Oak

1940 s reverse painted glass wall clock with Zodiac signs
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A reverse painted convex glass 1940's wall clock representing the Zodiac. Gold on a black
Category

Vintage 1940s American Clocks

Reverse Glass Painted Publican Advertising Signs for Irish Rums, Pair circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The wonderfully decorative high Victorian reverse glass painted sign written advertising signs for
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Cut Glass

Late Victorian Reverse Glass Sign Written Advertising Mirror, circa 1870-1880
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The wonderfully decorative high Victorian reverse glass painted sign written advertising mirror for
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Antique 1870s English High Victorian More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Vintage "Pearls" Sign
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Shop Sign. Framed Reverse Paint on Glass.
Category

Late 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paint

Vintage Back Bar Brandy Mirror Sign Advertising
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Vintage reverse painted back bar mirror sign in a latter frame.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Paint

1920 s ORIGINAL STORE SIGN
Located in Miami, FL
Double sided reverse painted glass store sign with original porcelain light fitting in interior.
Category

Early 20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

20th c. Glass Telephone Sign
Located in Culver City, CA
This beautiful red and white reversed painted glass telephone sign has been newly framed in a dark
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Back Bar Rum Mirror Sign Advertising
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Vintage back bar rum reverse painted mirror sign in a later frame.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Mirror

Labarge Green and Gold Chinoiserie Signed Mirror
By LaBarge
Located in Raleigh, NC
Green and gold signed Labarge mirror that is reverse painted and signed "Northius 81" by the artist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dube Reverse Painted Glass,Chiseled Polished Edge, Signed Dube Signed Fontana Arte
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf, Brass

Midcentury Chinoiserie Eglomise Mirror
By La Barge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and refined reverse painted mirror - signed La barge. It is decorated with gilded and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Leon Masson Mirror
By Leon Masson
Located in Newburgh, NY
Exceptional reverse painted Mirror by Leon Masson (signed), frame is stuccoed wood, the finial is a
Category

20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal

Mirrored Eglomise Room Divider By Henri Courtais 1947
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Mirrored 3 panel reversed painted / eglomise screen, signed by henri G Courtais, 1947
Category

Vintage 1940s American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Unusual Oval Vineyard Wall Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
reverse painted dial is signed by the make of l Ellebrecht of Osnabruck. It has an 8 day pendulum movement
Category

Antique 19th Century German Clocks

Table Lamp by Paul Laszlo and Karin Van Leyden
By Paul Laszlo
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
base is reverse painted glass and is signed "Bottega Karin" Mounts are brushed silver. The handwoven
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

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Reverse Painted Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the reverse painted sign you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every reverse painted sign was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer reverse painted sign, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A reverse painted sign made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Pairpoint Glassworks, La Barge and Coca Cola Bottling Co. each produced at least one beautiful reverse painted sign that is worth considering.

How Much is a Reverse Painted Sign?

Prices for a reverse painted sign can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $20,693, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
Questions About Reverse Painted Sign
  • 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 is a method of glass art. The artist paints the back of a glass panel so the finished work can be seen from the opposite side. The technique is centuries old and pieces can be found in a variety of art styles. Browse a selection of reverse painted pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, a signed painting is often worth more. A signature is one way authenticators determine whether a piece of art is genuine or a reproduction. As a result, paintings that bear an original signature may fetch more than those that do not at auctions. However, some artists never or rarely signed their work, such as Mark Rothko and Vincent van Gogh. To get an estimated fair market value for a signed painting that you own, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Find a large selection of paintings on 1stDibs.