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Vintage Glamour Art Déco Bar Cart Chrome
Smoked Glass from IKEA, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
of chrome-plated tubular steel. On it there are two tops made of dark, original smoked glass. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
$1,563 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Smoked Glass Frame Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience opulent charm with our Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Smoked Glass Frame Mirror. American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Modernist Italian Mirror with Smoke Glass Scalloped Edge
By Cristal Arte
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this glass-framed star-form mirror dates from the 1960s. Smoke gray colored glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror
Limburg Pair of Vintage Geometric Smoked Topaz Glass
Brass Wall Lights, 1980s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
smoked or tinted glass element with polished brass cases or mounts.
Three pairs available - priced
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Smoked Glass Ginger Jar Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho Ginger Jar table lamps. Chic smoked glass with patinated brass
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Square Bubble Iridescent Smoked Glass Flush Mount, Vintage, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/ 110 Volt Edison bulbs, up to 60 watt. It has a smoked iridescent glass. A nice addition to any room
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Starburst Smoked Amber Glass Flush Mount, Vintage, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/ 110 Volt Edison bulbs, up to 60 watt. It has a smoked or amber colored glass. A nice addition to any
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Square Bubble Iridescent Smoked Glass Flush Mount, Vintage, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/ 110 Volt Edison bulbs, up to 60 watt. It has a smoked iridescent glass. A nice addition to any room
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Vintage Table Lamp in Smoke and Black Murano Glass
Located in Troy, MI
, twisted smoke-colored shaft of Murano glass, a contrasting black, dome-shaped base, and clear, peach
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Chinoiserie Orientalist Verre Eglomise Smoked Glass Figural Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Chinoiserie Orientalist Verre Eglomise Smoked Glass Reverse Painted Figural Wall Mirror Depicting
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Vintage wood and smoked glass side table. Italy 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use. Glasses without chips or cracks. It will
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$798 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Smoked Glass Space Age Pendant, 70s
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age pendant light with a smoked glass shade, presumably Herda or Lakro. The lamp consists of
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
Smoked Glass and Steel Square Coffee Table, Francois Monnet for Kappa, France
By François Monnet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Smoked Glass and Steel Square Coffee Table, Francois Monnet for Kappa, France 1970s
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Center Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,612 Sale Price
26% Off
Huge Vintage Smoked Glass and Chrome Wall Light from Hilldebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Only one is still available.
Four E14 bulbs on a chrome plate.
Very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair, Vintage Fontana Arte Style Smoke Beveled Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces by Fontana Arte featuring oval panels of smoked
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Side or Coffee Table with Smoked Glass, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage side table with brass finish and original smoked glass top. Good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage Six Arm Chrome Chandelier with Smoked Toned "Bubble" Glass Shades
By Wofi Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
glass globes.
Requires six standard E27 light bulbs (40 Watt max. each)
Dimensions = Diameter - 49cm
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage foldable coffee table, chromed tubular metal and smoked glass
Located in Milano, IT
coffee/cocktail table with three tubular legs in chromed metal and a square smoked glass top with rounded
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$959 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Vintage Smoked Glass Sputnik Chandelier 1960s Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage circular chandelier sputnik like, Italy 1960s with smoked grey glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Vintage Spherical Smoked Glass Globe Pendant Light by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
1960s throughout to the late 1970s, this gorgeous light features a mouth blown smoked glass globe
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Brazilian Modern Rosewood End Tables
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
support a rich smoked glass table top. Both of the tables bear the “Lafer” label. The frames are
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
$1,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Square Stone Rock Shape Smoked Glass Flush Mount, Vintage, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/ 110 Volt Edison bulbs, up to 60 watt. It has a smoked or amber colored glass. A nice addition to any
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Stunning vintage brass and smoked glass curved bar cart, circa 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning vintage bar cart, circa 1970s, featuring a solid brass frame and smoked glass shelves
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Smoked Amber Gold Textured Murano Art Glass Minimalist Vase
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
chic smoked amber gold Murano glass, blown by Salviati, with a high-quality decoration in a precious
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$267 Sale Price / item
55% Off
1970s Vintage Abstract Italian Smoked Green Murano Glass Oval Flower Vase
By Giorgio Ferro
Located in New York, NY
Tan France Auction Pick
A minimalist 1970s vase flower in blown smoked green Murano glass, with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$497 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Dutch Smoked Air Bubble Glass Pendant Lights with Brass Top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage smoked air bubble glass pendant.
2 meter Black wire
Brass top
Weight: 2.00 kg
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Maison Bagues Style Faux Bamboo Smoked Glass Steel Coffee Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
with a smoked glass surface, which adds a sleek modern touch while maintaining its vintage appeal. The
Category
Vintage 1980s French Directoire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Salviati Vintage Italian Minimalist Smoked Gray Textured Murano Art Glass Vase
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
a chic smoked grey Murano glass, blown and signed by Salviati, with a high quality decoration in a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Vintage Abstract Italian Smoked
Black Murano Glass Oval Flower Vase
By Giorgio Ferro
Located in New York, NY
A minimalist 1970s vase flower in blown smoked green Murano glass, with a slight hammered texture
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Modern Octagonal Beveled Mirror, Smoked Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury Modern Octagonal Beveled Mirror, Smoked Glass, Italy, 1960s
Crafted in Italy during the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass
$1,009 Sale Price
22% Off
Vintage Brass Console Bamboo-Style Sections with two Smoked Glass Shelves 1970
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage Brass Console Bamboo-Style Sections, two Smoked Glass Shelves with mirrored frame.
Good
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Smoked Glass Etched Wheat Table Lamp with Cream Fabric Shade
Located in West Hollywood, CA
natural motifs with elegant craftsmanship. The lamp features a tall cylindrical smoked glass base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rustic Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vintage Cane / Smoked Glass Nesting Tables By Bielecky Brothers
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Doraville, GA
A set of three cane, smoked glass and brass nesting tables manufactured by Bielecky Brothers. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Brass
1970s Space Age Round Coffee Table with Smoked Glass
Chrome
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Round Coffee Table, Smoked Glass
Chrome, Italy, 1970s
Crafted in Italy during the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$1,336 Sale Price
25% Off
Limburg 1 of 6 Vintage Geometric Smoked Topaz Glass
Brass Wall Lights, c. 1980
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
mouth blown smoked or tinted glass element with polished brass cases or mounts.
Six available
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$875 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Brassed Metal Smoked Glass Sculptural Vintage Coffee Table Sofa Table 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
1970s with a rectangular smoked glass plate and 4 black sabots.
The brassed metal base shows powerful
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of vintage Murano Six-Tier Felci wall sconce - smoked glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 Murano smoked Six-Tier Felci for each
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Refectory Dining Table with Smoked Glass Table Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
refectory dining table with smoked glass top
A very nicely made and large refectory dining table. This
Category
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Salviati Vintage Italian Smoked Amber Gold Battuto Murano Art Glass Ovoid Vase
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
1980 Elegant Venetian vase of organic ovoid shape, in a chic smoked amber gold Murano glass, blown
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Chrome, Brass
Smoked Glass Expandable Dining Table In Style of DIA
By Milo Baughman
Located in Elkton, MD
A vintage dining table featuring a chrome and brass-finished metal frame with an amber-tinted glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Zwiesel Rare Vintage Mid-Century Modern Purple Smoked Bubble Glass Bottle Vase
By Glasfachschule Zwiesel, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Max Gangkofner
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
(Bullicante) pattern, trapped within the smoked gray / grey body of the vessel. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Danish MCM Rosewood
Smoked Glass Lighted Cocktail Coffee Table
By Mobelintarsia
Located in Madison, WI
Absolutely stunning, one-of-a-kind, RARE, high-end designer Rosewood and smoked glass original Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
$4,580 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ribbed Smoked Glass Orb Pineapple Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ribbed Smoked Glass Orb "Pineapple/Artichoke" Table Lamps with Wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Orrefors Smoked Grey Art Glass Vase Designed by Edward Hald
By Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage glass vase.
Designed by Edward Wald for Orrefors.
In grey cut glass with vine
Category
20th Century Swedish Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Swedish Glass Chandelier - Round Smoked Vintage Pendant by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish chandelier made of hand blown Orrefors glass, enhanced
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1980 Italian Vintage Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Lamps with Black
Brass Accent
Located in New York, NY
flair, in smoked blown Murano glass, entirely handcrafted; the flask bottle shaped body, worked with a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Renato Toso Murano Domed Smoke Art Glass Hanging Pendant Light, 1970s
By Renato Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Renato Toso Murano Domed smoke art glass hanging pendant light, 1970s smoke grey color out
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Single Limburg Vintage 1970s Round Smoked Glass
Brass Globe Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
late 1960s throughout to the late 1970s, this gorgeous light features a mouth blown smoked glass globe
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Tommaso Barbi Mid-Century Modern Brass and Smoked glass Coffee Table
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
contrast to the brass and adding a modern touch to the design. The table is topped with smoked glass, which
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Large Vintage 1970s Bell Shaped Smoked Glass
Brass Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of refurbished extra large, oversized vintage mid-century modern hanging bubble glass pendant
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Smoked Glass 2 Tier Aluminum Base Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Round Smoked Glass 2 Tier Aluminum Base Side Table. Item features (2
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Chrome Smoked Glass Dining Table, Italy 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage dining table with chrome base and smoked glass tabletop. My shipping option for the US
Category
20th Century Italian Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage SCIOLARI Chandelier in Brass and Smoked Bevelled Glass Discs, Italy 70s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Roma, IT
ground smoked glass discs are fixed, using threaded brass screws.
In the lower part, another 3 brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Steel Coffee Table Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmitt Round Smoked Glass
By Ronald Schmitt, Knut Hesterberg
Located in London, GB
round brown smoked glass top.
With a twist of brutalism but also space age aliments this table still
Category
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Friedman Bros French Louis XV Rococo Style Gold Gilt Smoked Glass Mirror
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Friedman Bros French Louis XV Rococo Style Gold Gilt Smoked Glass Mirror. Item features a beveled
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Modern Pair of Vintage Smoked Murano Glass Wall Appliques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
smoked Murano glass, in good condition. The half rounded frosted sconces are particularized in the middle
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Organic Modern Light Fixture Vintage Finish LostWax Bronze 13 Smoke Glass Globes
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
with hand blown smoke glass globes and turned brass fittings.
All of Isabel Moncada's lighting is UL
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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Smoked Vintage Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of smoked vintage glasses for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct smoked vintage glasses — often made from glass, metal and smoked glass — can elevate any home. There are 268 antique and vintage smoked vintage glasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of smoked vintage glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Smoked vintage glasses made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Smoked vintage glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by belgochrom, Glashütte Limburg and Morex are consistently popular.
How Much are Smoked Vintage Glasses?
Smoked vintage glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $17,955.
Questions About Smoked Vintage Glasses
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- What is vintage slag glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- Is vintage glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.