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White Opaline Glass Vintage Bakelite Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black Bakelite base with white opaline glass. Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8 lb Priced per individual
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Industrial Brown Bakelite Wall Light with Milk Glass, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
during the 1960s. It features a bakelite wall mounting and a milk glass cover. The original socket
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Milk Glass, Bakelite

Industrial Brown Bakelite Wall Light with Milk Glass, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
during the 1950s. It features a bakelite body with original switch and a milk glass cover. The socket
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Milk Glass, Bakelite

Mid Century Brass White Bakelite and Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Very elegant Italian chandelier made of brass with white bakelite finish, ten arms of light ended
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Wall Scones Light (27x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass. Aluminium frame
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Wall Scones Lights (2x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass. Metal wire frame
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Wall Scones Light (6x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass. Aluminium frame. Weight
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Wall Scones Light (2x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hetes round. Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass. Aluminium
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Bakelite Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant. 2 meter black wire. Weight: 2.0 kg / 4.4 lb All lamps have been made
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite, Opaline Glass

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Bakelite Clear Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bakelite industrial hanging lamp. Green Enamel shade and clear glass. Weight: 1.40 kg / 3.1 lb
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Bakelite Cut Glass Flush Mount Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling Sconce. Bakelite back. Striped glass. Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb Priced
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass. Aluminium frame
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Wall Scone Lights (5x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass. Metal wire frame
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Wall Scones Lights (2x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass. Aluminium frame
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Bakelite Holophane Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall and ceiling scone. Bakelite back. Holophane striped glass. Metal frame. Measure
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Studebaker Automobile Glass Bakelite Perfume Bottles, 6 Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This set of six small vintage glass automobile car perfume bottles with a Streamline Art Deco
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Pair of Bakelite and Milk Glass Wall Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of Bakelite and Milk Glass Wall Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1950s.
Category

1950s Czech Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Milk Glass, Bakelite

Commode half moon in glass and bakelite.
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Commode/buffet half moon in opaline and bakelite.
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1970s Italian Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Wood, Opaline Glass

Industrial Bakelite Green Enamel Pendant Light with Ribbed Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Soviet Union during the 1970s. It features a brown bakelite
Category

1970s Russian Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Bakelite Ceiling Wall Lamp Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial ceiling / wall lamp. Bakelite base with white opaline glass. Weight: 0.80 kg / 1.8
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Metal

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Bakelite Ceiling Wall Lamp Scone
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial ceiling or wall lamp. Bakelite base with white opaline glass. Weight: 1.50 kg / 3.3
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Metal

1960s Set of Two Glass/Bakelite Wall Lights , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired - 2x , E12-E14 bulbs - US wiring compatible-
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Industrial Bakelite Green Enamel Pendant Light with Milk Glass, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Soviet Union during the 1970s. It features a brown bakelite
Category

1970s Russian Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Pendant Clear Glass Grey Enamel Shade Bakelite Top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brodec s grey grey enamel factory lamp. Bakelite top. Clear glass Measure: Weight 1.5 kg / 3.3
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Opaline Glass Bakelite Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Grey enamel industrial wall lamp Bakelite wall base Opaline glass Diameter glass 15 cm Weight
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Bakelite Wall Lamps Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall light gray enamel white interior Bakelite wall mount clear glass Weight: 3.50 kg
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

Elegant Opaline Midcentury Glass Pendant and Original Bakelite Galleries, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set elegant opaline midcentury glass pendants lights with a decorative underside and their
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Opaline Glass, Bakelite

White Opaline Glass Vintage Industrial Bakelite Ceiling Wall Lamp Scones (7x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial ceiling / wall lamp. Bakelite base with white opaline glass. Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Metal

Golf Delmonte Self Mixing Vintage Cocktail Shaker
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
the 18th tee. Silver plated to bottom and top section with bakelite winding wheel. Origin
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Black Enamel Vintage Industrial Bakelite Brass Top Clear Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial light. Black enamel white interior. Bakelite and brass top. Clear glass Weight: 3.30 kg
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Bakelite Top Clear Glass Wall Lights Scones
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial wall light. Grey enamel white interior. Bakelite wall mount. Clear glass bowl. Weight
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Bakelite Bo-Niko Wall Sconces with Frosted Glass Shades
By Bo-Niko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's wall lamps with black bakelite mount and two torpedo shaped frosted glass shades. Bo-Niko
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Bakelite Clear Glass Cage Pendant Lamp (2x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial light. Grey enamel white interior. Bakelite top. Clear glass bowl. Weight: 3.5 kg / 7.7
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Bakelite Brass Top Clear Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant light. Grey enamel white interior. Bakelite with brass top. Clear glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Bakelite Brass Top Clear Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant light. Grey enamel white interior. Bakelite with brass top. Clear glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Gray Enamel Vintage Industrial Bakelite Brass Top Clear Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial pendant light. Grey enamel white interior. Bakelite with brass top. Clear glass and cage
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Bakelite Top Holophane Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial lamp. Made of green enamel with bakelite top and clear Holophane glass. Measures
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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

Industrial Bakelite Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Soviet Union during the 1970s. It features a brown bakelite
Category

1970s Russian Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Amboss Austria Modernist Salt Pepper Tootpick Range Set from the 1960s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
brushed stainless steel and black bakelite. Straight but beautiful. Marked item, produced by Amboss
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Bakelite

Silver Plated Bar Tools by P.H. Vogel Co
By P.H. Vogel Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
-sided jigger on the handle. It also has six olive picks topped with cranberry bakelite beads. Stamped on
Category

1950s English Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Jacubin wall (1 piece) | Black enamel, Bakelite top with glass wall light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare industrial wall lamp made of black enamel with clear glass. Bakelite top with clear glass
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

Bakelite Ship Wall Clock by Glashütte
By A. Lange Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
made of bakelite. The clock face is covered with glass. Original and perfect working condition.  
Category

1960s German Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

English Pair of Art Deco Phenolic Bakelite and Glass Wall Light Sconces
Located in Devon, England
feature a single arm catalin bakelite stem, chrome back plates with frosted opaque glass flame shade
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Italian Espresso Machine Industrial Age by Aquilas
Located in San Diego, CA
bakelite accents, lightly used.
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Retro Mid-Century Frosted Bulbous Glass Sconce with Angled Black Bakelite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro glass sconce with angled bakelite base and frosted bulbous glass shade. This lamp is for hard
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Milk Glass, Bakelite

Joe Cactus Ashtray by Philippe Starck for Alessi, 1990s
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in Lille, FR
Joe Cactus Ashtray by Philippe Starck for Alessi, 1990s.
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1990s French Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Bakelite Table Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original Art Deco desk lamp. Brown bakelite base with cream globe shade. Dimensions: H 17.5cm
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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

English Pair of Art Deco Phenolic Bakelite and Glass Wall Light Sconces
Located in Devon, England
feature a single arm catalin bakelite stem, copper back plate with frosted tinted glass flame shade. These
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Copper

Louis Poulsen Wall Lamps in Black Bakelite White Opaline Glass, Denmark, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Cool pair of minimalistic "cubus" wall sconces in opaline glass and black bakelite made at Louis
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Art Deco Chrome Novelty Cocktail Stick Set
Located in Devon, England
A novelty 1930s cocktail stick set originating from France. Features yellow coloured Bakelite
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Table Lamp, Bakelite, Chrome and Glass, English, circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco style table lamp with star decorated yellow glass and chromed metal shade over a reeded
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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Bakelite

Eldan Massive Never Used Flatware Set/ 106 Pieces!!
By Eldan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Massive 106 piece Set of Eldan Flatware. Stainless Steel with a Melamine, or Bakelite type of
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco Walnut Upright Cocktail Cabinet, English, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
mirrored interior with fretted out glass holders in walnut. What really sets this cabinet apart from others
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Table Garniture with Candleholders and Compote by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Deco influence. Designed in silver plated metal and green bakelite that simulates Jade. The dimensions
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Chrome Novelty Cocktail Stick Set, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
colored Bakelite cocktail sticks with chromed metal prongs resting on a Macassar ebony base and chrome
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Collectible Espresso Maker Art Deco
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
aluminum and Bakelite collector espresso maker. Midcentury coffee pot machine in Italian design. Steam
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage 2pc Boxed Bar Tool Set, Traffic Light Jigger and Corkscrew by Glo-Hill
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
chrome corkscrew with butterscotch Bakelite handles and a bottle opener top along with a handled jigger
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

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Vintage Bakelite Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage bakelite glasses is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage bakelite glasses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, bakelite and metal. Vintage bakelite glasses have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage bakelite glasses to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial vintage bakelite glasses are of considerable interest. Pragotron, Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen each produced beautiful vintage bakelite glasses that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Bakelite Glasses?

Prices for vintage bakelite glasses start at $52 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $621.

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Questions About Vintage Bakelite Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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 29, 2024
    To 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    The 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.