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Art Deco Wall Clock in Bakelite Case by Gents of Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
An Early Art Deco Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester. Made in England circa 1930. Unusual
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1950s British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Steel

Large Industrial Brown Bakelite East German Wall Clock from GW, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
) during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a metal dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Eight Day Clock, circa 1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
of caramel colored catalin bakelite. The dial face is in amazing condition so often found with marks
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Green Bakelite Wall or Ceiling Lamps, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
bakelite base. The lampshade is made of thick opaline glass and the lamp holder is made of authentic
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1960s German Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Small Antique Bakelite Factory Clocks by Smiths English Clock Systems - 3
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Nottingham, GB
of the 20th century, along with Synchronome and Gents of Leicester. Construction is ok a Bakelite
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Small Antique Bakelite Factory Clocks by Smiths English Clock Systems - 1
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Nottingham, GB
Bakelite case with an aluminium bezel, the bakelite cases of this clock have been polished giving a
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Small Antique Bakelite Factory Clocks by Smiths English Clock Systems 5
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Nottingham, GB
Bakelite case with an aluminium bezel, the bakelite cases of this clock have been polished giving a
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Art Deco 1930s 8 Day Mantle Clock, Chrome and Bakelite
Located in Devon, England
work is excellent with gentle signs of wear and is still bright and crisp. The green phenolic bakelite
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ben Seibel Seagrass Coffee Service
By Ben Seibel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pyrex carafe with wood and cork lid, sugar bowl with blonde wood and bakelite handle lid with glass
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1950s American Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Iron

Small Antique Bakelite Factory Clocks by Smiths English Clock Systems 4
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Nottingham, GB
Bakelite case with an aluminium bezel, the bakelite cases of this clock have been polished giving a
Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Small Antique Bakelite Factory Clocks by Smiths English Clock Systems (8)
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Nottingham, GB
makers of the 20th century, along with Synchronome and Gents of Leicester. Construction is ok a Bakelite
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Small Antique Bakelite Factory Clocks by Smiths English Clock Systems (6)
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Nottingham, GB
makers of the 20th century, along with Synchronome and Gents of Leicester. Construction is ok a Bakelite
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Small Antique Bakelite Factory Clocks by Smiths English Clock Systems 2
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Nottingham, GB
Bakelite case with an aluminium bezel, the bakelite cases of this clock have been polished giving a
Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Small Antique Bakelite Factory Clocks by Smiths English Clock Systems 7
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Nottingham, GB
Bakelite case with an aluminium bezel, the bakelite cases of this clock have been polished giving a
Category

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Vintage Industrial Art Deco Bakelite Smiths Sectric Electric Wall Clock, C.1940
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in London, GB
original Smiths clock featuring a weathered dial set in a beautiful marbled Bakelite surround. Smith
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1940s English Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Brodec white | white enamel, Bakelite top, wall lamp (2x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic industrial wall lamp made of white enamel. Bakelite top with clear glass. Weight 1.5 kg
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Bakelite

Brodec gray | gray enamel, Bakelite top, wall lamp (20x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic industrial wall lamp made of white enamel. Bakelite top with clear glass. Weight 1.5 kg
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Bakelite

Brodec S black | Pair of Black Enamels Pendants, Bakelite Top (2x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare industrial lamp made of black enamel with clear glass. Bakelite top with clear glass. Weight
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle: Brass hardware at
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1940s American Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Rybnic wall (12 pieces) | black / grey enamel, Bakelite top, wall light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic industrial wall lamp made of grey enamel. Bakelite top with clear glass. Weight | 3.5 kg
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

1970s Italian Red Bakelite Wall Mirror by Carrara Matta, America Model
By Carrara Matta
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
the 1970s and features a bold red Bakelite frame with a gently rounded oval form. The piece captures
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Reclaimed Large 14 Inch Diameter Bakelite Slave Clock By Gents Of Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
LARGE BAKELITE CASED WALL CLOCK BY GENTS OF LEICESTER A stunning vintage clock by British
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1940s British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Steel

1930s Art Deco English Eight Day Wood, Chrome and Bakelite Clock
Located in Devon, England
out numerals and chrome bezel. All of which rests on a stepped black Bakelite plinth with chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Matching Pair of 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Cinema Lights
Located in Devon, England
chrome back plate and stepped galleries which supports a glass 'flame' shade. The catalin bakelite is in
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303C
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Small 6 inch Dial Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester - C A small bakelite wall clock by
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1960s British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Steel

Large G.P.O Octagonal Bakelite Case Wall Clock By Gents Of Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
circa 1940 by British by Gents of Leicester. Beautiful and rare clock with octagonal polished bakelite
Category

1940s British Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Steel

Hollywood Regency Bakelite and Brass Vanity Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
A Hollywood Regency standing mirror set in a brass frame and mounted on a hexagonal bakelite base.
Category

20th Century American Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Green Catalin Bakelite and Chrome Table Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Original Art Deco Catalin phenolic bakelite table lamp dating to the 1930s and originating from
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Appliques murale Erco en verre et bakelite Allemagne 1960 Vintage Space Age
By Erco, ERCO Leuchten
Located in London, England
Paires d'appliques en verre travaillé sur support en bakélite noir pouvant réceptionner 2 ampoules
Category

1960s German Space Age Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Matching Pair of Art Deco Wall Lights in Catalin Bakelite and Chrome
Located in Devon, England
Pair of original 1930s Art Deco wall lights in chrome and butterscotch coloured catalin bakelite
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

1950s Large Domed Rondelle Ceiling Light with Brass Detail and Bakelite Mount
By Erco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flush mount ceiling or wall lamp with decorative glass rondelle by Erco. Bakelite base and brass
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Brass

Brodec S black Wall | Pair of Black enamel, Bakelite Top Wall Lamps (2x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare industrial wall lamp made of black enamel with clear glass. Bakelite top with clear glass
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

Veca Wall Lamp in Bakelite Italy 1970
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful veca wall lamp produced in italy in the 70s. Wall lamp made up of brown cut bakelite
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass

Art Deco 1930s French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock
By Bayard
Located in Devon, England
one in the two years. Not only is this clock rare but is also in exceptional condition, the bakelite
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Brass

Rybnic pendant | grey enamel, Bakelite top (2x)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic industrial lamp made of grey enamel with clear glass. Bakelite top including original
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20th Century Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Chanel Black Bakelite Cuff with Rhinestones and Cabochons, 1985s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Manchette in black bakelite paved with rhinestones and glass paste cabochons. Collection
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1980s French Vintage Bakelite Glasses

1960s Industrial Enamel Caged Ceiling Pendant Lamps/Lights with Bakelite Tops
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s industrial enamel caged ceiling pendant lamps/lights with bakelite tops 1960s vintage
Category

1960s Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Art Glass

70s Italian Wall / Ceiling Lamps ARNO in black and yellow bakelite, set of 3
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
sophisticated interior. The high-quality plastic base is complemented by a white glass diffuser, casting a soft
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1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Illuminated Glass Globe by Oestergaard, Columbus
By Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Art Deco style glass globe by Columbus, Germany. Glass sphere with a bakelite and steel frame
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Metal

Illuminated Art Deco Glass Globe by Oestergaard, Columbus
By Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Glass sphere with a brown bakelite and steel frame in Art Deco style by Columbus, Germany. With
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Metal

Work Light No.12 Striped Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Work light. Black cotton wire. Striped glass Weight: 0.9 kg / 2 lb All lamps have been made
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

RAAK Attr. Rectangle Milk Glass Block Sconces
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RAAK attr. Rectangle Milk Glass Block Sconces on Molded Bakelite base. In original condition, with
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Milk Glass, Bakelite

Antique Royal Model 10 Manual Typewriter 1930s Vintage Beveled Glass
By Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique royal model 10 manual typewriter 1930s vintage beveled glass. Item features beveled glass
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Art Deco 1930s Blue Glass Clock by Smiths
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
Very impressive 1930s Art Deco blue glass and chrome antique clock by the English clockmakers
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Green Vintage Industrial Striped Clear Glass Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green industrial pendant. Aluminum with bakelite top. Clear striped glass. Weight: 1.00 kg / 2.2
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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Venetian Murano Handblown Glass Table Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Venetian Murano handblown glass table lamp from the 1950s. In original gorgeous vintage
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Brass

Small Green Vintage Industrial Lights Holophane Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Kizel S stripe dark green. Small yellow Industrial light with Holophane glass. Weight: 1.5 kg
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

An Art Deco Table Lamp with Large Glass Shade
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco table lamp. Reeded bakelite stem with an impressive sized mottled glass shade, set over
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights with Glass 3 Available , 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage green enamel pendant lights with glass produced and used in the former USSR factories
Category

1960s Latvian Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Enamel

Pair of White Opaline Glass Wall Lights, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
. The base of the lamps is made in white bakelite. The shield is in a strong white opaline glass. Each
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Mid-Century Flush Mount Marbled Ribbed Glass Globe Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s flush mount molded glass globe sconce for wall or ceiling mounting with green and yellow
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Green Cast Aluminum Vintage Industrial Light Holophane Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small green industrial light with Holophane glass. Weight: 1.5 kg / 3.3 lb All lamps have been
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Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Aluminum

White Opaline Glass Vintage Wall Lamps Scones by RZB Rudolph Zimmerman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
by Rudolph Zimmerman Bakelite base with white opaline glass 1x E27 / E26 Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Poul Henningsen 2/1 Pendant with Glass Shades, 1940s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH-2/1. Pendant with glass shades. Designed by Poul Henningsen and by Louis Poulsen, 1940s. Great
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

White Opaline Glass Vintage Wall Lamp Scone by RZB Rudolph Zimmerman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
by Rudolph Zimmerman Bakelite base with white Opaline glass NOS - new old stock 1x E27 / E26
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Bakeliet Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Work Light Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Work light, black cotton wire, clear glass Weight: 0.90 kg / 2 lb Priced per individual item
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Iron

Cut Glass Pendant
Located in Culver City, CA
Cut glass globes with Bakelite fitter.
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1970s Czech Vintage Bakelite Glasses

Materials

Glass, Plastic

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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 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 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 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.