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Set of 18 Vintage Gold Rimmed Glass Stemware
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 18 Vintage Gold Rimmed Glass Stemware. Set consists of 6 champagne coupes, 6 red wine
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

4 Vintage Washington Glass Co. Double Old Fashioned Glasses by Irene Pasinski
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of four Mid-Century Modern double old fashioned glasses designed by Irene Pasinski for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Georges Briard "Wire" Pattern Rocks Glasses in White on Clear Glass
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Four signed Georges Briard rocks glasses in clear glass with raised, textured white enamel design
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 8 Vintage Prancing Horses Highball Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Vintage Highball Glasses decorated with Elegant Black Prancing Horses. Glasses measure 2 3
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Pair of Fine Vintage Silver Collared Cut Glass Decanters
Located in Worcester, GB
vintage condition. Minor nicks and light wear to the stoppers and cut surfaces as expected. Silver collars
Category

Mid-20th Century British Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of 4 Vintage Blackjack Double Rocks Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 Vintage Blackjack Double Rocks Glasses. Each glass with a blackjack hand and the bottom of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Four Vintage Georges Briard Rocks Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Four Vintage Georges Briard Rocks Glasses in red, white and blue bands. There are two sets
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Four Vintage Georges Briard Rocks Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Four Vintage Georges Briard Rocks Glasses in red, white and blue bands. There are two sets
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Kosta Boda Swedish Cut Glass Cocktail Shaker
By Kosta Boda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Swedish cut glass cocktail shaker. By Kosta Boda. With a cut lattice pattern to
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of 6 Vintage Card Suit Highball Glasses.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Vintage Card Suit Highball Glasses. Each glass with colorful enameled decoration of heads
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel

Set of Eight Vintage Enamelware High Ball Glasses
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of eight vintage enamelware high ball glasses, circa 1950s. These glasses are very
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel

Set of 6 Vintage Card Suit Highball Glasses.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Vintage Card Suit Highball Glasses. Each glass with colorful enameled decoration of heads
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Enamel

Set of 6 Vintage Gold Decorated Highball Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Vintage Gold Decorated Highball Glasses in a criss-cross pattern mesh design and top and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Vintage Martini Glass Pitcher with Turkish Silver Stirrer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant hand-blown pitcher in clear glass accompanied by a vintage Turkish Martini Muddle/Mixer in
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Mid-Century Liquor Dispenser and Shot Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Mid-Century Carousel Liquor Dispenser with Set of 6 Shot Glasses sitting on a circular
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Gold and Turquoise Highball Glasses with 24K Gold Crowns
By Culver Ltd., Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Barware set. Hollywood Regency vintage set of 6 highball tumbler drinking glasses decorated in turquoise
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Amber Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful colored Art Deco decanter bottle with a wonderful glass stopper. In very good
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Etched Lily Highball Tumbler Glasses lilac Bohemia C
By Bohemia
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
style elegant barware to use or display with other crystal collectible cocktail glasses. You should
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Smoke Glass Tumblers by Kastrup Holmegaard for Holmegaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of Holmegaard Glass tumblers in the “Copenhagen” design.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Vintage Culver Double Old Fashion Glasses
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 Vintage Culver Double Old Fashion Glasses. With bold red and gold band which has a crackle
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Bulls-Eye Glass Ice Bucket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century Square Glass Ice Bucket with Bull-Eye Design on each side. Measures 7 1/8" high x 5 1/2
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Midcentury Frosted Glass Ice Bucket Italy, 1960s
By George Briard, Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite vintage Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket, Italy circa, 1960s. A Mid-Century Modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Beautiful Crystal Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing mid century large crystal decanter with stopper. The decanter is of great quality, and has an exquisite elegant design. It is hand-made of thick crystal (mouth-blown and hand...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Beautiful Crystal Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Germany 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing mid century large crystal decanter with stopper. The decanter is of great quality, and has an exquisite elegant design. It is hand-made of thick crystal (mouth-blown and hand...
Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Georges Briard "Wire" Pattern Rocks Glasses in 22 Karat Gold on Glass
By Georges Briard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Georges Briard 22k gold decorated rocks glasses in the "Wire" pattern. The pattern
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Georges Briard "Wire" Pattern Highball Glasses in 22 Karat Gold on Glass
By Georges Briard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Georges Briard 22k gold decorated highball glasses in the "Wire" pattern. The pattern
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Tiki / Zombie Glasses Giraffes Painted by Gay Fad on Libbey Glass Blanks
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight vintage Tiki / Zombie cocktail glasses hand painted by Gay Fad with an adult giraffe and a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Metal Mesh
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage and Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer glass bottle with cool Chrome Wire Mesh around the glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Six Vintage Georges Briard Feather Bouquet Rocks Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern rocks glasses designed by Georges Briard having an arrangement of exotic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Barovier Style Mirrored Tray with Murano Glass and Bronze Handles
By Rosenthal, Tiffany Co., Barovier, Versace Home Collection
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage mirrored glass serving tray with an array of incredible details. The mirror base
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Ice Bucket by Salviati, 2008
By Salviati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Murano glass ice bucket with geometric relief design all around by Salviati. Made in Italy
Category

Early 2000s Italian Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Fred Press Nautical Themed Glass Serving Tray
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century modern Fred Press designed nautical themed, molded glass serving tray. The back with a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Heavy Cut Glass Ice Bucket Chivas Regal France 1980s
By Cristal d Arques 1
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Heavy Cut Glass Ice Bucket Chivas Regal Made in France, circa 1980s. Heavy cut glass ice
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 Vintage Highball Glasses With Rooster Decoration
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Vintage Vintage Highball Glasses or Tumblers Decorated with Crowing Gilt Roosters with Red
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

8 Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses, Regimental Drum
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern highball glasses decorated as parade drums in teal and red enamel with 22 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Vintage Cera Glassware "Lemon" Rocks Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four vintage rocks glassed by Cera Glass with lemons, leaves and blossoms in yellow, green and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mid Century Pink and Gold Glass Cocktail Shaker
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Mid Century Pink and Gold Glass Cocktail Shaker with Chrome Top.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Cera Glass Set of 8 Dow-Jones Industrial Average 1958-68 Rocks Glasses
By Cera
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 8 vintage Ceraglass, 10 years of Dow-Jones Industrial Average 1958-68 rocks glasses. Printed
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh. This is a fantastic vintage
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mid Century French Wine Byrrh Liquor Glass Display Bottle
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous glass display bottles from the mid century era. Byrrh wine appertif is 21.5 height x 5.75
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Petite Glass Ice or Champagne Bucket with Handles
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite glass ice or champagne bucket with handles. This piece is a necessity for any bar. Fill it
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass

Set Of 12 Vintage Wine Goblets, Italian, Handmade, Champagne Glasses, Liqueurs
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming set of 12 vintage wine goblets. An Italian, handmade champagne or liqueur glass
Category

1990s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Highball Cocktail Glasses Black and Gold by Gurgensen s 1970s
By Gurgensen s, Georges Briard, Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
vintage Asian Theme set of six highball gilt glasses designed by Gurgensen's, circa 1976. Hollywood
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Glass Tumblers, Spaghetti String by Color Craft, A Sewt of Eight
Located in Downingtown, PA
Color Craft's 'Spaghetti String' Tumblers and Carrier This vibrant Set of Eight Vintage Glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage MCM Set of 4 Old World Maps Glasses by Cera
By Cera, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 Vintage Cera old fashioned highball glasses. These mid-century pieces with designs of old
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 6 Vintage Mid Century Hazel Atlas Pilsner Glasses
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Vintage Hazel Atlas Pilsner Glasses decorated in pastel yellow, green, and pink with white
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

4 Vintage Culver, Terrarum Orbis Geographica Double Rocks Glasses
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage set of 4 Culver, LTD. large rocks glasses with open fields on a simulated leather
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Set of 5 Mid Century Brass and Glass Coasters
By Jonathan Adler, Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and stylish set of 5 brass and glass plated coasters. Each coaster consists of a vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gold Leaf Glass Dish 1960 s Georges Briard Style
By George Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern Georges Briard style gold leaf glass appetizers plate. The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Crystal Glasses Gluskunst Hirtreiter Rare Set of 6 Glasses, 1980s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Absolutely rare crystal set of 6 glasses. Green set of vintage gorgeous glasses made of Crystal
Category

Vintage 1980s German Barware

Materials

Crystal

Set of Eight Vintage Hot Toddy Glasses with Colorful Handles
Located in South Salem, NY
A delightfully whimsical set of eight vintage Hot Toddy glasses. Each glass has a pale pink, yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s American Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Vintage German Cocktail Glass from Villeroy Boch, 1980s
By Villeroy Boch
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Cocktail Glass from Villeroy & Boch, Set of 6, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Category

20th Century German Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Holmegaard Glass Beer Mugs by Michael Bang, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of unused Beer Mugs in handblown clear glass. Its a variation of Michael Bangs
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Six Vintage Highball Glasses with Top Hat, Gloves Cane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six Art Deco highball glasses by Hazel Atlas decorated with top hats, white gloves and canes
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Beautiful Cognac Glass Silver Plate Mounts, Decanter Bottle, vintage England
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing vintage large glass & silver plate metal decanter with stopper. The decanter is of great
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Amber Wavy Empoli Italian Glass MCM Decanter Round Ball Stopper
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Amber Wavy Empoli Italian Glass MCM Decanter Round Ball Stopper Murano Glass - Bar
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Four Vintage Old Fashioned Glasses in the Atomic Style
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 4 Atomic period old fashioned glasses with split black, orange and gold ellipses among a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

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Vintage Barware Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage barware glasses available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and silver, all vintage barware glasses available were constructed with great care. There are 941 antique and vintage vintage barware glasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of vintage barware glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage barware glasses made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage barware glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Culver Ltd., Georges Briard and Gucci are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Barware Glasses?

Prices for vintage barware glasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage barware glasses begin at $30 and can go as high as $16,988, while the average can fetch as much as $526.

Finding the Right Barware for You

Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.

Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.

From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.

As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Barware Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage barware, examine the bases and interiors of items, looking for maker's markings. By matching these hallmarks to images published on trusted online resources, you can typically identify the maker and then conduct additional research to learn when it produced similar pieces. To be considered vintage, barware must be between 20 and 99 years old, as items at least 100 years old are antiques. If you can't find a maker's marking or run into any difficulties with your research, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. Explore an assortment of vintage barware 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 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 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 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 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.