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12 Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Style Highball Glasses / Greek Key Embossed Silver Rim
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Nantucket, MA
Twelve Mid-Century Modern highball or water glasses in the manner of Dorothy Thorpe, with a wide
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Cera Double Old Fashioned Glasses with 22k Gold Tassels and Cords
Located in Nantucket, MA
Four rare Mid-Century Modern double old fashioned glasses by Cera Glassware decorated in 22 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Yellow Gold and Black Highball Glasses With Serving Waiters - Set of 8
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 vintage whimsical highball glasses with waiters serving drinks dressed in yellow, gold and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Set of 6 Georges Briard Highball Glasses in the Facade Pattern
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 Georges Briard highball glasses in the Facade pattern executed in silver with tan enamel
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Barthmann Crystal Wine Glasses Set 6, 1960s, West Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
with this extraordinary set of 6 vintage wine glasses from the renowned German manufactory, Barthmann
Category

Vintage 1960s German Barware

Materials

Crystal

Snack Holder, Pretzel Salt Stick Holder with Vintage Colorful Glass German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely piece is typical, 1950s. The glass is for salt sticks or nuts and the golden metal
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Vintage Nachtmann Cut to Clear Crystal Traube Hock Wine Glasses
By Nachtmann
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
glasses came as a set). The glasses are in good vintage condition; small variations in hand blown and hand
Category

20th Century German Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Crystal

Snack Holder, Pretzel Salt Stick Holder with Vintage Colorful Glass German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely piece is typical 1950s. The glass is for salt sticks or nuts and the golden metal stand
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Snack Holder, Pretzel Salt Stick Holder with Vintage Colorful Glass German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely piece is typical 1950s. The glass is for salt sticks or nuts and the golden metal stand
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Barthmann Crystal Liqueur Glasses Set 6, 1960s, West Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Barthmann Cristall Liqueur Glasses. Exquisite liqueur glasses, handcrafted by the renowned German
Category

Vintage 1960s German Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Gregory Duncan Designed "Thistle" Ice Bowl 4 Rocks Glasses / 22k Gold
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century Modern ice bowl and four rocks designed by Gregory Duncan. Raised translucent purple enamel thistles covered in heavy 22 karat gold leaving only the purple top of the thi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Georges Briard Highball Glasses with 22k Gold Pineapple and Pear Design
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 mid-century highball glasses designed by Georges Briard. Decorated in 22 karat gold with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Glass Crystal Ice Bucket by Cristal D Arques France
By Cristal d Arques 1
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Cut Glass Crystal Ice Bucket by Cristal D'Arques France. Vintage from the 1980's. Very nice
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Cork Ice Bucket with Milk Glass Insert by Mort Marton - Unused with Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid natural Portuguese cork ice bucket with original milk glass insert, unused with original box
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Milk Glass, Cork

1950 Set of 8 Vintage Culver Ltd Antigua Highball Glasses 22 K Gold in Cart
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
" Cver Ltd".Made in USA Circa 1950.Elegant vintage midcentury Cver barware glasses with Antigua Pattern
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage, 36 Black and White Cane Pattern Double Old Fashioned Glasses Ice Bowl
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage set of 36 double old fashioned glasses together with an Ice bowl with tong in caddy. All
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Eight Vintage Highball Glasses by Culver with Green Leaves and 22k Gold Vines
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern highball glasses by Culver LTD. decorated with 22 karat gold and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Culver Set of Six Rock Glasses Frosted Gold and Black Regency Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant exquisite vintage set of six rock glasses designed by Culver ltd. Vintage Culver Set of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Cut to Clear Cranberry Fluted Glasses in Original Box Set of 6 - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An incredible set of six cut-to-clear tall fluted glasses made in Italy. This set is one of our
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Cut to Clear Cranberry Highball Glasses in Original Box Set of 6 - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An incredible set of six cut-to-clear tall cranberry highball or tea glasses made in Italy. This
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Cera Patriotic Drum Highball Glasses in Teal Red Enamel with 22k Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern highball glasses by Cera Glass decorated as a patriotic drum in teal and red
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Six Vintage Georges Briard Rocks Glasses in the Wire Pattern in Ice Yellow
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
, having a raised twisted wire screen pattern in yellow enamel on clear glass.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Four Vintage Drinking Colored Crystal Glasses with Etched Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of four vintage whiskey colored glasses, double old fashioned crystal glasses with etched
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Cut to Clear Cranberry Shot Glasses in Original Box Set of 6 - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An incredible set of six cut-to-clear shot glasses made in Italy. This glassware set is one of our
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Wine Glasses Emerald Green Crystal Rare, Germany, 1970s, 6-Pcs.
Located in Bastogne, BE
Rare Find! Vintage Emerald Green Crystal Wine Glasses (Set of 6) Hailing from Germany and dating
Category

Vintage 1970s German Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Fred Press Rooster Tom Collins Glasses in 4 Colors on White Ground
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 8 Fred press designed tom Collins glasses with drawings of roosters on clear glass with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

8 Vintage Fred Press Derby Time Tom Collins Glasses with White Frosted Interiors
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern Tom Collins glasses designed by Fred Press in the Derby Time pattern. Clear
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Twelve Vintage Fred Press Fleur De Lis Highball Glasses in 22 Karat Gold
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Twelve Mid-Century Modern highball glasses designed by Fred Press with three cartouches enclosing a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

6 Vintage Old Fashioned Glasses by Georges Briard in the Forbidden Fruit Pattern
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six Mid-Century Modern old fashioned glasses by Georges Briard in the Forbidden Fruit
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Cut to Clear Cranberry Cordial Glasses in Original Box Set of 6 - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An incredible set of six cut-to-clear cranberry cordial glasses made in Italy. This set is one of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Georges Briard Highball Glasses "The Higher You Go, The Harder You Fall"
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of eight Georges Briard hot air balloon highball glasses. White interior frosted clear glass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Cased Chrome Traveling Bar Companion, Shot Glasses / Bar Tools
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nested set of travel bar tools and shot glasses in a leather case. A bottle shot pourer stopper
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Set 12 Vintage Bar Or Cocktail Glasses. Multi Color Heavy Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
What a fun set of 12 bar glasses ! Beautifully blown with unique assorted colored bases. They are
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fred Press Glass Cocktail Caddy Set Sun Block Patter
By Fred Press
Located in Topeka, KS
a signed cocktail carafe with glass stirrer and two signed roly poly glasses in a brass plated
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Gold

4 Vintage Culver LTD Old Fashioned Glasses in the 22 Karat Gold Antigua Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of four old fashioned glasses signed Culver, LTD in the "Antigua" pattern with crackled 22k
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Vintage Georges Briard Rocks Glasses with a Raised Yellow Net Pattern
By Georges Briard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four Georges Briard rocks glasses with raised and textured irregular yellow net pattern with a non
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Four Vintage Fred Press Glasses with Red and Green Apples with 22k Gold Accents
By Fred Press
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 mid-century modern rocks glasses designed by Fred Press with red and green apples accented
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Four Vintage Rocks Glasses by Culver LTD, in the Canella Pattern, 22k Gold Cane
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four Mid-Century Modern rocks glasses by Culver, LTD with an allover woven cane pattern in 22 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Vintage Hazel-Atlas Red and White Banded High Ball Glasses in Metal Caddy
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Vintage Hazel Atlas Red and White Banded Tumblers in Metal Caddy. Glasses measure 5 1/8
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Vintage Geometric Cocktail Glasses in Red Black Enamel with 22k Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six Art Deco cocktail glasses using a combination of rectangles, triangles and circles in red and
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Vintage Pilsner Glasses with Roosters in Red and Black with 22k Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 clear glass pilsner glasses with gold rims and foot edges decorated with strutting
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

1970s Vintage Crystal Decanter with 6 Crystal Glasses Signed Luigi Bormioli
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing mid-century vintage crystal decanter with 6 crystal glasses 1970s Made In Italy signed
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Set of Four Vintage "Wall Street Journal" Cocktail Glasses in Box by Houze Art a
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of four vintage "Wall Street Journal" cocktail glasses in original box by Houze Art, circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Set of Crystal Champagne/Cocktail Glasses by Gallo, Germany, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful vintage champagne glasses from the famous German factory Gallo, around 1970s, made of
Category

Vintage 1970s German Barware

Materials

Crystal

Six Vintage Fred Press Old Fashioned Glasses with Tan Enamel and 22 Karat Gold
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern, old fashioned glasses signed Fred Press. The clear glass is decorated with tan
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Royal Crystal Rock Aurea Tumbler Highball Glasses in Box Vintage Set of 6
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Crystal Rock Aurea Pattern Tumbler Highball Glasses in Box. Beautiful set of 6 vintage 1980s crystal
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Barware

Materials

Crystal

22-Karat Gold Moroccan Themed Vintage Cocktail Highball Glasses, circa 1965
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful set of Moroccan themed cocktail / highball glasses adorned in 22-karat gold. Glasses show
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Gold

Set of Eight Vintage "On the Rocks" Personalizable Old Fashioned Rocks Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Vintage "On the Rocks" Personalizable Old Fashioned Rocks Glasses. Each glass says "on the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Cocktail Cup/Shot Glass No. 825A
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Danish silver cup or beaker. In sterling silver. By Georg Jensen. Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte. In the 'Bernadotte' pattern. Pattern no. 825A. Fully marked to t...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Fisher K308 Modern Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Fisher K308 Modern Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket with Glass Liner. Item features Swinging
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Crystal Wine Glass Water Goblets, 6 pcs, Karl Klokotschnik, Germany, 70s
By Karl Klokotschnik
Located in Bastogne, BE
A set of wine glasses President Series from a German manufacturer Karl Klokotschnik made of real
Category

Vintage 1970s German Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Art Deco Silver Plated Glass Lined Lidded Ice Bucket by Federal Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Silver Plated Glass Lined Lidded Ice Bucket by Federal Silver Co. Circa Mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 4 Vintage German Studio Line Brotzeit Shot Glasses in Ceramic, 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Studio Line Brotzeit Shot Glasses in Ceramic from Rosenthal, Set of 4, in Very Good
Category

20th Century German Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Barthmann 30% PbO Crystal Wine Glasses Set of 4, 1950s, West Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Barthmann Wine Glasses handcrafted by the renowned German glassmaking company, Barthmann
Category

Vintage 1950s German Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Pop Art Collins Glasses with a Close-up of a Pen Clip That Says "Parker"
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of eight vintage Pop Art Collins glasses in red, black and yellow enamel. The design resembling
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Charming Vintage Set of 6 Crystal Cognac Glasses by Gallo, Germany, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Gorgeous Crystal Glasses set by German manufactory Gallo. Around 1970s. Products are equipped
Category

Vintage 1970s German Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Crystal Wine Glasses 6 Pcs, Cristal de Paris Gold Trimmed New In Box
By M.F. Cristal de Paris
Located in Bastogne, BE
The barware collection from the French brand Cristal de Paris has traditional solidity, timeless
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

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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.