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Majolika Tea Dessert Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polka Dot Tea & Dessert Set
Category

20th Century Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain

cloisonne peony dessert set
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fitz and floyd cloisonne peony set of 8 cups and saucers, and 6 plates in black. made in japan, circa 1970. plates are 6.5"D, saucers are 5.5"D, listed dimensions are for cups.
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Dessert Glasses

Set of Six Smoked Crystal Dessert Bowls with Murano Glass Bases
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of six smoked crystal glasses and/or dessert bowls with stylized hand blown
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Knife
By Royal Copenhagen, Anton Michelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert knife 20 cm L ( 7 7/8 in). In porcelain with top in gilded
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Venetian Amber Yellow Murano Dessert Bowl Set of Two
Located in New York, NY
Murano coupe set of two in hexagonal styling, sheer amber yellow bubble glass accented with fine
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Glass

Ten Creamware Lotus Leaf Dessert Plates
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of ten (10) porcelain creamware lotus dessert or salad plates. No markings, but most probably
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Bjorn Wiinblad Porcelain Coffee Dessert Set by Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Easton, PA
Porcelain coffee and dessert service for four in the \"Romanze\" pattern designed by Bjorn Wiinblad
Category

1950s German Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 8 Chamberlain Wercester Imari Dessert Plates*
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 Chamberlain Wercester Imari Dessert Plates
Category

20th Century English Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate #20/3551
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate #20/3551 Measures: 17 cm (6 11/16 inches). In
Category

20th Century Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cactus Dessert Spoon #021
By Georg Jensen, Gundorph Albertus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver Cactus dessert spoon #021. Measures 16.9 cm / 6 21/32 in. Design
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate #735/3546
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate #735/3546. Latin name: Erica tetralix. Measures 22 cm
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate no. 3551
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate no. 3551 Measures 17cm / 6 11/16 in. Has mini
Category

20th Century Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate #735/3546
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate #735/3546. Latin name: Geranium molle L. Measures 22
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate #735/3546
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate #735/3546. Latin name: Trientalis europaca L
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate #735/3546
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate #735/3546. Latin name: Viola uliginosa Schrad
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate #735/3546
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate #735/3546. Latin name: Anemone ranunculoides L
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate #735/3546
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate #735/3546. Latin name: Bellis perennis L. Measures 22
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate #735/3546
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate #735/3546. Latin name: Phyllodoce coerulea Gr. & Godr
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate #735/3546
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate #735/3546. Latin name: Taraxacum palustre D
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate #735/3546
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate #735/3546. Latin name: Erigeon uniflorus L. B
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

19th CENTURY CREAMWARE PARTIAL DESSERT SERVICE by Spode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A DELIGHTFUL 14 PIECE PARTIAL DESSERT SERVICE SET OF ENGLISH EARLY SPODE TRANSFER-PRINTED AND HAND
Category

20th Century Vintage Dessert Glasses

Herend Flower Pattern Dessert Set for Six Persons
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
. service platter. Diameter: 11" (28cm.) Number: 1527. 6pcs. dessert plates. Diameter: 6" (15.2cm
Category

1960s Hungarian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Michelsen Georg Jensen Flora Danica Dessert Knife
By Royal Copenhagen, Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Michelsen Georg Jensen Flora Danica dessert knife. Measures 20 cm / 7 7/8 in.
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Copenhagen Michelsen Georg Jensen Flora Danica Dessert Spoon
By Royal Copenhagen, Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Michelsen Georg Jensen Flora Danica dessert spoon. Measures: 18.5 cm / 7 1/4 in.
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon No 021
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver Bernadotte dessert spoon No 021. Measures 18.5 cm / 7 9/32 in.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Acorn by Georg Jensen, Sterling Silver Dessert /Luncheon Fork
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Acorn by Georg Jensen. Sterling silver dessert/luncheon fork. 6.50" long. We have four available
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Herend Eton Dessert Set for Six Persons, circa 1960
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
6pcs. dessert plates Diameter: 5" (12.5cm) Number: 512/ETON
Category

1960s Hungarian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Chinese Bouquet Raspberry Dessert Set for Six Persons
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
. Six pieces. Dessert plates. Diameter: 6.5" (16.5cm). Number: 516 1/2/AP.
Category

1960s Hungarian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 7 Collection of Porcelain Dessert Plates
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Set of '7' Collection of Porcelain Dessert Plates From Left: #1 Royal Victoria English White and
Category

1980s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Eight Person Animalier Dessert Service by Grandjean-Jourdan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eight person ceramic dessert service, one large serving plate and eight smaller dessert plates, in
Category

1950s French Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

Bjorn Wiinblad Romanze Porcelain Coffee and Dessert Set by Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Easton, PA
Porcelain coffee and dessert service for four in the Romanze pattern designed by Bjorn Wiinblad in
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Dessert Glasses

Distinguished Worcester Porcelain Dessert Service Early 19th Century
By Flight, Barr Barr Worcester
Located in New York, NY
# G204 - Fine Worcester porcelain dessert service, Barr and Flight, Barr period. All with gilt
Category

20th Century British Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Chinese Bouquet Fleur Multicolor Dessert Set for Six Persons
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
of One piece service platter. Diameter: 11" (28cm). Number: 1527/AF. Six pieces dessert
Category

1960s Hungarian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate No. 3551 / 617
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate no. 3551 / 617 Measures 17 cm (6 11/16") Latin
Category

1990s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Plated Dessert Bowls by Christofle, Set of 4
By Christofle
Located in Outremont, QC
Silver Plated Dessert Bowls by Christofle, Set of 4 Dimensions:

3.5”W x 3.5”H each 
 Sold as a
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

ROCHARD Limoges France GARDEN PATCH Salad Dessert Plate - 7-3/4"
By Rochard Limoges
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
ROCHARD France Limoges GARDEN PATCH pattern Salad or Dessert Plate in great condition free from
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Dessert Glasses

Ginori Ceramic Tea Set with Dessert Plates in 925 Silver, 1940s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Verona, IT
Glazed ceramic tea set with dessert plates made and signed by Richard Ginori in circa 1940 of the
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Silver

Vintage Porcelain 8" Dessert Plates, Hand Painted, Nieman Marcus
Located in South Coast, CA
. They are salad or dessert plates, or the Christmas holiday decorative plate to rest atop your beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Dessert Glasses

Herend Chinese Bouquet Raspberry Coffee and Dessert Set for Six Persons
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
. dessert plates. Diameter: 6" (15.2cm). Number: 514/AP.
Category

1960s Hungarian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Set of 3 Floral Bone China Dessert Plates
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Set of (3) Floral Bone China dessert plates Size:8" D x .25" H By Roscher & Co. Made in China.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Nine Herend Rothschild Bird Dessert Plates Painted with Different Birds
By Herend
Located in Boston, MA
This is a lovely set of nine Herend Rothschild Bird dessert plates, each painted with two birds and
Category

1980s Hungarian Romantic Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Victor Vasarely 21-Piece Coffee and Dessert Set for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
Rosenthal Studio-Line, who needs dessert?! Service consists of coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl, 6 cups and
Category

1970s German Vintage Dessert Glasses

Dorothy Hafner Designed Rosenthal China Flash Pattern Salad or Dessert Plate
By Rosenthal
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
In great condition free from chips, cracks, breaks, stains, or discoloration and with only a minimum of use. Mfg. 1986. Measures approx: 7-3/4" inches. Multicolor shapes an...
Category

1980s German Vintage Dessert Glasses

Herend Chinese Bouquet Fleur Multicolor Dessert Set for Six Persons, circa 1960
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
6pcs. dessert plates Diameter: 6" (15.2cm) Number: 1515/AF
Category

1960s Hungarian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight Marcel Vertes Dessert Plates c.1950 s
Located in Easton, PA
Set of eight china dessert plates with painted motifs designed by Hungarian artist Marcel Vertes
Category

1950s American Vintage Dessert Glasses

Set of Eight Marcel Vertes Dessert Plates c.1950 s
Located in Easton, PA
Set of eight china dessert plates with painted motifs designed by Hungarian artist Marcel Vertes
Category

1950s American Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Briard Imari Japan Porcelain Partial Tea Dessert S/36
By Georges Briard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set. White ground decorated in vivid red, black, gold, pink and green Set includes 12 salad or dessert
Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Flatware Set for 6 Anton Michelsen in Box
By Anton Michelsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert flatware set for six persons Anton Michelsen gilded silver in
Category

1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

ROYAL CROWN DERBY china TRADITIONAL IMARI 2451 patttern DESSERT PLATE 7-1/8"
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
) ROYAL CROWN DERBY china TRADITIONAL IMAGI pattern DESSERT or PIE PLATE in great condition free from
Category

Mid-20th Century English Vintage Dessert Glasses

Hilton MC CONNICO for DAUM: 6 dessert plates "The lost arrows of Guillaume Tell"
By Hilton McConnico
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Hilton MC CONNICO (born in 1943) for DAUM "The Lost Arrows of William Tell" Set of 6 dessert plates
Category

20th Century Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Noritake China Fairmont 6102 Pattern 23-Piece Dessert Set, Tea Pot Included
By Noritake
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
). Noritake China Fairmont 6102 pattern 23-piece dessert set. In great condition free from chips, cracks
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Dessert Glasses

ROYAL ALBERT china SILVER BIRCH pattern 24-piece Tea or Dessert Set
By Royal Albert
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
) ROYAL ALBERT china SILVER BIRCH pattern 24-piece Tea or Dessert Set in great condition free from
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Dessert Glasses

Herend Queen Victoria Tea and Dessert Set for Ten Persons, from 1942
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
saucers . Diameter: 5.3" (13.5cm). Number: 1704/VA. Ten pieces dessert plates. Diameter: 8.1
Category

1940s Hungarian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Cased Set of Mother-of-Pearl Handled Silver-Gilt Dessert Eaters
By Carrington Co
Located in London, GB
A superb set of 12 pairs (knives and forks) silver gilt dessert eaters with mother-of-pearl handles
Category

Mid-20th Century English Vintage Dessert Glasses

Tane Orfebres 900 Mexican Silver Dessert or Cocktail Plates, Set of 8
By Tane Orfebres
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mr. Giallo is opening his personal vault to sell a collection of his treasured antiques he's held on for so long. About Item Item originally bought by Vito at Sotheby's Auction, ...
Category

20th Century Central American Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Porcelain Hand-Painted 22-Karat Gold Salad-Dessert Plates S/6
By Royal Gallery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century set of six "Gold Buffet Egg" porcelain hand-painted 22-karat gold salad/dessert plates
Category

20th Century Sri Lankan Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Gold

Vintage Neon Desserts Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
Red neon desserts sign on a black painted steel sign box. This has been rewired along with a new
Category

1970s American Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Steel

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Vintage Dessert Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage dessert glasses available for sale. The range of distinct vintage dessert glasses — often made from metal, ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage dessert glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage dessert glasses made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage dessert glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Dessert Glasses?

Prices for vintage dessert glasses start at $18 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $549.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Dessert Glasses
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.