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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Ceramic Ashtray by Edith Heath
By Edith Heath
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ashtray by Edith Heath – Brown Sand Glaze, USA, c.1950-1953
Rare
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Metal Ashtray France, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage metal ashtray designed and made in the 1950s France.
A fantastic ash
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Copper, Metal
Gucci Vintage White Porcelain Large square ashtray Ducks Theme
By Gucci
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
center
- 'GUCCI - Made in Italy' embossed on the base of the ashtray
- Square-Shaped
- MEASUREMENTS
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Austrian Elliptical Brass Ashtray Hagenauer Era, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description:
Wonderful metal ashtray element made in Austria in the 1950. High quality 1950s Austrian
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Copper
Vintage Austrian Tripod Brass Ashtray Hagenauer Era, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description:
Wonderful metal ashtray element made in Austria in the 1950. High quality 1950s Austrian
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Copper
Vintage New Tokyo International Airport Authority Enamel Cherry Blossom Ashtray
By Limoges
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a beautiful fired enamel ashtray from Tokyo Airport in Japan. The piece is made by Tutanka
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage French Ceramic Ashtray Cobalt Blue and Gold Rectangular Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage French Ceramic Ashtray Cobalt Blue and Gold Rectangular Shape.
Circa 1960s advertising
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse Vintage Brass Hand Ashtray for Herta Baller
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant and heavy ashtray by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller (Model 844) is an original Austrian
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ashtray Onyx Stone Solid, Green Beige Brown Marbled, Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Ashtray Onyx Stone - solid, green beige brown marbled - design Italy 1970s - gift idea
Category
20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Onyx
Midcentury Murano Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian midcentury clear Murano glass ashtray or bowl hand blown with beautiful curvatures
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
$600 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Italian Florentine Cobalt Blue and Gold Large Footed Ashtray
By Castel Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand painted gilded cobalt blue KBNY Ashtray Capodimonte Italy.
Vintage Limoges, Sevres style
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Brass Ashtray Depicting the Mythological Erymanthian Boar, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage ashtray made in Italy between the 70s and 80s in cast brass and finished by hand.
it is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
$265 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Murano Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian green Murano glass ashtray or bowl / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
$540 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Linaka
s of Hawaii Hand-Painted Serving Tray
Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Linaka's of Hawaii Hand-Painted Serving Tray & Ashtray. A very nice late mid
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Made in Germany Souvenir Porcelain Ashtray Collectible Limited Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Made in Germany Souvenir Ashtray.
Federal Republic of Germany. "Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Ashtray in Sealing Wax, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese ashtray in sealing wax.
China Mid-20th Century. Glazed wood.
Good conditions.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ashtrays
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Brown Round Ceramic California Studio Cigar Ashtray Catchall
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Vintage Brown Round Ceramic California Studio Cigar Ashtray Catchall
Large vintage 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Ceramic Ashtray with Brown Glaze and Black Border, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant mid-century Italian ceramic ashtray, dating to the 1970s, characterized by a refined
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage MCM Ceramic Orange Ashtray, Signed USA – Atomic Pop Art Style
Located in Toronto, CA
ceramics, and MCM décor.
Explore our collection of vintage ashtrays, brass accents, and ceramic design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Murano Seguso Ashtray/Bowl Black w/Embossed Horses Italian 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lLovely Seguso Archimede murano Italian black dish/bowl with embossed horses in the center.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Auböck Style round Brass Ashtray Hagenauer Era, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
metal ashtray element made in Austria in the 1950. High quality 1950s Austrian handmade fabrication of
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Black and White Ashtray of a Roman Chariot
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti black and white ashtray of a Roman chariot,
1950-1960s.
The Piero
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
GIFT Vintage Guilloche Gilt / Enameled Ashtrays - Set of Three - Denmark, 1960s
By David Andersen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Guilloche Gilt Ashtrays, Enamel Ashtrays - Set of Three - Denmark, 1960s. In the style of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$142 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Auböck Style Elliptical Brass Ashtray Hagenauer Era, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
:
Wonderful metal ashtray element made in Austria in the 1950. High quality 1950s Austrian handmade
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Copper
Monumental Vintage Italian Pink and Black Checkered Marble Ashtray Catchall Bowl
Located in Toronto, CA
ashtray, its sculptural form transcends any single use. The substantial weight and smooth, chunky rim
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Breccia Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Marble
$371 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ming Blue Art Pottery Footed Ashtray by Van Briggle
By Van Briggle
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice ming blue art pottery footed ashtray by Van Briggle of Colorado Springs, CO., circa 1930s
Category
Early 20th Century American Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage clear Ashtray-Designed by František Vízner for Hermanova Hut, 1960
s.
By Frantisek Vizner
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Pressed Fused Glass
Good Original Condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
large 40cm Vintage Auböck Style brass Ashtray Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description:
Wonderful ashtray element made in Germany in the 1970. this element is made of brass and leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Copper
CLEARANCE SALE MCM / Vintage Brass (or Bronze?) Stylized Fish Shaped Ashtray
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE MCM / Vintage Brass (or Bronze?) Stylized Fish Shaped Ashtray / Cigarette Holder
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Metal
$165 Sale Price
31% Off
Italian vintage brutalist square ashtray in textured metal by Eltro, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Compact yet impactful, this ashtray works beautifully as a tabletop object, design accent, or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Vintage Papillon White Porcelain Ashtray by Guido Andlovitz for Laveno
By Guido Andloviz, Verbano
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
.
Each piece is stamped by the maker.
These are vintage pieces but they have never been used as they are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Brass Ashtray Depicting the Mythological Nemean Lion Skin, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage ashtray made in Italy between the 70s and 80s in cast brass and finished by hand.
it is a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
$265 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Fasold
Stauch Iconic Swedish American Line Triangular Ashtray
By FASOLD
STAUCH
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Art Deco style Fasold & Stauch Iconic Swedish American Line Triangular Porcelain Ashtray
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Amber Murano Pulegoso Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian amber Murano glass ashtray or bowl carefully hand blown with small bubbles inside
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
$540 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Freeform Ashtray in Natural Carved Agate with Organic Rough Edges
Located in Roma, IT
mineral with stunning color, to be precise an Agate to create a vide-poche or ashtray.
I imagine it on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Agate
Vintage Chubby Fish Figurines or Ashtrays in Brass, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very decorative and useable fish ornaments that doubles as ashtrays or storage for personal smalls
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Amber Faceted Sommerso Ashtray by Mandruzzato
By Mandruzzato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian amber faceted Murano glass ashtray blown in Sommerso technique / Designed by
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
$480 Sale Price
40% Off
1980s Murano Sommerso Ashtray by Oball
By Atelier Oball
Located in Paris, FR
20th century vintage Venetian Vetreria Oball Murano glass ashtray in sommerso style colours of
Category
20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Eclectic Set of 5 Vintage Ashtrays, Mixed Materials – Brass, Metal, Onyx
Ceram
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
high 2cm
Eclectic Set of 5 Vintage Ashtrays, Mixed Materials – Brass, Metal, Onyx & Ceramic, 20th
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Brass
Vintage Freeform Ashtray in Natural Carved Agate with Organic Rough Edges
By Willy Daro
Located in Roma, IT
mineral with stunning color, to be precise an Agate to create a vide-poche or ashtray.
I imagine it on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Agate
Vintage Ceramic CinZano Vermouth Triangular Ashtray in Red Blue
White, Italy
By Cinzano
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage CinZano vermouth ashtray or catchall. This dish is triangular in shape and created from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Lighter and Cigarette Holder Italy
By Bitossi, Rosenthal, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
includes a beautiful ashtray, a tall table lighter and a cigarette holder. Together they bring a stylish
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
$620 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Brass Ashtray of in the Modernist Style Marked "Gourmetine" / "France"
Located in Nantucket, MA
Two-part brass ashtray of box for, the shallow square base with a conforming top fitting over the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Floor Smoking Stand Metal Ashtray with Cubbies by Mico
Located in Chicago, IL
typically stocked with necessary accessories, including cigar scissors, humidors, or removable ashtrays
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Marble
Vintage Ceramic Cigar Ashtray Green and Brown Glaze by Treasure Craft USA
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mid century Modern ceramic ashtray in olive green and brown glaze with a faux embossed wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage Greek Nassos Blue Handmade Ceramic Ashtray with Deer and Flower Ornament
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Greek Nassos Blue Handmade Ceramic Ashtray with Deer and Flower Ornament from Rodos
Category
20th Century Greek Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Brass Etched Aladdin Middle Eastern Slipper Shoe Ashtray Set of 4
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Brass Etched Slipper Shoe Ashtray Set of 4, floral and geometric etched, brass Middle
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Islamic Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Ashtray, 1960s
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Italian alabaster ashtray is an elegant and decorative object that combines functionality and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage New York City Souvenir Ashtray The Big Apple NYC Collectible Catchall
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This is a collectible round souvenir ashtray of New York, The Big Apple from the 1980s.
Vintage New
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Blue Murano Ashtray or Bowl with Silver Flecks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian blue Murano glass ashtray or bowl infused with silver flecks / Made in Italy, circa
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
$839 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage French Atelier Jean Gerbino Vallauris Art Clay Mosaic Ashtrays, Pair
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Gerbino (1876-1966) Vallauris France - ceramic with stunning mosaic glaze - European Vintage
Category
Early 20th Century French Ashtrays
Materials
Clay
Vintage Chunky Ashtray in Natural Carved Rose Quartz with Organic Rough Edges
Located in Roma, IT
discipline it.
A sculptural and Chunky Ashtray or Vide Poche made carefully carved from a block of a Rose
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Rose Quartz
Vintage Chinoiserie Brass and Copper Lucky Ashtray or Trinket Dish, Hong Kong
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful chinoiserie catchall, ashtray, or trinket dish. This piece is round with scalloped
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Glass Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass paperweight is an original Contemporary Design Object realized in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
$106 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century Italian Alabaster Ashtray, 1960s
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Italian alabaster ashtray is an elegant and decorative object that combines functionality and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Sculptural Bronzed Metal Ashtray in the shape of a Rooster, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A small ashtray box with a zoomorphic shape, very widespread in Italian homes during the 60s, each
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Glass Ashtray For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage glass ashtray you’re looking for. Each vintage glass ashtray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and ceramic. There are many kinds of the vintage glass ashtray you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage glass ashtray, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage glass ashtray that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carl Auböck, Cenedese and Fornasetti produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Glass Ashtray?
The average selling price for a vintage glass ashtray at 1stDibs is $350, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $4,587 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Ashtrays for You
Once a near-universal tabletop accessory, many antique, new and vintage ashtrays have taken on an entirely new purpose in today’s homes.
Whereas these formerly ubiquitous objects were associated with smoking, drinking, gambling and other vices, a well-designed and interesting ashtray is a candy dish, coaster or cocktail garnish receptacle in today’s interiors. But don’t discount its initial function. Amid your carefully curated coastal chic California decor, for example, a stone ashtray can help you manage the ashes that accumulate while you’re burning your morning incense. Old glass ashtrays, which are quite popular and easily found in free-form, organic shapes, can be a purely decorative final touch when styling a coffee table, whether you’ve filled it with wrapped lemon-drop candies or not.
In the postwar years, the democratization of luxury led to an explosion in the number of well-designed ashtrays, and there are many mid-century modern ashtrays to choose from on 1stDibs. (It’s no coincidence that sculptor Isamu Noguchi devised his “Dymaxion” version, which he hoped would make him rich, in 1945. Alas, it turned out to be too difficult to mass-produce.) The design collection of the Museum of Modern Art includes ashtrays by Carlo Scarpa (Murano glass, 1950–59); Achille Castiglioni (stainless steel with spring-like inserts, 1970); Masayuki Kurokawa (rubber and steel, 1973) and more. Smoking declined in popularity in the 1970s and ’80s, after the surgeon general’s warning began appearing on cigarette packs, but designers were still crafting ashtrays through the end of the century (especially outside the United States).
On 1stDibs, browse a collection of antique, new and vintage ashtrays that includes everything from modern and minimalist cigar ashtrays to outwardly ornate Art Deco ashtrays that evoke the opulence and elegance of the 1920s.
Questions About Vintage Glass Ashtray
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean an old glass ashtray, fill your sink with warm water and mild dish soap. Place the ashtray in the sink and allow it to soak for a few minutes. Then, wipe with a soft sponge. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage glass ashtrays.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To 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.
- What is vintage slag glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Slag 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
- Is vintage glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023To 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, 2022The 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.
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