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Victor Gruen for John Lautner Chandelier Hanging Lamp Mid-Century Extreme Modern
By John Lautner
Located in Monrovia, CA
hardware and sleek white glass cone shades that are cradled within the delicate finger tips of the aluminum
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Italian Design Glass
Brass XL Chandelier, Italy 1950
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Beautiful extra large chandelier with 8 cone shaped white structured glass shades on solid brass hanging
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,610 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Blown Ivory White Murano Glass and Coppered Brass Italian Sconces, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Roma, IT
of two ivory-coloured glass cones, with a brass finish on one side.
The item is already working.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Brass
Vetri Rio Lamp Giusto Toso Murano Art Glass opaline 1960s Venini
By Giusto Toso, Toso Vetri D
arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Handblown opaline glass cone with red crystal top, supported by
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Four Italian Smoky Gray Murano Glass Torchère Sconces – 1970
s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
glass cone shademounted on sleek brass frames. Crafted in Italy during the 1970's, these torchère-style
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair Holm Sorensen Kastrup Teak Tri-Star with 3 White Glass Hanging Pendants
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, RAAK
Located in Bainbridge, NY
shaped White satin opaline Kastrup glass cone shades capped in Teak. With white cords and caps. Shades
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Milk Glass, Teak, Glass
1970s Large Venini Sommerso Murano Glass Table Lamp in Pink
Cream Silk, Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Andernach, DE
glass cone in translucent pink, almost like mother of pearl hues, rises up like soft ice cream.
Resting
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Brass
$1,046 Sale Price
25% Off
Highly Rare C-1575 Teak and Opaline Glass Wall Lamp by Eje Ahlgren for RAAK 1957
By RAAK, Eje Ahlgren
Located in Steenwijk, NL
teak wooden star shaped frame with a metal hook that holds the opaline glass cone shaped shade. Very
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal
Pendant by Nanny Still McKinney for RAAK
By RAAK
Located in Long Island City, NY
cone with patinated copper cower.
Small crack inside the glass shade. Dimensions: H 13", diameter 10
Category
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Cones
$1,500 / item
Table lamp by VeArt, Italy 1980s.
By VeArt
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Table lamp by VeArt, Italy 1980s. White glass cone shaped shade and metal patinated base. This is a
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal
Brass + Opaline Glass Pendant in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
glass cones that taper into lacquered aluminum collars in a rich teal finish. A perforated metal band
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass White and Clear Striped Art Glass Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Handblown art glass cone table lamp with thick white stripes and alternating thin clear stripes
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Lantern Table Lamp
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lantern. This one has a cottagecore feel and features a textured glass cone with a brass cage, base and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Opaline and Orange Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Striking pair of mid-century pendant lights featuring elongated white opaline glass cones paired
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Glass
1950s Italian Brass
Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, Attributed to Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
opaline glass cone diffuser. The bulb sits directly above the diffuser, producing even down-light and a
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dark Green cone-shaped Ceramic Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand 1961 Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 13,5 cm in diameter, 13 cm high and it´s in mint condition. This is a unique pot only made in one copy as you can see of the...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Italian Ceramic Vase Double Cone Shape with White Over Black Glaze
By Fausto Melotti
Located in Chicago, IL
This tall ceramic vase has a double cone shape with a low "waist". The white glaze over the black
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Venini, Murano, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
composed of 3 glass cones set on a brass base.
The glass is made using the technique known as Reticello or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal, Brass
Twelve Cenedese Wine Glass Set, Cyclamen Colour. Murano Glass. Masterpieces
By Amelio Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
base and the drinking part by two glass pillars. The perfect truncated cone shape suits both wine and
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,206 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Large 1940s “Model 1537” Wall Lights by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
, 13.5 cm in width and 20 cm in depth, with the upper glass cone diameter also measuring 13.5 cm. Their
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Cone Set Design Ettore Sottsass by Franco Pozzi for Pierre Cardin, 1969
By Pierre Cardin, Ettore Sottsass, Franco Pozzi
Located in taranto, IT
very rare stackable ceramic "cone" set, production Franco Pozzi Pierre Cardin designed by Ettore
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Green Ceramic Stackable Cone Set by Pierre Cardin for Franco Pozzi, Italy 1970
By Franco Pozzi, Joe Colombo, Pierre Cardin, Ettore Sottsass, Ambrogio Pozzi
Located in Rome, IT
MoMA attribute the design of this fabulous stackable green ceramic Cono tableware set to Joe Colombo for the Espace Pierre Cardin store in Paris in 1970. Other sources debate this, s...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Ceramic
Oval Arabia Dish in Glazed Stoneware with Hand-Painted Fir Cones, Finnish Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Oval Arabia dish in glazed stoneware with hand-painted fir cones.
Finnish design. Dated 1972
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Stoneware
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Floor Lamp with Side Table, 1955, Signed
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
used in unison as demonstrated in the photos. A glass Stiffel branded glass cone shade sits on top of
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Brass
$4,050 Sale Price
45% Off
Exceptional Brass and Glass Chandelier by Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
fittings with signature glass elements: a tall, inner white opaline glass cone provides a soft, upward glow
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal, Brass
1964 Alfredo Barbini Round Cone Blown Art Glass Obelisk Italy Mid-Century Modern
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Clear Alfredo Barbini blown Murano Art Glass rounded Sculpture, Obelisk or decorative Object.
Made
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Blown Glass
Caithness Glass Paperweight Elixir No. 189/500, Scotland Circa 1980s
By Caithness Scotland
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a glass paperweight named "Elixir", limited edition 189/500, by Caithness Glass, Scotland
Category
20th Century Scottish Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Blown Glass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Six-Armed Chandelier for AB Markaryd
Attr.
, Sweden 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavia. This distinctive model has a brass body with six arms, each one holding an opal glass cone
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Brass
“Flute” Medium Floor Lamp by Franco Raggi for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1999
By Franco Raggi, Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
aluminum reflector, which appears to float within a delicate glass cone. Three slender chrome-plated metal
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Glass sconces, Mid-century modern classic Scandinavian wall lights.
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A pair of really beautiful and elegant mid-century modern Scandinavian vintage glass sconces/ wall
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Cut Glass, Teak
$432 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Cone-Shaped Glass Pendant
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Italian cone-shaped glass pendant
UL rewiring, canopy and chain of choice will be
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Glass
$480 Sale Price
73% Off
Vintage Italian Vetri Glass Swirl Cone Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this captivating vintage Italian Vetri art glass swirl cone lamp, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal
Vintage Cone Glass and Chrome Ceiling Lamp, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cone-shaped glass ceiling light from the 80s.
A design in a postmodern design language. The
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal
Poliarte Inspired Woven Glass Modernist Cone Table Lamp
By Poliarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poliarte style woven glass and wire modernist cone table lamp. In original condition with visible
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal
BEGA "Cone" Garden Floor Lamp with Amber Bubble Glass, 2.23m
Located in Mortsel, BE
. Distinguished by its geometric "Cone" (Kegel) top, this model offers a more modernist and architectural look
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal
Ernest Marius Sabino Pine Cone Frosted Glass Art Deco Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
fixture features a radiant arrangement of frosted glass panels, each meticulously molded with Sabino’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Cut Glass
Art Deco White Cone Opaline Glass Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco Bauhaus Style Table or Desk Lamp with reeded opaline glass
Diameter glass 25 cm / 9.8
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco White Cone Opaline Glass Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Deco Bauhaus Style Table or Desk Lamp with reeded opaline glass
Diameter glass 25 cm / 9.8
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Nickel
Large Signed Pair of Stilnovo Wall Sconces — Italy, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brescia, Brescia
, highlighting the authentic vintage character. The frosted glass cones, perfectly proportioned, recall the
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Brass
Large original Italian Murano glass swirl cone pendant, 1970s, handblown
Located in London, GB
Stunning substantial Murano glass ceiling pendant with decorative clear and white glass concentric
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Murano Glass
Cone Shaped White Opaque Glass Wall Lights by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Cone shaped wall lights in white opaque glass with brass details. Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Brass
Large Schoolhouse Rounded Cone Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
in Classic white milk glass that will add timeless flair to any room in your home. Available with a
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Glass
Single Murano Cone Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a milky white cone shaped Murano glass shade decorated with black stripes
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Murano Glass
Single Murano Cone Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a milky white cone shaped Murano glass shade decorated with black stripes
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Cone Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass wall lights with hand blown milky white cone shades and clear stems
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,800 / set
Refined Murano Glass Sconces Black Cone White Bowl surrounding Aura 1980s Italy
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Refined Murano Glass Sconces Black Cone White Bowl surrounding Aura 1980s Italy.
Exquisite Murano
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco beaded glass chandelier with 4 cone shaped shades
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco beaded glass chandelier with 4 cone shaped frosted glass shades under bronze sphinx
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Glass
Large Cone Lamp Murano Glass and Brass by Esperia, Italy, 1970s
By Esperia
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Cone lamp by the italian design manufacture Esperia, Murano glass and brass base. Famous
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Brass
Alberto Nason Murano Glass Layered Concentric Cone Pendant, Italy 1970
s
By Alberto Nason
Located in New York, NY
5 cones of ascending diameters made of a thin Murano hand-blown glass with natural bubbling to its
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Art Glass
Lovely Brown Cone Shape Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill
Putzler, 1960s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Brown Cone Shape Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1960s
The lamp need 1x E27 / E26
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal
Cone Ice Glass Bubble Wall Light Made by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
cone form and clear glass bubble structure with a solid metal silver metal tone wall fixing element
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal
Cone Ice Glass Bubble Wall Light Made by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
cone form and clear glass bubble structure with a solid metal silver metal tone wall fixing element
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cone Lamps Murano Glass and Brass by Esperia. Italy, 1970s
By Esperia
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Cone lamps by the Italian design manufacture Esperia, Murano glass and brass base. Slight
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Table Lamps Cone Frosted Glass Shades
By Ben Seibel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Murano Cone Shaped Glass Sconces C1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of three Murano glass sconces with a white body and red streaking thru. Attributed to
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Large Scale Gold and Amber Glass Cylinder Column Chandelier Cone Top
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage circa 1940s gold finish cylinder cage with thick amber glass shade. Cone shape top with
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Glass
Italian Chandelier Composed of Two Lights Inserted in Truncated Cone Blue Glass
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chandelier composed of two lights inserted in truncated cone blue glass with original
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Glass Cones
Materials
Glass
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
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Vintage Glass Cones For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage glass cones for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage glass cones — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. We have 297 antique and vintage vintage glass cones in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of vintage glass cones available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage glass cones are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage glass cones over the years, but those made by Cenedese, Formia Murano and Glashütte Limburg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Glass Cones?
Vintage glass cones can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $43 and the highest can go for as much as $700,000.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Glass Cones
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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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