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Charming Italian Orange Murano Glass Ceiling Fixture, Murano, 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning orange and transparentMurano ceiling light.
The ceiling light consists of two glass
Category
1960s Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Murano Glass
Wonderful French Regency Bronze Louis XV Star Frosted Art Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Regency Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Star Patern Frosted Art Glass Lantern Light
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
Brass and Murano Glass 6 Arms Light Fixture Chandelier
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very brass or bronze nice Mid-Century Modern light fixture chandelier.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture with Ruby Glass Inset
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's gilt metal sunburst light fixture with four interior candelabra lights, one light in
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Exceptional Venetian Blow, Glass Pendant Light Fixture, From Prominent Estate.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Venetian blown-glass pendant light fixture. Electrical piece marked Milan. Each handblown spiral
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal
Gilt Metal Light Fixture with Inset Glass. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 French circa 1940’s flower-shaped pendant light fixtures with inset frosted glass and
Category
1940s French Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Crown Sunburst Leafed Ceiling Light Fixture with Frosted Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
central frosted glass diffuser, Spain, 1950s.
Handcrafted in hammered iron with gold leaf finishing.
It
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$2,717 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Hanging Glass Light Fixtures A Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of large Moroccan Moorish vintage clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging chandelier
Category
1980s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal
Leucos Murano Glass Sliding Layers White Coban Flush Fixture, Italy, 1970s
By Leucos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Leucos Murano Glass Sliding Layers White Coban Flush Fixture, Italy, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large French Sunburst Starburst Light Fixture in Gilt Metal
Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding French sunburst flush mount in gilt metal and milk glass, 1950s
This sunburst starburst
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Hadeland Frosted Glass, Brass and Wood Pendant Light Fixture
By Hadeland
Located in New York, NY
A light fixture by Hadeland Glasswverk of Norway, featuring a frosted glass cylindrical shade
Category
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Glass Ceiling Fixture circa 1960 marked Made in Italy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Small scale fixture saucer shaped in opaque glass shape attached to a white enameled metal diffuser
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Pair Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures In The Style
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Wonderful Etched Glass Leaves Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Brass Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Glass With Leaves & Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With Brass Hardware
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Etched Glass Leaves Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Brass Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Glass With Leaves & Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With Brass Hardware
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Pair Large Octagon Brass Panel Glass Palm Beach Lanterns Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Octagon Brass & Panel Glass Lanterns Each Of The Fixtures Have 4
Category
20th Century Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan Gilt Brass Glass Panel Hexagon English Regency Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Style Gilt Brass With Inset Glass Panels, Hexagon Shaped English
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Flush Mount Murano Glass Clear Tronchi Light Fixture
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale this absolutely gorgeous hard to find Murano Glass Clear Tronchi Light Fixture. The mount
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Glass
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Fixture with Textured Glass and Amber Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This fascinating mid-century modern two-tier Italian glass chandelier features acanthus leaf shades
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Gilt Light Fixtures with Glass Insets, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of six circa 1950's English gilt metal light fixtures with milk glass insets and single
Category
1950s English Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal
"The Crown" Charming Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Fixture, Murano, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
consists of tree glass elements, the central plate plus the two low element.
The central plate is
Category
1970s European Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Murano Glass
Wonderful Brass Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass and Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture, Comes With 4
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
French Sunburst Starburst Light Fixture, Black Metal and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
glass lampshade.
Stylish design combining Midcentury and Hollywood Regency accents.
This light fixture
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Wonderful Pair Iron Glass Modern Lantern Pendent Sconces Ceiling Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Heavy Iron & Glass Modern Lantern Pendents That May Be Used Either As Sconces
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Iron
Stilnovo Three-Light Fixture with Glass Shades and Brass Fittings
By Stilnovo
Located in Troy, MI
Stilnovo style Italian three light fixture, circa 1960. Brass tubing frame has red enamel accents
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Regency Neoclassical Bronze Frosted Glass Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Bronze With A Frosted Dome Glass Ceiling Flush Mount Light
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Vintage Vaughan Petite Bell Jar Blown Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Vaughan Designs Style Petite Clear Glass Bell Jar Blown Glass Lantern Pendent
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Murano Mid-century Brass, Glass Bell Shaped Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Mid-century Brass, Glass Bell Shaped Pendant Light Fixture
Offered for sale is a Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wire
Set of Square Moderne Molded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of circa 1960's Czech square moderne style molded glass lantern light fixtures with an
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Glass
Kalmar Glass Chandelier Pendant Light Fixture, circa 1970, One of Two
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful star-shaped light fixture by Kalmar Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Chrome, Nickel, Metal
Wonderful Large Rectangular White Glass Polished Nickel Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Rectangular White Milk Glass With Polished Nickel Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Nickel
Iron Metal Spider with Murano Glass, Sconce Wall Light Sculpture, Italy 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
sought-after decorative fixture for indoor spaces as well. The combination of handblown Murano glass and
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal
Turquoise Blue Sunburst Light Fixture with Patterned Milk Glass Lampshade, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Blue Sunburst Ceiling Flush Mount Light Fixture, Milk Glass, Lacquered Wood, Italy, 1950s
Eye
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Milk Glass, Wood, Opaline Glass
1950s Square Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture, Textured Pressed Glass, Black Metal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Square flush mount ceiling fixture from the 1950s features a textured pressed glass shade set
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Baguès Rock Crystal Petite Gold Gilt Art Glass Chandelier Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Baguès Style Rock Crystal Drop Petite Gold Gilt Leaf Spray Art Glass Chandelier 5
Category
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Moderne Style Large Light Fixture with Glass Insets
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian silver-plated light fixture with glass insets, eight lights and original
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair English Patinated Bronze Iron Arched Glass Panel Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large English Style Patinated Bronze / Iron With Arched Glass Panel Inset
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Iron
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Italian Glass Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of four Italian glass pendant light fixtures. One of them has a tiny chip to its edge, another
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Ceramic
$4,800 / set
Wonderful Chinoiserie Pagoda Cobalt Blue White Enameled Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful chinoiserie pagoda square cobalt blue white contrast trim enameled paint and glass panel
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Enamel
Wonderful Pair Mid Century Modern Barovier Seguso Crackle Glass Flush Fixtures
By Barovier Seguso
Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Pair Of Mid Century Modern Barovier Seguso Style Art Glass Bowl Set In A Polished
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Nickel
Wonderful French Bronze Louis XV Square Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Fixture
By David Reitner, Marvin Alexander, Inc.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Bronze Louis XV Style Square With Inset Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Fixture
Category
20th Century Louis XV Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Sterling Bronze Co. Polished Nickel Bronze Glass Lantern Light Fixture
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Bronze Co. Polished Nickel Bronze With Glass Curved Top Panel Petite Lantern
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of 1960s Italian Brass and Glass Light Fixture / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s, Mid-Century Modern, Italian brass and glass light fixture / chandelier. Has five
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Patinated Bronze Petite Rounded Glass 3-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful patinated bronze petite rounded glass 3-light lantern fixture.
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
Large Starburst Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Milk Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
scroll details thorough surrounding the milk glass globe.
It will be an oustanding ceiling fixture to a
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
Pair of Bronze Light Fixtures with Molded Glass, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940’s French patinated bronze light fixtures with molded glass leaves and flowers
Category
1940s French Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
Koch
Lowy Chrome and Blown Glass Triple Pendant Fixture
By Koch
Lowy
Located in Chicago, IL
Triple blown glass globe pendant light by Koch and Lowy. 10" diameter glass globes are held in
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Blown Glass Pendant/Suspension Fixture Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Verviers, BE
Glashütte Limburg Mid-Century Modern blown glass pendant/suspension fixture.
2 Pieces in stock
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Chrome
Wonderful Visual Comfort Decca Orbital Brass Glass Pendant Fixture Chandelier
By Thomas O
brien, Visual Comfort
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort Signature Decca Orbital Pendant Brass Light Fixture
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Square Kalmar Flush Mount Light Fixture, Textured and Crystal Glass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Bakalowits
Söhne, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a square white painted metal frame which is decorated with
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Murano Glass Flushmount Fixture in style of Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
heavy textured clear iced glass on a white metal frame with nickel finals. It was in Germany, in the
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Murano Glass
Wonderful French Bronze Louis XVI Regency Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
around a curved glass panels. The fixture has 4 candelabra arms with beautiful scroll detail cluster
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
French Sunburst Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Gilt Metal
Milk Glass, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
// Sunburst Starburst Pendant Light // Gilt Metal Light Fixture // French Milk Glass and Metal Sunburst Light
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Lotus Shaped Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's English blue & white leaded glass pendant light fixtures. Sold individually
Category
1950s English Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Glass
Vaughan Vaughan Regency Brass Star Glass Crystal Flush Mount Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Sunburst Detail To Matte Finish Glass Bowls. Fixture Uses Two Candelabra Bulbs.
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Handsome French Patine Bronze Beveled Panel Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Handsome vintage beveled Panel glass and French bronze lantern with single light Pendent Fixture
Category
1940s French Vintage Glass Fixtures
Materials
Bronze
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Vintage Glass Fixtures For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage glass fixtures is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, all vintage glass fixtures available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage glass fixtures available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern vintage glass fixtures are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made vintage glass fixtures over the years, but those made by Glashütte Limburg, Kinkeldey and Venini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Glass Fixtures?
Vintage glass fixtures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,250, while the lowest priced sells for $166 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.
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 Fixtures
- 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.
- 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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