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Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Light with 3 Glass Globe Pendants, Germany 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Light with 3 Glass Globe Pendants, Germany, 1970s – Rewired, LED
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian White Stripe Murano Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier by Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass globe pendant chandelier in glass with narrow white stripe band by Mazzega, circa 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern White Satin Glass Globe W. Pottery Body Rustic Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
surface resembling a piece of wood holding a satin white glass globe with one single candelabra size bulb
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Glass
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik frosted Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass color chandelier with eight frosted glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Large Set of Midcentury Lights with Brass Frame and White Pearl Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
globes. The lights are beautifully thanks to the hand blown glass. The pleasant light it spreads is very
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik smoked Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning radial Sputnik brass color chandelier with ten smoked glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
1960s Space Age Plexiglass and Milk Glass Globe Side Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mesmerizing 1960's Space Age side table lamp, distinguished by a luminous frosted opaline glass
Category
1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Milk Glass, Plexiglass
Modern Pair of Brass and White Glass Globe Sconces, Stilnovo Style Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass globes. Globes were handmade in Murano and feature very mat finish.
They have got very
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Murano Chandelier with Nine Glass Globes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano ceiling light or chandelier with nine arms.
Diameter: 75 cm.
Height: 80 cm.
Nine E24 bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Chrome
Gino Sarfatti Murano Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
holding 3 milk glass globes. Ball diameter 30 cm. Gives a beautiful diffuse light emission. The height of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Vintage Spherical Smoked Glass Globe Pendant Light by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
1960s throughout to the late 1970s, this gorgeous light features a mouth blown smoked glass globe
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Giant Retro Glass Globe Hanging Light We have 2 of these beautiful large lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Giant Retro Glass Globe Hanging Light
We have 2 of these beautiful large lamps available, this
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Opaline Glass
Elegant Sconces with Brass Fixtures and Opaline Glass Globes, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Elegant sconces with brass fixtures and opaline glass globes, Italy 1960s
A large set of wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
1980s Glass Globe Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired
- Good original condition
- 1x , E12-E14 bulb
- US wiring compatible
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Glass
1980s Glass Globe Table Lamp , Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired
- Good original condition
- 1x , E12-E14 bulb
- US wiring compatible
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture
Hand-Blown Glass Globes CZ 1970s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blown Glass Globes by Preciosa, Czechia, 1960
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture
Hand-Blown Pearl-White Glass Globes
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blown Pearl-White Glass Globes by Preciosa
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp with Hand-blown Green Glass Globe by Hans-agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
holding an original hand-blown green glass globe. The lamp captures the refined craftsmanship and elegance
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Pendant Light by Doria, Glass Globe and Brass Chrome 1970s Mid-Century Modern
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Palermo, IT
chrome-plated (nickel) brass and has a hand-blown glass globe, thick and textured. Please watch the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Vintage Frosted Rococco Globe with Painted Flower Details
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Frosted Glass Globe with a 4" inch opening for easy mounting with a gothic pattern and
Category
1950s Rococo Revival Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Glass
German Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier White Glass Globes
Chrome by Kaiser 1970
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant atomic structured sputnik flush mount chandelier with twelve white glass-globes on a chrome
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
German 26" Atomic Sputnik Chandelier White Glass Globes
Chrome by Kaiser 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant atomic structured sputnik chandelier with twelve white glass-globes on a chrome-plated
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
XXL Vintage Murano Glass Globe Lamp, Spun Glass, Golden Metal, Design Italy 60s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This spectacular XXL Murano glass globe lamp was crafted in the 1960s and represents a timeless
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal
1960s Vintage German Five Frosted Glass Globe Cascading Ceiling Light by Graewe
Located in London, England
the bottom of the flex where it meets the holder.
The five round glass globes are beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rustic Handcrafted Tree Branch Floor Lamp with Amber Glass Globes
By Silas Seandel, George Nakashima, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Chattanooga, TN
upward like natural vines, branching into several tendrils that cradle pear-shaped amber glass globes
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Striped Glass Globe Pendant by Peill
Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern striped glass globe pendant by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. Handblown shade
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pink and Amber Swirl Glass Globe Flush Mount with White Plastic Fitter
Located in Amityville, NY
Small vintage flush mount light with a spherical glass globe in gorgeous varied shades of swirling
Category
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Glass, Plastic
$575 Sale Price
32% Off
Mid-Century Modern NOS Wood and Smoked Glass Globe Pendant Light Black Chain
By Hamilton Cosco
Located in Topeka, KS
smoked glass globe pendant light with black chain and canopy. It is made by Lighting-Accessories, Inc. a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Chrome and Glass Globes Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French Chandelier with Original Amber Tipped Globes, circa: 1950s.
Category
1950s French Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Chrome
Doria XL Space Age Glass Globe Lamp
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Cork, IE
This amazing XL globe lamp with a diameter of 40cm (15.8 in) was made in Germany by Doria in the
Category
1970s German Space Age Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Hanging Glass Globe on Spun Steel Stem
By Nessen Studio
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Globe hangs from steel stem, attributed to Nessen Studios.
Category
1960s American International Style Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Steel
1980s Glass Globe Table Lamp , 3items available
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- 1x , E26-E27bulb
- US wiring compatible
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Glass
Large Maison Jansen Floral Foliage in Gilt Iron with XL Milk Glass Globe, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Barcelona, ES
glass globe shade.
Handcrafted In the manner of Maison Jansen. France, 1960s.
Rare find and stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal
$9,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Globe Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
glass suspended from an elegant frame.
The globe is made from opaline Murano glass, offering a soft
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Murano Glass
Karl Springer Style Pair of Glass Globes Lamps
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mid century modern American Karl Springer style table lamps . Made of three heavy glass stacked
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Glass
$795 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Globe Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
glass suspended from a metal frame.
The globe is made from opaline Murano glass, offering a soft
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal
70s gold brass chain chandelier with glass globes
Located in Leicester, GB
1970s brass and glass chandelier. Long brass chains with tubular brass and glass domes. The central
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970 MCM Style Milk Glass Globe Pendant Lights
Located in Surrey, BC
We have acquired a group of 24 of these fixtures from a storage locker of an old hardware store.
Rewired and ready to hang . These are user friendly and very easy to deal with . ...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Milk Glass
Modern Yellow Glass, Globe Pendant from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A very unique early 1960s pendant lamp, made in Czechoslovakia. The yellow glass shade has a fluted
Category
1960s Czech Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Opaline Glass
$1,610 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Red Glass, Globe Pendant from the 1960s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A very unique early 1960s pendant lamp, made in Czechoslovakia. The red glass shade has a
fluted
Category
1960s Czech Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Opaline Glass
$1,610 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Mid-Century Flush Mounts / Pendant with Stunning Glass Globe Shades
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Lisse, NL
in heaven and all three glass globe shades are in superb condition. All elements combined make these
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Replogle Glass Illuminated Precision Globe
By Replogle Globes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 10" 'Precision' Globe was manufactured in the early 1950s by Replogle (Chicago, IL) and edited
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Dutch Smoked Glass Globe Vintage Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Smoked glass pendant.
Brass top.
2 meter black cotton flex
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Modern Swedish Brass and Glass Globe Chandelier, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
complement different styles and interiors. Composed of brass and milk glass, a choice of material brilliant
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp with Five Opaline Glass Globes by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Madrid, ES
Five-armed metal and glass floor lamp on circular stone base by Arlus, circa 1960. The lamp has
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Granite, Metal
Dutch Air Bubble Glass Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant.
2 meter black wire
Brass top
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Large Schoolhouse Rounded Cone Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Glass
Dutch Air Bubble Glass Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant.
2 meter black wire
Brass top
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Huge Murano Mazzega Glass Globe Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A beautiful glass lamp.
A touch of shadow play and transparency gives the lamp a wonderful
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal
Dutch Air Bubble Glass Globe Brass Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant
2 meter black cotton flex
brass top
Weight: 0.70 kg
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Chapman Co. Mercury Glass Globe Table Lamp, 1960
s
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Chapman Manufacturing Co. attributed Mercury Glass ball table lamp. Featuring a reflective ball
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Huge Midcentury Glass Globe Pendant Lamp by Peil
Putzler
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame fitted with 4 E26/E27 sockets, made in Germany by Peil & Putzler in the late 1960s.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
Chrome Spiral Clear Glass Globe Table Lamps, 1970s, Germany
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of spiral-shaped chrome steel table lamps produced by German manufacture, 1970s. Very good condition.
Measurements: Height 38 cm.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Chrome
$686 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 7 Vintage, MidCentury Brass and Glass Globe Ceiling or Wall Lights, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
features a round smoked glass globe gracefully held by a curved brass band, creating a subtle play of form
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Brass
1970s Glass Globe "Venice Hand Made Glass "Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned polished and rewired
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- 1x , E12-E14 bulb
- US wiring compatible
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Bubble Glass Kalmar/Putzler Glass Globe, 1960 Vienna Austria
By Kalmar Lighting, Peill
Putzler
Located in Bronx, NY
Midcentury bubble glass Kalmar glass balls with numerous tiny air bubbles in the glass lid up by a
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
Materials
Chrome
Brass and Walnut Two Frosted Glass Globes Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice shape brass and walnut table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Globes
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Vintage Glass Globes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage glass globes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage glass globes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. Vintage glass globes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern vintage glass globes are consistently popular styles. Vintage glass globes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Doria Leuchten Germany, Glashütte Limburg and Lightolier are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Glass Globes?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,019, while they’re typically $197 on the low end and $15,800 highest priced.
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 Globes
- What are vintage globes made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage globes were created in a variety of materials and colors. Globes can be made of tin, cast iron, cardboard, wood and plaster. They also vary in size and design. Browse a selection of vintage globes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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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