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Flush Mount Light by Glashütte Limburg, Glass Polished Brass, 1970s, One of Five
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Venini, Limburg, Glashütte Limburg, Orrefors
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
are available. The price is per light.
25 textured clear glass tubes hang from a square ceiling plate
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier in Murano Glass by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1930s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Beograd, RS
, designed by Barovier and Toso. The pendant features their signature design with glass tubes creating a
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier in Murano Glass by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Beograd, RS
, designed by Barovier and Toso. The pendant features their signature design with glass tubes creating a
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Glass Brass Light Fixtures by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
glass tubes separated by brass details. For a clean and elegant look. The glass dishes of the flushmount
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass, Steel
Extra Large Organic Glass and Brass Flush Mount by Doria, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
A extra large Doria flush mount chandelier, organic glass tubes surrounding a central glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass, Steel
1 of the 6 XXL
H29.9
Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
beautifully due the several glass tubes hanging in an lovely pyramid form.
Statement pieces in any room
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Gold
Murano glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, 1970
By Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Palermo, PA
clear, hand-blown glass tubes that cascade gracefully from a sturdy metal base, composed of two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Chrome
A Gold Plated And Murano Glass Italian Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in London, GB
A Rare model by Gaetano Sciolari in Gold Plate and Amber/Gold Murano glass tubed diffusers. Very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Gold Plate
Lovely Petite Signed Camer Italian Murano Tronchi Tube Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Venini Murano tronchi tube chandelier signed Camer. Measurements are 16" T x 15
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Extra Large Organic Glass and Brass Flush Mount by Doria, 1970
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
A extra large Doria flush mount chandelier, organic glass tubes surrounding a central glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass, Steel
A pair of J.T. Kalmar Leaf Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
wall lights can be disassembled and the glass tubes individually wrapped for easy transport.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$2,131 / set
1 of 9 Large Midcentury Chandelier with Structured Glass and Brass Frame, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
) sockets and holds multiple structured glass 'tubes.'The sheets beautifully refract Light. This Light will
Category
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Attr. Chandelier from Satinized Glass and Brass Orbit, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
, orbiting around a small brass globe, it’s in its original state. The glass tubes show no cracks or severe
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
$4,290 Sale Price
37% Off
1 (of 2) 1960s Kalmar Drum Chandelier Tubular Glass
Chrome
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant drum shaped chandelier with textured crystal glass tubes on a chromed frame designed by J.T
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chandelier, Barovier, attr in Murano Glass, Italy ca 1970
By Barovier
Located in Merida, Yucatan
-blown Murano glass.
Composed of 26 large murano glass leaves and one central bowl, all executed in a
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Kalmar Leaf Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
compatible. The wall lights can be disassembled and the glass tubes individually wrapped for easy transport.
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
$1,913 / set
1 of the 2 Pairs of Kalmar Leaf Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
. standards. Also LED compatible. The wall lights can be disassembled and the glass tubes individually wrapped
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
$1,913 / set
Explosion Proof Mining Lamp, 1970s Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
underground. Now it’s ready to light your space with gritty elegance. Its elongated glass tube and heavy-duty
Category
1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$7,800 / item
Modernist 1960s Doria Wall Light Plafoniere, Made in Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
condition with normal patina.
Producer: Doria, Germany
Year: 1960s
Material: Metal glass tubes
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Tall Pair of Polished Nickel and Glass Rod Modernist Table Lamps
Located in New York City, NY
tipped, clear glass tubes set into the original polished nickel plated over steel frame.
With a
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Mid Century Modern Chandelier Attr. to Venini in Murano Glass, Italy circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
, brass and hand-blown Murano glass.
Composed of fourteen large murano glass tubes (20 inches long) and
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rococo style brass and crystal chandelier
Located in Eindhoven, NL
beautiful and decorative are the narrow glass tubes with pearls that form a kind of net around the
Category
20th Century Swedish Rococo Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Seguso Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Mouth Flower Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass tube, bent and shaped into a sculptural teardrop shape with the 2 ends at the top. The vase is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
arrangement of three generously-sized, hand-blown Murano glass tubes adorning each piece. Radiating a warm and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Waterfall Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
frame with multiple cascading tiers, fitted with of suspended glass tubes and crystal beads. The frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gorgeous Italian Venini style Murano Tronchi Tube Chandelier Camer
By Venini, Camer Glass
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Venini-style Murano tronchi tube chandelier. I love the Smaller scale of this
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Steel
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French decorative Space Age table lamp in chromed metal and glass
Located in Milano, IT
. This outer sleeve, manufactured in thick chromed metal, envelopes an opaline glass tube which perfectly
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
$1,711 Sale Price
15% Off
Art Deco Exceptional Sculptural Design Long Wall Lamp, 1940s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Long White Glass Tubes Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Very elegant and minimal
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Rare
Mont Cenis
by Raak Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1970
s
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
aluminum base with a glass tube, half clear and half opaline. A very special design where the bulb is
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount by Doria Leuchten Germany
By J.T. Kalmar, Doria Leuchten Germany, Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
thirty two Murano glass tubes surrounding it all. Manufactured by Doria Lighting, Germany in the 1960s
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
dense arrangement of vertically suspended clear glass tubes that form a cylindrical shade around the
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Tube Chandelier, Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Tube Chandelier, Murano Glass, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Ceiling chandelier from Doria Lichtenwerken
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
glass tubes surrounding a brass diffuser with crackled glass. With six E27 bulbs, this chandelier not
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
$2,458 Sale Price
20% Off
Le Grande XL Midcentury Chandelier In Brass
Structured Ice Glass, Austria 1950
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Almelo, NL
(E27) sockets and hold 52x structured glass 'tubes' with a brass centre. The sheets beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 36 Tronchi Chandelier Style Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano, 1980
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
nickel supports 36 large pink glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 45,30
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Stunning Murano Glass Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Seguso, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning chandelier with Murano glass tubes on a brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
Italian modern Knotted table lamp in opaline and transparent glass, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
of thick glass that fades from white to transparent. The lamp is made up of a glass tube knotted on
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Midcentury Sconces, Maison Arlus, Lunel Wall Lights
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
textured glass tubes on a black lacquered steel back plate with brass details and switch. Perfect working
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Doria Clear Flushmount Chandeliers, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two large Doria flushmount chandeliers, organic glass tubes surrounding a central glass diffuser
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Steel
1 of the 4 Huge XXL Giant Ballroom Light Fixtures, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
has seven layers of hand blown Murano rectangular glass tubes. The hand blown rectangle glass tubes
Category
1960s German Adam Style Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Brass
$11,724 / item
1 of the 4 Huge XXL Giant Ballroom Light Fixtures, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
has seven layers of hand blown Murano rectangular glass tubes. The hand blown rectangle glass tubes
Category
1960s German Adam Style Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Brass
$13,027 / item
1 of the 4 Huge XXL Giant Ballroom Light Fixtures, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
has seven layers of hand blown Murano rectangular glass tubes. The hand blown rectangle glass tubes
Category
1960s German Adam Style Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Brass
$13,027 / item
Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso, Toni Zuccheri, Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
glass tubes suspended from a chrome frame. This Hollywood Regency Murano chandelier is in excellent
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 3 Doria Clear Flush Mount Chandeliers, 1960
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Doria flush mount chandeliers, organic glass tubes surrounding a central glass diffuser
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Adam Style Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Steel
$2,356 / item
1 of the 2 Doria Clear Flush Mount Chandeliers, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two large Doria flush mount chandeliers, organic glass tubes surrounding a central glass diffuser
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Steel
One of Two Square Flush Mount Chandeliers from Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
47 organic glass tubes of different lengths.
This square flushmount is very unique and rare to find
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Steel
1970s Glashütte Limburg Flushmount Chandeliers- Individual Price (1 of 6 Shown)
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 piece. 6 pieces available.
This chandelier can be disassembled and the glass tubes individually
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Germany Large 24" Doria Lava Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass
Brass
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant, star-shaped, flush-mounted chandelier with 75 hand-blown lava Murano glass tubes in two
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Bi-color Venini Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
dense arrangement of vertically suspended clear and amber glass tubes that form a cylindrical shade
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Charming chandelier hanging lamp, Murano glass, by Barovier, 1940s Murano Italy
By Barovier
Located in Wien, AT
tubes that cover the metal rods are twisted - incredibly precise and difficult to make. Only glass
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Bronze
1 of the 3 Doria Clear Flush Mount Chandeliers, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Doria flush mount chandeliers, organic glass tubes surrounding a central glass diffuser
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Steel
1 of the 2 Large Modern Clean Square Blown Flush Mount Doria, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
consists 96 several organic glass tubes of different lengths. This huge square flush mount is very unique
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tronchi Chandelier in Toni Zuccheri Style for Venini, Murano
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
polished nickel supports 30 large clear glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: 47.25 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$2,368 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Huge XXL Giant Ballroom Light Fixtures, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
chandelier has seven layers of hand blown Murano rectangular glass tubes. The hand blown rectangle glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of 30 Tronchi Chandelier in Toni Zuccheri Style for Venini, Murano
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
polished nickel supports 30 large clear glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: 1960s
Dimensions: 47.25 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$2,368 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Chandelier, Murano, 1990
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
polished nickel supports 78 large PINK glass tubes in a star shape.
Period:Late XX century
Dimensions:63
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$4,145 / item
1 of the 2 Extra Large Doria Clear Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two large Doria flush mount chandeliers, organic glass tubes surrounding a central glass diffuser
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Steel
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Vintage Glass Tube For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage glass tube available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, every vintage glass tube was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage glass tube — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage glass tube bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage glass tube over the years, but those crafted by Doria Leuchten Germany, Venini and Camer Glass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Glass Tube?
Prices for a vintage glass tube can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,185.
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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 Tube
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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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