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Italian Chandelier in Murano Glass, 1980s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
nickel supports 48 large glass tubes. The alabaster technique created in Venetian glassworks gives the
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$3,434 / item
Italian Chandelier in Murano Glass, 1980s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
nickel supports 48 large white and pink glass tubes. The alabaster technique created in Venetian
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$3,434 / item
Doria Glass and Chrome Pendant, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
chrome frame with 12 Murano glass tubes hanging from it.
The chandelier has eight E14 sockets facing
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Chrome
$2,250 / item
Italian Chandelier in Murano Alabaster Glass
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Venetian
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$2,605 / item
Square Chrome Ice Glass Flush Mount, Kalmar 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
wonderful textured square glass tubes.
In very good vintage condition. Different effects can be achieved by
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Italian Chandeliers in Murano Glass
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
nickel supports 48 amber black large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$5,684 / set
Lantern with its bracket, art déco, XXth century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Curious lantern in 2-color copper and aluminum, in the shape of a lampshade with 4 purple glass
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Copper, Iron
Pair Murano Glass Chandeliers, Pink Alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Venetian
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$4,358 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Glass Brass Light Fixtures by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
tubes. For a clean and elegant look. The glass dishes of the flushmount and chandelier fixtures are made
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass, Steel
Doria Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
brass frame with 12 Murano glass tubes hanging from it.
The chandelier has eight E14 sockets facing
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
$2,250 / item
Murano Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian table lamp made of three opaline Murano glass tubes on a stainless steel round base
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
$1,184
Carlo Nason “Mazzega” table lamp metal chrome Murano glass 1970 Italy. Rare Car
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
table lamp manufactured in Italy in 1960.
Three white tinted Murano glass tube on a triple chromed base
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Italian Chandelier in Murano Glass
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
nickel supports 48 amber black large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$2,842 / item
Doria Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
brass frame with 12 Murano glass tubes hanging from it.
The chandelier has eight E14 sockets facing
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
$2,250 / item
Chandeliers by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
A small hanging lamp by Doria from the 1950s/60s.
The lamp with 12 long glass tubes is in good
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$497 / item
LB offers Vintage Mexican Sterling Turquoise Concha Piece Venetian Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Turquoise, Vintage Venetian Mille Fiore blue glass beads, and vintage small Czech glass tube beads. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Doria Glass and Chrome Pendant, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
chrome frame with 12 Murano glass tubes hanging from it.
The chandelier has eight E14 sockets facing
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Chrome
$2,250 / item
Pair Italian Chandeliers in Murano Alabaster Glass
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Venetian
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Doria Ribbled Glass and Chrome Pendant, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
chrome frame with 8 Murano glass tubes hanging from it.
The chandelier has five E27 sockets facing
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Chrome
XL Doria Glass and Chrome Chandelier, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
features a chrome frame with 12 Murano glass tubes hanging from it.
The chandelier has eight E27 sockets
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Chrome
$3,908 / item
Monumental 1960s Bohemian Flush Mount Chandelier in Textured Glass and Brass.
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
fixture features a square brass frame supporting 81 hand-textured glass tubes, arranged in a tiered
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Brass
Monumental 1960s Bohemian Flush Mount Chandelier in Textured Glass and Brass.
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
fixture features a square brass frame supporting 81 hand-textured glass tubes, arranged in a tiered
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Gold Hanging Rod Glass and Brass Wall Sconce in Style of Sciolari, 1960
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Wonderful high-end wall sconces in the style of Sciolari. With long hanging glass 'tubes
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier in the of Style Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
polished nickel supports 78 large amber glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: Late 20th century
Dimensions
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1990s Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Amazing Set of Four Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
armor polished nickel supports 13 large pink alabaster glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,368 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Art Deco Chandelier, circa 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
with frosted glass tubes and rosé-tinted glass discs. Nice original condition with a minimal patina on
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Chrome
Murano "Tubi Tronchi" Glass Chandelier, Attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini.
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tronchi elements: cylindrical glass tubes with scalloped edges and a subtly striated texture, originally
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Vintage Chandelier in Murano Glass, Nickel-Plated Metal, 1980s
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
nickel supports 48 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. The glasses have a beautiful color, object of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, 78 Tronchi, Tony Zuccheri Style
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large amber glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
Doria Ribbled Glass and Brass Pendant, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
brass frame with 8 Murano glass tubes hanging from it.
The chandelier has five E27 sockets for
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
$3,434 / item
Art déco style floor lamp in Murano glass, made in the 70s
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp forming a column whose body is made up of glass tubes set on a brass base and topped by
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Murano Glass
Ludovico Diaz de Santilla Venini Calza chandeliers Italy 1960
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
glassmaking. Made with hand-blown so called “CALZA” amber and clear glass tubes, these chandeliers reflect the
Category
1960s Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
1970s Brushed Chrome
Cobalt Blue Glass Floor Lamp in the Style Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in London, England
1970s Vintage Swedish brushed chrome and cobalt blue glass circular floor lamp. In the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Murano 78 Glass Chandeliers in the of Style Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
polished nickel supports 78 large amber glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: Late 20th century
Dimensions
Category
1990s Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$6,632 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Opaline Frosted White Milk Glass Brass, 1960
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
anthracite-colored details and square glass tubes as lampshades made of translucent white frosted glass.
The
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Brass
A 1960s German crystal and silver plated lemonade jug with central ice tube
Located in London, GB
A 1960s German, crystal and silver plated lemonade jug with central ice tube, hinged lid and handle
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Large Angelo Lelii Wall Light for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
construction, partially lacquered in black, with three slender satin glass tubes. Very good original condition
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
Four Tronchi Chandeliers Style Toni Zuccheri, 36 Pink Glasses, Murano, 1990
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
polished nickel supports 36 large pink glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: Late 20th century
Dimensions
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$4,737 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1 of the 3 Glass and Brass Flush Mount Chandeliers by Doria, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Doria flush mount chandeliers, 32 organic glass tubes surrounding a central glass
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Glass and Brass Pendant by Doria, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
consists of 2 layers with several hand blown textured oval shaped glass tubes mounted on a brass frame
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass, Steel
Stilnovo Italian Floor Lamp with Three Slim Opaline Glasstubes, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
. Featuring three distinctive opaline glass tubes, it stands atop a marble base accented with lacquered iron
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Glass and Chrome Cascading Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1980
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and rare late 20th century cascade chandelier with six ice bubble glass tubes of
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Chandelier "Tronchi" by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A midcentury classic so-called "Tronchi" chandelier by Gino Vistosi. Clear Murano glass tubes in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Doria Gold Flakes Glass and Brass Chandeliers, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
a brass frame with 50 Murano glass tubes with gold flakes hanging from it.
The chandelier has seven
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE ART DECO STYLE BRASS GLASS GENET-MICHON WALL SCONCES LIGHTs
By Gênet et Michon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
two vintage Art Deco extra large wall light sconces in brass with glass tubes in the style of Genet
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
Giorgio Armani Pale Blue Glass Beaded Shoulder Bag — c. 1990s
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Boca Raton, FL
glass tube beads, meticulously linked to create a delicate, translucent lattice over a soft champagne
Category
1990s Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Pair of Tronchi Chandeliers Style Toni Zuccheri, 36 Pink Glasses, Murano, 1990
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
polished nickel supports 36 large pink glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: Late 20th century
Dimensions
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$3,789 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Extra large Doria Glass and Brass Chandelier, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
features a brass frame with 12 Murano glass tubes hanging from it.
Exceptional statement pieces in the
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed to Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian chandelier attributed to Albano Poli for Poliarte. Seven frosted Murano glass tubes
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Chrome
1950s Italian Modern Pendant Light Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Montclair, NY
Stilnovo. The three case glass tubes of satin finish clear over white glass are all suspended from the
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass, Iron
1970s American Crouse Hinds / Pauluhn Cast Aluminium Flameproof Tube Light
By Pauluhn, Crouse-Hinds
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
specification, mainly built from cast aluminium with borosilicate glass tubes. These lights have been stripped
Category
1970s American Industrial Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Aluminum
1960s German Doria Leuchten Iced Frosted Tubular Glass/Chrome Wall Light Sconce
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, England
glass tubes which are seperated by a strip of polished chromed-metal are suspended onto the white
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Venini Tronchi Transparent Textured Glass Ceiling Pendant Lighting
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toronto, ON
' which translates from Italian to 'trunk' or 'log' are handblown Murano glass tubes, suspended
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
"Barcus Burlwood Vase I" Turned Burlwood Polished Rough, Glass Insert
Located in Detroit, MI
body with a glass tube insert for a possible living organic stem of leaf or flower. It sits comfortably
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Wood
Large Tiered Cascading Flush Mount Chandelier with Murano Glass Tronchi Shades
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in New York, NY
descending metal rings on a metal frame, from which tubular textured clear glass tube form Tronchi shades
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Metal
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
An Italian Gold Plate and Murano Glass 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
Chandelier Glass Nickel Brass by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy Mid Century
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Vienna, AT
bulbs with glass tubes, also unharmed and with no damages. The chrome and brass parts also give a nice
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube
Materials
Brass
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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.
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 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.
- 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 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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