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Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by organic forms and Venetian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of Murano glass sconces
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Murano Glass

Spanish Foliage Centerpiece Basket Bowl in Gilt Iron Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt Iron Basket Centerpiece // Leaf Design Fruit Bowl
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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf Bullicante, Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf and Bullicante, Barovier and Toso assumed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Italian Borghese Style Pepper Mill Made in Italy
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Borghese, Fendi Casa
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful piece from the 1970s made in Italy. This piece is vintage and sculptural. The design is unique, starting with a brass finial at the top and running down in sculpted curved ...
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1970s Italian Colonial Revival Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century German Cobalt and Gilt Decorated Porcelain Compote
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-century German cobalt and gilt decorated porcelain compote. Measures 13" in diameter and 4.5" tall. Great condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Silver Salt Shaker, Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Swann Moving Wings Spoon
Located in Wembley, GB
Glass Liner & Spoon – Ornate Decorative Tableware Antique valuable silver salt or pepper shaker or
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1940s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Ilona Romule, Sax , Erotic Porcelain Plate, Hand Painted, Latvia, C.1995
Located in Chatham, ON
Ilona Romule - 'Sax' - Important studio ceramic semi-erotic porcelain plate - hand painted with gold details - signed and dated upper centre - Latvia - circa 1995. Excellent cond...
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Late 20th Century Latvian Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Enamel, Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl with Bullicante
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl with Bullicante - medium to light mauve/violet color. (looks a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Glass Acanthus Leaf Sconces
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
sought-after luxury and decorative items. Made in the mid-twentieth century, these blush colored glass
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Murano Glass

Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Table Crumber Set, Vintage, 1950s, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Italian Florentine Wood Table Crumber. The set includes the sweeper as well as the tray. Great addition to add to an existing collection of these popular vintage pieces.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

1950s Tall Glass and Gold Leaf Table Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of large 1950s glass and gold leaf table lamps attributed to The Mrbro lamp Company
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Leaf Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a large frosted white Murano glass shade / Made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sunburst Centerpiece Bowl in Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand-hammered iron Brutalist sunburst centerpiece bowl with gold leaf finish, Spain
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron

French Foliage Centerpiece in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
smaller leaves as decorative details. It has a glamourous aged patina showing its original gold leaf
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Vintage Leaf-Shaped Glass Plate, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Leaf-shaped plate is an elegant glass decorative object, realized during the 1970s. This leaf
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1970s Italian Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Glass

Pair of Murano glass leaf sconces
By Barovier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of brass wall sconces with textured Murano glass leaf shades.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Brass

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Leaf Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Italian Murano glass leaf and brass pendant after Barovier. Circa 1960. The chandelier has
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1960s Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Brass

Mid-20th Century French Cut Crystal / Gilt Cold Liquor Cave
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th century French cut crystal champagne cave in a dome shape form with hand painted gilt gold design finial top and stem base. The cave features and exterior cut crystal garlan...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Crystal, Gold Leaf

Brass and Glass Leaf decorated Pendant
By Hans Bergström
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Modern light pendant with beautiful leaf ornament in brass and white frosted glass. Three
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Brass

Murano glass leaf Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking vintage floor lamp with brass rods and amber coloured murano glass flower shaped shades
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Brass

Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf and Granular Effect, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass vase embodies the refined craftsmanship and innovative techniques of the renowned Venetian
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Monumental Pink Glass Leaf Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Palmette ceiling light made by 163 Murano pink glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in
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1980s Italian Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Metal

Set of Moderne Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight, circa 1960s Italian moderne single light glass leaf sconces with chromed backplate
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1960s Italian Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Glass

Daum Art Glass Fig Leafs Bowl, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass bowl with figs and leafs by Daum, France. The bowl is held by
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Art Glass

Daum Art Glass Vase Amber Leafs, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vase with amber leafs by Daum, France. The vase - made out of
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Art Glass

Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Crystal Swann Moving Wings
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Moving Wings. Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of swann. Oval, do...
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1940s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Murano White Pulegoso Bubbles Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Duck Sculpture
By Gabbiani, Seguso Vetri d Arte, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture. The
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Set of 12 Royal Worcester Two- Tone Heavily Raised Gilt Decorated Dinner Plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 12 Royal Worcester Two- Tone Heavily Raised Gilt Decorated Dinner Plates. Each plate intricately decorated with raised jeweled gilding accenting the fine 6 pink tone window...
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20th Century Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Decorative Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Sliver Quail Birds
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver Birds Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Sliver Quail Birds. Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of quail bi...
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1940s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Glass Leaf and Brass Sconces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Glass leaf and brass sconces. Four pairs available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Leaf Glasses

Bowl in Gold leaf in Blown Murano Glass 1950s Italy
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Villaverla, IT
Bowl in Gold leaf in Blown Murano Glass 1950s Italy. Beautiful and elegant Italian Venetian bowl
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Sculptural Trinket Bowl w/Gold Leaf
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl/Vide Poche w/ Generous Gold Leaf (Seguso is attribution based on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Swann Sterling Silver A Pair of Antique Salt Pepper Shaker Swann Wings Tray
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 with Sterling Silver Tray Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of swann....
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1940s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Service à thé en porcelaine de Sologne décor or fin Francais style Empire 20ième
By Deshoulières Limoges
Located in London, England
Ce service à thé de style Empire, provenant de Sologne, est un véritable bijou du 20ème siècle. Composé de 15 pièces en porcelaine fine, chaque élément est délicatement décoré à l'or...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Silver Leaf Sconces with Glass Parrots
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French silver leaf metal sconces with molded glass birds. Measurements
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1950s French Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Crystal, Silver Leaf

Service Ancienne Manufacture Royale Limoges France doré à l or (75 pièces)
By Bernardaud
Located in London, England
Prenez place à la table des rois et des grands de ce monde, avec ce service de table de L' Ancienne  Manufacture Royale de Limoges, actuellement Bernardaud, plongez dans l'histoire e...
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1980s French Louis XV Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Agate, Gold, Gold Leaf

Eight Vintage Piero Fornasetti Coasters, Called DINNER AT EIGHT French Foods
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION A set of eight vintage coasters, the design is called DINNER AT EIGHT. The coasters were designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950’s - 1960’s. Made in Milano, Italy of po...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird by Oball, Original Label
By Atelier Oball
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird by Oball, Original Label This is a lovely mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Silver Leaf

Herend Porcelain Poisson Tureen in Blue with Handles
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
mint condition. This is a medium size tureen which has been masterfully hand painted with gold leaf
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1980s Hungarian Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Murano Gold Leaf Queen Figure Holding Flowers Italian Art Glass Woman Sculpture
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, and tall, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass Queen Woman figure
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Miniature Murano Glass Vase with Bullicante, Gold Leaf, 1980s, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
A miniature Murano glass vase in vivid emerald green, attributed to Archimede Seguso and crafted in
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Neoclassical Italian FlorentinePepper Mill Grinder Style Parisi Mid-Century
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a hand painted 1950s vintage Italian Florentine pepper mill grinder. Made in Italy, circa the 1950s - Ico Parisi era. Modern design with clean lines diamond s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Murano Gold Leaf and Ruby Glass Dog by Giovanni dalla Fina 1990s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
technique, where shimmering copper-gold flakes—actual 24-karat gold leaf—are suspended within the glass
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Pedro Friedeberg Hand Foot Side Table. Gold Leaf, Round Glass Top. Signed.
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
, 1970s. Signed. Beautiful gold leafed wood frame with the original glass top. Very good condition with
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches
By Formia Murano
Located in Warrenton, OR
Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches, with label Good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Silver Leaf

Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Sconces 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
vintage sconces have a stylized leaf shape, in a hand blown textured clear Murano glass. The Italian
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Brass

Murano Style Glass Leaf Pendant Light Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A leaf shaped chandelier (or ceiling pendant) mounted on a plated gold brass frame, in the style of
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1980s North American Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Brass

Silver Leaf Infused Pink Murano Glass Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Murano glass lamp swirled into an urn shape with scalloped bottom in transparent dusty rose color
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1940s Italian Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Murano Glass, Giltwood

Murano Glass Mid Century Frosted Glass Leaf Sconces a Pair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4022 pair of Murano glass frosted glass leaf set in a brass cylinder. Takes one 60 watt
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1960s Italian Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Brass

8" Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture, labeled, Oball
By Atelier Oball
Located in Warrenton, OR
8" Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture, labeled, Oball likely . Very nice vintage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Silver Leaf

1950s Culver Ltd Valencia Pattern Barware with Green and 22 Karat Gold
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
bright 22k gold trim. Collectible Valencia pattern in a green and gold leaf finish drinking single glass
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Art Glass

100-years Anniversary Porcelain Platter by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the large German porcelain platter from Rosenthal, designed 1979 by Bjørn Wiinbladh, Denmark for the company’s 100-years anniversary. It comes in the yellow color scale, hand...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Champagne Wine Cooler Ice Bucket with Stand in Gilt Iron Faceted Crystal
Located in Barcelona, ES
and tripod base and holding an amber and clear faceted crystal glass wine / champagne chiller. It has
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20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Crystal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Large original 1960s Murano glass leaf chandelier
Located in London, GB
A fabulous 6 tiered chandelier with wonderful hand blown Murano textured curved glass leafs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Brass

1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Gold Leaf/Polveri Green Pink
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri This rare, mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Gold Leaf

Beautiful Vintage Gold Leaf Decorated Glass Vase
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful medium sized vintage glass vase having ornate gold leaf patterned embellishments.
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1940s French Victorian Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern leaf Murano glass sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Murano glass Mid Century Modern sconces, attributed to Barovier Toso, Italy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses

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Brass

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Vintage Leaf Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage leaf glasses for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage leaf glasses — often made from glass, metal and gold — can elevate any home. Vintage leaf glasses have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage leaf glasses bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage leaf glasses over the years, but those made by Barovier&Toso, Alfredo Barbini and Ercole Barovier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Leaf Glasses?

Vintage leaf glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,699, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $148,000.
Questions About Vintage Leaf Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    The 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.