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Roly Poly Glasses

Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Silver Band Roly Poly Glasses and Cocktail Punch Bowl
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury Dorothy Thorpe style silver rimmed punch bowl and roly poly glasses, set of twelve
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Ruby Glass 16 Recipe Cocktail Shaker and Four Roly Poly Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
shaker, the 2 part domed chrome lid is fitted with an integral strainer. Together with four roly poly
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Set of 8 Culver Florentine Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fantastic set of 8 mid century vintage roly poly glasses designed by Culver with bands of 22k gold
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Mid Century Silver and Glass Roly Poly Astrology Motif Cocktail Glasses Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four vintage mid-century modern silver banded roly poly glasses with astrological signs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

1960s Dorothy Thorpe Style Punch Bowl and Glasses Set - 13 Pieces
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Charleston, SC
poly glasses with stainless punch ladle The bowl measures: 6.26” tall x 10.25” diameter The cups
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Silver Overlay Pinch Decanter w 2 Dimpled Sides & /Concentric Circles
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco silver overlay ruby glass pinch decanter and six roly poly glasses. The decanter with two
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fred Press Glass Cocktail Caddy Set Sun Block Patter
By Fred Press
Located in Topeka, KS
a signed cocktail carafe with glass stirrer and two signed roly poly glasses in a brass plated
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Gold

(17) Roly Poly Midcentury Modern Cocktail Glasses
Located in Round Top, TX
Classic large set of "roly poly" cocktail glasses. Perfect as stemless wine glasses, everyday juice
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 4 Smoke Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses with Roman Insignias
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 Smoke Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses with Roman Insignias. 2 Sets are available.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Silver Fade Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful set of 6 mid century silver fade roly poly cocktail glasses. Each glass decorated with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Modern Cocktail Rocks' Glasses Lowball Roly Poly, Set of 4
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) silver rimmed roly-poly cocktail rocks' glasses in style of American designer
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Billiard / Pool Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six billiard / pool balls roll poly cocktail glasses by Cera, circa 1970s. Each glass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Five Billiard / Pool Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of five billiard / pool balls roll poly cocktail glasses by Cera, circa 1970s. Each glass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Billiard / POOL Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses with Box by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six billiard / POOL balls roll poly cocktail glasses by Cera with original "Rack 'em
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Billiard / Pool Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses with Box by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six billiard / pool balls roll poly cocktail glasses by Cera with original "Rack 'em
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

MCM Silver Fade Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses Set of 8 Chrome Carrier Style Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
Just WOW! What a gorgeous chrome caddy filled with EIGHT stunning roly poly silver rimmed cocktail
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Recent Sales

West Virginia Glass Co Blown Set of 6 Roly Poly Glasses with Pitcher & Stirrer
By West Virginian Glass Company
Located in Houston, TX
includes (5) roly poly glasses with a pitcher and glass stirrer. "The foil in the spectral glasses breaks
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Libbey Silver Overlay Band Martini Cocktail Pitcher with Four Matching Glasses
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Houston, TX
signature silver overlay banding at the top and four matching "roly-poly" cocktail glasses. The glasses are
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Leaf

17-Piece Set Chess Themed Green, Black, Gold & Red Tray with Glass & Barware Set
By Hickok Manufacturing Co.
Located in Houston, TX
pitcher (6 3/8" H. x 3 1/4" D.), four roly poly glasses (2 3/8" H x 2 3/4" D) and acrylic stirrer (7 3/8
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Roly Poly Glassware Classic Muscle Cars Vehicles Barware
Located in Draper, UT
The coolest silver-rim roly-poly glassware set features classic muscle vehicles. The classic roly
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Silver Rimmed Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses Style of Dorothy Thorpe Set of Eight
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome set of eight roly poly cocktail glasses with a silver – like rim in the style of Dorothy
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Silver Rim Ombre 14 Pc Cocktail Set Collins Roly Polys Pitcher Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
. The set is comprised of six roly poly glasses in a chrome caddy with handle, 6 Tom Collins glasses
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dorothy Thorpe Libby Glass Martini Set with Silver Overlay, Mid-Century Modern
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
and six "roly poly" cocktail glasses with signature silver overlay banding at the top. The diminutive
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Culver Ltd Roly Poly Rocks Glasses 22K Gold Floral Chantilly Pattern 1950s
By Culver Ltd., Georges Briard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-20th century Hollywood Regency 22-Karat gold set of 4 Roly Poly rock glasses by Culver Ltd. Set
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Tableware Collection
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
Glasses- 4 1/2" H (5), Cordial Glasses- 4 1/8" H (9), Roly Poly Glasses- 2 3/4" H (6 OZ) (10), Salad Bowl
Category

20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Glass

Sets Of Dorothy Thorpe Drink-wear Gold, Silver and Platinum
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in San Francisco, CA
band, dealer BM $360 Next two gold band sold Cocktail set gold band, pitcher and four roly poly
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver, Gold

Blendo Sunshine Yellow Cocktail Beverage Set Vintage Mid-Century Modern
By West Virginian Glass Company, Blendo Glass 1
Located in Topeka, KS
incredible tall skinny pitcher and six roly poly glasses. This set is attributed to the West Virginia
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

MCM Yellow Striped Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 Mid Century roly poly cocktail glasses. Each is decorated with bands of yellow and black
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Silver Rim Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful set of 6 mid century roly poly cocktail glasses. Each glass decorated with metallic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Silver Rim Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful set of 6 mid century roly poly cocktail glasses. Each glass decorated with metallic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Sterling Silver Rimmed Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses Attributed to Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning set of ten sterling silver rimmed roly poly cocktail glasses attributed to Dorothy Thorpe
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Roly-Poly Sterling Silver Overlay Band Cocktail Glasses-
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a nice classic mid century set of 8 Dorothy Thorpe Roly-Poly cocktail glasses made of clear
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

12 Small Gold Speckled Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses Style of Dorothy Thorpe MCM
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
A Mid-Century Modern set of 12 small roly poly cocktail glasses with a gold speckled finish in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-20th Century Georges Briard Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses in the Europa Pattern
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 vintage roly poly cocktail glasses by Georges Briard in the hard to find Europa pattern
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 8 Vintage Atomic Design Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses with Gold-Tone Caddy
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-century atomic era roly poly cocktail glasses decorated with 22k gold with blue and white
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Set of Different Silver Rimmed Barware Clear Glasses
Located in Guaynabo, PR
barware glasses. This include four goblets (Ht-4.25”), five tumblers (Ht-4.25”), six “Roly Poly” medium
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Petite Roly Poly Glasses, Votives Set of 12
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Wilton, CT
Silver rim petite, roly poly glasses. Perfect for cordials or votives.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Dorothy Thorpe Silver Fade Roly Poly Glasses
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Wilton, CT
Set of 6 Dorothy Thorpe Silver Fade Roly Poly Glasses. Vintage gems in excellent condition.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Set of Six Roly Poly Glasses D. O. F
Located in Wilton, CT
Classic 1950s silver band Roly Poly glasses. The glass made famous by being in just about
Category

Mid-20th Century American Barware

Dorothy Thorpe 22k Gold Rim Band Roly Poly Glasses & Pitcher Drinks Set - 5 Pcs
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Stamford, CT
Poly" glasses, featuring the wide silver band around the rim, which became wildly popular in the mid
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

Midcentury Dorothy Thorpe Silver Band Barware 20 Piece Set
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Las Vegas, NV
" roly poly glasses 7ea. 3" rocks glasses 4ea. 4-1/2" rocks glasses 1ea. 11" ice bowl All pieces show
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

1950s Designer Dorothy Thorpe Pure Silver Band Barware Glasses, Set of 29pcs
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. stemmed pokal glasses 8 ea. roly poly glasses 6 ea. tall rocks glasses The set looks like it was used very
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Modern Silver Overlay Glass Cocktail Pitcher Set
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
pitcher, glass stir stick, and two of her signature roly poly glasses done in clear glass with a silver
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Eight Vintage Red Glass Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight mid-twentieth century large size, roly poly cocktail glasses in red glass.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Dorothy Thorpe Silver Roly Poly Rocks Cocktail Glasses, Set of Eight
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Ferndale, MI
A set of eight Dorothy Thorpe 6oz. roly poly rocks cocktail glasses. The Mid-Century Modern design
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Set of Six Billiard / Pool Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six billiard / pool balls roll poly cocktail glasses by Cera, circa 1970s. Each glass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Billiard / Pool Balls Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses by Cera
By Cera
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six billiard / pool balls roll poly cocktail glasses by Cera, circa 1970s. Each glass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Silver Rimmed Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses Style of Dorothy Thorpe, Set of 9
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning set of nine silver rimmed roly poly cocktail glasses style of Dorothy Thorpe. They are in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Four Culver Roly Poly Cocktail Glasses with Greek Key Motif in 22 Karat Gold
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of four Culver, LTD. Roly poly form cocktail glasses with a central band of classical motifs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Culver Cocktail Pitcher & Roly Poly Set in Orange and Gold Greek Key Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century modern cocktail set consisting of cocktail pitcher w/stir rod and 6 roly poly cocktail
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century 12-Piece Rocks Glasses with Black and Gold Motif
Located in New York, NY
12 vintage Mid-Century Modern "Roly Poly" rocks glasses with black and gold coin motif
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Barware Glass Set with Sterling Silver Overlay by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of four Mid-Century Modern "roly poly" rounded cocktail or whiskey glasses. Barware glasses
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dorothy Thorpe Punch Set with Roly-Poly Glasses
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A mint set/ Punch bowl with ladle Tray with 12 Roly Poly glasses.
Category

20th Century American Barware

1960s Dorothy Thorpe Silver Fade Roly Poly Glasses with Carrier, Set of Six
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A set of six Dorothy Thorpe silver fade 10 ounce roly poly glasses from the 1960s Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver

Dorothy Thorpe-Set of 8 "Roly Poly" Glasses
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The one everyone wants...
$60 each. Only sold in set.
Category

20th Century American Barware

Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dorothy Thorpe Silver Overlay Roly-Poly Glasses
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Houston, TX
glasses. The set is absolutely pristine and are the larger "roly-poly" which are very rare. Dorothy
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Design Philipp of Sweden Mid-Century Roly Poly Glassware with Caddy
By Design Philipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stylish Scandinavian Modern glassware caddy with four roly-poly glasses from Design Philipp of
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Hollywood Regency Dorothy Thorpe Sterling Silver Glass Drinks Set of Nine
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
plate top. Roly Poly glasses measure, 2.5" H x 2.35" diameter.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Hickok Checkmate Glass Martini Cocktail Set
By Hickok Manufacturing Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decorated with a golden king, queen and knight, a stirrer and four matching roly poly glasses decorated with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Atomic Roly Poly Glassware Set with Carrier
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
Mid-Century atomic harlequin black diamond roly poly glassware and caddy by Federal Glass Barware
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

as seen on MADMEN... Silver rimmed Dorothy Thorpes Roly Polys 8
Located in Stamford, CT
as seen on MADMEN. Silver rimmed Dorothy Thorpes Roly Polys. Set of 8 perfect condition and ice
Category

Vintage 1950s American Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern 22-Karat Gold Culver Style Drinks Set of Five Pieces
By Culver Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
includes, one ice bucket and four coveted "roly poly" glasses. Roly poly glass measures: 3.25" height x 3
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Mid Century Hickok "Checkmate" Pattern Gilt Martini Set of 4 glasses & carafe
By Hickok Manufacturing Co.
Located in Houston, TX
& carafe. This beautiful vintage martini set comprising a pitcher and four roly-poly glasses was produced
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Venetian Style 22-Karat Gold Drinks Set of 15 by, Georges Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
printed glass, "roly poly" style glasses and six multicolored blown glass with 22-karat gold detail
Category

Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Gold, Brass

Mid-Century Dorothy Thorpe Sterling Silver Overlay Drinks 13 Piece Set
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sterling silver overlay band detail. Set includes, one large punch or serving bowl and 12 roly poly style
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collection of Art Deco Cobalt Blue Cocktail or Bar Glassware
Located in Crockett, CA
" diameter. Six roly poly shaped "rocks" glasses with silver dots, 3" tall, 3 1/4" diameter. Four chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

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MCM Silver Fade Highball Cocktail Glasses Style of Dorothy Thorpe Set of 6
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Category

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Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Metal

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Roly Poly Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of roly poly glasses available for sale. Each of these unique roly poly glasses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and silver. Roly poly 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. Roly poly glasses are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made roly poly glasses over the years, but those made by Dorothy Thorpe, Hickok Manufacturing Co. and Cera are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Roly Poly Glasses?

Prices for roly poly glasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, roly poly glasses begin at $150 and can go as high as $4,550, while the average can fetch as much as $425.

Finding the Right Barware for You

Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.

Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.

From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.

As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.

Questions About Roly Poly Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A roly poly glass is a type of popular mid-century drinkware usually used to serve cocktails. It has a very distinctive squat round shape. Designers produced the glasses out of clear and colored glass and sometimes added gold and sterling silver leaf for decoration. You'll find a range of roly poly glasses on 1stDibs.