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Norwegian Designer, Monumental Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Norway, 1965
Located in High Point, NC
A monumental brass and glass chandelier designed and produced in Norway, c. 1965.
Ships
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Brass
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Norway, 1940s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass wall light designed and produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1940s.
Overall
Category
1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Brass
Smoke Colored Glass Vase by Richard Duborgh for PLUS Glass, Norway 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Smoke colored glass vase designed by Richard Duborgh (1932-2007) for PLUS Glass Fredrikstad, Norway
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Art Glass
Hand blown art glass bowl, Willy Johansson for Hadeland. Norway 1960s
By Hadeland
Located in Bergen, NO
Scandinavian hand blown glass bowl with internal bubbles, in clear, blue and red glass, Norway
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Blown Glass
Norwegian Hand Blown Art Vase, Willy Johansson for Hadeland. Norway 1960s
By Hadeland
Located in Bergen, NO
Scandinavian hand blown glass vase with internal bubbles, in clear, blue and red glass, Norway
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Blown Glass
ca. 1970s Norwegian design candlestick by Torbjørn Torgersen (1928-1995)
Located in Skien, NO
/ candleholder from ca. 1970s by Torbjørn Torgersen (1928-1995) for Randsfjord glass, Norway.
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Bowl from Magnor, 1970s
By Magnor of Norway
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Bowl from Magnor, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to
Category
20th Century Norwegian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Glass
Benny Motzfeldt Art glass for PLUS Norway, 1960s
By Benny Motzfeldt
Located in Oslo, NO
. Stamped BM PLUS Norway. Champagne-colored glass with bubbles.
Measures:
H: approx. 17 cm,
Diameter top
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Art Glass
Randsfjord Norwegian Bubbly Glass Vase by Benny Motzfeldt
By Benny Motzfeldt
Located in Bolton, GB
A stunning Scandinavian blue and green bubbly glass globe vase. Made by the Norwegian firm
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1970s Norwegian Art Glass by Benny Motzfeldt (1909-1996) for PLUS Norway
By Plus Norway, Benny Motzfeldt
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian design ICON - Scandinavian Mid-century modern style Art Glass designed by Benny Motzfeldt
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Benny Motzfeldt (1909-1996) for PLUS Norway, 1970/80s Norwegian Art Glass Vase
By Benny Motzfeldt, Plus Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian design ICON - Scandinavian Mid-century modern style Art Glass vase / table decor
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Nutcracker from Norway
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and well-made Scandinavian Norwegian nutcracker, circa late-20th century, Norway
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Steel
Larholm Norway Pottery Dishes
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
18 pieces of unique Larholm Norway pottery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Pottery
Norwegian Mid-century modern Willy Johansson (1921 - 1993) design decanter
By Willy Johansson, Hadeland
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian / Scandinavian Mid-century modern / Modern design art glass / heavy crystal glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Crystal
1970s Benny Motzfeldt (1909-1996) for PLUS Norway, Scandinavian Art Glass Bowl
By Plus Norway, Benny Motzfeldt
Located in Skien, NO
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Bowl by Benny Motzfeldt for PLUS Norway (1970s)
This striking art
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnar Havstad, Pitcher, Pewter, Norway, 1950s
By Gunnar Havstad
Located in High Point, NC
A pewter pitcher designed and produced by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, 1950s.
“Havstad 93% T” on bottom
Category
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Pewter
Antique Theodor Olsen Norway Milkmaid Cheese Slicer
By Theodor Olsens
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver cheese slicer by Theodor Olsen Norway.
Repousse handle depicting a
Category
20th Century Norwegian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian Modern Cheese Slicer after Thor Bjørklund, Norway
Located in New York, NY
A Norwegian Scandinavian Modern period cheese slicer after inventor Thor Bjørklund, circa mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Wavy Pewter Bowl, Norwegian Design, 1960s
Located in Bergen, NO
This unique wavy-shaped pewter bowl from the 1960s showcases classic Norwegian craftsmanship. Its
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Pewter
Danish Modern Fish Hot Plate Ceramic by Porsgrund Norway Handpainted
By Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant Fish Hot plate circa 1950's, made in Norway handpainted in great condition with
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Konge-Tinn Pewter Flatware from Norway
By Fjord Fiesta
Located in San Diego, CA
Norway hundreds of years ago. “Olav the Holy and his men” (believed to have introduced Christianity to
Category
1960s Norwegian Brutalist Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Pewter
1960s Modernist Teak Salad Server Set Norway
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Modernist Salad Server Set Norway
Norwegian teak and stainless
stamped
9 x 1.5 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Stainless Steel
1930/40s ART DECO Silver Creamer & Sugar Bowl, Norwegian Design
By Magnus Aase
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian 830 Fine Solid Silver Creamer & Sugar Bowl Set in ART DECO style. Ca. 1930/40s. Stamp
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1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Silver
Six Art Deco Multi Colored Norwegian Silver and Enamel Salt Shakers, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Six Art Deco multi-colored Norwegian silver and enamel salt shakers, 1940s.
Category
1940s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Dinner Knives by Don Wallance for Lauffer, Norway
By Don Wallance
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Fantastic set of dinner knives by Don Wallance for Lauffer, Norway. Nice well appointed storage
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Set of 6 Tankard, Mugs, Tea Cups, Made of Glass & Pewter, Norway Tinn
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco set of 6 Mugs glass & Pewter cups Norway.
In very good used condition, barely used
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Pewter
H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Figgjo Flint * pepper & salt shaker * Market * Turi Design * Norway * 60s
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Den Haag, NL
Figgjo Flint * pepper & salt shaker * Market * Turi Design * Norway * 60s * good condition . Very
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Ceramic
H 4.34 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in
Unique Mid- Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Erik Pløen, Norway 1960s
By Erik Plöen
Located in Bergen, NO
Erik Pløen was one of the leading figures in modern Norwegian ceramics. He had an exceptionally
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Rustic Boho Chic Ceramic Platter By Otto Mulders, Norway 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic glazed brown ceramic platter by Otto Mulders, Halden Norway 1970s. Boho Chic / Wabi Sabi
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Bohemian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pewter Cocktail Shaker Set of 32 Pieces, Viking Style, Norway 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Pewter Barware Tableware Set of 32 Pieces, Norway 1970s
Straight lines, geometrically
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Pewter
1950s Savo Tinn Handwrought Pewter Creamer Sugar Set Norway
By Just Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Savo Tinn Pewter Creamer Sugar Set Norway
Creamer 1.75 h x 4 w x 5 d
Sugar 1.75 h x 5.25 w x
Category
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Pewter
Figgjo Flint, Norway, Three "a La Carte" Faience Plates, 1960-1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Figgjo Flint, Norway. Three "A La Carte" faience plates.
1960-1970s.
Perfect condition.
Marked
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Faience
Scandinavian Modern Pitcher in Pewter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, ca 1930-40s
By Gunnar Havstad
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare Scandinavian Modern pitcher in pewter by Gunnar Havstad, Norway, ca 1930-40s.
Signed
Category
1930s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Pewter
Valdres by Marthinsen Norway 830 Silver Flatware Set Service 56 pieces Luncheon
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Valdres by Th. Marthinsen (Norway) 830 silver flatware set with ornate pierced handle, 56 pieces
Category
20th Century Norwegian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Dinner, tea service "Market" by Turi Design for Figgjo Flint, Norway 1966-1980
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Delft, NL
Dinner and tea service "Market" by Turi Design for Figgjo Flint, Norway 1966-1980
Turi Gramstad
Category
20th Century Norwegian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern 97/p, Stainless Steel & Norwegian Pewter Konge Tinn Flatware
Located in Stockholm, SE
Olaf made in Norway.
12 teaspoons
12 starter forks
12 butter knives
12 spoons, 16.5 cm
12 forks
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Stainless Steel, Pewter
H 7.88 in W 1.58 in D 1.97 in
Cloister by Marthinsen Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 64 Pcs Norway Dinner
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Cloister by Marthinsen, Norway, Sterling Silver flatware set with gorgeous pierced handle
Category
20th Century Norwegian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Cloister by Marthinsen Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 92 Pcs Norway Dinner
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Cloister by Marthinsen, Norwegian, pierced handle Sterling Silver flatware set - 92 pieces
Category
20th Century Norwegian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Norwegian Gold Gilt Sterling Silver Dessert Spoons by Aksel Holmsen(1873 - 1962)
Located in Skien, NO
colors of enamel. Designed and produced in Norway by Aksel Holmsen (1873–1962), circa 1960s.
Exquisite
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
H 5.52 in W 1.38 in D 0.6 in
Figgjo Flint: a set of 12 breakfast plates, Turi design tor Viking, Norway
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Zemst, BE
typical midcentury design item in scandinavian design.
Made in Norway
marked on the bottom of each piece
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage A. S. Tinn Per Viking Salad Set and Bottle Opener, Norwegian
Located in Esbjerg, DK
-shaped bottle cap opener in solid brass. The salad set was designed and made by A. S. Tinn Per in Norway
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Thune Norwegian Silver Pair 2-Light Candelabra Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
By Georg Jensen, N.M. Thune
Located in New York, NY
N.M. Thune, Norwegian 0.830 silver pair of 2-light candelabra in Mid-Century Modern style
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Silver
H 5 in W 4.75 in D 12.5 in
Valdres by Marthinsen Norway 830 Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 46 Pieces
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Valdres by Th. Marthinsen (Norway) 830 silver flatware set with ornate pierced handle, 46 pieces
Category
20th Century Norwegian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Scandinavian Modern Green Plate, Arol Ceramic, Halden Norway, 1950s
By Arol Halden
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Norway, 1950s.
Arol Ceramic Factory 1943-1980
It was two creative guys who joined forces and established
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Ceramic
1960s "LOTUS" Coffee / Tea Kettle. Grete Prytz Kittelsen for Cathrineholm NORWAY
By Grete Prytz Kittelsen, Cathrineholm
Located in Skien, NO
1960s Norwegian/Scandinavian Retro Mid-Century Modern Style Design Green and White Coffee/Tea
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Enamel, Steel
H 7.29 in W 9.06 in D 5.32 in
1970s Norwegian King OLAV V Commemorative Plate
By Figgjo Flint, Stavangerflint
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage wall-hanging plate / commemorative plate from 1972 featuring a portrait of Norwegian King
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Ceramic
Inger Waage for Stavangerflint Norway Sera Teapot, Scandinavian Modern 1960s
By Inger Waage, Stavangerflint
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
student at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry in Oslo to study ceramics. After
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Four Mid Century Sterling Silver Double Branch Candlesticks by J. Tostrup Norway
By Jacob Tostrup
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
-Century Modern and are signed by J. Tostrup of Norway. Each candlestick has a black enameled 'bulls eye
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.75 in W 9.25 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Turi-Design Lotte Plates Made in Norway Set of 3
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1 of 13
Vintage Turi-Design Lotte Pitcher, Made in Norway
Sold: €73.89
Days on 1stDibs: 331
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Ceramic
Figgjo Flint Norwegian Fish Service, Platter and 12 Plates, Mid-20th C
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Miami, FL
Figgjo Flint Norwegian Fish Service, Platter and 12 Plates, Mid-20th C
Offered for sale is a set
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Porcelain
Two Enameled Copper Trays / Plates by David Andersen, Norway 1960s
By David Andersen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two trays / plates enamel over copper, by David Andersen 1960s. Big plate has hanging device on back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Copper
Set 4 Cathrineholm Norway MidCentury Modern Enamel Metal White/Brown Lotus Bowls
By Grete Prytz Kittelsen, Cathrineholm
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Cathrineholm of Norway. These 5.5 inch diameter bowls have the white lotus design on a warm brown colored
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Metal
Hadeland Scandinavian Orange Glass 'Ra' Vase by Severin Brörby
By Hadeland
Located in Bolton, GB
A stunning Scandinavian yellow & orange glass cylinder vase. Made by the Norwegian firm Hadeland
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Scandinavian Sculptural Cheese Slicer Spar Norway
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Scandinavian Sculptural Cheese Slicer Spar Norway
made in Norway
Stainless steel with teak
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Stainless Steel
Norwegian Mid Century Sterling and Blue Enamel Serving/Salad Set by Thune
By N.M. Thune
Located in Toledo, OH
Stylized midcentury sterling and blue enamel serving/salad set with a gold wash by Norwegian
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
H 9.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in
Scandinavian Art Glass Bowl by Magnor
By Magnor of Norway
Located in Altrincham, GB
Scandinavian Art Glass Bowl
Signed to the base "Magnor" Rose pink glass with clear glass border
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Art Glass
ca. 1970s Johan Wilhelm Johansson(1887-1977) design Art Glass bowl for Hadeland
By Hadeland
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian Mid-century modern design art glass by Johan Wilhelm Johansson (1887 - 1977) for Hadeland
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Art Glass
Prince Harald by Marthinsen Norway Sterling Silver Flatware Set 74 pcs
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Prince Harald by Marthinsen (Norway) sterling silver flatware set - 74 pieces. This set
Category
20th Century Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tele by Mylius Brodrene Silver Flatware Set Service 55 pcs Norwegian Pierced
By Brodrene Mylius Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Tele by Mylius Brodrene 830 silver Norwegian Flatware set, 55 pieces. This set features
Category
20th Century Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Sterling Silver
Boxed Set of Twelve Norwegian Sterling Silver Enamel Spoons by David Andersen
By David Andersen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boxed Set of Twelve Norwegian Sterling Silver Enamel Spoons by David Andersen.
Each spoon in
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Vintage Glass Norway
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Vintage Glass Norway For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage glass Norway for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and blown glass, every vintage glass Norway was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage glass Norway — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage glass Norway, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage glass Norway has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Andersen, Hadeland and Hermann Bongard are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Glass Norway?
The average selling price for a vintage glass Norway at 1stDibs is $425, while they’re typically $92 on the low end and $3,253 for the highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Glass Norway
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.