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Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Among glassware aficionados, the name Waterford has earned a place of eminence — both for antique crystal vases, glasses, chandeliers and serveware made by the original Irish company in the 18th and 19th centuries, and for new versions of the firm’s classic patterns produced after its rebirth in the 1940s. With either iteration, Waterford is a byword for traditional elegance. 

Waterford crystal was born of a tax loophole. In 1783, business-minded brothers George and William Penrose founded the Waterford Glass House in southeastern Ireland because Irish glass was exempt from steep British import duties. The two wanted to make fine-quality wares and hired artisans from England, including master glassmaker John Hill. The factory’s flint glass — a precursor to lead crystal — soon won a clientele among British and continental aristocrats. 

One of Hill’s aesthetic innovations was to polish glassware after a pattern was cut, to buff off the resulting frosted surface. The look became a Waterford trademark. Through the fame of its wine goblets, claret jugs and decanters, the firm continued to win honors at the many industrial expositions of the early Victorian era. But over those years, higher and higher luxury excise taxes were placed on fine crystal. Waterford products became prohibitively expensive, and the company closed in 1851.

The brand’s renown was still intact when it was revived in 1947 by a Czech glass manufacturer named Charles Bacik, who moved to Ireland after the Communist takeover of his country. For centuries, the region now called the Czech Republic had been the great glassware center of Middle Europe — the source of crystal to legendary Viennese glass design firms such as Lobmeyr and Bakalowits. So Bacik brought with him the master glassblower and designer Miroslav Havel. 

In Dublin, Havel studied the old Waterford style book archives kept in the National Museum. He used these classic patterns as the basis for new ones such as Lismore, with its crosshatching and flame-like vertical cuts, and Alana, with its heavily textured diamond cuts. Past and present are thus linked at Waterford. 

Introduced in 1991, the Marquis by Waterford range of vases, bowls and other wares were priced for everyday use and were intended for use in modern homes. It was the first new brand debuted by the company in what was then its more than two-century history. 

As you will see on 1stDibs, antique or recently made, Waterford crystal is the essence of refinement.

Find Waterford crystal vases, serveware and other collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Waterford Crystal
Antique Irish Waterford Hand Cut Lead Crystal Lustres Vase Candlestick Ireland
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stylish Example of a Fine Hand Cut Full Lead Crystal Luster of outstanding heavy gauge quality and good size proportions, made in Ireland by the Wo...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Vintage Waterford Crystal African Lion Desktop Figurine Paperweight 7"
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Waterford Crystal figurine / paperweight in the shape of a reclining male lion with face lifted. dimensions: 7" x 2" x 4.5" (Width x Depth x Height)
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Late 20th Century Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

1980s Waterford Crystal Lucky Irish Shamrock Paperweight
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s stunning Waterford crystal glass lucky Irish Shamrock paperweight. Maker stamped Waterford made in Ireland. Preowned very good vintage...
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1980s Modern Vintage Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Circa 1960s Cut Glass Vase by Waterford in "Clare" Pattern
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Small cut glass vase by Waterford, "Clare" pattern, circa 1960s. Diamond & lattice design. 8" h., 4" dia. opening. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major sour...
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1960s Irish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Cut Glass

Waterford Cut Crystal Horse Racing Tall Jar Trophy Award
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Waterford cut glass lead crystal horse racing trophy made into a tall narrow lidded jar or apothecary jar that has an etched horse head and is engraved Aw...
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1990s Northern Irish Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Waterford Cut Crystal Horse Racing Trophy Covered Apothecary Jars Trophy Pair
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Pair of Waterford cut glass lead crystal horse racing lidded jars apothecary jar trophies. Each are engraved an signed on the bottom. Engravings are listed below. They would look ...
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Early 2000s Northern Irish Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

1990s Marquis Picture Frame Waterford Crystal Germany
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Marquis Waterford Crystal Picture Frame Germany 10.63 h x 8.75 w x 2.75 d stamped Marquis Waterford Crystal Germany Preowned vintage condition Re...
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1990s German Modern Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

WATERFORD Crystal Ireland 10" Metropolitan Candlesticks - Pair
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Late 20th Century candlesticks by Waterford, their "Metropolitan" pattern. Clear crystal with a cut straight line design, a square base, and each for a single taper. Etched...
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Late 20th Century Irish Modern Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Victorian Turnover Bowl 19Ct
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive Hand Deep Cut full lead Irish Crystal Pedestal Turn-over Bowl or Centerpiece of circular outline and unusually large proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass...
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Original Waterford Cut Crystal Ball Candle Holder
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Germantown, MD
An Original, discontinued Waterford Cut Crystal Ball Candle Holder in excellent condition. Measures 4" in diamter and stands 3.5" tall. This item...
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Late 20th Century Modern Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Waterford Crystal Candle Holders - a Pair
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of squared lead crystal candle holders made by Waterford Crystal. Cube like sconces top columns blown with tiered sides over stepped...
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Late 20th Century Irish Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Evolutuion Art Glass Vase by Waterford
By Waterford Crystal
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive art glass vase signed Waterford Evolution. This impressive vase has a red tone top with swirling organic orangish forms decor...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

Waterford Crystal Etched Sunflower Vase with Cut Glass Designs, England, c. 2010
By Waterford Crystal, Steuben Hawkes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large vintage Waterford Crystal vase with geometric cut glass designs and etched sunflower motifs reminiscent of the Art Deco era. The v...
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2010s English Art Deco Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Vintage Marquis Waterford Red Tango Footed Modern Bowl
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Marquis Waterford Red 8" Tango Footed Modern bowl. Item features circa mid to late 20th century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 8" W x 8" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Glass

Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Georgian Centerpiece Bowl 18
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive George II hand cut full led Irish Crystal Pedestal “Kettle Drum” Bowl of circular outline and unusually large proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass Company, County Tipperary in Ireland. Late Eighteenth, early Nineteenth Century. The heavy gauge circular wavy cut rim with a band of richly cut diamond and chevron cut pattern. The lower bowl area with scale cut detailing, raised on a single ring socle stem above a square thick spreading pedestal, underneath with “lemon squeeze” foot detail. Condition: Good untouched condition with no losses, except for one tight short crack, see two images which clearly show this imperfection, wonderful age wear underneath base. Typically unmarked as Georgian pieces were not. *Stunning and rare example of a piece of Irish Georgian History. The asking price reflects the imperfection. Wonderful rare “grey” tint to crystal, so typical of Eighteenth-Century Irish pieces. Diameter: (top rim, an impressive) 9” (23cm). Height: 8.25" (21cm). Depth: (square base) 3.5" (9cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping. The history of Irish Hand Cut Crystal goes back to the late 17th century. George Ravenscroft started the tradition in 1676. The glassmaker added lead oxide to the silicates that make up the molten glass. The process achieved a softness that allowed the glass to be blown and carved while remaining hard and clear as it cooled. The first crystal factory in Ireland opened in County Tyrone in 1771. The Creation of Waterford Crystal The Waterford Crystal we know today back in 1783 with George and William Penrose. Their vision was to “create the finest quality crystal for drinking vessels and decorative objects of beauty for the home.” The Penrose brothers sought the expertise of renowned glassmaker John Hill in 1785. Hill that began the process of polishing the glass to give the unique Waterford Crystal shine now known the world over. Hill left Waterford in 1788 after a major disagreement with the Penrose brothers. Waterford cut glass...
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18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Bowl Georgian Centerpiece
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and extremely rare Georgian Irish Heavy Gauge hand cut crystal fruit bowl or centerpiece of traditional outline, of outstanding quality and condition. Circa 1800 - 1825. The unusual fan-cut decorative rim above a deep cut diamond pattern all-round body with a single ring stem socle, ending on a circular base with star cut pattern underneath. Made in Ireland in either Waterford or Belfast. This piece is unmarked, early pieces were not usually. *This piece is over quarter of an inch in thickness allover. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece of rare Irish glass. No inside clouding, wonderful evidence of age wear at base underneath, few flea bites to top rim, difficult to see. Measures: Diameter: (at widest) 5.75” (14.75cm). Height: (just over) 5” (13cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland Provenance: Purchased at Harrods Antiques...
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19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Killarney Clear Crystal Table Vase by Waterford
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite "Killarney" Cut Crystal Vase by Waterford - a stunning piece that effortlessly combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication. This clear glass vase ...
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1980s Irish Modern Vintage Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Irish Waterford Crystal Bowl Comeragh Pattern
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely late 20th century Waterford crystal footed bowl in the Comeragh cut (pattern). Irish made. Highly collectible! Perfect, i...
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Late 20th Century Irish Modern Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Irish Coventry Posy Cut Crystal Petite Vase, Waterford Marquis Collection
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Big Flats, NY
Irish Waterford Crystal Marquis Collection “Coventry Posy” petite vase features fan cuts and frosted petals, marked on base “Marquis by Waterfo...
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20th Century Northern Irish Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Pair of Vintage Irish Crystal Waterford Flying Eagle Sculptures
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of intricately detailed flying bald eagles captured in clear and frosted crystal by Waterford were hand made in Ireland circa 1980. Each identical figurine features an elega...
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Late 20th Century Irish Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Pair of Midcentury Waterford Crystal and Brass Candlesticks
By Waterford Crystal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury waterford crystal and brass candlesticks.
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Brass

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Waterford Crystal decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Waterford Crystal decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Waterford Crystal decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Waterford Crystal were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Waterford Crystal decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $102 and can go as high as $1,375, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $423.
Questions About Waterford Crystal Decorative Objects
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    To date Waterford crystal, look for the maker's mark. Since 1950, the brand has placed markings on discreet areas of its pieces. By comparing the mark on your crystal to images shared by trusted online sources, you can get a rough idea of how old your piece is. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Waterford crystal.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To check if your Waterford Crystal is vintage, you can check to see if the sticker or foil is still on the piece. There will be a green seahorse logo for Waterford. Also, check the stem to see if the logo has been etched into the crystal. Find a collection of expertly vetted Waterford Crystal pieces from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if something is Waterford crystal, grab a magnifying glass and look for the maker's mark. Prior to 2000, the company acid-stamped all of their pieces with the word "Waterford." Crystal made after that have an acid stamp shaped like a seahorse. Shop a range of expertly vetted Waterford crystal on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Whether Waterford Marquis crystal is lead crystal depends on its age. Waterford gradually phased out the use of lead in its crystal wear and completely eliminated the material in 2023. Pieces manufactured before that time may or may not be lead crystal. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Waterford crystal ware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some pieces of Waterford crystal are now crafted in The House of Waterford Crystal in Waterford, Ireland. Most Waterford factories, however, are located in Eastern Europe. Shop a range of authentic Waterford crystal from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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