10 Vintage Carnival Glass Pieces That Collectors Love
Carnival glass shimmers with an iridescent, irresistible glow, and while it was once a dime-store staple, it has since become collectors’ treasure. Unlike depression glass, which is delicate and transparent, carnival glass gets its signature rainbow sheen from metallic salts.
There’s something almost magical about carnival glass and the way it catches the light like a kaleidoscope. If you look at it closely enough, you may even start to see dollar signs — well, at least if you’re looking at the 10 we’ve rounded up below.
1. Millersburg Mitered Ovals Amethyst Vase
Sold for: $2,800
This carnival glass vase gives off sunset vibes in all the best ways, and its frilly edges at the opening remind us of the bottom of a beautiful gown.
2. Northwood Tree Trunk Funeral Vase
Sold for: $1,900
Reminiscent of a tree trunk at the base and an elephant foot at the opening, the real stunner of this vase is its coloring, which reminds us of a classic patinaed truck.
3. Fenton Rustic Funeral Vase With Band
Sold for: $1,800
Greens and oranges unite to create this tall carnival glass vase. The top kind of reminds us of a cartoon slime puddle, but it’s still beautiful all the same.
4. Northwood Good Luck Electric Blue Plate
Sold for: $1,300
Northwood’s Good Luck pattern is ridiculously adorable with the horseshoe in the middle. This electric blue plate is one of the most stunning carnival glass colors we’ve ever seen, with subtle bursts of pink around the flower carvings.
5. Cardinal Art Glass Vase
Sold for: $1,200
Mixing yellows, greens, and a feathered pattern, this is the kind of vase we see when we close our eyes and imagine Grandma’s home decor during the ’70s.
6. Northwood Grape and Cable Carnival Glass Pedestal Punchbowl & Cups
Sold for: $1,175
This carnival glass punch bowl showed out in a huge way, embracing every color of the rainbow for a truly ornate piece. It even comes with 17 super-cute cups.
7. Fenton Chrysanthemum Beautiful Red Plate
Sold for: $900
The chrysanthemums, windmill, leaves, and trees carved into this carnival glass plate make it a beautiful, unique piece. But it’s the edgework and bright orange-red color combination that takes it to the next level.
8. Northwood Aqua Opalescent Three Fruits Plate
Sold for: $700
This Northwood piece embraces a subtle, sultry color scheme inspired by opal shades. Called the “three fruits” plate, its carvings include cherries, pears, and apples.
9. Northwood Good Luck Oxblood Plate
Sold for: $600
Good Luck does it again, this time with a carnival glass color dubbed “Oxblood.” Personally, we’d equate the lovely deep mix of black, pink, red, and teal to something less gory, but to each their own.
10. Fenton Starflower Pitcher
Sold for: $600
This pitcher gives off regal vibes with a gold and royal blue color scheme. The star-shaped flowers are adorable too, and they inspired the name of this particular carnival glass piece.