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What is a decanter made out of?
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A decanter is usually made out of one of two materials: glass or crystal. However, artisans may also produce them out of other materials, such as marble, ceramic, porcelain or terracotta. You can find a collection of decanters on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Lovely Decanter "Vicke" , Brass & Wood, Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely decanter of model "Vicke" designed by the master Pierre Forsell at Skultuna, Sweden in 1978. It is 18.5 cm tall and in excellent condition except from some minor marks and s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Materials
Brass
19C Irish Coromandel Wood Campaign Decanter Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING 19C Irish Coromandel Wood Campaign Decanter Box.
STUNNING mid-Victorian Decanter box from circa 1860-1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Brass
$4,250 / set
Decanter, precious woods, ormolu, engraved Baccarat crystal, Napoleon III, Franc
By Baccarat
Located in Valladolid, ES
Their shapes and decorations evolved, reaching their peak of splendor and refinement during the reign of Napoleon III.
This particular decanter is a premium piece, crafted from prec...
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Aldo Tura for Macabo Milano Italy Wood Walnuts Thermos Decanter, 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Thermos/decanter by the Italian Aldo Tura made of hand-carved wood and metal in a walnuts shape.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Metal
Copper and Wood Thermos Decanter Pitcher by Aldo Tura, Macabo, Italy, 1950s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Thermos/decanter/pitcher by the Italian Aldo Tura for Macabo made of colored (red, green and black) wood and copper.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Copper
Antique Satin Wood Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian mahogany cased three decanter tantalus with decorative satin wood inlaid decoration and a secret games drawer, Circa 1890 in date.
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Brass


