Vintage Glass Pattern Identifier

Thin, elegant depression glass with a smooth satin-like finish. Extremely delicate monax color appears white but is actually pale blue glass.

Features a vertical scalloped or “dancing girl” motif. One of the most widely produced depression glass patterns.

Delicate cherry blossom sprays in low relief. One of the most collected depression glass patterns. Pink is most commonly found.

Crown or coronet motif with fine etching. Federal produced this pattern in several colors with the pink being most sought after.

Also known as “Louisa”. Features a floral and basketweave design, often with 22k gold trim. Popular mid-century collectible.

Angular art deco-inspired geometric pattern. Amber is the most commonly found color. Recalled “Madrid Recollection” was reissued in 1976.

Elegant diamond-point pattern with a deeply pressed geometric design. Pink is the most desirable color for collectors.

Simple yet elegant pattern with a distinctive lined or “beaded” rim. Very affordable for beginning collectors.

One of the most sought-after depression glass patterns. Features an intricate lace-like design. Blue is the rarest and most valuable color.

Also called “Open Rose”. Features a large open rose pattern. Blue is especially desirable among collectors.

Also known as “Spoke”. Features a spoke-wheel design with a center medallion. Straightforward geometric depression glass.

Small urn or shield motif in a repeated pattern. One of the shorter production runs making it harder to find complete sets.