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Faceted Smokey Gray Pressed Glass Tealight Holder

A smokey gray faceted glass tealight holder with a frosted exterior and polished rim sitting on a wooden table. - view 1
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Estimated value

$5 - $15

Rarity

Common(2/10)

Era

Early 21st Century (c. 2010-2024)

Origin

🌍 International

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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FACETED SMOKEY GRAY PRESSED GLASS TEALIGHT HOLDER: IDENTIFICATION

A geometric glass vessel featuring a decagonal (ten-sided) rim and a central biconical profile. The object is composed of smokey gray soda-lime glass with a distinct frosted or acid-etched exterior finish, while the interior and beveled top rim remain polished. The construction utilizes a two-part mold process, indicated by the symmetry and thickness of the glass walls, typically associated with mass-market home decor production.

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PRODUCTION PERIOD

This style of faceted glassware draws inspiration from Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian glass design, specifically the works of Orrefors and Iittala from the 1960s. However, the uniform frosted finish and lack of an annealed pontil mark suggest a contemporary production, likely post-2010, designed ...
This style of faceted glassware draws inspiration from Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian glass design, specifically the works of Orrefors and Iittala from the 1960s. However, the uniform frosted finish and lack of an annealed pontil mark suggest a contemporary production, likely post-2010, designed for the global 'New Nordic' or minimalist interior market seen in retailers such as IKEA or H&M Home.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%
CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 36 decorative items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Mass produced historically
  • High survival rate
  • Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

  • Standard contemporary construction methods
  • Absence of maker marks or signatures
  • Common modern utilitarian design
How does authenticity detection work?

DECORATIVE ARTS EXPERT'S TAKE

Decorative Arts Specialist

Silver & Glass Expert

High confidence in the object's function and era due to the widely available contemporary materials and finishing techniques visible in the images.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Decagonal symmetry consistent with machine-pressed glass molds.
  • 2Biconical shape designed for tealight stability and heat dissipation.
  • 3Smokey gray 'smoke' color palette popular in contemporary minimalist decor.
  • 4Exterior frosting contrasted with polished interior/rim indicates a multi-step finishing process.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Check base for any etched logo or brand identity (e.g., 'IKEA' or 'MADE IN CHINA').
  • →Inspect for a mold seam running vertically, which would confirm mass-production.

CONDITION & GRADE

Excellent/Near Mint

Grading breakdown

The absence of chips on the multifaceted edges and the lack of internal 'scuffing' from use suggests this item has been primarily decorative and well-maintained.

Condition

The item appears in excellent structural condition. There are no visible 'flea bites' on the sharp geometric edges or carbon soot staining on the interior base.

DECORATIVE ARTS VALUATION

$5 - $15

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Casual home decorators and buyers interested in modern minimalist or Scandinavian-style interiors.

What increases value

  • •Consistency of the frosted finish
  • •Lack of chips on the 10-sided edges
  • •Pairing with matching sets

What lowers value

  • •Extremely high volume of similar products in the market
  • •Lack of a designer or premium brand attribution

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Signature of a known glass house like Kosta Boda or Iittala
  • •Hand-cut facets rather than molded facets

Grade & condition

Chips at the facet junctions, internal heat cracks, and permanent wax residue.

Rarity & demand

CommonModerate demandSells quickly
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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

FROM THE CABINET OF

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Rene

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