Vintage German Glass Buttons

Vintage German Glass Buttons are the result of the artistic skills and imagination of the German manufacturers in Gablonz, Germany before World War II and New Gablonz, West Germany afterward. Like the Vintage German Glass Beads, the buttons are treasures of the past never to be produced again. The distinctive artistry is evident in the wide variety of button styles, colors, shapes and the emulation of unusual finishes like fabric, frost, brilliants, jewels and metal. Some are pearlized or iridescent. For the fashion industry, the vibrant colors were created to match fine fabrics ranging from the primary colors to myriads of hues to enhance beautiful garments. Although all the buttons are glass, some have tracings of gold or silver. Some button designs are elegantly simple statements to add to the individual quality of clothing.  For button collectors, the inventory is filled with Moonglows, Auroras, and other types from the clear and colored glass classification. The collection also includes buttons to be glued onto clothing, belts, bags, costumes, and earring backs.

Gypsy Dragon carries one of the largest, if not the largest, selection of Vintage German Glass Buttons in the U.S., which have all been imported from Germany. Our inventory includes all colors, shapes, sizes, and designs imaginable.