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Need help finding vintage glass block

11 years ago
I'm looking for a resource for vintage (1940's) glass block to match some that I need to replace.

I need plain ol flat square ribbed blocks (photo 2) and to really make it challenging I need corner blocks (photo 3 is the inside of the corner photo 4 the outside of the corner) as well.

If anyone has a resource they can recommend I'd be eternally grateful.

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  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    If you google "vintage glass block for sale" a few options are returned, including etsy and something called yakaz, which lists several sources. Good luck!
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Wow - we have worked with a lot of glass blocks over the year but I don't know whose pattern this is - Owens Illinois used to make glass blocks over 60 years ago - maybe it's from their line?


  • 10 years ago

    Needing clear glass block originally manufactured by Pittsburgh Corning

    CLEAR in this size 6 by 6 inches and 4 inches deep.

    Thank you,

    emannes@comcast.net

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Mannes33 - we should have some of those blocks in stock in our Cleveland location. Check out our profile and feel free to call us.

  • 10 years ago

    Looks like Owens Illinois pattern 17; in this case 317 as they only offered the radial blocks in 7 3/4" (nominal 8") coursing. The Radial pattern is 317-R. Owens-Illinois stopped producing block in 1966, and this pattern was probably dropped in the 1950's. Hardy Glass Block in Chicago has shelves of some of the old stock from salvaged jobs. It's hit or miss if they have this pattern.

  • 9 years ago
    This is exactly what I am looking for. I need 2 corner pieces and 3 squares. Can anyone help me?
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I would recommend calling Hardy Glass Block mentioned above.

  • 8 years ago

    Do you still have them klung? My sister is looking for some!

  • 8 years ago

    How many does she need? Where are you?

  • 8 years ago

    I am looking for glass blocks from the 20's and 30's....the pattern is Cross Rib, and the size is approximately 6 to 7 inches. We do not know the depth size. My Email is jacquelinedc@Msn.com.

  • 7 years ago

    I have 3 milk crates of the glass blocks n corner

  • 7 years ago

    I have these blocks and I’m looking for someone with knowledge of the history and value i believe they are Owens-Illinois Glass from the 1930s or 1940s


  • 7 years ago

    Markings on this one


    these markings are from another block

  • 7 years ago

    Other markings from another block


  • 7 years ago

    ...I am still looking for Cross Ribbed glass blocks, if any one has any....from the 30's and 40's. Please email me at jacquelinedc@Msn.com, Thank you !!

  • 7 years ago

    Chris K,

    I'd be interested to talk with you about purchasing some of those blocks. friendtodogs (at) gmail.com

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Chris - our company does not have these glass blocks. They were discontinued many years ago. I would guess it's going to be a needle in a haystack challenge.

  • 7 years ago

    any interest in purchasing them

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    if anyone is near central WI with corner blocks or willing to ship at a reasonable cost please email beccaelena82@gmail.com subject: glass corner blocks. no specific date, or
    design needed. they can all be different. depending on cost, looking for 10-20 blocks


  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Hi! If they are still available I am interested in purchasing them

  • 6 years ago

    Hello I have a few different types of vintage glass block I am willing to part with if anyone has interest...



  • 6 years ago

    My email is

    erinwhitney@hot-shot.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    tried to email Google said incomplete

  • 6 years ago

    Supposed to be a .com at the end some reason it got cut

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Do you happen to have any of the corner blocks shown in the photos above from years ago. If you happen to have any stored, I'd be happy to discuss purchasing some of them. Let me know. Thanks-

  • 5 years ago

    Unfortunately I do not. Corners are hard to come by it seems. If I happen to stumble across any I will reach out and see if you have had any luck in finding some.

  • 4 years ago

    I’m looking for 16 glass bricks that can be set in stone. In a 1959’s building j am restoring. Please let me know. Here is a picture of them.

  • 4 years ago

    I need 16 of these. The building was built in 1950

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    This looks like a pattern either made by Owens Illinois or Pittsburgh Corning - both of which are out of business. There are similar patterns however - feel free to call our office at 877-668-5888 if you want a prefabricated assembly using a similar block to these.

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you

  • 4 years ago

    Anyone have these left? I see the conversations are old. If so let me

  • 4 years ago

    I would can also use a few of the corner blocks if anyone still has some.

  • 4 years ago

    Sorry, bad English. I was excited to see there might be a few floating around.