Avocado | Indiana Glass Company

This pattern, also known as Sweet Pear, is one of the few visual patterns that features in depression glassware. Pressed images of Avocados or pears can be found in the center of large plates, bowls and decanters. The fruits are also surrounded by leaves and the edge of te items also features a ragged leaf effect too.

Twisted Optic | Imperial Glass Company

This beautiful, swirling pattern from Imperial looks really great and will really add to your collection. It is available in a variety of of colors and used on lots of different pieces such as sherbet glasses, dinner plates, bowls and center handled trays.

Laced Edge | Imperial Glass Company

Also possibly known as Lace Edge, this pattern has a curved, wavy line around the outside of the pieces and a starburst radiating from the center or around the stand. Made by Imperial and available in several different colors, this pattern does not turn up at auction very often. Also, it does not seem to be that collectible either.

Diamond Quilted | Imperial Glass Company

The Diamond Quilted depression glass is a fairly common design that is quite plain in comparison to some others. Criss crossing lines form a diamond shape which has relief to form a slight pillowing effect, hence it being like a quilt.

Beaded Block | Imperial Glass Company

This kind of depression glassware is quite a popular choice amongst collectors and enthusiasts. The pattern is that of squares, usually radiating towards or our of a central point such as the middle of a square plate or bowl, with rounded balls, known as beading on the lines. The outer edge of the pieces are also edged using this technique to add that extra wow factor.