Contemporary glass may have been made from classic era molds which would mean these pieces were really reissues (or reproductions). But much of contemparary carnival glass was made from newer molds and thus new patterns. Unfortunately some made contemporary carnival in an attempt to fool buyers into thinking they were purchasing older glass and these have to be called fakes.

Please click here Books on Contemporary Carnival Glass to view books about Contemporary Carnival Glass.

Elaine Blair, from the Texas Carnival Glass Club, maintains a listing of classic era carnival glass patterns that have been reproduced in the contemporary era. See it here.