Aristide Colotte (1885 – 1959) French Glass Designer
Aristide Colotte (1885–1959) was a French glassware designer known for intricate Art Deco pieces. His career included engraving, moudling, and accolades, but ended tragically post-war.Read More →
January 31, 2025
A selection of design posts and articles about the last 150 years of glass design offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of this versatile material. From the Art Nouveau period to today, glass has been used countless times, from functional objects to purely decorative pieces. The designs have ranged from simple and elegant to complex and ornate, with each era leaving its unique mark on the medium.
In recent years, glass has become increasingly popular as a sustainable material, with designers experimenting with new techniques and forms. Whether you are interested in contemporary design or historical context, there is something for everyone in this collection of articles. So why not journey through time and explore the world of glass design?
Aristide Colotte (1885–1959) was a French glassware designer known for intricate Art Deco pieces. His career included engraving, moudling, and accolades, but ended tragically post-war.Read More →
Murrine is a Roman glass technique using patterned canes, revealing intricate designs when cut. Modern interpretations include vibrant contemporary themes and traditional Venetian styles.Read More →
A wine decanter and carafe may look similar, yet they serve different roles. Decanters aerate wine and separate sediment, while carafes offer elegant everyday service for wine, water and other beverages.Read More →
Orrefors Glasbruk is a Swedish glassware manufacturer. An ironworks was established in 1726 on the property of Halleberg ( the Orrefors estate), Socken, Småland. Read More →
Glassworks in Kosta CW Nyström and JE Lindberg started the mill in 1871. They acquired land from Jonas Bergstrand, a farmer from Madesjö parish, who owned the land at PukebergRead More →
Quezal, a New York glassware company founded in 1901, produced lustrous ‘favrile’ glassware with iridescent surfaces, resembling flowers and pottery. The company closed in 1924.Read More →
In 1776, Honeybourne, an English glass company, was founded in Stourbridge. In 1903, Carder established the Steuben Glass Works in Corning, New York. The Royal Brierley studio was run by John Northwood in the 1880s.Read More →
‘Amen’ glasses gained their name from the Jacobite verses engraved on them, which invariably end with the word Amen.Read More →
Arne Jon Jutrem (1929-2005) was a prominent Norwegian glass artist and painter, celebrated for his sculptural glass designs and abstract paintings, influencing artistry in Norway and abroad.Read More →
Gunnel Gustafsson Nyman (1909-1948) was a prominent Finnish glass and textile designer known for her innovative work in glass and textiles.Read More →