Glass Design (Page 6)

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?

Kyohei Fujita Glassware

Kyohei Fujita: Master of Japanese Glass Artistry

Kyohei Fujita, born in 1921, gained exposure to glass art through apprenticeship with Toshichi Iwata. He developed a unique style and established the Japan Glass Artcrafts Association in 1972. Kyohei Fujita, a prominent Japanese artist, combines traditional Japanese elements with modern spirit, creating a lasting legacy in the international studio glass movement.Read More →

Jacques Gruber stained glass window

Jacques Gruber (1870 – 1936) French Stained Glass Artist and Designer

Jacques Grüber, a prominent French stained-glass artist and designer, influenced Art Nouveau and taught notable artists. His works were featured in prestigious exhibitions.Read More →

Vase with Birds in Foliage - Aristide Colotte

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 →

Murrine Ancient Glass Technique – Design Dictionary

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 →

Wine Decanter featured image

Wine Decanter and Carafe: Key Design Differences

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 glass making

A Swedish National Treasure – Orrefors Glasbruk

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 →

Pukebergs Glasbruk featured image

Pukebergs Glassworks – Swedish Glass Factory

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 →

Quezel Glassware

Quezal Glassware: A Legacy of Shimmering Brilliance and Beauty

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 →

Vase from the Royal Brierley Collection

Stevens & Williams (Royal Brierly) English Glass Company

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 – what are they?

‘Amen’ glasses gained their name from the Jacobite verses engraved on them, which invariably end with the word Amen.Read More →