American Glassware

American glassware design is a luminous chapter in the annals of applied and decorative arts, reflecting the nation’s inventive spirit and its historical journey. From the utilitarian simplicity of early Colonial glass to the intricate Art Nouveau styles of Tiffany and the bold Modernist expressions of the mid-20th century, American glassware has continuously evolved. It stands as a testament to skilled craftsmanship, technological advancement, and artistic expression. Each piece, be it a delicately etched vase or a robustly colored dish, encapsulates a unique blend of function and beauty, mirroring the cultural and economic currents of its time. This dynamic segment of design history not only enriches our interiors but also serves as a clear pane through which we can view the shifting American aesthetic and its role in shaping the global landscape of decorative arts.su_spacer size=”50″]

Glass blown at Sandwich Glass Museum & Glassworks

The Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, established in the 19th century, revolutionized American decorative arts with pressed glass techniques and artistic contributions, leaving a lasting legacy.Read More →

Quezel Glassware

Quezel was a Brooklyn, New York-based glassware manufacturer. It produced a range of decorative and useful items. READ MORERead More →

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He studied sculpture at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, under Leo Steppern; in 1966, glass making with Harvey Littleton and Dominick Labino; in 1966, Edinburgh College of Art; in 1967, Royal College of Art, London.Read More →

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Burmese glass (1885) was an almost opaque satin glass. Its shading was from salmon pink at the top to pale yellow below. It was attractive mostly when illuminated and was much used in fairy lamps and occasionally in chandeliers and candelabra.Read More →

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Mount Washington Glass is an American glassware manufacturer. It is located in South Boston and New Bedford, Massachusetts.Read More →

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He began his work as an instrument builder for the Bacharach Instrument Company in Pittsburgh. He then moved on to Owens-Illinois Glass Company, where he developed a lifetime interest in glass. He established small laboratories to create new glass batches and fabricate small glass objects while in command of the Owens-Illinois Glass Company milk-bottle plant. Read More →

Harvey Littleton Glassware

Between 1939-42 and 1946-47, he studied at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, receiving a bachelor’s degree in design. In 1941 and 1949-51, he studied Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, receiving a master’s degree in ceramics. In 1945, he was a student at the Brighton School of Art, Brighton, under Nora Braden’s tutelage.Read More →

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Dale Chihuly is an American Glass Designer born in Tacoma, Washington. He is one of the most respected glass artists in the United States. Read More →

Exhibition - Beth Lipman Collective Elegy

Museum of Arts and Design – NY Beth Lipman: Collective Elegy Concluded April 4, 2021 For over two decades, Beth Lipman transformed glass, metal, clay,Read More →