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Art glass sprang from a revolution in glassmaking in the mid 1800s, when glass blowers began experimenting with different colors, patterns, and textures. The subsequent melding of artistry and technique resulted in a wide variety of beautiful handmade objects such as vases, lampshades, bowls, bottles, paperweights, figural works, and even marbles. Many art glass designs created by early innovators like Rene Lalique and Louis Comfort Tiffany are still in use today.

Other collectible art glass names include Johann Loetz, Fredrick Carder of Steuben, Galle, Thomas Webb and Sons, Stevens and Williams, Handel and Co., Pairpoint, Waterford, Baccarat, Fenton and Blenko.

Art Nouveau art glass, produced around the turn of the 20th century, was inspired by ancient glass that had been buried for so long it had become iridescent. Works from this era are characterized by bright and iridescent colors, and a focus on organics and nature. In the 1920s and 1930s, Art Nouveau gave way to Art Deco. Art Deco art glass is characterized by clear crystal, pastel colors and geometric designs.

After the Art Nouveau era in the early 1900s, there was a void in American-made art glass. But work continued in Europe, especially in France by artists such as Lalique, Daum, and Baccarat, in Scandinavia by artists such as Orrefors and Kosta Boda, and in Italy on the island of Murano. The 1950s and ’60s saw a reawakening in American-made art glass, led by artists such as Harvey Littleton - a tradition continued today by contemporary designers like Dale Chihuly.

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An Interview With Art Glass Collector Reyne Haines

An Interview With Art Glass Collector Reyne Haines

I started becoming interested in art glass when I moved from Texas to New York, and wanted to decorate my apa…  [more]



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Loetz.com

Loetz.com

This fabulous site is a guide to Bohemian art glass makers from 1885 to 1920. Loetz was the premier Bohemian glass …  [more]

Morton D. Barker Paperweight Collection

Morton D. Barker Paperweight Collection

This Illinois State Museum microsite showcases over 200 of the finest examples of antique French paperweights of th…  [more]

Cloud Glass Reference Site

Cloud Glass Reference Site

Chris and Val Stewart’s impressive attempt to create a complete catalogue of all known cloud glass, a decorative …  [more]

Antiquesaltshakers.com

Antiquesaltshakers.com

This website, home of the Antique and Art Glass Salt Shaker Collector's Society, offers a beautiful photo gallery s…  [more]

Ysart Glass

Ysart Glass

Frank Andrew’s beautiful and definitive reference guide to art glass produced in Scotland by the Spanish Ysart fa…  [more]

Richard Mores Paperweight Photo Albums

Richard Mores Paperweight Photo Albums

Richard More’s stunning gallery of glass paperweights produced by the Ysart family from 1946 to 1980 (Ysart Brot…  [more]

Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi

Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi

Hidden within this academic-looking research tool is an unbelievable database of almost 18,000 images of medieval s…  [more]


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Recent News: Art Glass

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Getting into the spirit of glass

Redwood Times, CA - 3 hours ago
The business, now called Spirit Art Glass, includes a retail shop and Shearer’s studio and workshop right behind it. The couple found a home on Avenue of ...

UW Glass Lab to hold free open house this weekend

Capital Times, Wisconsin - Dec 2, 2008
Art glass lovers will get a chance to see how it's made and also buy affordable pieces during the UW-Madison Glass Lab open house Saturday and Sunday. ...

The Ohio Glass Museum to host Fenton Art Glass Co. historian

Lancaster Eagle Gazette, OH - Dec 1, 2008
LANCASTER- Jim Measell will present his knowledge concerning art glass, in particular, Fenton Carnival Glass on Dec. 6, 2008 at The Ohio Glass museum, ...

More opportunities to shop local

Branford Review,  United States - 22 hours ago
By Diana Stricker, Staff writer Truly unique gifts are available at Art Glass by Mathews, located at the Glass Hut at 59 N. Harbor St. in Branford. ...

Alzheimer’s Association selling holiday ornaments

Hannibal.net, MO - 19 hours ago
As a full time artist, Hiram is able to put all of his energy into the creation of one of-a-kind pieces of art glass. The use of glass as a medium gives ...

Glass Lab to host open house

University of Wisconsin-Madison University Communications, WI - Dec 1, 2008
Art glass for sale will range from $10-$200, giving attendees the chance to pick up an affordable work of art from the students — before they go on to fame. ...

& stained glass-y

SheKnows.com, AZ - Nov 30, 2008
A more affordable way to enjoy the beauty of art glass in a window is by hanging an independent piece from the window frame with hooks and chains. ...

Art Glass Studio Holiday Exhibit and Sale

San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - Nov 25, 2008
Pizzichillo-Gordon Art Glass Studio, 2680 Union St., Oakland. (510) 832-8380. More than 100 artists and craftspeople open their studios to the public. ...

TINY GARDENS: Eco Orbs creator Britton Neubacher

San Diego Union Tribune, CA - Dec 1, 2008
That said, my commitment to local art production has led me to develop a couture line of hand blown art glass in collaboration with two local glass artists, ...

Recession-proof Paperweights? Auction Beats the Odds Record Prices ...

Mass Media Distribution LLC (press release), FL - Dec 2, 2008
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Chihuly Putti - Rare & Perfect Condition $500.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
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