Steuben Modernist Water Glasses by Donald Pollard Set of 14
View Similar Items
Steuben Modernist Water Glasses by Donald Pollard Set of 14
About the Item
- Creator:Steuben Glass (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 14
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1953
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Litchfield, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: 193561stDibs: LU93957211413
Steuben Glass
Steuben Glass Works is the most illustrious name in American art glass. Its vividly colored Art Nouveau and Asian-style wares produced in the early 20th century as well as later modernist works rendered in flawlessly clear crystal are objects of striking beauty and delicacy.
The Steuben Glass Works was cofounded in 1903 in the town of Corning, New York, by Frederick Carder, an alum of celebrated British glassmaker Stevens & Williams and a self-taught English chemist and glassmaker. Carder was a restless experimenter, constantly creating new color formulas that resulted in a wide array of hues, from milky jades to his iridescent Aurene shades. A favorite Carder technique was to acid-etch decorative patterns into pieces made of glass layered in different colors. The forms of his vessels were relatively conservative. Most are based on classic Chinese pottery; many display the flowing, naturalistic lines of the Art Nouveau period.
The larger local firm Corning Glass acquired Steuben in 1918. The company’s approach to art glass changed radically in the early 1930s, when Corning chemists devised a new type of crystal known as 10M, with perfect clarity and brilliant refractive powers. Corning decided that, henceforth, all Steuben decorative objects, vases, sculptures and other wares would be made from the crystal.
Art glass was made in two formats: molded and polished abstract sculptures and figurines, or pieces for which artists used Steuben crystal as a sort of canvas. The first such artwork was sculptor Stanley Waugh’s 1935 Gazelle Bowl, a vessel etched with brawny Art Deco animal forms. In later years, Steuben would invite artists that included Henri Matisse, Georgia O’Keeffe and Isamu Noguchi to “paint” in the firm’s crystal.
Steuben glass comes in myriad forms and is available in a broad range of price points. Jewel-toned glasses and tableware from the Carder era include candlesticks marked at $300 and full dinner services for more than $10,000. Small crystal figurines bring around $1,000, while larger sculptures are priced in the neighborhood of $7,000.
Steuben glass, with its impeccable artistry and timeless grace, deserves a place in any collection.
Find antique Steuben glass and other furniture on 1stDibs.
- 16 Steuben Water TumblersBy Steuben GlassLocated in Litchfield, CTCirca 1950/60s, by Steuben, American. This understated set of Steuben water tumblers are the perfect addition to your modernist bar, kitchen, or table se...Category
Vintage 1950s American Glass
MaterialsGlass
- 12 Steuben Optic Rib Water Glasses in AmethystBy Frederick Carder SteubenLocated in Litchfield, CTSteuben, circa 1910s-1920s. These exquisite Art Deco Steuben water glasses are hand blown in a stunning amethyst color accented with clear stems....Category
Vintage 1920s American Crystal Serveware
MaterialsBlown Glass
$5,500 / set - 12 Steuben Art Deco Jade and Alabaster Water GobletsBy Steuben GlassLocated in Litchfield, CTCirca 1920s, Steuben, Corning New York. This set of 12 plus a spare (total 13) of Art Deco goblets are sublime examples of early colored Steuben gl...Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Crystal Serveware
MaterialsGlass
- 12 Exceptional Modernist Steuben Baluster Water GobletsBy Steuben GlassLocated in Litchfield, CTCirca 1940, by the Steuben Glass Works, Corning, NY. Known as the #7877 baluster stem, this is the most coveted of all modernist glasses. Intended as a water glass, today these goblets find more usage as wine goblets. This George Thompson design is perfectly balanced, deliciously heavy in the hand, and visually pleasing, while conspicuously modern. Excellent condition. Remarks: “Steuben is authentic American chic. Perfect in any décor, and exceptional in a mid-century setting - think Vladimir Kagen or George Nakashima furniture.” SIZE: 6 3/4 inches high and 3 5/8 inch diameter HALLMARKS: Steuben acid...Category
Vintage 1940s American Crystal Serveware
MaterialsCrystal
- Set of 16 St. Louis Water GobletsBy St. Louis CrystalLocated in Litchfield, CTBy St. Louis, crystal, France. Magnificently tall and fulsome, these stunning St. Louis water goblets are a rare variant of the renowned “Excellence” pattern, circa 1967. They feature sublime hand-cutting and opulent good looks. Setting a memorable table, this set of 16...Category
Vintage 1960s French Glass
MaterialsCut Glass
$6,800 / set - Steuben Art Deco Jade Green Martini GlassesBy Steuben GlassLocated in Litchfield, CTCirca 1910-1920s, Steuben, New York. Fresh, lively, and visually crisp, this amazing set of ten Steuben martini glasses features jade green bowl...Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Barware
MaterialsGlass
$5,500 / set
- Set of 16 George Thompson Designed Steuben Champagne/Coupe/Tall Sherbet GlassesBy Steuben GlassLocated in valatie, NYA Set of 16 George Thompson Designed Hand Blown Steuben Champagne/Coupe/Tall Sherbet Pattern #7877, Mid 20th c Glasses. Steuben glass is elegantly conte...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
MaterialsCrystal
- Crystal Glasses of 14 Pieces, 2 Glasses with Silver Foot, Set for 2Located in Delft, NLCrystal Glasses of 14 Pieces, 2 glasses with silver foot, set for 2 An english set of crystal glasses with diamond cut and oval pattern. Mid-20th century. 2 pieces of small water or lemonade glasses of 8,5 cm high and 5.5 cm diagonal 2 pieces of small glasses (shots glasses) of 5 cm high and 4.5 cm diagonal 2 pieces of very small sherry or dessert wine glasses...Category
Mid-20th Century European Crystal Serveware
MaterialsCrystal
- Set of 6 Transparent Glasses by PulpoLocated in Geneve, CHSet of 6 Transparent Glasses by Pulpo Dimensions: D7 x H9 cm Materials: handmade glass Pick them, pour them, roll them, and hold them; a kaleidoscope of colour, form and texture awa...Category
2010s German Post-Modern Crystal Serveware
MaterialsGlass
$220 / set - Set of 6 Cobalt Glasses by PulpoLocated in Geneve, CHSet of 6 Cobalt Glasses by Pulpo Dimensions: D11 x H9 cm Materials: handmade glass Pick them, pour them, roll them, and hold them; a kaleidoscope of c...Category
2010s German Post-Modern Crystal Serveware
MaterialsGlass
$286 / set - Set of 6 Burgundy Glasses by PulpoLocated in Geneve, CHSet of 6 burgundy glasses by Pulpo Dimensions: D10 x H11 cm Materials: handmade glass Pick them, pour them, roll them, and hold them; a kaleidoscop...Category
2010s German Post-Modern Crystal Serveware
MaterialsGlass
$220 / set - Set of 6 Milky White Glasses by PulpoLocated in Geneve, CHSet of 6 milky white glasses by Pulpo Dimensions: D9 x H9 cm Materials: handmade glass Pick them, pour them, roll them, and hold them; a kaleidoscope of colour, form and texture...Category
2010s German Post-Modern Crystal Serveware
MaterialsGlass
$205 / set