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Steuben Teardrop

Set of 11 MCM Steuben Crystal Teardrop Stem Martini Glasses, All Signed
Set of 11 MCM Steuben Crystal Teardrop Stem Martini Glasses, All Signed

Set of 11 MCM Steuben Crystal Teardrop Stem Martini Glasses, All Signed

By Steuben Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of 11 MCM Steuben Signed Crystal Teardrop Stem Martini Glasses / Tall Sherbets, circa 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage MCM Set of 9 Steuben Crystal Teardrop Trumpet Stemware, Signed
Vintage MCM Set of 9 Steuben Crystal Teardrop Trumpet Stemware, Signed

Vintage MCM Set of 9 Steuben Crystal Teardrop Trumpet Stemware, Signed

By Steuben Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage MCM Set of 9 Signed Steuben Crystal Teardrop Trumpet Stemware, circa 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

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Mid Century Steuben Teardrop Bud Vase
Mid Century Steuben Teardrop Bud Vase

Mid Century Steuben Teardrop Bud Vase

By Steuben Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY Mid Century Steuben 8.5 inch Teardrop Bud Vase. Made by the renowned and highly desirable ‘Steuben’ Glass Works in NY circa 1960-80.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Set of 10 Steuben Teardrop Pattern Cocktail Glasses
Set of 10 Steuben Teardrop Pattern Cocktail Glasses

Set of 10 Steuben Teardrop Pattern Cocktail Glasses

By Steuben Glass

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of 10 martini teardrop cocktail glasses in excellent condition with their original box each with its original felt bag. Designed by George Thompson, circa 1948 (reference 7826)...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Modern Steuben Teardrop Crystal Clear Glass Cake Dish
Contemporary Modern Steuben Teardrop Crystal Clear Glass Cake Dish

Contemporary Modern Steuben Teardrop Crystal Clear Glass Cake Dish

By Steuben Glass

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an attractive, Steuben crystal glass teardrop cake dish. In excellent condition.

Category

Late 20th Century American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Set of Sixteen Steuben Teardrop Martini Glasses
Set of Sixteen Steuben Teardrop Martini Glasses

Set of Sixteen Steuben Teardrop Martini Glasses

Located in Ferndale, MI

Set of Sixteen Steuben Glass Works Teardrop Martini Glasses. 3/8 " diameter x 4" tall

Category

Vintage 1960s American Glass

Set of Four Flared Teardrop Candlesticks by Steuben Glass
Set of Four Flared Teardrop Candlesticks by Steuben Glass

Set of Four Flared Teardrop Candlesticks by Steuben Glass

By Steuben Glass

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A beautiful set of four Flared Teardrop candlesticks by Steuben glass with an integrated bobeche and bubble captured in the base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Steuben 1960 Hand Blown Teardrop Base Centerpiece Crystal Bowl Contemporary Mod
Steuben 1960 Hand Blown Teardrop Base Centerpiece Crystal Bowl Contemporary Mod

Steuben 1960 Hand Blown Teardrop Base Centerpiece Crystal Bowl Contemporary Mod

By Steuben Glass

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An incredible centerpiece bowl from Steuben glass in 1960. This piece features a wide shallow bowl with a heavy base featuring four teardrops falling down the pedestal.

Category

Vintage 1960s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Single Light Art Glass Crystal Candlesticks in Teardrop by Steuben

Pair of Single Light Art Glass Crystal Candlesticks in Teardrop by Steuben

By Steuben Glass

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of single light art glass crystal candlesticks in teardrop by Steuben of Corning, NY, signed, 20th century Measure: 9" H x 4.5" diam.

Category

20th Century American Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Steuben Signed Art Glass Modernist "How I Love Thee" Teardrop Vase, Signed
Steuben Signed Art Glass Modernist "How I Love Thee" Teardrop Vase, Signed

Steuben Signed Art Glass Modernist "How I Love Thee" Teardrop Vase, Signed

By Steuben Glass

Located in Big Flats, NY

Mid-Century Modernist Steuben mouth blown Teardrop Bud vase features colorless art glass with single suspended air bubble in base designed by David Hills 1949 for Corning Museum of G...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Steuben Glass Baluster Candlesticks
Steuben Glass Baluster Candlesticks

Steuben Glass Baluster Candlesticks

By Steuben Glass

Located in New York, NY

An elegant pair of signed Steuben candlesticks with teardrops

Category

Vintage 1960s American Glass

Materials

Glass

1930s Steuben Signed Glass Covered Candy Dish or Urn
1930s Steuben Signed Glass Covered Candy Dish or Urn

1930s Steuben Signed Glass Covered Candy Dish or Urn

By Steuben Glass

Located in Astoria, NY

A Steuben signed teardrop double handled lidded urn or covered candy dish.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Signed Steuben Wine Decanter Teardop Stopper
Mid-Century Modern Signed Steuben Wine Decanter Teardop Stopper

Mid-Century Modern Signed Steuben Wine Decanter Teardop Stopper

By Steuben Glass

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a romantic, glass wine decanter, with a teardrop stopper, signed Steuben. In vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

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Seven Tall Midcentury Steuben Teardrop Water or Wine Glasses #7924
Seven Tall Midcentury Steuben Teardrop Water or Wine Glasses #7924

Seven Tall Midcentury Steuben Teardrop Water or Wine Glasses #7924

By Steuben Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Seven tall midcentury Steuben teardrop water or wine glasses #7924 Shape # 7924 by Steuben Description: Fluted shape, bubble in stem Excellent well cared for vintage condition, cl...

Category

20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Group of Nine Steuben Teardrop Cocktail Glasses with Crystal Shaker
Group of Nine Steuben Teardrop Cocktail Glasses with Crystal Shaker

Group of Nine Steuben Teardrop Cocktail Glasses with Crystal Shaker

By Steuben Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

a group of nine (9) teardrop cocktail / martini glasses, designed by Steuben's George Thompson in 1950, with tall lidded Steuben shaker glasses 4" H x 3.25" dia.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Set of 22 Steuben Teardrop Water Glasses Designed by FB Sellew

Large Set of 22 Steuben Teardrop Water Glasses Designed by FB Sellew

By F.B. Sellew

Located in Stamford, CT

22 Steuben crystal water glasses designed by FB Sellew, 1937.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Elegant Crystal Teardrop Candleholders by Steuben
Elegant Crystal Teardrop Candleholders by Steuben

Elegant Crystal Teardrop Candleholders by Steuben

By Steuben Glass

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This elegant pair of candleholders #7792 the teardrop design created in 1937 while Steuben glass was under the direction of Arthur J.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Sculptural Translucent Glass Teardrop Vase by Steuben
Modernist Sculptural Translucent Glass Teardrop Vase by Steuben

Modernist Sculptural Translucent Glass Teardrop Vase by Steuben

By Steuben Glass

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful modernist vase was realized by the storied American firm Steuben. It offers a sculptural tear drop form in translucent glass. With its graphic form and clean modernist...

Category

20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Modernist Hand Blown Translucent Glass Teardrop Vase by Steuben
Modernist Hand Blown Translucent Glass Teardrop Vase by Steuben

Modernist Hand Blown Translucent Glass Teardrop Vase by Steuben

By Steuben Glass

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful modernist vase was realized by the storied American firm Steuben. It offers a sculptural tear drop form in translucent glass. With its graphic form and clean modernist...

Category

20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Steuben Signed Art Glass Modernist Teardrop Bud Vase by David Hills, Signed
Steuben Signed Art Glass Modernist Teardrop Bud Vase by David Hills, Signed

Steuben Signed Art Glass Modernist Teardrop Bud Vase by David Hills, Signed

By Steuben Glass

Located in Big Flats, NY

Midcentury Modernist Steuben mouth blown Teardrop Bud Vase features colorless art glass with single suspended air bubble in base designed by David Hills 1949 for Corning Museum of Gl...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

12 Steuben Goblets, Tall Heavy with Blown Teardrop Stem, Excellent Clear Crystal
12 Steuben Goblets, Tall Heavy with Blown Teardrop Stem, Excellent Clear Crystal

12 Steuben Goblets, Tall Heavy with Blown Teardrop Stem, Excellent Clear Crystal

By Steuben Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

From one of America's leading Corning New York Glass manufacturers is this wonderful set of 12 very heavy weight goblets. Almost 2 pounds each glass, with a tapered design for stabil...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Steuben Baluster Candlesticks in the "Teardrop" Pattern, circa 1950
Pair of Steuben Baluster Candlesticks in the "Teardrop" Pattern, circa 1950

Pair of Steuben Baluster Candlesticks in the "Teardrop" Pattern, circa 1950

By F.B. Sellew, Steuben Glass

Located in valatie, NY

A pair of Steuben baluster candlesticks in the "Teardrop" pattern (#7792), circa 1950, designed by F.B.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Steuben Crystal Teadrop Bud Flower Vase Chance Cannot Change My Love
Vintage Steuben Crystal Teadrop Bud Flower Vase Chance Cannot Change My Love

Vintage Steuben Crystal Teadrop Bud Flower Vase Chance Cannot Change My Love

By Steuben Glass

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Steuben crystal teardrop shaped bud or single stem vase with the engraved motif “Chance cannot change my love, nor time impair” from poet Robert Browning.

Category

Late 20th Century Vases

Materials

Crystal

Crackle Aurene Over White Glass Teardrop Sconces ... Steuben?
Crackle Aurene Over White Glass Teardrop Sconces ... Steuben?

Crackle Aurene Over White Glass Teardrop Sconces ... Steuben?

Located in Peekskill, NY

We can not find a makers mark on the glass but it does look important. The quality of the glass is amazing. The shades are thick sandwich glass. Inside is white milk glass and over t...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Steuben Teardrop Candlesticks
Pair of Steuben Teardrop Candlesticks

Pair of Steuben Teardrop Candlesticks

Located in Charleston, SC

Designed by Donald Pollard (#7792) Signed: "Steuben"

Category

Vintage 1930s American Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Pair of American Steuben Glass Baluster Teardrop Candlesticks
Pair of American Steuben Glass Baluster Teardrop Candlesticks

Pair of American Steuben Glass Baluster Teardrop Candlesticks

By Steuben Glass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of American Steuben glass baluster teardrop candlesticks, each single-light candlestick with a scrolled rim, ring and a teardrop in the baluster shaft with a flaring domed base.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

Steuben Teardrop Pendant
Steuben Teardrop Pendant

Steuben Teardrop Pendant

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H 32 in W 6 in D 6 in

Steuben Teardrop Pendant

By Steuben Glass

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This finely crafted pendant features intricate detailing and an absolutely stunning Steuben shade that gives off a warm orange glow when illuminated. Steuben Glass works was founded...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

STEUBEN Single Light Teardrop Candlesticks - Pair
STEUBEN Single Light Teardrop Candlesticks - Pair

STEUBEN Single Light Teardrop Candlesticks - Pair

By Steuben Glass

Located in Charlotte, NC

A pair of sparkling hand blown clear glass candlesticks from Steuben Glass. Each are a teardrop shape, single light and nine inches in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

1937 Steuben Crystal Baluster Candlesticks, Teardrop Pattern
1937 Steuben Crystal Baluster Candlesticks, Teardrop Pattern

1937 Steuben Crystal Baluster Candlesticks, Teardrop Pattern

By Steuben Glass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mr. Giallo is opening his personal vault to sell a collection of his treasured antiques he's held on for so long. ABOUT ITEM. Please inquire for any questions. MORE ON VITO. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Set of 10 Steuben Cut Glass Teardrop Champagne Goblets #7926, Original Box
Set of 10 Steuben Cut Glass Teardrop Champagne Goblets #7926, Original Box

Set of 10 Steuben Cut Glass Teardrop Champagne Goblets #7926, Original Box

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Set of 10 Steuben cut glass teardrop Champagne Goblets #7926, Original Box Custom goose engravings to the central area of the goblets.

Category

20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

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Steuben Teardrop For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the steuben teardrop you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A steuben teardrop — often made from glass, crystal and stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer steuben teardrop, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each steuben teardrop bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one steuben teardrop that is appealing in its simplicity, but Steuben Glass and F.B. Sellew produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Steuben Teardrop?

A steuben teardrop can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $800, while the lowest priced sells for $245 and the highest can go for as much as $5,300.

Steuben Glass for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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