What is MCM art glass?

MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.

Is art glass valuable?

Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.

What does glass mean in art?

In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.

What is Sommerso art glass?

Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is the art of making glass called?

The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.

Is stained glass Art Nouveau?

Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.

Are stained glass windows Art Deco?

Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?

One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Thames Art Glass

Gold Sphinx

Glass Bottle With Stopper

Kate BreakeySphinx, River Thames

$1,370

H 8 in W 10 in

Sphinx, River Thames

By Kate Breakey

Located in Sante Fe, NM

printed directly on to plates of glass. Gold leaf is then hand-applied by the artist, and custom framing

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper by Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass

$325

H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

Art Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper by Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful art glass perfume bottle with stopper by Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass, circa 1999

Category

Late 20th Century American Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Jane GrayPishill Church, Henley-on-Thames, Watercolour Stained Glass Design, Jane Gray, 1983

$341

H 8.27 in W 2.96 in

Pishill Church, Henley-on-Thames, Watercolour Stained Glass Design, Jane Gray

Located in London, GB

stained glass at the Kingston School of Arts (1949-51) and later at the Royal College of Art (1951-55

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Centerpiece Bowl, American Studio Glass

$675

H 3.88 in W 16 in D 11.75 in

Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Centerpiece Bowl, American Studio Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage large art glass bowl features an elongated oval form with wide inverted rim. The body of

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Urn Bud Vase, American Studio Glass

$325

H 3.25 in Dm 2.5 in

Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Urn Bud Vase, American Studio Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage art glass bud vase features orange body with undulating ribbon accent in red fused glass

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass

Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Bud Vase, American Studio Glass 1988

$550

H 5.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass Bud Vase, American Studio Glass 1988

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

his own studio, Thames Glass, in Newport, Rhode Island. His has exhibited his work throughout the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Recent Sales

River Thames in Blue Neon Backed on Wood 'River of Light' by Michael Wallner

Unavailable

H 25.6 in W 55.12 in D 1.97 in

River Thames in Blue Neon Backed on Wood 'River of Light' by Michael Wallner

By Michael Wallner

Located in London, GB

River of light. Michael Wallner. Blue neon on wood Measures: 65 X 140 X 5 cm. Edition of ten. £4,350 + VAT / £5,220 INC VAT.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Art

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

The 'Bajra' Peacock, Thames Festival, London, 2003

Sold

H 68.9 in W 33.08 in L 68.9 in

The 'Bajra' Peacock, Thames Festival, London, 2003

Located in Hastings, GB

The 'Bajra' Peacock Boat, Thames Festival, London, 2003 Black pool Illuminations, 2005 Measures

Category

Early 2000s Indian Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Art Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper by Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass

Sold

H 4.5 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in

Art Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper by Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful art glass perfume bottle with stopper by Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass, circa 1990s

Category

Late 20th Century American Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

1998 Matthew Buechner Purple Thames Tulip Hand Blown Art Glass Fan Flower Vase

Sold

H 13.18 in W 2.58 in D 5 in

1998 Matthew Buechner Purple Thames Tulip Hand Blown Art Glass Fan Flower Vase

Located in Dayton, OH

"Vintage 1998 signed art glass purple tulip vase by Matthew Buechner for Thames Glass. “For nearly

Category

1990s Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Emma GibbonsThames Study, 2019

Sold

H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 2.37 in

Thames Study

Located in London, GB

Thames Study by Emma Gibbons, 2019. Paint, ink, pigment powder, glitter, gold leaf, diamond dust

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Glass, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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Thames Art Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of thames art glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and wood. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right piece of thames art glass, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and modern styles are of considerable interest. Clarice Cliff, Frank Dobson and Louis Majorelle each produced at least one beautiful item from our selection of thames art glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Thames Art Glass?

A piece of thames art glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,045, while the lowest priced sells for $93 and the highest can go for as much as $270,442.

Questions About Thames Art Glass

What is MCM art glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.
Is art glass valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.
What does glass mean in art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.
What is Sommerso art glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is the art of making glass called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.
Is stained glass Art Nouveau?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
Are stained glass windows Art Deco?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.