Blenko
Blenko Glass (USA, est. 1893)
A producer of hand-blown glass since 1893, Blenko Glass is currently headquartered in Milton, West Virginia, where it has operated since 1921. Among its many illustrious projects are the stained-glass windows it produced for St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Washington National Cathedral. Blenko is known today for the brilliant colors of its glass vessels and objects—particularly those produced in the 1950s and ’60s—which range from jewel-like blues and greens to brilliant reds and yellows.
The company was founded by William J. Blenko, an English immigrant who was apprenticed to a glassmaker in his native London as a young man. Blenko developed expertise in the production of rondels, the round panes used in stained glass windows. His interest in the potential of natural gas to fire glass furnaces led him to Milton, where abundant reserves of the fuel had attracted a pool of skilled glassblowers. Under the name Eureka Glass, his company began making window glass in 1923, and in 1925, he was joined in the business by his son, William H. Blenko.
When the Great Depression quelled demand for stained glass, William J. Blenko brought local Milton glassblowers into the company to begin producing stem- and tableware, products for which the company, which changed its name to Blenko in 1930, is now best known. Up until the end of World War II, Blenko’s tableware designs were fairly straightforward, and they sold well at American department such as Gump’s, in San Francisco. The company was also commissioned in 1930 to produce a line of reproductions for Colonial Williamsburg.
In 1947, the company hired as its art director Winslow Anderson, who introduced artful, fanciful and modern vessels and objects in vibrant colors. This began what collectors refer to as Blenko’s “historic period.” A number of Anderson’s designs were honored by the Museum of Modern Art’s Good Design Awards in 1950, and throughout the 1950’s and ‘60s, the company enjoyed robust sales and critical acclaim. The forms Blenko produced during this period followed the contemporary vogue for biomorphism, or organic modernism, which favored rounded and fluid shapes inspired by nature.
One of Blenko’s most influential designers, Wayne Husted, who was active from 1953 to ’63, is credited with aligning Blenko’s products with the prevailing mid-century modern aesthetic by pushing the envelope on both form and color, particularly in his wedge-cut and Spool decanters and his Echoes series. Joel Philip Myers, who designed for Blenko in the 1960s, brought a sense of whimsy and visual excess to the product line, in keeping with the psychedelic look favored during the period.
Blenko Glass still produces many of its classic designs in items ranging from stemware and tableware to decorative objects and ornamental decanters. Among collectors, pieces created under Husted’s creative direction are of special interest. The company has come to the attention of younger audiences through the documentaries Blenko: Hearts of Glass and Blenko Retro: Three Designers of American Glass, both of which aired on PBS. Blenko also designed the glass award trophy for the Country Music Awards.
Mid-Century Modern Large Blenko Glass Apple Gre...
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Glass
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern large apple green Blenko glass decanter. This special piece would look fabulous on a bar, bar cart as a table centerpiece or as a gorgeous home decor ...
Blenko Blue Smoke Glass Lamps
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Blenko Blue Smoke Glass Lamps
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Blown Glass, Brass, Wood
Beautiful blue smoke glass Blenko lamps, with original glass finials. Mounted on wood bases. Solid brass hardware, double sockets and brass pulls.
Quarter Circle Wedge Clear Glass Bookends by Bl...
Blenko
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Glass
Nice pair of quarter circle / wedge / half moon clear glass bookends by Blenko, circa 1970s.
Crackled Glass Blenko Modern Decanter
Blenko
Vintage 1960s American Glass
Blown Glass
The crackled glass of this period Blenko decanter with it's original
glass stopper has the original and vintage plastic label on the glass.
It is very modernist and timeless!
20th Century Blenko Glass Amberina Optic Decant...
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Glass
Blown Glass
Mid-20th century Blenko Glass Amberina optic decanter and stopper.
Monumental Pair of Blenko Translucent Sculptura...
Blenko
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Glass, Walnut
Substantial pair of American Mid-Century Modern smoky olive glass translucent table lamps attributed to Blenko Glass Co. Featuring an hourglass form in blown glass, with gradated smo...
Monumental Blenko Blue Floor Vase, Mouth Blown ...
Blenko
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Glass
This striking blue Blenko floor vase still bears the original label. Somewhat rare, it is in very good condition with a few scratches on the base(see pictures) and a couple of bubble...
Pair of Blenko 1950s Green Crackle Glass Lamps
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Pair of Blenko green crackle glass lamps on circular wood bases. Original glass sphere finial and height adjustable hardware. Signed with stamp on felt base. Overall height measures ...
Pair of Tall Mid-Century Modern Bottle Shaped B...
Blenko
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Blown Glass
Pair of very elegant, tall and tapered grey - green dimpled glass, with brass fittings. Measures: 28.5 to the top of the socket and 34.5 to the top of the shades pictured. Shades not...
Midcentury American "Crackle" Blown Glass Bever...
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Glass
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century American "Crackle" blown glass lidded two-piece beverage pitcher in the style of Blenko. Features a translucent body with amber applied handle and lid knob detail.
Blenko Blown Glass Lamp with Glass Finial
Blenko
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Blown Glass, Wood
Beautiful shade of green blown glass Blenko lamp with blown glass finial and wooden base. Original brass hardware.
Mid-Century Blenko Glass Optic Emerald Green & ...
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Brass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Blenko Glass Optic Emerald Green & Brass Mount Table Lamp. This sparkling Blenko Glass lamp maintains its original Blenko Glass silver manufacturer sticker. Features the...
Large Green and Clear Handblown Glass Vase by B...
Blenko
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Vases
Blown Glass
Green and clear, large, handblown glass vase made by Blenko with an American Post-Modern Memphis feel to it.
Stylish design accentuated by its large size. Old Blenko sticker remain....
Midcentury Glass Fish Vase by Blenko
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Midcentury Glass Fish Vase by Blenko
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Blown Glass
Fun midcentury glass fish vase by Blenko, circa 1970s. The vase is 15.25" tall and 7" wide.
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Blenko Glass "Crackl...
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Blown Glass
Mid-Century pair of Blenko glass olive green cruet decanter and stopper. These olive green decanters feature, "Genie" style stoppers, ruffle neck, curly applied handles and "Crackle"...
80's Organic Modern Blenko Glass Blue & Green C...
Blenko
20th Century American Modern Vases
Blown Glass
1980'S Organic Modern Blenko Glass Blue & Green Ombre Tall Cylinder Vase With Clear Applied Abstract Handles. Original Blenko Glass "handmade" silver sticker in tact.
80'S Blenko Glass Aqua & Clear Footed Vase
Blenko
20th Century American Vases
Blown Glass
1980'S Blenko Glass Aqua & Cear Footed Fluted vase. Original Blenko Glass manufacturer sticker in tact, indicating 1980-1999 production.
Jonquil Yellow Blenko Pinwheel Pitcher / Carafe...
Blenko
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Blown Glass
This striking Blenko double spouted pitcher or carafe was designed by Joel Myers for Blenko and features an impressed pinwheel design on both faces and a florescent yellow edge detai...
Wayne Husted for Blenko Mid-Century Modern Lime...
Blenko, Wayne Husted
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
American Mid-Century Modern glass decanter made by Wayne Husted for Blenko Glass in the 1970s. The piece is in rare lime green and features a large glass stopper. In very good vintag...
Joel Myers for Blenko Midcentury Cobalt Blue Gl...
Blenko, Joel Myers
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
American Mid-Century Modern rare 1970s decanter in cobalt blue glass with an air twist stopper, designed by Joel Myers for Blenko Glass. The piece is in very good condition.
Blenko Handcrafted Midcentury Glass Vase
Blenko
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Blown Glass
A beautiful 1960s handcrafted glass vase by Blenko. Has a clear finish with blue accents. In excellent condition, no chips or cracks. A very collectible and rare piece. Made by an Am...
Cast Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko
Blenko, Wayne Husted
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Glass
"Extremely heavy Mid-Century Modern cast glass horseshoe-shaped wedge bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko. Missing the silver foil label, but definitely Blenko.
In excellent, ori...
Pair of Glass Shell Blenko Bookends
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Pair of Glass Shell Blenko Bookends
Blenko
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Art Glass
Pair of glass shell Blenko bookends, perfect for any shelf or desk, especially if you live near or on the water!
Mid-Century Blenko Glass Green Pinched Crackle ...
Blenko, Winslow Anderson
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Winslow Anderson for Blenko Glass, avocado green pinched crackle glass decanter. Features a ruffled neck with stopper,, crackled and pinched body detail, designed ...
Monumental Blenko Amberina Floor Decanter
Blenko
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Glass
Striking amberina floor decanter by Blenko. The piece is big and beautiful! Please contact for location.
Blenko Stacked Glass Ball Floor Lamp
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Blenko Stacked Glass Ball Floor Lamp
Blenko
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
A large-scale mid century Blenko stacked glass globe floor lamp.
The base has a painted gold paint finish.
A very tall table lamp or a diminutive sized floor lamp.
Shade not included.
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Amberina Vase
Blenko, Wayne Husted
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Blown Glass
Beautiful mouth blown Blenko glass flower vase, in very collectible amberina glass.
Rare Large Modernist Handblown Biomorphic Abstr...
Blenko
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Beautiful large biomorphic handblown abstract thick glass bowl by Blenko, circa 1965. The bowl is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Underneath you can see the pontil ma...
Blenko Amethyst Handblown Glass Lamp with Finial
Blenko
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern wine bottle shaped Blenko handblown glass lamp is in a rare shade of amethyst and includes the original tear-drop shaped finial and harp and circular...
Massive Bottle Shaped Glass Lamp by Blenko
Blenko
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
A massive glass lamp by Blenko. Bottle shaped blue glass, measuring 23.75" H, excluding shade.
Collection of Large Blenko Glass Pieces
Blenko
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
A collection of large, red-orange Blenko pieces, largest measuring 33.25" H.
2002 Blenko Glass Tequila Sunrise Signed, Richa...
Blenko
21st Century and Contemporary American Glass
Art Glass
Extremely rare hand signed and dates Blenko Glass "Tequila Sunrise" vase. This collectors piece is vibrant cherry red, yellow and avocado green ombre color. Stamped on underside Ble...
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Crackle Glass Decante...
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Bright Blue Coveted Bulbous Blenko "Crackle" Glass Decanter & Stopper.
Oversized Blenko Blue Urn Glass Lamp
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Oversized Blenko Blue Urn Glass Lamp
Blenko, Wayne Husted
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass
Dramatic handblown blue glass urn with brass and new shade. Beautiful shade of blue.
Blenko Smoky Blue Glass Bottle Lamp
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Blenko Smoky Blue Glass Bottle Lamp
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Blenko smoke blue glass lamp with circular wood base. Original hardware and finial. Overall height measures 27 inches, lamp body, 14 inches height.
Signed with paper label on harp, ...
Winslow Anderson for Blenko Aqua Turquoise Pinc...
Blenko, Winslow Anderson
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Art Glass, Walnut
1951 designed Winslow Anderson #949L for Blenko Sea Blue Green Art Glass Table Lamp. Featuring a dimpled, free-form wide glass bottle form in Teal, Aqua Green, Turquoise, Ocean Blue,...
1960s Tall Blenko Floor Decanter by Joel Myers
Blenko, Joel Myers
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Blown Glass
Wonderful and large Mid-Century blown glass floor decanter by Joel Myers for Blenko. In mixed color Amberina. Dating from 1969. Exceptional tall stopper.
Measurements: 27 1/2" high ...
Clear Glass Bookends by Blenko
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Clear Glass Bookends by Blenko
Blenko
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Glass
Nice pair of clear glass bookends with three-dimensional pyramid design by Blenko, circa 1980s.
Blenko Large Orange Glass Lamp
Blenko
20th Century American Table Lamps
Glass, Brass
Blenko large orange glass lamp with brass hardware.
Shades are not include.
If you are interested in lamp shades, please email our design team via message center and we will pr...
20th Century Blenko Glass Amber and Cobalt Beak...
Blenko
20th Century American Vases
Art Glass
Vintage Blenko Glass amber & applied cobalt "coil" blown glass tall "Beaker" vase.
Blenko Large Decorative Bottle with Stopper
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Blown Glass
Offered for sale is a large Blenko bottle with stopper that has red to amber glass with a ribbed bulbous body. The height of the vessel without the stopper is 18" H.
Rare Large Blenko Studio Amberine Glass Plaque ...
Blenko
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Blown Glass
Beautiful cast large glass plaque with the image of Native Americans on horses. This piece is attributed as one of the most rare Blenko pieces out there. The condition is very good w...
Don Shepherd Blenko Ice Glass Candle Holder, 19...
Blenko, Don Sheperd
Vintage 1970s American More Candle Holders
Glass
American-made candle holders made by Blenko based on a design by Don Shepherd in the 1970s.
Handcrafted glass structure.
Each element can house three candles and can be assembled t...
Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Owl Bookends by ...
Blenko
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Blown Glass
Midcentury pair of handblown amber colored owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1960s. The bookends are heavy and solid with a smooth back side a finish and a textural finish on the front. ...
Blenko Stylized Bamboo Glass Bookends
Blenko
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Art Glass
Pair of cast clear glass bookends with a stylized bamboo motif by Blenko.
Blenko Glass Fish Bookends
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Blenko Glass Fish Bookends
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Glass
Midcentury solid cast glass bookends depicting a fish in bas relief technique.
Pair of Midcentury Blown Glass Fish Lamps by Bl...
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Blown Glass, Chrome
Pair of midcentury glass fish lamps by Blenko, circa 1960s. The lamps are handblown clear glass fish mounted on a chrome base with a chrome stem and include two stitched rawhide lamp...
Blenko Solid Glass Block Bookends
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Blenko Solid Glass Block Bookends
Blenko
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Pair of midcentury solid glass block bookends with rows of raised stylized flowers. Graet in a bookcase or a coffee table as sculptural elements.
Set of Three Blenko Cobalt Glass Flared Vases w...
Blenko
Vintage 1980s American Modern Vases
A rare set of three Blenko 1980s cobalt glass flared vases with applied orange decoration; these stylish vases were manufactured by Blenko Glassworks as experimental pieces and were ...
Vibrant American Blue Glass Ships Decanter, Ble...
Blenko
Vintage 1960s American Vases
A vibrant American 1960s blue glass ships decanter with over-scaled stopper, by Blenko glassworks, the very cool decanter with large clear glass paddle-form stopper resting on a vibr...
Rare Pair of Blenko Orange Glass Vases with App...
Blenko
Vintage 1980s American Modern Vases
Manufactured by Blenko glassworks as part of their experimental line, these vases were never placed into production; with flared neck and ovoid body in a vibrant orange glass adorned...
Mid-Century Modern Pair Of Blenko Style Glass A...
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Blown Glass
1950'S Blenko Glass Pair Of Amberina Tangerine handled pitcher & decanter with stopper. The pitcher has a hand applied handle with spout. The decanter is "Crackle" style glass.
The d...
Large Blenko Bottle by Joel Myers in Wheat
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Blown Glass
Nice stoppered bottle by Joel Myers for Blenko. This example is free of damage, and retains its' original silver foil label.
Blenko Moss Green Glass Lamps
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Blenko Moss Green Glass Lamps
Blenko
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Blown Glass
Pair of American Classic blown glass lamps with an all-over optic pattern on satin brass disc bases. Rewired for use in the USA.
Large Glass Vase Attributed to Blenko
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Large, glass vase attributed to Blenko, red to orange color gradation. Fine original condition, free of damage.
Very Large Dimpled Emerald Glass Vessel by Winslow Anderson for Blenko
By Winslow Anderson
Very Large Dimpled Emerald Glass Vessel by Wins...
Winslow Anderson, Blenko
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Blown Glass
Very large, Mid-Century modern, emerald green, dimpled art glass vessel by Winslow Anderson for Blenko.
Faux Bamboo Glass Vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko
Blenko
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Crystal
A very tall clear handblown glass vase in a faux bamboo form has a lipped edge and double-ridged detail that gives it the bamboo form. By Don Shepherd. American, circa 1970. NYDC
Blenko Amberina Glass Bowl
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Blenko Amberina Glass Bowl
Blenko
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Glass
This is a (five) sided red and yellow bowl with legs that elevate it and a unique pattern cast on the bottom.
Large Blenko Classic Urn Form Crystal Vases, 1970s
Blenko
Vintage 1970s American Vases
From Blenko in 1970, designed by Joel Myers, these large-scale Classic urn form crystal vases as a pair make a grand statement. Form no. 7048, they make great sculpture empty and yet...
Large Blenko Decanter #564 by Wayne Husted
Blenko, Wayne Husted
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Blown Glass
This is a rare example of the Blenko #564 Decanter designed by Wayne Husted in 1956. The teal decanter is offset with its emerald green stopper and creates a nice contrast in color. ...
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