Blenko Furniture
American
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 vases, decanters and other 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.
Blenko's 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 stemware 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 stores 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 1950s 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.
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Creator: Blenko
Set of 10 Orange Blenko Bottles
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic mid-century 10 piece set of Blenko Art Glass in vibrant orange tones. Tallest being 19.75 inches x 5 inch diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Handmade Glass Bookends by Blenko - a Pair
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of handmade glass bookends with smooth top and textured sides by Blenko Glass, USA circa 1980s.
Measurement for each block: w3.5" d4" h3.75"
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Wayne Husted for Blenko Rare Purple Glass Vase with Nipple Protrusions
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in North Miami, FL
This rare and obscure signed Blenko vase or vessel is a luscious color of light purple. It was designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko and was most likely an...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s
By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Blenko Glass Amethyst Paper Bag Vase by Don Shepherd
By Don Shepherd, Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This vintage Blenko glass "paper bag" vase was designed by Don Shepherd. He was the company's designer from 1974 to 1988. The vase is pictured in Blenko's 1988 catalog...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, c.1965
By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, United States, c.1965.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Important Prototype Vases by Winslow Anderson, 1952
By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass
Located in South Charleston, WV
Signed by the Artist 1952, Winslow Anderson.
When Winslow designed the vase model 961 he produced prototypes, and he kept these 2 handblown prototypes with him until his death in 20...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s
By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
1960's Wayne Husted Blenko Glass #6211 Sparkling Crackle Glass Footed Decanter
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is believed to be Blenko's #6211 footed decanter designed by Wayne Husted
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Blenko Glass Blue Cowboy Hat Sculpture Decorative Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage large and beautiful handmade Blenko glass cowboy hat that can serve as a bowl, ice bucket, or centerpiece. The hat is handblown with blue glass, it is not a reproduction. Han...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Bookends by Wayne Husted, USA, 1960's
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Bookends by Wayne Husted, USA, 1960's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Set of 10 Orange Blenko Bottles
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic mid-century 10 piece set of Blenko Art Glass in vibrant orange tones. Tallest being 19.75 inches x 5 inch diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Blown Glass Amberina Tangerine Jug Designed by John Nickerson for Blenko
By John Nickerson, Blenko Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blown glass jug designed by John Nickerson and manufactured by Blenko. This design first appeared in the 1972 Blenko catalog as model number 7226S. Large size and attractive amberina...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Vintage Glass Amberina Vase with Stopper by John Nickerson for Blenko
By John Nickerson, Blenko Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large blown glass amberina/tangerine lidded jar designed by John Nickerson for Blenko (model number 7328).
This model first appeared in the 1973 Blenko catalog and remained in produc...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
American Midcentury Clear Glass Fish Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun midcentury clear glass collectible fish vase by Blenko, circa the 1970s. Stylish and chic piece of midcentury decor.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Blenko Red Blown Art Glass Vase Vessel Jug with Stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Blenko red blown Art Glass vase vessel jug with stopper. Circa 1960s.
Measurements: 23.5" height x 9" diameter.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Wonderful Mid Century BLENKO Purple Amethyst Art Glass Large Centerpiece Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern "BLENKO" Purple / Amethyst Crackle Art Glass Large Centerpiece Bowl, With Original Label.
Measures 18 1...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tall Glass Glass Blown Cylinder Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant American classic glass blown tall cylinder vase , by Blenko circa 1970's nice color great condition no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Massive 1970s Blenko 'Caribbean Blue' Brutalist Ashtray
By Blenko Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive 1970s Blenko 'Caribbean Blue' Brutalist Ashtray
USA, circa 1970s
Transport yourself to the vibrant era of the 1970s with this striking piece of Blenko craftsmanship: a mass...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Blenko Ashtray Blue Glass with Controlled Bubble Design, circa 1960s
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid-Century Modern Blenko glass ashtray in the most stunning blue art glass. Handblown chunky glass with a beautiful rounded form featuring controlled bubble accents and curved notch...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Three Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko
By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Three Joel Myers colored glass vases, model no. 6427, 1960s. Manufactured by Blenko. The tallest vase is 23.75" high and 2.75" diameter. The smaller vases are about 21.5" high and 2....
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Set 2 Blenko Style Mid-Century Modern Hand Made Blown Art Glass Vessel, Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 translucent baby blue Mid-Century Modern handmade art glass vessel, vase, decanter in the Style of Blenko.
Round Vessels blown in clear and light blue Glass.
The Smaller Vas...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Small Blenko Lamp with finial in sea green
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model 563 Table Lamp produced circa 1956-1960 in Sea Green (sometimes called seafood green), 24" tall, 5.5" wide. All original with original base and finial as well adjustable classi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare clear solid cast glass with textured design in the front and smooth on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
1940s Blenko Art Glass Vase by Wayne Husted #4616
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
1940s Blenko Art Glass Vase by Wayne Husted #4616
Offered for sale is a 1940s Blenko art glass vase by Wayne Husted, model #4616. This lovely Blenko vase is a vibrant blue with an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Lidded Glass Jar Designed by John Nickerson for Blenko
By John Nickerson, Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Nice lidded vessel in blue crackle glass designed by John Nickerson, produced by Blenko. This example is in perfect condition, it is an uncommon blu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Handmade Glass Bookends by Blenko - a Pair
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of handmade glass bookends with smooth top and textured sides by Blenko Glass, USA circa 1980s.
Measurement for each block: w3.5" d4" h3.75"
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Bamboo Art Glass Vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass
By Don Shepherd, Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand blown yellow / gold art glass vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass, circa 2005. This bamboo shaped design was initially introduced for one year by Don Shepherd in the late 1970...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Joel Myers Emerald Green Blenko Genie Bottle Vase Retro Midcentury Art Glass
By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Joel Myers emerald green floor decanter vase/bottle Model #6954 Blenko, 1969. Very good vintage condition, no chips, no cracks.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Blenko Handmade Cobalt Blue Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Blenko Handmade Cobalt Blue Vase
Made in Milton, West Virginia.
Glass is bubble design.
Category
Late 20th Century American Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Extra Large Hand Blown Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase by Blenko Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Extra large hand blown cobalt blue art glass vase by Blenko Glass, circa 1990s. This gorgeous statment piece is a beautiful example of American a...
Category
20th Century American Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Joel Myers for Blenko Pair of Crystal Cube Bookends, 1967
By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage solid glass cube bookends feature textured side surfaces with abstract designs of sand dollar or starbursts on two opposing sides; the top side has contracting gloss...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Uranium Glass
Blenko Glass Ruby Red Ruffled Edge Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Garnerville, NY
Vintage ruby red ruffled edge Blenko vase, shape 404. A beautiful deep, saturated red with a wavy edge. Circa 1950-50. Nipped pontil. This piece comes from an avid and incurable glas...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Blenko Art Glass Mushroom Candlestick
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Art glass mushroom candlestick by Blenco, circa 1975
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Tall Art Glass Vase by Matt Carter for Blenko Glass #9730
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand blown art glass vase by Matt Carter for Blenko Glass, circa 2002. The vases are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 6.5"D x 19.5"H. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Blenko Amberina Table Lamp by Winslow Anderson
By Blenko Glass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A iconic Mid Century blown glass table lamp by the Blenko glass company in a red amber fade called Amberina. Crafted by the artist Winslow Anderson and sits on a dark walnut base top...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Walnut
Vintage Pocket Emptier in yellow murano glass , 1960's
By Blenko Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Amber Clear Glass Tri-lobe Bowl Biomorphic-Shaped Amber BLENKO 1959. Fruit Bowl Art Glass Heavy and BeautifulFor how magical it might seem at first...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Smoked Glass Teardrop Lamps by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of smoked glass teardrop lamps with glass finials by Blenko.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Blenko Art Glass Decanters
By Blenko Glass
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Blenko charcoal crackle glass decanters with charcoal crackle stoppers, circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
American Mid Century Blenko Glass Apple
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful purple tainted Blenko glass apple excellent condition no chips or cracks great color and very collectible.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Clear Glass Half Moon Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous clear glass half moon bookends designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1960s. They are in very good vintage condition with no chips or scra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Tall Mid-Century Modern Amber Hand Made Blown Art Glass Vessel, Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
1988 tall Mid-Century Modern handmade art glass vessel, vase, decanter by Blenko.
The amber color glass body has a round glass ball stopper.
A-867-...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
1950's Blenko Smoky Blue Glass Bottle Lamp
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
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, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Massive Bottle Shaped Glass Lamp by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A massive glass lamp by Blenko. Bottle shaped blue glass, measuring 23.75" H, excluding shade.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Tall American 1960s Hand-Blown Apple-Green Glass Decanter by Blenko Glassworks
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall and striking American 1960s handblown apple-green decanter by Blenko Glassworks; the bulbous shaped body with long neck of heavy handblown glass fitted with a solid glass stop...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Large Hand Blown Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase by Blenko Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Large hand blown cobalt blue art glass vase by Blenko Glass, circa 1990s. The vase is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.5"D x 15.5"H....
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
American Mid century Blown Glass Vase by Blenko 1970's
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Blenko glass blown vase in lime green , excellent condition no chips or cracks circa 1970's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare emerald green solid cast glass with textured design in the front and smooth on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Blenko Hand Blown Oversized Vases
By Blenko Glass
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased too offer this great pair of hand blown large vases. The top opening are slightly different but that is to be expected with a hand made piece. These oversized vases...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Glass Crystal Shovel Bookends by Blenko
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury glass sculptural pair of bookends designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko. Made of dense textured glass with shovel like design. Sculptural, unique and full ice like style. Ea...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Large Blenko Blown Glass Turquoise Asymmetrical "Ribbed" Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asymmetrical Blenko vase with ribbed pattern, large in scale (H: 11.25" x L: 8" x D: 4.25") in attractive turquoise palette.
The design's first and only appearance was in the 1966 B...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
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. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Blenko Architectural Glass Vase Model 5415 in Charcoal by Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Blenko Architectural Glass Vase Model 5415 by Wayne Husted
The neck seems to slant slightly depending on angle of viewing. Showing 2 points of vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Large Vintage Blue Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Large Vintage Blue Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers.
Lamps will need hardware and wiring as shown.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Blenko Charcoal Grey Crackle Glass Decanter with Stopper, Circa 1950
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
ATA1433
A Blenko charcoal crackle glass decanter with clear crackle glass stopper. Due to the antique nature of this fixture, there may be some nicks ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vases by Blenko Blue and Amber Ball Form
By Blenko Glass
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of fish bowl vases by American glass blowing company Blenko. Amber colored case is a little taller than the blue vase 10 inch to 9.5 inch. Amber va...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Turquoise Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Winslow Anderson for Blenko Aqua Sea Blue Green Glass #949L Table Lamp, designed 1951. Featuring a dimpled, free-form wide glass bottle form in Teal, Aqua Green coloration atop a rou...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Fish Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century era, pair of Blenko, thick glass fish bookends. Solid, handblown, with back side a smooth finish and front side a textural finish.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Ice Block Emerald Glass Bookends by Blenko Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of of free flow ice block emerald glass bookends by Blenko Glass, circa 1970s. The bookends look like a large chunk of ice with a very cool three dimensional effect and mea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of handblown 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. Very cool deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Blenko furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Blenko furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Blenko furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Blenko were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by David Cressey, Royal Haeger, and Gainey Pottery. Prices for Blenko furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $56 and can go as high as $6,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $563.
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Questions About Blenko Furniture
- How can you tell vintage Blenko?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell vintage Blenko, conduct research using trusted online resources to try and date your piece. To be considered vintage, Blenko glassware must be between 20 and 99 years old. Pieces that are at least 100 years old are antiques. Because many Blenko pieces are unmarked, the best way to identify them is by examining their physical characteristics, such as color, shape and style. Looking through the maker's catalogues — available to browse online — can give you an idea of your glassware's approximate production year. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform the dating process. Find a collection of Blenko glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To know if Blenko is real, first check it for markings. Over the years, Blenko has used foil stickers and sandblasted markings to identify its pieces. Comparing the markings on your piece to pictures shared on trusted online resources is a good way to begin the authentication process. If you notice major discrepancies, your piece may be a reproduction. Next, search Blenko catalogs to find out if Blenko ever produced a piece like yours. From there, you can learn about the characteristics of the specific item and use them as the basis for evaluation. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer for their expert opinion. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Blenko glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To identify Blenko glass, look for markings, usually found on the bottom. Over the years, the American glassmaker has used dozens of different markings, so the best approach is to compare yours to images shared on trusted websites for reference purposes. Once you've confirmed that your piece is a Blenko, you can download Blenko glass catalogues from online sources and search for your piece to learn more about it. Alternatively, you can have an appraiser or dealer who specializes in glassware evaluate your piece. Find a wide range of Blenko glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if your glass is Blenko, look for the maker's mark, which usually appears on a label affixed to an inconspicuous area of the piece, such as the interior or bottom. The American glassmaker marked most of its pieces, but some weren't marked, and others may have lost their labels over the years. If you can't find a label, compare your piece to images found in Blenko glass catalogues available through trusted online resources. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also be of assistance. Find a wide variety of Blenko glass on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify a Blenko lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Identifying a Blenko lamp often comes down to studying the forms and shapes of authentic Blenko lamps and comparing similar pieces. Since the majority of Blenko glass lamps will no longer have the sticker that was used for identification, you can look at books that are basically reprints of the annual Blenko catalogue, visit a collector-run website, or have a professional assessor look at it. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Blenko lamps from top sellers worldwide.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A few things account for what is so special about Blenko glass. The vibrant colors that the brand is famous for set it apart, as do its imaginative designs. In addition, Blenko is known for its quality crafting techniques and for its rich history, which dates back to 1921. Explore a selection of Blenko glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify your Blenko pitcher, use the company's catalogues. From the official Blenko website, you can download every catalogue the company has produced since the 1950s, and there are additional trustworthy websites that have catalogues and reference galleries for older pieces. Browsing through these references can allow you to find your pitcher and learn about its style, name, age and other characteristics. Alternatively, you can enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Shop a range of Blenko pitchers and other Blenko objects on 1stDibs.
- What type of glass is Blenko?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Blenko glass is hand-blown sheet glass that is used for stained glass windows or architectural glass. The Blenko Glass Company is most recognized for their work with the St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Shop a wide selection of Blenko glass goods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To know if glassware is Blenko glass, you will likely need to seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Blenko did not sign most pieces and did not create specific patterns. As a result, it is usually not possible to identify Blenko glass using only online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted Blenko glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Rose is the color of Blenko glass that tends to be the most valuable, followed by other intense jewel tones. Generally, the honey and pale green colors are less frequently sought after by collectors. However, there are exceptions. Keep in mind that the age, condition and type of glassware will also impact its value. Explore a range of Blenko glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022West Virginia-based Blenko Glass Company made its beloved jewel-toned, hand-blown glass lamps from 1947 through 1963. The company, established in 1893, has operated out of Milton, WV, since 1921, and started out producing glass vases and decanters. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Blenko pieces from top sellers worldwide.
- Is Blenko glass still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Blenko glass is still made. The Blenko Glass Company produces their products at a company-owned factory in Milton, West Virginia. It opened in 1921 and is well known for producing decorative bottles, bowls and vases. Find a selection of Blenko glass on 1stDibs.