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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
Vintage Signed Blenko Pitcher Yellow
Vintage Signed Blenko Pitcher Yellow

Vintage Signed Blenko Pitcher Yellow

$525 / set

Vintage Signed Blenko Pitcher Yellow

By Blenko Glass

Located in Fulton, CA

Blenko hand crafted glass pitcher with applied handle. Signed on base "BLENKO". Vibrant yellow color. Excellent original condition. (this is one item, not a set) 10.63 inches high....

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted

$650 / set

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass bear bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. partial labels. In fine condition, no issues. Model 4034

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass

Blenko Ice Blue Glass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century, 1960s
Blenko Ice Blue Glass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century, 1960s

Blenko Ice Blue Glass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century, 1960s

$475 / set

Blenko Ice Blue Glass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century, 1960s

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Modernist set of tinted ice blue glass stylized elephant bookends. Blenko Glass Co.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Hand Blown Bamboo Art Glass Vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass
Hand Blown Bamboo Art Glass Vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass

Hand Blown Bamboo Art Glass Vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass

$340Sale Price|20% Off

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Large Hand Blown Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase by Blenko Glass
Large Hand Blown Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase by Blenko Glass

Large Hand Blown Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase by Blenko Glass

$260Sale Price|20% Off

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....

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Three Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko
Three Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko

Three Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko

$2,700 / set

Three Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko

By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers

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....

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Six Blenko Glass Zodiac Box
Six Blenko Glass Zodiac Box

Six Blenko Glass Zodiac Box

$175 / item

Six Blenko Glass Zodiac Box

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Set of Blenko art glass zodiac plaques. Being sold individually. There are: 2 Taurus 1 Aries 2 Cancer 1 Libra.  

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Blenko No. 5425 Crackle Glass Decanter with Amber Stopper, Wayne Husted Era 1954
Blenko No. 5425 Crackle Glass Decanter with Amber Stopper, Wayne Husted Era 1954

Blenko No. 5425 Crackle Glass Decanter with Amber Stopper, Wayne Husted Era 1954

$375

Blenko No. 5425 Crackle Glass Decanter with Amber Stopper, Wayne Husted Era 1954

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking Mid-Century Modern hand-blown glass decanter by the Blenko Glass Company, model 5425, produced during the celebrated design period of Wayne Husted in the 1950s. #5238 This...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s

By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Blenko Hand Blown Oversized Vases
Blenko Hand Blown Oversized Vases

Blenko Hand Blown Oversized Vases

$1,595 / set

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Blown Glass Fish Lamp by Blenko
Mid-Century Blown Glass Fish Lamp by Blenko

Mid-Century Blown Glass Fish Lamp by Blenko

$580Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Blown Glass Fish Lamp by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Midcentury glass fish lamp by Blenko, circa 1960s. The lamp is handblown clear glass fish mounted on a chrome base with a chrome stem. The lamp is in v...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Glass Elephant Bookends by Blenko
Vintage Glass Elephant Bookends by Blenko

Vintage Glass Elephant Bookends by Blenko

$375 / set

Vintage Glass Elephant Bookends by Blenko

By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Midcentury glass elephant pair of bookends designed by Joel Myers for Blenko. Made of dense textured glass with an elephant design. Sculptural, unique and whimsical. Each is handcraf...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass

Don Shepherd Blenko Glass #7820 Bamboo Vase
Don Shepherd Blenko Glass #7820 Bamboo Vase

Don Shepherd Blenko Glass #7820 Bamboo Vase

$585

Don Shepherd Blenko Glass #7820 Bamboo Vase

By Don Sheperd, Blenko Glass, Don Shepherd

Located in New Windsor, NY

Very large and impressive clear glass Bamboo vase designed by Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass, #7820. Due to its large size it's a versatile piece that can feature on a case piece or t...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Clear Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight Wayne Husted for Blenko
Vintage Clear Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight Wayne Husted for Blenko

Vintage Clear Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight Wayne Husted for Blenko

$175

Vintage Clear Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage clear glass heart shaped paperweight by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.75"W x 3.5"D ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Large Pinched Vase in Bright Blue, Mint Condition
Blenko Large Pinched Vase in Bright Blue, Mint Condition

Blenko Large Pinched Vase in Bright Blue, Mint Condition

$775

Blenko Large Pinched Vase in Bright Blue, Mint Condition

By Blenko Glass

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Beautiful blue tall cylindrical pinched vase with Blenko acid etched signature. Measures 12 ½ inches tall. The angular top measures 6 3/4" x 5 5/8" wide....

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Mid-20th Century Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass

American Mid Century Blenko Glass Apple
American Mid Century Blenko Glass Apple

American Mid Century Blenko Glass Apple

$145

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

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

$2,000

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Winslow Anderson for Blenko Sea Blue Green Glass #949L Table Lamp. Featuring a dimpled, free-form wide glass bottle form in Teal, Aqua Green coloration atop a round Walnut base with ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko

$300 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool pair of MCM hand-blown glass owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and solid with a smooth back side a finish and a textural finish on the front. Very cool...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Handmade Cobalt Blue Vase
Blenko Handmade Cobalt Blue Vase

Blenko Handmade Cobalt Blue Vase

$316Sale Price|20% Off

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

Signed Blenko Cobalt Blue Glass Studded Bowl
Signed Blenko Cobalt Blue Glass Studded Bowl

Signed Blenko Cobalt Blue Glass Studded Bowl

$260Sale Price|20% Off

Signed Blenko Cobalt Blue Glass Studded Bowl

By Blenko Glass, Lladro, Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful handcrafted blown glass bowl by Benklo. This beautiful piece is signed and conceptualizes the beauty and glow of cobalt blue handblown glass and texture. The piece's simp...

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Early 2000s American Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 2 Blenko Style Mid-Century Modern Hand Made Blown Art Glass Vessel, Vase
Set 2 Blenko Style Mid-Century Modern Hand Made Blown Art Glass Vessel, Vase

Set 2 Blenko Style Mid-Century Modern Hand Made Blown Art Glass Vessel, Vase

$950 / set

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

Mid Century Glass Crystal Shovel Bookends by Blenko
Mid Century Glass Crystal Shovel Bookends by Blenko

Mid Century Glass Crystal Shovel Bookends by Blenko

$325 / set

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...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass

Important Prototype Vases by Winslow Anderson, 1952
Important Prototype Vases by Winslow Anderson, 1952

Important Prototype Vases by Winslow Anderson, 1952

$1,499 / set

Important Prototype Vases by Winslow Anderson, 1952

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

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...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends, Bamboo Design, 1960s
Blenko Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends, Bamboo Design, 1960s

Blenko Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends, Bamboo Design, 1960s

$465 / set

Blenko Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends, Bamboo Design, 1960s

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Pair of cast clear glass bookends with a stylized bamboo motif by Blenko.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Blenko Art Glass Mushroom Candlestick
Blenko Art Glass Mushroom Candlestick

Blenko Art Glass Mushroom Candlestick

$60Sale Price|20% Off

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

Matching Pair of Large Glass Vases by Don Shepard for Blenko
Matching Pair of Large Glass Vases by Don Shepard for Blenko

Matching Pair of Large Glass Vases by Don Shepard for Blenko

$1,475 / set

Matching Pair of Large Glass Vases by Don Shepard for Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful pair of large, hand-blown glass vases by Don Shepard for Blenko. Both vases are in excellent condition and measure 19" high x 9.75" in diameter. Both vases command attenti...

Category

1970s Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

American Mid century Blown Glass Vase by Blenko 1970's
American Mid century Blown Glass Vase by Blenko 1970's

American Mid century Blown Glass Vase by Blenko 1970's

$225

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 Shell Bookends
Blenko Glass Shell Bookends

Blenko Glass Shell Bookends

$495 / set

Blenko Glass Shell Bookends

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

1970s Blenko glass clear glass shell bookends.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass

Stunning Amberina Orange Red Blenko Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Stunning Amberina Orange Red Blenko Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

Stunning Amberina Orange Red Blenko Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

Stunning Amberina Orange Red Blenko Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

By Blenko Glass

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning vintage amberina red and orange Blenko lamp with original finial. The original lampshade show some light wear but the vintage Blenko Glass is...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Large Pair Blenko Mid Century Olive-green Ribbed Vases now as Lamps
Large Pair Blenko Mid Century Olive-green Ribbed Vases now as Lamps

Large Pair Blenko Mid Century Olive-green Ribbed Vases now as Lamps

$4,650 / set

Large Pair Blenko Mid Century Olive-green Ribbed Vases now as Lamps

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Francisco, CA

each hand-blown vase of striking size with everted lip and short neck above a ribbed cylindrical body all resting on a Lucite base

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Bright Red Blenko Glass Floor Vase
Bright Red Blenko Glass Floor Vase

Bright Red Blenko Glass Floor Vase

$1,100

Bright Red Blenko Glass Floor Vase

By Blenko Glass

Located in Ferndale, MI

Bright Red 22" tall floor vase produced by Blenko Glass . Triangular shaped body with 7.5" diameter flared opening . Color changes somewhat in different light between orange and red . William Blenko started a sheet glass company in 1921, in Milton, West Virginia because of low natural...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Massive Bottle Shaped Glass Lamp by Blenko
Massive Bottle Shaped Glass Lamp by Blenko

Massive Bottle Shaped Glass Lamp by Blenko

$2,200

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

Vintage BLENKO USA Glass Duck Bookends a Pair from the 1980s
Vintage BLENKO USA Glass Duck Bookends a Pair from the 1980s

Vintage BLENKO USA Glass Duck Bookends a Pair from the 1980s

$295 / set

Vintage BLENKO USA Glass Duck Bookends a Pair from the 1980s

By Blenko Glass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Striking pair of duck glass bookends by Blenko, circa 1980s. Pair of Blenko Ducks bookends featured in a clear textured glass. Pair of handmade heavy and sturdy glass bookends with t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Pair Blenko Amoeba Tangerine Glass Candleholders
Vintage Pair Blenko Amoeba Tangerine Glass Candleholders

Vintage Pair Blenko Amoeba Tangerine Glass Candleholders

$260Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Pair Blenko Amoeba Tangerine Glass Candleholders

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of vintage Blenko Amoeba Glass Candleholders in Tangerine. The beautiful freeform and color of these catapults them to sculptures. The joyo...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass

1980s Blenko Blue Apple With Clear Stem, Original Label
1980s Blenko Blue Apple With Clear Stem, Original Label

1980s Blenko Blue Apple With Clear Stem, Original Label

$300Sale Price|20% Off

1980s Blenko Blue Apple With Clear Stem, Original Label

By Blenko Glass

Located in Charleston, SC

A beautiful Blenko Blue Apple with a Clear Stem. It still retains its original label. This large hand blown apple measures 4" wide by 5" high by 4" deep. M...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko

Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko

$300Sale Price / set|36% Off

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

Hand Blown Two-Tone Art Glass Vase by Blenko Glass
Hand Blown Two-Tone Art Glass Vase by Blenko Glass

Hand Blown Two-Tone Art Glass Vase by Blenko Glass

$300Sale Price|20% Off

Hand Blown Two-Tone Art Glass Vase by Blenko Glass

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Hand blown two-tone (blue / gold) art glass vase by Blenko Glass, circa 1990s. A large beautiful example of American art glass.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
Pair of Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko

Pair of Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko

$300Sale Price / set|36% Off

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 Clear Glass Candleholders, a Pair
Blenko Clear Glass Candleholders, a Pair

Blenko Clear Glass Candleholders, a Pair

$75 / set

Blenko Clear Glass Candleholders, a Pair

By Blenko Glass

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage pair of puck shaped glass candleholders by Blenko. Handmade from solid glass, slightly different in size. Manufacurer: Blenko Origin: USA Year: 1960s Syle: Mid-Ce...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko
Pair of Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko

Pair of Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko

$1,800 / set

Pair of Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko

By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Joel Myers colored glass vases, model no. 6427, 1960s. Manufactured by Blenko. The tallest vase is 24.25" high and 2.75" diameter. The smaller vase is about 21.75" high and 2...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Green Blenko Jug Vase 50's
Large Green Blenko Jug Vase 50's

Large Green Blenko Jug Vase 50's

$675

Large Green Blenko Jug Vase 50's

By Blenko Glass

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s by Blenko Glass Company, Inc., Milton, West Virginia, USA. Pictured in the 1953 catalog, model #443, this amazing 1950s accessory is authentically mid-century. Known for their colorful large hand-blown pieces, Blenko is part of the visual fabric of Pop Art America from the Beat generation...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted

$375 / set

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass Elephant bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. no Label. In fine condition, no issues.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair
Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair

Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair

$200 / set

Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair

By Blenko Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

Handsome pair of heavy mid-century cast glass ice-cube shaped bookends by Blenko with scripted capital S monogram. Front and back are polished smooth and all four sides are textured....

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass

Blenko Glass Twisted Hearts Clear Block Bookends Wayne Husted, 1969
Blenko Glass Twisted Hearts Clear Block Bookends Wayne Husted, 1969

Blenko Glass Twisted Hearts Clear Block Bookends Wayne Husted, 1969

$325 / set

Blenko Glass Twisted Hearts Clear Block Bookends Wayne Husted, 1969

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in Miami, FL

Blenko glass twisted hearts clear block bookends, Wayne Husted 1969 Offered for sale is a pair of Blenko "Twisted Hearts" clear block bookends designed by Wayne Husted in 1969. Th...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Pocket Emptier in yellow murano glass , 1960's
Vintage Pocket Emptier in yellow murano glass , 1960's

Vintage Pocket Emptier in yellow murano glass , 1960's

$400Sale Price|10% Off

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

Blenko Ice Cube Pillar Candleholders, a Pair
Blenko Ice Cube Pillar Candleholders, a Pair

Blenko Ice Cube Pillar Candleholders, a Pair

$125

Blenko Ice Cube Pillar Candleholders, a Pair

By Blenko Glass

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of vintage hand blown pillar candleholders by Blenko. Heavy weight construction in aqua blue glass with the look and texture of ice. Manuf...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blenko Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, 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 do you know if Blenko is real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To 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.
  • How can you tell vintage Blenko?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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.
  • How can you identify Blenko glass?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To 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.
  • How do I tell if my glass is Blenko?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To 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.
  • What type of glass is Blenko?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Blenko 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.
  • How do I identify a Blenko lamp?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Identifying 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.
  • What is so special about Blenko glass?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A 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.
  • How do I identify my Blenko pitcher?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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.
  • Is Blenko glass still made?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • What years did Blenko make lamps?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    West 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.
  • How do I know if it's Blenko glass?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • What color of Blenko glass is the most valuable?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Rose 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.

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