Steuben Glass Works is the most illustrious name in American art glass. Its vividly colored Art Nouveau and Asian-style wares produced in the early 20th century as well as later modernist works rendered in flawlessly clear crystal are objects of striking beauty and delicacy.
The Steuben Glass Works was cofounded in 1903 in the town of Corning, New York, by Frederick Carder, an alum of celebrated British glassmaker Stevens & Williams and a self-taught English chemist and glassmaker. Carder was a restless experimenter, constantly creating new color formulas that resulted in a wide array of hues, from milky jades to his iridescent Aurene shades. A favorite Carder technique was to acid-etch decorative patterns into pieces made of glass layered in different colors. The forms of his vessels were relatively conservative. Most are based on classic Chinese pottery; many display the flowing, naturalistic lines of the Art Nouveau period.
The larger local firm Corning Glass acquired Steuben in 1918. The company’s approach to art glass changed radically in the early 1930s, when Corning chemists devised a new type of crystal known as 10M, with perfect clarity and brilliant refractive powers. Corning decided that, henceforth, all Steuben decorative objects, vases, sculptures and other wares would be made from the crystal.
Art glass was made in two formats: molded and polished abstract sculptures and figurines, or pieces for which artists used Steuben crystal as a sort of canvas. The first such artwork was sculptor Stanley Waugh’s 1935 Gazelle Bowl, a vessel etched with brawny Art Deco animal forms. In later years, Steuben would invite artists that included Henri Matisse, Georgia O’Keeffe and Isamu Noguchi to “paint” in the firm’s crystal.
Steuben glass comes in myriad forms and is available in a broad range of price points. Jewel-toned glasses and tableware from the Carder era include candlesticks marked at $300 and full dinner services for more than $10,000. Small crystal figurines bring around $1,000, while larger sculptures are priced in the neighborhood of $7,000.
Steuben glass, with its impeccable artistry and timeless grace, deserves a place in any collection.
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Frederick Carder-era Steuben jade and alabaster glass candlestick, 1920-1933
By Steuben Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
A Steuben blown glass candlestick in jade green with alabaster accents, made in Corning, New York between 1920 and 1933. The circular swirl-optic base has a finely folded rim. An ala...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$14,500 / set
Monumental Steuben Amethyst Candlesticks
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Exceptional, uncommon, gorgeous, elegant … there are not enough superlatives to adequately describe these monumental thistle pattern candlesticks in the rare amethyst color. Perfect for display on a side table or brilliant setting a table, they will elevate any decor, circa 1920s, by Steuben, American. Excellent condition. Remark: “Steuben Glass is iconic American design at its Deco, Modern, midcentury best. From brilliantly designed serveware to sublime art...
Glass
$1,295
H 4.5 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Bronze and Favrile Glass Candlestick, 1920s
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and blue favrile glass candlestick holder in the form of an urn By Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces, Inc. New York, USA, Early 20th...
Bronze
$813 / set
H 9.65 in Dm 4.73 in
Art Nouveau pressed glass candlesticks by Vallerysthal & Portieux, France, 1920s
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja, Portieux Vallerysthal, Cristalleries De Sevres, Val Saint Lambert, Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Art Nouveau style pressed glass candlesticks by Vallerysthal & Portieux, France, 1920s. Both are made of pressed or molded clear glass, with three dolphins on each base and other cut...
Glass, Blown Glass
Danish Candlestick
Located in San Diego, CA
A single and elegant Danish wood candlestick, circa 1960s. The piece is 11" tall and is ebony in color.
Hardwood
Murano Clear and Turquoise Glass Candlestick, Iraly, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant Murano clear and turquoise glass candlestick with beautiful glass artwork inside, Italy, 1960s, without damage. Measures: ...
Murano Glass
Magnificent Candlesticks
By Graff, Washbourne & Dunn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you like detail, these candlesticks are for you!! Delicate flowers drape the entire body, while openwork with garlands and flowers surround the entire base. The bobeche has a scal...
Sterling Silver
$475 / set
H 3.5 in Dm 5.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Sculptural Crystal Candlestick Holders Signed Steuben
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
A testament to timeless elegance, this pair of Mid-Century Modernist candlestick holders by Steuben are sculptural in their simplicity and striking in its craftsmanship. Crafted from...
Crystal
$712Sale Price|25% Off
H 11 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Frederick Carder for Steuben Red Steuben Grotesque Vase, 1920s
By Frederick Carder
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Frederick Carder for Steuben red Steuben Grotesque vase Additional information: Materials: Glass Color: Red Brand: Steuben Designer: S...
Glass
Pair of Molded Amethyst Glass Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French molded amethyst glass candlesticks. Measurements: Height 7.5"
Glass
$395
H 2.75 in Dm 5 in
Fredrick Carder Era Steuben Aqua Marine Iridescent Verre de Soie Glass Bowl Vase
By Frederick Carder Steuben, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine iridescent American art glass bowl or vase. By Steuben. In Aqua Marine glass with an iridescent finish (similar to their Verre de Soie color and treatment). In the second...
Glass, Art Glass
$1,500
H 8.75 in W 4.75 in D 8.5 in
Barovier Toso Murano Jade Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Candlestick
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown jade green with gold flecks Italian art glass double hands candlestick or candelabra. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barov...
Gold Leaf
Two Lucite Candlesticks
By Karl Springer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of interesting Lucite candlesticks, heavy and very well made with nickeled brass elements.
Early Glass and Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty pair of glass or crystal candlesticks with brass or ormolu mounts. The glass or crystal portions are in good condition the mounts have wear and the interior parts wear the c...
Brass
Pair of Signed Steuben Mid Century Modern Crystal Candlesticks
By Steuben Glass
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Signed Steuben Mid Century Modern Crystal Candlesticks
Glass
Antique Steuben Art Glass Verre De Soie Candlesticks Circa 1920
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of candle sticks by Steuben offer Verre De Soie art glass construction in balustrade form with blue rimming, c1920 Measures - 10"h x 5.25"w x 5.25d Catalogue Note:...
Art Glass
Pair Antique Steuben Amber Art Glass Squat Candlesticks circa 1920
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of candlesticks by Steuben offer amber art glass construction in squat form, c1920 Measures- 4.25''H x 5''W x 5''D. Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVERY RA...
Art Glass
Antique Pair Steuben Verre De Soie Glass Balustrade Candlesticks, 20th Century
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Steuben candlesticks offer balustrade form in hand blown Verre De Soie glass (glass of silk), unmarked and guaranteed to be Steuben of...
Art Glass
Antique Pair Steuben Amber Glass Balustrade Candlesticks, 20th Century
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Steuben candlesticks offer balustrade form in hand blown amber glass, unmarked and guaranteed to be Steuben of Corning, New York, 20th century Measures: 7.88" h...
Art Glass
Pair of Steuben Crystal Rope Twist Stem Candle Sticks, Signed, 20th Century
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of handcrafted crystal candle sticks by Steuben offer rope twist form stems with cylindrical base and candle socket, signed on base as pho...
Crystal
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H 4.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Steuben Figurative Crystal Tear Drop Baluster Low Candlesticks by Hills, Signed
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Midcentury Steuben figurative mouth blown crystal sculptural low candle sticks feature colorless art glass in baluster form with suspended teardrop, designed by David Hills 1949 for ...
Crystal
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H 19.5 in Dm 5.5 in
Pair of Carder Steuben Monumental Candlesticks Cranberry Overlay Cut to Clear
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is one of Frederick Carder period Steuben's rare offerings; a pair of hand blown solid crystal Art Deco monumental candlesticks with cranb...
Crystal