Steuben Glass Sculptures
American
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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Creator: Steuben Glass
Steuben Crystal Recumbent Lion, by Lloyd Atkins, 1986
By Lloyd Atkins, Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Steuben Crystal Recumbent Lion, by Lloyd Atkins, 1986
Steuben Glass Works, established 1903
A stunning Steuben crystal recumbent lion sculpture, designed in 1986 by the renowned ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Steuben Crystal Lion With Base & Original Box
By Steuben Glass
Located in Toledo, OH
Steuben crystal laying lion with pedestal and original leather box. Designed by Lloyd Atkins circa 1986. No damage or scratches to crystal. Leather box ha...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Large Steuben Art Glass Figurine of a Trout & 18k Gold Fly by James Houston
By James Houston, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Steuben art glass model of a trout just caught by an 18 karat gold fly.
Designed by James Houston in 1966.
Model No. 2011.
Simply a wonderful figural sculpture of th...
Category
20th Century American Modern Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Crystal Galloping Horse / Mustang Sculpture by Steuben Glassworks
By Steuben Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare crystal galloping horse / mustang sculpture by Steuben Glassworks, circa 1990s. The sculpture is in very good condition with no chips or cracks ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Steuben Glass Eagle
By Steuben Glass
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of an American eagle
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Steuben Controlled Bubble Crystal Dragon Figurine Designed by Bernard Wolff
By Steuben Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Steuben Controlled Bubble Crystal Dragon Figurine Designed by Bernard Wolff.
This stunning crystal figure is made by the famous Steuben crystal company ...
Category
20th Century American Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Steuben Glass Diamond Paperweight, Robert Browning Poem, Signed, 20th C
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
A desk sculpture paperweight by Steuben offers colorless art glass construction in diamond prism form with etched "Chance cannot change my love nor time impair" by Robert Browning, s...
Category
20th Century Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Steuben Koala Bear Figurine or Sculpture Model No. 8268 by Lloyd Atkins 1971
By Lloyd Atkins, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass koala bear figurine or sculpture.
By Steuben.
Model no. 8268.
Designed by Lloyd Atkins.
Simply a wonderful koala figurine from Steuben!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Steuben
Pattern:
Model no. 8268
Marks:
With an etched Steuben...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Steuben Glass Elephant
By Steuben Glass
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of an elephant (AS IS-CHIP TO EAR)
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Steuben Glass Eagle Glass Sculpture
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern signed Steuben glass eagle sculpture.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Peter Aldridge for Steuben "Arcus" Sculpture
By Peter Aldridge, Steuben Glass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This Steuben sculpture, titled Arcus, was designed in 1977 by British sculptor and designer Peter Aldridge (b.1947). Aldridge was graduated with distinction from London's Royal College of Art and worked as artist-in-residence at Steuben in 1977. A recipient of Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts, Aldridge went on to be appointed Steuben's Vice President and Creative Director. Aldridge began working as CEO of Scotland's prestigious North Lands Creative Glass center in 2007 before returning to New York in 2010, and currently serves on Steuben's Board of Trustees. His works are held in the permanent collections of London's Victoria & Albert Museum and the Corning Museum of Glass among other notable museums, and are also in private collections throughout the world.
This striking geometric Aldridge sculpture has been given design number 0217 and is made from cast, cut and polished lead glass. The angular piece has a multifaceted construction consisting of a series of triangles, squares and rectangles which have been expertly cut and polished.
The piece was included as one of a select number of nonjuried designs in the 1984 exhibition "50 Years on 5th - A Retrospective Exhibition of Steuben Glass." It is also worthy of note that an engraved version of this crystal sculpture titled "Peace Crystal" was given to late President Anwar El Sadat and late Prime Minister Menachem Begin...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Lion Paperweight / Hand Cooler by Steuben Glassworks
By Steuben Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare crystal lion paperweight / hand cooler by Tal Lebel Schaefer for Steuben Glassworks, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good condition with no c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
American Mid-Century Steuben Clear Glass Small Figure of a Trumpeting Elephant
By Steuben Glass
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of a trumpeting elephant.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Sculptures
Mid-Century Steuben Glass Gazelles
By Steuben Glass
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of a gazelle.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Steuben Glass Penguin
By Steuben Glass
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of a penguin
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Steuben Glass Geese
By Steuben Glass
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figures of a goose looking forward (Similar: LNL015A)
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Sculptures
Materials
Glass
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Steuben Glass sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Steuben glass sculptures 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 Steuben Glass sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Steuben Glass 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 sculptures by Artisan House, C. Jeré Artisan House, and Dan Murphy. Prices for Steuben Glass sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $145 and can go as high as $6,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $685.
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Questions About Steuben Glass Sculptures
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most Steuben glass was marked in some way before leaving the factory. The most common mark is a fleur-de-lis with “STEUBEN” written in block letters. Other pieces may simply have the letter “S”. Find an authenticated collection of Steuben fine glass and crystal items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, most Steuben glass is roughly 30 percent lead. Transparent colorless glassware produced by the brand is usually free of stones, seeds and cords, giving it a true crystal-clear quality. You can find a collection of Steuben glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if glass is Steuben, look for the maker's mark. Many pieces feature a fleur-de-lis logo as well as the Steuben name written in capital block letters. However, Steuben markings did evolve over the years, so it's a good idea to compare the mark on your piece to images of logos and wordmarks shown on trusted online resources. If you need help with identification, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a variety of Steuben glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify Steuben glass, look on the bottom or interior for a maker's marking. Nearly all pieces produced by the manufacturer display an acid-engraved marking. On glassware produced before 1932, this marking usually consists of a fleur-de-lis and the word "Steuben." After 1932, the maker used many other hallmarks, which you can find images of on trusted online resources. Comparing the marking on your glassware to these images can help you determine if Steuben produced it and approximately when it was made. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you identify the items. Shop a variety of Steuben glass on 1stDibs.
- Is Steuben glass crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends. Since 1903, Steuben has been famous for both its glassware and crystal. Crystal is a kind of glass with additives that make it strong and able to be used in elegantly thin designs. Crystal also refracts light, creating a striking look. Steuben is known for its exceptionally beautiful crystal formula. Shop a range of Steuben glass and crystal pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Steuben glass always marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, most Steuben glass was marked before it left the factory. Unfortunately, there was not a lot of standardization of the marks so one needs to know several different diamond script maker’s marks to verify if the glass is a real Steuben. Shop a collection of authentic Steuben glass from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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