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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12 1960s Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Smaller Goblets/ Wines
By Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 12 Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Smaller Goblets/Wine Glasses 1960s Signed in Script 'S' Discontinued Pattern This rare set of twelve (12) vintage Steuben #7924 controlled...
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Modernist Steuben Decanters, Rare and Exceptional
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, Steuben, American. Shape No. 7625. Primary tones and sleek forms collide in this striking pair of rare Art Deco decanters by Steuben. Whether displayed or containing a potent potable, the sleek primary forms and stunning hues add elegant silhouettes and vibrant colors to any décor. Impeccably made by one of the world’s most esteemed glassmakers, this pair of decanters are in very good condition, with a slight pair of frits noted on one. Remark: "Color, quality, and rarity: this is luxury. Steuben is authentic American chic. Perfect in any décor and exceptional in a Mid-Century setting think Vladimir Kagan or George Nakashima furniture" SIZE: 14 3/8 inches tall by 4 1/2 inch diameter base HALLMARKS: “Steuben” on gold decanter...
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12 1960s Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Large Goblets/ Champagnes
By Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 1960s Steuben #7924 Controlled Bubble Large Goblets/Champagnes Each one signed in Script 'S,' discontinued. A rare set of twelve (12) vintage Steuben #7924 controlled bubble la...
Crystal
Set of 12 Steuben Hand Blown Crystal Baluster Water Goblets #7877, circa 1940s
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of the most desirable patterns of Steuben's clear stemware services is this Classic baluster shaped goblet, pattern # 7877, designed by George Thompson. Hand blown crystal with a...
Blown Glass
$5,500 / set
Steuben Art Deco Jade Green Martini Glasses
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910-1920s, Steuben, New York. Fresh, lively, and visually crisp, this amazing set of ten Steuben martini glasses features jade green bowl...
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Set of 8 Antique Frederick Carder for Steuben Crystal Port Wine Stems
By Steuben Glass
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Frederick Carder for Steuben Crystal Port Wine Stems - Set of 8 Additional information: Materials: Crystal Color: Transparent Brand: Steuben ...
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Set of 6 Steuben Crystal Fluted Champagne Glasses with Engraved Birds & Monogram
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 crystal glass champagne flutes or stems. By Steuben. With a pair of wheel-cut birds flanking a cursive monogram that reads "BCG". Simply a wonderful set of champagne stems...
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Etched German Roemer Coupe Wine Glasses with Amber Ball Stems - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage German roemer wine glasses. Each with a clear coupe shaped top and a stacked ball stem design in a dark muted amber color. An etched d...
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German Roemer Coupe Wine Glasses with Green Stems - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage German roemer wine glasses. Each with a clear coupe shaped top and classic ribbed stems in a green color. Each glass measures 3.25"Di...
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Bubbled Glass Champagne Bucket in the Style of Biot, France, circa 1960
By Biot
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-blown at La Verrerie de Biot on the Côte d’Azur, this classic French vintage 1960s champagne bucket shows the maison’s signature verre bullé thousands of suspended air bubbles c...
Glass, Blown Glass
$1,260 / set
H 10.75 in Dm 4 in
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Margot Decanter and Four Dearborn Wine Glasses
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and four Dearborn wine glasses Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to any evening spent e...
Glass
$420 / set
H 5.5 in Dm 2.38 in
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Cocktail Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal cocktail glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is design...
Crystal
$840 / set
H 2.5 in Dm 3 in
Set of 12 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Rocks Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal rocks glasses have become a modern classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for t...
Crystal
$340 / set
H 8 in Dm 3.38 in
Set of 4 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Pilsner Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal pilsner glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and cla...
Crystal
$380 / set
H 6.89 in Dm 3.15 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Medium Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of medium Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink o...
Glass
$140 / set
H 5.88 in Dm 1.75 in
Set of 2 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Champagne Glasses, Hand Blown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these hand blown crystal champagne glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is des...
Crystal
$667 / set
H 2.37 in Dm 1.97 in
Black Forest Set of Six Schnapps Glasses Green Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six hand blown schnapps glasses in green crystal with a hand-edged hunting decor. The decor is an antique Black Forest style scene, showing a dee...
Crystal
$390 / set
H 3.38 in Dm 1.75 in
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Shot Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal white wine glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and clarity of Swedish crystal. The simplicity of the design, the thinness of the lip, the quality of the crystal and the perfect weight of these white wine glasses create a nuanced experience, and are the trademark details of her Simple Crystal collection...
Crystal
$420 / set
H 4 in Dm 2.63 in
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Red Wine Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal red wine glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and cl...
Crystal
Beautiful Pair of Steuben Crystal Decanters with Stoppers
By Steuben Glass
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classy pair of marked Steuben crystal decanters having twisted glass decorated stoppers. Without stopper 10" h
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Antique Steuben Amber Art Glass Tumble Up Carafe Circa 1920
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique tumble up set offers amber art glass construction with footed carafe tumbler and glass, maker signed on base as photographed, c1920 Measures - ...
Art Glass
12 Exceptional Modernist Steuben Baluster Water Goblets
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940, by the Steuben Glass Works, Corning, NY. Known as the #7877 baluster stem, this is the most coveted of all modernist glasses. Intended as a water glass, today these goble...
Blown Glass
Set of 12 Art Deco Steuben Water Goblets
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Steuben, American, circa 1920s. Fresh, lively, and visually crisp, this spectacular set of 12 Steuben Art Deco water glasses feature pink bowls ...
Blown Glass
Set of 42 Signed Steuben Glasses, Sidney Waugh, 1930s
By Sidney Waugh, Steuben Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 42 glasses, 14 red wine, 14 white wine, 14 martini glasses, all in perfect condition, all signed in diamond script on bottom of base.
Crystal
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H 6.6 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
12 Steuben Goblets, Tall Heavy with Blown Teardrop Stem, Excellent Clear Crystal
By Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From one of America's leading Corning New York Glass manufacturers is this wonderful set of 12 very heavy weight goblets. Almost 2 pounds each glass, with a tapered design for stabil...
Crystal
George Thompson for Steuben Glasses Set of 12
By Steuben Glass, George Thompson
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of 12 1960s George Thompson designed for Steuben glasses. With their original gray flannel bags and the original box. All of them are "signed".
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Three Steuben Crystal Twist Stem Art Glass Aperitif Glasses, Signed
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of three midcentury Steuben mouth blown crystal aperitif glasses or goblets feature colorless art glass with flared bowls and stems with...
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Steuben Venetian Style Dragon Glass Goblet by William Gudenrath, circa 2000
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Steuben Venetian style Dragonglass wine goblet by William Gudenrath features cylindrical bowl surmounting peppermint seahorse with cobalt blue wings,...
Art Glass
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H 7 in Dm 3.88 in
6 Antique Art Deco Steuben Jade Green & Alabaster Art Glass Stemware, circa 1930
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of six Steuben art glass stemmed glasses feature conical jade green cups surmounting twisted alabaster stems, carder era wine glasses, circa 1930. Mea...
Art Glass
Seven Tall Midcentury Steuben Teardrop Water or Wine Glasses #7924
By Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Seven tall midcentury Steuben teardrop water or wine glasses #7924 Shape # 7924 by Steuben Description: Fluted shape, bubble in stem Excellent well...
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H 6.75 in Dm 3.5 in
Set of 14 Steuben Handblown Crystal Baluster Water Goblets #7877, circa 1940s
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of the most desirable patterns of Steuben's clear stemware services is this Classic baluster shaped goblet, pattern # 7877, designed by George Thompson. Hand blown crystal with a...
Blown Glass