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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Steuben signed Gold Aurene and Green Link Chain Ornament 1925 - Frederick Carder
By Frederick Carder, Steuben Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Amazing fully signed gold aurene bowl/vase with green chain decoration by Frederick Carder for Steuben dating to 1925. It is decorated with an green link chain line around the body a...
Art Glass
Steuben Blue Aurene Over Vibrant Uranium Yellow Vase 1925 - Frederick Carder
By Steuben Glass, Frederick Carder
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Large Steuben Blue aurene baluster vase, in an amazing colourway - it is blue aurene cased over a very thick layer of Yellow -Green uranium glass giving the vase an ethereal glow -a...
Art Glass
Set of 12 Steuben Glass Cordials No. 7877 with Original Box
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of cordials glasses or stems. By George Thompson for Steuben. In clear glass. Pattern No. 7877. Each cordial with a round foot and a baluster stem with a teardrop air...
Glass
Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
What an amazing collection of Steuben's hand blown amethyst crystal dinner service for 12! All hand blown in the more desirable form of optic ribbing that gives each piece a special ...
Crystal
Vintage Steuben Art Glass Oval Folded Bowl
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage art glass bowl. By Steuben. In a folded oval shape. Simply a great piece of Steuben glass! Date: circa 1980s 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 Marks: With an etched Steuben...
Art Glass
Steuben Verre de Soie Glass Fan Vase, Corning, New York 1925
By Steuben Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Steuben Verre de Soie Glass Fan Vase, Corning, New York, c. 1925, ruffle-edged bowl set on a clear stem and round base, unmarked
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Set of 12 Steuben Glass 7-Inch Plates No. 7644 with Original Box
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of glass plates. By Steuben. In clear glass. Pattern No. 7644. Each plate slightly recessed plate and with a thick foot. This set dates to the 1940s. Each marked t...
Glass
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Steuben Art Glass Ivory Vase with Original Label C1920
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Steuben Art Glass Ivory Vase with Original Label C1920 Measures - 8"h x 7.5"diam A stunning example of Steuben art glass from the Arts & Crafts period,...
Art Glass
Steuben Koala Bear Figurine or Sculpture Model No. 8268 by Lloyd Atkins 1971
By Steuben Glass, Lloyd Atkins
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...
Art Glass
Steuben Aurene Glass Footed Sherbet Cup
By Steuben Glass
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Golden with purple hues, round footed base, marked on verso as shown. Dimensions: 3 3/8" W x 3 1/4" H Condition: no chips or cracks, overall good condition.
Art Glass
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...
Crystal
Set of 6 Vintage Steuben Brandy Snifters Signed "Steuben" on Bottom of Glass
By Steuben Glass
Located in Morristown, NJ
A set of 6 vintage blown glass Steuben brandy snifters. Pattern number 8152. Each with a large bulbous bowl above a short stem on a conforming pad foot, reversing to an underside wi...
Blown Glass
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
Mid-Century Cylindrical Steuben Art Glass Pedastal Vase with Captured Bubble
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern art glass vase. By Steuben. With tall, cylindrical side walls supported by a solid cylindrical base containing a captured bubble. Simply great Mid-...
Art Glass
Vintage Steuben Crystal or Glass Palace Model No. 8354 Vase
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass vase. By Steuben. The Palace vase model no. 8354. Designed by Donald Pollard in 1977. With a classic vasiform shape. Sim...
Crystal
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...
Crystal, Gold
Set of 12 Steuben Wheel Engraved Crystal or Glass Audubon Plates by Sydney Waugh
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 Steuben crystal or glass plates. Designed by Sidney Waugh. With wheel engraved depictions of Audubon's birds. From a series of 21 birds after Audubon...
Crystal
Circa 2008 Massive Scale Steuben Custom Made Centerpiece Bowl
By Steuben Glass
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Massive Scale Steuben Custom Made Centerpiece Bowl, made in 2008 or just before for a 50th Wedding Anniversary. Similar to those designed by Donald Pollard in 1962. Special presentat...
Glass
2 Steuben Small Bowls
By Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Steuben crystal bowls Measures: Smaller bowl 3" H x 6" Larger bowl 3" H x 8".
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Basket Shaped Bowl by Donald Pollard #8079
By Donald Pollard, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American art glass bowl. By Steuben Glass. Designed by Donald Pollard in 1957. Of a large oval form with two applied folded glass stylized "flower" feet to the base. Model...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Pedestal Bowl/Tazza No. 7884 by George Thompson
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century glass pedestal bowl or tazza. By Steuben. Model no. 7884. Designed by George Thompson. With a wide shallow bowl supported by 4 arms on a disc shaped base. Sim...
Glass
12 Steuben Art Deco Jade and Alabaster Water Goblets
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Steuben, Corning New York. This set of 12 plus a spare (total 13) of Art Deco goblets are sublime examples of early colored Steuben gl...
Glass
$278Sale Price|30% Off
Steuben Glass Flare Bowl, Hand-Blown Crystal, Mid-Century Modern
By Steuben Glass
Located in Raleigh, US
Steuben Hand-Blown Glass Footed ‘Flare’ Bowl This exquisite Steuben bowl is a stunning example of midcentury modern design, combining elegance with timeless craftsmanship. Its minim...
Crystal
$166Sale Price|20% Off
Steuben Hand-Blown Glass Footed Candy Bowl, Mid-Century Modern
By Steuben Glass
Located in Raleigh, US
Steuben Hand-Blown Glass Footed Candy Bowl This elegant Steuben hand-blown glass footed candy bowl is a masterpiece of delicate craftsmanship and timeless design. Perfect for midcen...
Crystal
$1,158 / item
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Modern Minimalist Orb Blown-Glass Transparent Vase - Home Decor
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
Glass
$695
H 5.75 in W 3.88 in D 4.25 in
Steuben Koala Bear Figurine or Sculpture Model No. 8268 by Lloyd Atkins 1971
By Steuben Glass, Lloyd Atkins
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...
Art Glass
$107 / item
H 6.89 in Dm 1.58 in
Moser Champagne Glasses Art Nouveau Hand Blown, Lady Hamilton by Moser
By Moser Glassworks
Located in DE
These are 7 champagne glasses made from hand blown crystal by Moser in the ever popular Lady Hamilton glass cut. This pattern is an example of the "papal" cut so called because it i...
Crystal
$16,000
H 3.94 in Dm 2.76 in
Art Glass, A. Walter, (Pâte de verre vide-poche by Amalric Walter), France
By Almeric Walter
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pâte de verre vide-poche by Amalric Walter. Born in Sèvres on May 19, 1870, Walter first worked at the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, near Paris, where he decorated and glazed ear...
Art Glass
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...
Crystal
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Antique Steuben Blue Aurene Art Glass Vase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Steuben Blue Aurene Art Glass Vase Signed C1920 Measures- 6 1/4" x 5 5/8" x 5 5/8" This Steuben Blue Aurene art glass vase, dating to circa 1920, showcases the iridescent f...
Art Glass
Antique Steuben Plum Art Glass Vase Unsigned C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Steuben Plum Art Glass Vase Unsigned C1920 Measures - 9 1/2" x 7" x 7" An antique vase attributed to Steuben offers plum art glass construction. The vase is unsigned.
Art Glass
12 Steuben Art Deco Jade and Alabaster Water Goblets
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Steuben, Corning New York. This set of 12 plus a spare (total 13) of Art Deco goblets are sublime examples of early colored Steuben gl...
Glass
$1,158 / set
H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
Set of 6 Murano Glass Placeholders by Venini VIP, 1990s — Original Box
By Venini
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A delightful set of six Murano glass placeholders by Venini VIP, dating to the 1990s. Each piece is hand-crafted in a luminous knot form, executed in six distinct and vibrant colors:...
Silver Plate
Daum Frères Nancy Cameo Vase by Georges de Feure Frieze Figurines 1925
By Georges De Feure, Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Daum Frères Nancy / Lorraine / France Rarest Cameo Vase With Frieze Decoration Running Around Made circa 1920-1930 (= Transition Period From Art Nouveau To Art Deco) Design & ...
Glass
Josef Hospodka Czech Mid-Century Art Glass Chribska Glass Bowl
By Chribska Glassworks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Czech Chribska art glass bowl in yellow and mauve cased glass bowl by Josef Hospodka dating from around 1960. The heavily blown glass bowl ...
Blown Glass
$2,000 / set
H 4.75 in Dm 2.5 in
Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set
By Salviati, Antonio Salviati
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent collection of ten rare fine quality antique Italian hand blown enameled colored art glass stemmed cordial drinking glasses attributed to legendary glassmakers The Venic...
Enamel
Steuben Signed Blue Aurene Honey Pot Glass Vase- Frederick Carder -1925
By Frederick Carder, Steuben Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Superb Signed Blue Aurene over deep purple blue glass Steuben 'honey-pot' vase, by Frederick Carder, signed 'Steuben Aurene' and an indistinct shape code. It in a classic honey pot s...
Art Glass
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H 8.88 in W 8.88 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Steuben Glass "Handkerchief" Vase Designed by Donald Pollard
By Steuben Glass
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Steuben Glass "Handkerchief" Vase, Corning, NY. 8 7/8" h. Base signed. The vase uses Steuben founder Frederick Carder's technique so the curves of the vase "suggest the folds...
Glass
Antique American Art Nouveau Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Vase Signed New York 1910
By Steuben Glass
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique antique American Steuben "Gold Aurene" glass vase, circa 1910. The Steuben glass works was founded by the celebrated English glassmaker Frederick Carder & American gla...
Glass
Vintage Signed Steuben Amber Art Glass Lidded Jewelry Box C1930
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Signed Steuben Amber Art Glass Lidded Jewelry Box C1930 Measures - 2"h x 4.25"w x 3.25"d
Art Glass
Steuben School Engraved Crystal GTE Trophy Award Cup Vase C1950
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Manner of Steuben Engraved Crystal GTE Trophy Award Cup Vase C1950 Measures - 8"H x 3"W x 5"D
Glass
Mid Century Modern Steuben Art Glass Footed Crystal Bowl 20thC
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Steuben Art Glass Footed Crystal Bowl, Signed, 20thC Measures - 5"h x 10"diam
Art Glass
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H 6.75 in Dm 9.5 in
Mid Century Modern Steuben Art Glass Flared Crystal Bowl with Pinched Base 20thC
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Steuben Art Glass Flared Crystal Bowl with Pinched Base, Signed, 20thC Measures - 9.5"diam x 6.75"h A fine example of mid-century modern design, this Steuben art ...
Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Steuben Art Glass Footed Crystal Bowl 20thC
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Steuben Art Glass Swirl Footed Crystal Bowl, Signed, 20thC Measures - 7"diam x 3.25"h
Art Glass
Antique Arts & Crafts Steuben Aurene Pulled Feather Art Glass Light Shade C1920
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Steuben Aurene Pulled Feather Art Glass Light Shade C1920 Measures - 5"h x 3.5"diam
Art Glass
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H 3.75 in Dm 5.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Steuben Calcite & Gold Pulled Feather Aurene Lamp Shade
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Steuben Calcite & Gold Pulled Feather Aurene Art Glass Lamp Shade, Signed, C1920 Measures - 3.75"h x 5.5"diam
Art Glass
Steuben Glass Compote Celeste Blue and Amethyst with Mica Flecks Circa 1920's
By Steuben Glass
Located in Rochester, NY
Hand crafted glass compote by Steuben. Celeste blue and amethyst glass with flecks. Circa 1920's. Includes vintage 1933 guide to Steuben.
Glass, Art Glass
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H 7.75 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Antique Steuben Glass Vase Carder Apple Jade Green Art Deco Signed 8"
By Steuben Glass
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Steuben Glass jade green vase form #2683, circa 1930's. Measures: 7 3/4" high, 7 3/4" diameter. Acid signed on base "Steuben." Excellent condition, very light wear, as shown.
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