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 Glass Cream Pitcher, Hand Blown Crystal, Mid-Century Modern
By Steuben Glass
Located in Raleigh, US
Steuben Hand Blown Glass Elegant Footed Cream Pitcher This exquisite hand-blown glass cream pitcher by Steuben epitomizes mid-century modern elegance. Standing 6.5 inches tall, its ...
Crystal
Large Vintage Biot Bubble Glass Pitcher, Hand-Blown French Glass
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This large and elegant vintage pitcher is crafted in the renowned bubble glass from Biot, a traditional glassmaking technique originating from the village of Biot in the South of Fra...
Blown Glass, Glass
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
H 7.9 in Dm 6.7 in
Gio Ponti Style Murano Glass Canne Pitcher Vase Carafe Atomic Mid-Century Modern
By Gio Ponti, Venini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Murano glass canne pitcher carafe or vase, attributed to the legendary Gio Ponti, is a masterclass in Mid-Century Modern design and Italian craftsmanship. Created in th...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Hand-Blown Tortoise Shell Glass Pitcher, Italian Murano, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage hand-blown glass pitcher in a tortoise shell pattern. Elegant barware hand blown tortoise shell glass pitcher amber with clear glass handle. A distinctive tortoise shell motif brings rich color and dimension to a glass carafe that makes a stunning addition to your bar. A beautiful tall Martini or Lemonade pitcher...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Boho Blown Glass Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pour a glass of vibrant sophistication with this stunning vintage hand-blown art glass pitcher. The vessel features a rich, jewel-toned amethyst purple body that glows with captivati...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Eugene Deutch Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
By Eugene Deutch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This glazed ceramic pitcher was made by noted Hungarian-born studio potter Eugene Deutch (1904-1959). Deutch studied under modernist sculptor Constantin Brancusi in Paris before emig...
Ceramic
Biot Blue Hand-Blown Bubble Glass Pitcher, France Circa 1950
By Biot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This beautiful hand-blown glass pitcher originates from the renowned glassmaking village of Biot in the South of France, famous since the 20th century for its distinctive “bubble glass” technique. Crafted in thick, high-quality glass, the piece displays the characteristic pattern of trapped air bubbles intentionally created during the blowing process, giving the surface a lively texture and remarkable visual depth. The pitcher features a generous rounded body with a short flared neck and a gracefully shaped pouring spout. Its elegant curved handle, executed in a deeper blue tone, contrasts subtly with the lighter translucent blue body, a typical aesthetic often associated with Biot glassware...
Blown Glass, Glass
Rather Large Vintage Blown Amber Glass Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather large vintage hand-blown amber glass pitcher with a flared mouth, twisted body, and a pulled handle. Perfect for water or cocktails, but a...
Blown Glass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Pitcher
By Cenedese
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handblown glass pitcher with swirling teal, white, and amber coloration, flared spout, and applied handle. Likely Murano, mid-20th century. Polished pontil; light wear consistent wit...
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Handle Art Glass Pitcher with Agate-Colored Swirls
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful hand blown art glass pitcher with agate-colored swirls. A fantastic mingling of contemporary and classical designs. Excellent condition! This is a rare color and size, ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Translucent Blue Hand Blown Enameled Glass Pitcher/Tankard
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19th C/early 20th C brilliant translucent aqua blue hand-blown glass pitcher w/ applied handle. Gilt rim & accents hand painted in enamel with intricate patterns throughout.
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Blue Glass Pitcher
Located in Queens, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century-style wide base blue cased glass pitcher
Glass
$431Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
20th Century French Blown Glass Biot Pitcher, 1940s
By Biot
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful transparent blown glass pitcher made by BIOT in the 1940s. Very practical large handle. Very nice quality.
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Pitcher Signed Steuben
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Pitcher signed Steuben originates from the United States, Circa 1960. Features a beautifully rounded form in hand-blown transluc...
Blown Glass
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H 9.75 in W 7 in D 5 in
Set of 5 Frederick Carder Steuben Blue Glass Iced Tea Pitcher Handled Tumbler
By Steuben Glass
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Carder Steuben Blue Glass Iced Tea Pitcher Handled Tumbler Mug Set. Includes pitcher and 4 handle tumblers Additional information: Material...
Glass
Antique Steuben Cobalt Art Glass Water Pitcher, Circa 1920
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique water pitcher by Steuben offers blue jade art glass construction, unsigned, c1920 Measures- 9.5''H x 7''W x 5.5''D. Catalogue Note: ...
Art Glass