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 Aurene Glass 3 Shade Chandelier
By Steuben Glass
Located in Peekskill, NY
Steuben Aurene glass, a famous iridescent art glass made by the American company Steuben Glass Works, especially known for its vibrant gold, blue, and green shimmering effects, creat...
Art Glass
Antique Steuben Gold Aurene Art Glass Table Lamp, Early 20th Century
By Steuben Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
Likely a one of a kind early 20th century Steuben gold aurene iridescent art glass vase with signature and having remnants of the original label....
Glass
Pair of Bronze Arts and Crafts Chandeliers w Steuben Aurene Glass Shades 4 Light
By Steuben Glass
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazingly beautiful pair of Arts and Crafts Mission style Bronze chandeliers with Steuben Aurene glass shades. Each chandelier is fitted with 4 lights with absolutely stunning shades...
Metal, Bronze, Iron
Antique Steuben Glass Ivrene Aurene Iridescent Vase Lamp Art Deco Gilt Bronze
By Steuben Glass
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Steuben glass iridescent Ivrene lamp with original finely detailed gilt bronze hardware, circa 1930s. Measures: 24" high overall, 13" to ...
Blown Glass
Steuben Glass Vase Now as Table Lamp
By Steuben Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
A jade green Steuben glass vase now electrified and mounted as a table lamp. Unsigned.
Glass
Rewire Custom Six-Shade Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six-shade chandelier. Custom Fabrication by rewire gallery. Painted aluminum, with brass pivoting shades, French black twist silk cord. Rewired for US junction boxes. We recommend s...
Metal, Brass
$835Sale Price|53% Off
H 20.48 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Antique Wired TABLE LAMP with Electric Plug-in Bronze & Glass Cup Art Deco
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Bronze Wired TABLE Oil LAMP with Electric Plug-in Wire and Glass Cup Art Deco 50s. Length: 53cm Width: 26cm Height (luminaire): 12cm. Condition Excellent Condition. Worked ...
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
$2,500
H 13.19 in W 5.12 in D 7.09 in
Brass Table Lamp with Iridescent Glass Shade, Europe, Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the dimly lit room, the ethereal glow of this Art Nouveau brass table lamp with an iridescent glass dome is sure to captivate the beholder, transporting them to the bygone era of ...
Brass
$3,339
H 43 in Dm 13.2 in
Stylish Arts & Crafts Bronze & Clear Glass Beveled Panels Lantern Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality and large size, handcrafted, triple light entry-hall lantern. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we are always happy to find a pendant, lantern...
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Pittsburgh Olive Leaf Table Lamp
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Exceptional early American art nouveau Pittsburgh table lamp, featuring olive leaves in the bronzed base and fitted with vintage scalloped brass and Capiz shell shade. The Capiz she...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Arts & Crafts Brass & Vaseline Glass Light Chandelier. C.1900
Located in London, GB
An incredibly elegant arts and crafts electrolier light. c.1910. Beautifully constructed from brass with a hand planished finish achieved by a skilled metalworker. The central mou...
Brass
Cast Bronze, Art Deco Lamps with Solid Glass Rods
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Designed lamps, cast bronze, With smooth solid glass rods, Has the deluxe double socket assemblies. They were the showroom samples and were never sold . Looks great with ...
Bronze
Murano Glass, Gold and Enamel Table Lamp, Italy, Early 20th Century
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano glass, gold and enamel table lamp, Italy, Early 20th century.
Gold, Enamel
$1,600Sale Price|57% Off
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Arts & Crafts Hammered Darkened Metal Chandelier with Green Glass Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic, English Art & Crafts, hand forged and hammered, 4-light chandelier. With Tudor Revival undertones and perfectly proportioned vintage, green replacement glass. English, 191...
Metal, Iron
Large Bronze and Amber Leaded Glass Arts and Crafts Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
Right now this is one of me favorite lamps If I had the place for it I would take it home. The color, the style, the shape, the quality... It all works perfectly and creates somethin...
Stained Glass
Unique 8 bulb Arts and Crafts Bronze Chandelier - Original Glass
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very impressive arts and crafts chandelier. The top lamp is 20x20 inched with the original pebble glass sections. That is lit by 4 tubular bulbs. Hanging from all 4 corners...
Bronze
$800Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Green Slag Glass Swag Pendant Light Chandelier Shade 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century Arts and Crafts mission style swag / pendant light. Pyramid shaped with flared top, trimmed in brass with chain link design along lower edge. Light green and amber ...
Brass
STEUBEN 1915 Antique Arts & Crafts Table Lamp With Gold Aurene Art Glass
By Steuben Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau table lamp by Roycroft and Steuben. This is a fabulous table-desk lamp, created in New York United States by the Roycroft Lamp Company and ...
Bronze
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H 22 in W 19.25 in D 6 in
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Handel Table Lamp Steuben Aurene Glass Shades 1910
By Steuben Glass
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique American Art Nouveau bronze lamp with gold Steuben Gold Aurene iridescent glass shades, circa 1910. The twin branch lamp of organic art nouveau form, with two Steuben ...
Bronze
Sold
H 25 in Dm 21 in
Large Hand Blown & Steuben Calcite Ceiling Pendant w/Original Hardware, ca. 1915
By Steuben Glass
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very large and handsome shows off some of the fine glass made by the Steuben Glass Co. If you are not familiar with their calcite glass this, here is the easiest description. W...
Bronze
Steuben Lamp, Glass Base & Matching Glass Shade in Gold Aurene, ca. 1915
By Steuben Glass
Located in Petaluma, CA
This warm and high quality lamp was done by Steuben Glass. While not signed we believe it was their work. Every part is original, from the heat cap, finial, shade and base. Very har...
Metal
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H 10.5 in W 5.75 in D 8.5 in
Pair Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Brass Gold Aurene Steuben Glass Wall Sconces
By Steuben Glass, Frederick Carder Steuben
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique Arts & Crafts/ Mission Steuben gold Aurene glass shades and brass sconces, circa 1910. The sconces having the original brass wall ...
Brass
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H 20 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Antique Classical Steuben Calcite Acid Etched Dome Ceiling Fixture, Circa 1920
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pendant light offers single socket light with drop pendant having art glass calcite etched shade with swag and foliate design, c1920 Measure...
Art Glass
Pair Of Short Torchiere Lamps, Steuben Calcite Shades, Bronze Bases, ca. 1910
By Steuben Glass
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very handsome pair of torchiere lamps consist of richly factory patinated bronze bases and hand blown glass by the noted maker, Steuben. The glass is what is termed "calcite", and was a Steuben trademark. The shades have wheel cut designs deep into the glass. Calcite glass shows a pearlescent color when off, and yet lights up to a soft yellow when lit. A very fancy trick. As far as we know only Steuben produced this glass. The bases are regal looking and with a japanned (copper flash...
Bronze, Iron
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H 25.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Steuben Alabaster Art Glass Cut Back Lamp, circa 1920
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique table lamp offers Steuben alabaster art glass construction with cut back floral design, c1920. Measures- 25.25''H x 5.5''W x 5.5''D; shade 18.25'' diameter.
Alabaster
Antique Steuben Aurene Art Glass Table Lamp, circa 1920
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique table lamp offers an art glass vase column by Steuben mounted in double socket foliate cast base, c1920 Measures- 25''H x 11.25''W x 11.25''D.
Art Glass
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H 5.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Pair Steuben Aurene Art Glass Ribbed Panel Shades, c1920
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Arts and Crafts lamp shades by Steuben offer gold aurene art glass construction in tulip form with ribbed panels, c1920] Measu...
Art Glass
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H 30 in Dm 16 in
Hand Blown & Etched Steuben Calcite Glass Pendant w/ 3 Satellite Shades, Ca.1910
By Steuben Glass
Located in Petaluma, CA
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Steuben calcite glass, let me try to help you as the photos, no matter how good, don't always tell the story. This glass when unlit has a pea...
Brass
Antique Steuben Golden-Brown Aurene Intarsia Lamp Shade
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Steuben 10-inch lampshade. The domed shade has a brown aurene body and an applied intarsia border with brown & cream entwined against...
Art Glass