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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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
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
$816Sale 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
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
$4,295
H 12.5 in W 8.75 in D 6 in
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Harp Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Desk Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze harp desk lamp or table lamp By Tiffany Studios (base signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronz...
Bronze
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
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
Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp
Located in Denton, TX
Intricate metal work with foliage detail and blue Slag glass panels. There are three settings for the lamp, you can light just the stem light or just the reading light or you can hav...
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
A Turquoise Art Pottery Vase Now as a Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual early 20th century turquoise vase with splatter glaze in the manner of the Pierrefonds factory. Please note: Lampshade not included. Lamp photographed with a 16” diamete...
Pottery
$15,000
H 7 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
"'Egyptian Revival Candle Lamp", Art Deco Bronze/Glass Lamp, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although Louis Comfort Tiffany is world-renowned for his works in glass and bronze influenced by the Art Nouveau style -- including his stained glass lamps and windows, and his many ...
Bronze
Antique Cast Bronze Art Deco Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique cast bronze Art Deco table lamp from the 1920s. Heavy quality casting of the lamp base. No cracks just surface wear which is age related. Rewired with a brown cloth flex and ...
Abalone
Early 20th Century Bronze Table Lamp
By Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This early 2oth Century Pittsburg olive leaf table lamp was most likely made by Pittsburg Lamp, Brass and Glass Company of Pittsburg, PA, a manufacturer...
Brass, Bronze
An art glass globe table lamp, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
An art glass globe table lamp, early 20th century. Tones of melted butter, cobalt, and cherry. The lamp has been professionally rewired - thus the modern plug. The shade is also new....
Metal
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
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
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 31.5 in Dm 22.5 in
Antique Frederick Carder Steuben Cluthra Etched Cut Back Table Lamp, Circa 1920
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique table lamp offers Frederick Carder Steuben Cluthra foliate etched cutback lighted double socket base raised on gilt base with scroll feet an...
Lead
Pair of Steuben Glass Lamps with Silk Shades
By Steuben Glass
Located in Doylestown, PA
Near pair of Steuben Aurene Glass Vases converted to lamps with brass bases and stems, adorned with ormolu leaves and vines and porcelain roses. Finials are also porcelain roses. The...
Silk, Glass
Antique Arts & Crafts Table Lamp with Gold Aurene Steuben Art Glass Shades
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts table lamp offers column-form base with acanthus decoration and having four C-scroll arms terminating in gold aurene Steuben art glass tulip form shades, circa 1920 ...
Metal
Antique Steuben Heart and Vine Ruffled Rim Art Glass Lamp Shade, circa 1930
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Steuben art glass lamp shade features heart and vine pattern with ruffled rim, circa 1930. Measures: 5.5" height x 4.5" diamete...
Art Glass
Pair of 1930s Silvered-Glass Urn Lamps by Steuben
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
This glamorous pair of lamps was made in the 1930s for the mirrored ballroom in the historic Livingston-Griggs mansion on Summit Avenue in St. Paul. Mrs. Griggs hired Edwin Lundie, a...
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Steuben Vase, Turned Lamp
By Steuben Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
A green with frosted overlay, Steuben glass vase now a lamp with bronze mounts.
Bronze