Stevens & Williams
British
Acclaimed for exceptional and exquisite decorative glass vases, crystal serveware and other ornamental objets d’art, glassmaker Stevens & Williams was at the forefront of British glass design from the 19th to early 20th centuries.
Though the company began to take shape in 1776, Stevens & Williams Ltd. was formally established in 1847 in Brierley Hill in the West Midlands of England by entrepreneurs William Stevens and Samuel Cox Williams. During this period and into the late 19th century, demand was high for attractive, mass-produced glass, with imports providing strong competition for British glassmakers. Determined to produce glass products that were “a cut above the rest,” Stevens & Williams focused on creating unique and innovative glassware of unparalleled quality.
Led by master glassmaker John Northwood, Stevens & Williams became known in the 1870s for its hallmark colored glass. In 1880, the company garnered more attention when Northwood encouraged 17-year-old Frederick Carder to join the firm as a draftsman and designer. Despite Carder’s young age, Northwood recognized his prodigious talent for cameo work, engraving, cutting and intaglio, skills which would contribute to some of Stevens & Williams’ most beautiful glass and crystal pieces.
Toward the turn of the century, Stevens & Williams expanded from a traditional Victorian style to include elements of Japonisme and Art Nouveau, styles that particularly influenced Carder.
Northwood continued to work for the company until his death in 1902. A year later, Carder left for the United States, where he became famous for cofounding Steuben Glass Works in Corning, New York.
Stevens & Williams had considerable success in the early 20th century. In 1919, King George V awarded the firm its first Royal Warrant. In the 1930s, it was renowned for its Art Deco-style centerpieces, barware and other glass pieces. Stevens & Williams continued production until 1967. In 1968, the company’s name was changed to Royal Brierley Crystal.
Today, Stevens & Williams’ legacy lives on as one of England’s most revered glassmakers. Glass and crystal bearing the Stevens & Williams mark continue to be highly prized by collectors around the world.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of antique and vintage Stevens & Williams decanters, serveware and glass and decorative objects.
Frederick Carder Art Nouveau Alabaster Glass Museum Piece, Stevens and Williams
By Stevens & Williams, Frederick Carder
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An important small Frederick Carder Art Nouveau Rose Flambé Alabaster vase by Stevens and Williams originally from their own museum and probably unique. Alabaster glass was first cre...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Stevens & Williams
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Art Glass
12 Stevens & Williams Hand Blown Willow Chinoiserie Crystal Water Goblets
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare set of 12 hand blown water goblets made by Stevens and Williams, England, circa 1910. The 8" tall and elegant proportion makes these the go-to glasses for any table se...
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Stevens & Williams
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Crystal
Stevens & Williams Purple Controlled Bubble Glass Globe Vase
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Bolton, GB
A beautiful British purple and clear cased glass globe vase with controlled bubble pattern. Made by Stevens & Williams, circa 1930's - 1950's.
Please note: the plastic stand is for ...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stevens & Williams
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Stevens & Williams Butterscotch Cut to Clear Jug
By Stevens & Williams
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning and rare jug by renowned British glassmakers Stevens & Williams features an exquisite butterscotch Cut to Clear design with scrolling foliat...
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20th Century American Stevens & Williams
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Silver
Signed Stevens & Williams Hand Blown Crystal Decanter W/ Engraved Daffodils
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an exquisite example of the amazing workmanship of the iconic English Glassmaker Stevens and Williams. The hand blown crystal decanter is wheel cut in a Narcissus Daffodil pa...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Stevens & Williams
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Crystal
Stevens & Williams Aesthetic Movement Jewel Pattern Glass Bowl
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality aesthetic movement English glass bowl decorated in a Jewel pattern by renowned Stourbridge glass makers Stevens & Williams and dated 1886. The crystal glass bowl is of...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Stevens & Williams
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Crystal
Stevens & Williams All-Over Willow Pattern Vase
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare handblown crystal vase made by Stevens and Williams, England, circa 1910. The 12.25" tall and elegant proportion makes this a stand alone piece of art as well as a fun...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Stevens & Williams
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Crystal
Stevens and Williams Osiris Art Glass Vase, C. 1886
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Mobile, AL
In 1886, John Northwood, famous glass artist of Stourbridge, UK, (later instrumental in the development of art glass in the US), invented a pull up machine allowing small metal teeth...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Stevens & Williams
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Glass
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