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 Complete Handblown Bristol Yellow Crystal Service with Applied Black
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An extensive and outstanding Steuben handblown crystal stemware service for 12 with applied black threaded decoration. This amazing collection of Bristol yellow and black crystal includes 12 tall water goblets, 12 footed tumblers, 10 red wine goblets...
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Steuben Art Deco Topaz Handblown Crystal, 72-Piece Table Service for 12
By Frederick Carder Steuben
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an amazingly complete and perfect service for 12 made by Steuben. The hand blown topaz crystal is solid in the hand, all with polished pontils and projects the clean lines of...
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Lobmeyr Hand Blown Crystal Punchbowl, Goblets & Ladle W/ Raised Gold
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare Lobmeyr complete punch set comprised of a hand-blown lidded and footed punchbowl with 12 matching punch cups. This exquisite example has optic rib internal decoration ...
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Set of 12 Rare Crystal Footed Dessert Serving Coupes & Saucers Arts & Crafts
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 dessert coupes are the perfect addition to any table setting. Crafted from crystal, each coupe features a unique handle, that are embelli...
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Hand Blown 2 Piece Intaglio Cut Crystal Punch Bowl with Grape Vine Pattern
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
What a spectacular example of the finest intaglio cutting! The incredible hand blown crystal blank is 1/2" thick and thus the intaglio cutting is deep and masterful-truly museum qual...
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Set of 12 Rare Signed Sinclaire Hand Blown Crystal Engraved Fish Soup Bowls
By H.P. Sinclaire & Company
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an extremely rare set of signed hand blown crystal rimmed soup bowls made by the iconic H. P. Sinclaire Co, Ca. 1910-20's. Each crystal clear bowl is uniquely decorated with...
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Antique Frederick Carder for Steuben Yellow Crystal Bowls & Underplates 8 Pc Set
By Frederick Carder
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Frederick Carder for Steuben yellow crystal bowls & underplates - set of 4 Additional information: Materials: Crystal Color: Yellow Brand...
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Federal Glass Yellow Madrid Dessert Set, Four Compotes & Plates, circa 1935
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A charming set of four Federal Glass sherbet or dessert cups in the celebrated Madrid pattern, produced during the American Depression Glass era between 1933 and 1937. Rendered in the sought-after yellow colorway, each piece features the pattern’s distinctive radiating Art Deco motif, creating beautiful reflections of light and a warm golden presence on the table. Manufactured by the Federal Glass Company...
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20th Century Citrus Yellow Art Deco Crystal Punch Bowl Service, Bohemia ca. 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking citrus yellow punch bowl service from the early Art Deco period in Bohemia - Czech Republic around 1920. The artfully designed yel...
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1930s American Depression Glass Bowl, Yellow Starburst, Three Feet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A charming American Depression Glass bowl in a soft yellow hue, featuring a delicate starburst pattern molded throughout the body and raised on three applied ball feet. Produced duri...
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Vintage Faceted Oval Yellow Cut Glass Candy Dish by Walther Glass Germany
By Walther Glass
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking Mid-century faceted candy dish by Walther Glass. This piece is oval in shape and features a diamond-textured pattern on the exterior. The interior of the bowl is smooth. The entire piece is transparent, with a bright yellow color at the top. This beautiful little dish would be perfect on a coffee table for candy. It would also be great on a dining table for holding olives or other small items. (Or even for dips or sauces) This candy dish is by Walther Glass and was made in Germany in the mid-20th century. For other decorative crystal bowls please see our other listings. We also have a fabulous set of yellow wine glasses...
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Midcentury Vintage Yellow Crystal Glass Sugar Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The bowl looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
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