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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Vintage Steuben Glass Crystal Pedestal Centerpiece or Tazza
By Steuben Glass
Located in Sheffield, MA
Signed vintage Steuben glass crystal pedestal centerpiece. Hand blown crystal centerpiece with scrolled pedestal base.
Acrylic
David Dowler for Steuben “Stardust” Pattern Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza circa 1985
By David Dowler, Steuben Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
David Dowler for Steuben “Stardust” Pattern Centerpiece Bowl or Tazza. DAVID DOWLER (AMERICAN B. 1945) A CLEAR CRYSTAL CENTERPIECE BOWL WITH CONTROLLED BUBBLE DECORATION IN THE "...
Crystal
$2,800
H 3.25 in W 9.75 in D 9.25 in
Baccarat Crystal Decorative Centerpiece Bowl, Hand-Crafted in France
By Baccarat
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand crafted baccarat crystal decorative centerpiece bowl. The piece is in excellent condition. Maker's mark etched underneath. Minor shelves wear. The centerpiece measur...
Crystal
$535
H 8.86 in W 7.09 in D 13.98 in
Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s–1970s Striking mid-century centerpiece bowl or compote crafted in heavy crystal glass, Italian origin and dating from...
Glass
$3,838
H 6.3 in Dm 12.21 in
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Marble Bowl on Pedestal - Tazza Centerpiece
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian 19th century neoclassical marble bowl on pedestal, or tazza centerpiece, is finely carved in Cipollino marble, a highly prized stone already appreciated by the Romans an...
Marble
$1,205Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.15 in W 12.6 in D 12.41 in
Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Leaf Flower Platter or Centerpiece Bowl
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern multicolor glazed ceramic flower centerpiece bowl. Manufactured by Vallauris, France, 1950-1960. Eye-catching and colorful flower...
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
Waterford Crystal Master Cutter Scalloped Edge Footed Bowl or Centerpiece
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage cut glass bowl. By Waterford. From the Master Cutter series. With a scalloped-edge and cut decoration throughout. The base b...
Cut Glass
$1,195Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in Dm 10.5 in
French Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Two-Tier Surtout De Table or Centerpiece Tazza
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
French gilt bronze and cut crystal two-tier surtout de table or centerpiece tazza.
$383
H 9.85 in Dm 9.85 in
Mid-Century Burgundy Lucite Italian "Napkin" Centerpiece or Serving Bowl, 1980s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful centrepiece in an elegant dark vibrant red Lucite with a white base. This amazing item was produced in Recanati, Italy, during the 1980s and is attributed to Guzzini, the m...
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand Clear classical hand blown glass bowl fitting in an exquisite brass base. It is most likely dating from the Mid-Ce...
Brass
Vintage Steuben Crystal or Glass Palace Model No. 8354 Vase
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass vase. By Steuben. The Palace vase model no. 8354. Designed by Donald Pollard in 1977. With a classic vasiform shape. Sim...
Crystal
$814
H 7.88 in W 17.92 in D 4.14 in
Stunning Vintage Brown Sommerso Glass Bowl or Centerpiece by Seguso, Italy
By Cenedese, Seguso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This bowl / centerpiece / vide-poche is made in brown sommerso Murano glass with slight yellow shades and it is by Seguso. It is a vintage piece, therefore it...
Sommerso
$348
H 3.15 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Handmade and Hand Painted Ceramic Bowl or Centerpiece, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Vietri, Italy, 1950s. This ceramic bowl / centerpiece is hand-modeled and hand-painted, with a slight iridescent finish. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sligh...
Ceramic
Gold Centerpiece Bowl Basket
Located in New York, NY
A great large metal bowl basket with a twig-like design in a bright gold hue, circa 21st century. Bowl makes a beautiful standalone piece, centerpiece...
Metal
Steuben Glass Works Crystal Double Handle Center Urn, Signed, 20th Century
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
A crystal center bowl by Steuben Glass Works offers urn form with rolled rim, double ribbed applied handles and raised on central plinth, signed on base as photographed, 20th century...
Crystal
Oversized Steuben Glass Works Crystal Low Center Bowl, Signed, 20th Century
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized crystal center bowl by Steuben Glass Works offers low form with applied elements surrounding base, signed as photographed, 20th century ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVI...
Crystal
Steuben Glass Works Scroll Foot Crystal Low Center Bowl, Signed, circa 1960
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
A crystal center bowl by Steuben Glass works offers low form raised on scroll form feet, signed on base as photographed, 20th century Measures: 2.75" height x 8" diameter Additio...
Crystal
Steuben Glass Crystal Pedestal Centerpiece
By Steuben Glass
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage Steuben Glass crystal pedestal centerpiece. Hand blown crystal centerpiece with crystal ball pedestal base. Signed Steuben on underside o...
Crystal
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H 3.5 in W 9.75 in D 7 in
Steuben Crystal Calyx Crystal Pedestal Console Bowl by Pollard, 20th Century
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Steuben crystal console bowl features freeform elongated and low profile stylized poppy flower quatrefoil form with four leaves or petals and pedestal base, designed by Donald Pollar...
Crystal
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H 19.5 in Dm 5.5 in
Pair of Carder Steuben Monumental Candlesticks Cranberry Overlay Cut to Clear
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is one of Frederick Carder period Steuben's rare offerings; a pair of hand blown solid crystal Art Deco monumental candlesticks with cranb...
Crystal
Large Steuben Starfish Bowl Centre Piece
By Steuben Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very large and impressive Steuben starfish bowl or centrepiece. The glass is perfect with no chips or dings, sitting on an beautifully intricate designed base.
Glass
Steuben Pomona Green 5 Piece Garniture Set Circa 1920s
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Steuben, American. This exquisite Art Deco Steuben garniture consists of a pair of tall candlesticks, two tazzas, and an extra-large centerpiece. Hand-blown in vivid Pomona green, the elegantly modern forms are decorated with threading, a quintessential American technique, and random bubble, a Steuben specialty. Displayed on a sideboard or centering an impeccably-set table, these pieces will deepen the visual impact of any décor. Excellent condition. Note: For matching 72-piece stemware set, please see Inventory No. 19890. Remark: “Steuben creations are iconic American chic.” SIZE: Candlesticks 14 3/8 inches high by 5 1/4 inches diameter, tazzas 8 1/4 inches high by 7 1/4 inches diameter, and bowl 5 1/2 inches high by 14 1/2 inches diameter HALLMARKS: Steuben fleur...
Glass
Steuben Glass Ivrene Charger or Bowl
By Steuben Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A Steuben Ivrene octagonal center bowl with pastel iridescent highlights. It is in the shape of a mallow flower, the circular foot having eight ribs radiating to an octagonal rim.
Art Glass
Steuben Blue Aurene Glass Centerpiece
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Steuben, American, circa 1920-1930s. This gorgeous Steuben centerpiece is a stellar example of American Art Glass. It is the finest, brightest and most intensely colored example of Blue Aurene...
Art Glass
Steuben Monumental Amethyst Cut To Clear Centerpiece
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Steuben's most elegant centerpieces, this example, shape # 6253 is in amethyst overlay and cut to clear in the "Fleur-de-Lis" pattern. This footed ...
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H 19.5 in Dm 7 in
Signed Steuben Monumental Three-Piece Amber Cut Crystal Centerpiece Console Set
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This rare signed Steuben set may belong in a museum as the reference to it, in Gardner's Book, "The Glass of Frederick Carder" is pictured as merely a photograph from Carder's files ...
Crystal