Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 10

Charming Beaver Family by Lloyd Atkins for Steuben Glass

$2,400List Price

Shop All Steuben Glass

Steuben Glass

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.

Find antique Steuben glass and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Animal Sculptures Set, 1970s, Italy

$400

H 5.91 in Dm 3.94 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Animal Sculptures Set, 1970s, Italy

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian Set of Cristal Animal Sculptures

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bear Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

$160Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.73 in Dm 7.88 in

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Bear Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Located in CABA, AR

Introducing a captivating Italian art glass Murano transparent bear sculpture, a stunning fusion of artistic expression and exquisite craftsmanship. This decorative masterpiece embodies the timeless allure of Murano glassmaking, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors that captivate the eye and spark the imagination. Crafted with precision and care by skilled artisans in Murano, Italy, this bear sculpture exudes sophistication and charm. Its transparent design allows light to playfully dance through the glass, creating a mesmerizing display of reflections and shadows that enliven any space. As a symbol of strength, resilience, and playfulness, the bear holds a special significance in many cultures and traditions. By adding this sculpture to your home or collection, you not only bring a touch of Italian elegance and artistry into your space but also invite the spirit of the bear—symbolizing courage, power, and protection—into your life. Whether displayed as a standalone statement piece or incorporated into a curated art collection, this Italian art glass Murano bear...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Elephant Sculpture, USA, 1950s

$625

H 5 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Elephant Sculpture, USA, 1950s

By Steuben Glass

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of an elephant (AS IS-CHIP TO EAR)

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Great Sculpture of a Bear Designed by Livio Seguso, ca. 1970ties

$960

H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 5.71 in

Great Sculpture of a Bear Designed by Livio Seguso, ca. 1970ties

By Livio Seguso, Gral Glass

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A powerful stylized sculpture of a bear in solid smoke grey glass. It is hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. The typical design of Livio Seguso in the 1970s. The base w...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Glass Seals

$1,200 / set

H 7 in W 6 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Glass Seals

Located in New York, NY

Pair mid-century Italian Murano glass seals. Measurements: Height: 7.5” Width: 6” Depth: 5.5”

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Midcentury Lucite Frogs and 1 Toad Designed by Abraham Palatnik Brazil

$501 / set

H 2.56 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in

Set of 2 Midcentury Lucite Frogs and 1 Toad Designed by Abraham Palatnik Brazil

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Doornspijk, NL

This cheerful trio is waiting to be kissed. One of the two frogs is orange and the other one is almost fluorescent green, just like the toad is. The frogs measurements are: Hei...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Baccarat Crystal Koala Bear Figurine, French Art Glass, 20th Century

$249

H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 2 in

Baccarat Crystal Koala Bear Figurine, French Art Glass, 20th Century

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Baccarat crystal Koala bear in a tree figurine.

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Signed Mid-Century Modern Art Glass / Crystal Sea Lion Sculpture

$190Sale Price|49% Off

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

Signed Mid-Century Modern Art Glass / Crystal Sea Lion Sculpture

Located in Warrenton, OR

Signed Mid-Century Modern Art Glass / Crystal Sea Lion Sculpture. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** Vintage. Its original ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Collection of 5 Art Glass Sculptures with Arctic Animal Motifs, 1980s

$240 / set

H 4.34 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

Collection of 5 Art Glass Sculptures with Arctic Animal Motifs, 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

A collection of 5 art glass sculptures with arctic animal motifs. Designed by Mats Johansson among others. Swedish design, 1980s. Motifs of polar bear, ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Sculpture of a Ice Bear Designed by Livio Seguso, Ca. 1970s

$395

H 4.14 in W 6.11 in D 1.97 in

Sculpture of a Ice Bear Designed by Livio Seguso, Ca. 1970s

By Gral Glass, Livio Seguso

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A sculpture of a stylized ice bear in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, germany. Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970. Base with incised...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

More From This Seller

View All

Signed Steuben Crystal Gazelle Bookends in Art Deco Style

By Sidney Waugh, Steuben Glass

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This signed pair of Steuben crystal gazelle bookends showcases the brand’s signature clarity and craftsmanship. Each hand-blown glass figure depicts a stylized gazelle leaping over c...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Crystal

Italian Murano Glass Abstract Sculpture Attributed to Seguso

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Wonderful small-scale Murano glass sculpture in clear glass on a black glass plinth. Lyrical and expressive, appears to be the work of Seguso and most often would have been signed wi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Three Murano Glass "Hornbill" Bird Figurines, Black & White Stripe

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking group of three hand-blown Murano glass birds, each with an elongated, gracefully curved neck and body decorated in bold black spiral striping over milky white glass — a te...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Vase

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Oval vase with cut crystal details accentuated by a sterling silver band at the top. Band is stamped: Made in Germany/ 925 Sterling Silver and has a small maker's stamp (see image 3).

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, "Pezzato" Vase, Murano, circa 1950–51

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A superb example of Fulvio Bianconi's iconic Pezzato series for Venini, executed in the polychrome tessere technique. Sections of colored glass — cobalt, teal, emerald, burgundy, and...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Sculptural Glass and Brass Candleholders by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1970s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Offered is an exceptional pair of sculptural glass and gold-plated candleholders by renowned Italian design house Fontana Arte, circa 1970s. Exemplifying the brand's refined use of g...

Category