Important Cameo Glass Makers

This table lists significant factories and designers that produced cameo glass, their locations, and their dates of operation, from the eighteenth century to the present. Many of the glass makers listed here also produced other types of art glass. Cameo Glass Makers Dates of Operation Baccarat (Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat), Baccarat, France 1765-present E. […]

Confusing Cameo

Cameo glass often has a signature that is cameo-carved. Some are obvious marks, like Gallé, Daum, and Legras, that clearly indicate the company that made the glass. Other marks are trade names of companies that marketed the glass. Mark Company (Country) Dates used Charder Charles Schneider (France) 1926-1933 D’Aurys Willhem Kralik Söhn (Bohemia) After 1918 […]

Glass Tableware Shape Names

Berry set: A set with one 8–9-inch serving bowl and 3–4-inch individual bowls. Bottom’s Up: A drinking glass made so it cannot be put down because the bottom is rounded. Often made with the figure of a woman molded across the sides and bottom. Compote: A footed serving dish with a tall stem. Console or […]

Major Venetian Glassmakers

Maker Dates and Related Information (Birth and Death dates are in parentheses.) A.Ve.M (also AVEM, Arte Vetraria Muranese) 1932–present Alfredo Barbini, Vetreria Alfredo Barbini (1912–2007) 1950–present Barovier & Toso (Vetreria Artistica Barovier, Ferro Toso Vetrier Artistische Riunite S.A.) 1936–present Acquired Czech firm Bohemia Art Glass in 1998. Ercole Barovier (1889–1974) Barovier & Toso lead designer, […]

Mid-Twentieth Century Scandinavian and Dutch Glassmakers

This table lists the maker or factory, location, and dates of operation for Scandinavian glassmakers and Dutch designers who worked in the Scandinavian style. Parentheses enclose birth and death dates. Maker Location Dates Jacob E. Bang Holmegaard Kastrup DENMARK (1899–1965) 1927–1941 1951–1965 Holmegaard Naestved DENMARK 1825–present In 1985 became part of Royal Copenhagen. Joined Royal […]

Glass Color Names

Here are some of the names used by collectors and manufacturers to describe glassware colors. Companies also added color after the object was formed. Fired-on colors are created with paint that was applied to glass, then baked in a furnace. Flashed colors are created by coating the object with a very thin layer of colored […]

Depression Glass Patterns

These are the common patterns of Depression Glass and “elegant” depression era glass. Most of the pattern names used are from the original factories’ catalogs. These patterns were made between 1925-1970. Pattern Name Description Glass Pattern Image Adam Adam, sometimes called Chain Daisy or Fan & Feather, is a glass pattern made from 1932 to […]

Other Depression-Era Glass Manufacturers

This table lists the maker or factory, location, dates of operation, popular patterns, and marks for manufacturers that made Depression glass. One mark, if available, is used for each listing although the makers often used a variety of marks. Manufacturer Location Dates Popular Patterns Mark Akro Agate Company Akron, Ohio; Clarksburg, West Virginia 1911–1951 Flowerpots, […]

Major Carnival Glass Manufacturers

This table lists the maker or factory, location, dates of operation, and marks for manufacturers that made carnival glass. Parenthesis enclose the dates the company made carnival glass. Most early carnival glass was unmarked. One later mark, if available, is used for each listing although the makers may have used a variety of marks. Manufacturer […]

Major Makers Of Art Glass

This table lists the maker or factory, location, date, and other information about glassmakers of the twentieth century. Parentheses enclose the birth and death dates of the artist. Other dates given are approximate working dates of the factory or artist. Location Maker, Designer, or Artist City or Region Dates and Related Information AUSTRIA Koloman Moser […]