Sep 12, 2017 blenko glass has been operating since 1893. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Blenko midcentury glass collection for sale at 1stdibs. Blenko glass blenko glass, glass museum, antique glass, colored glass, american art. Pursuant to wv executive order 920 regarding covid19, blenko glass co has shut down. See more ideas about crackle glass, glass and glass art. If your timing is right you can visit the production area and watch hand blown art glass being made. A 14 12inch crackle glass vase, which is dipped into cool water to.
Members can ask questions and provide input on the items displayed in the glass museum. Mar 11, 2011 this amazing crackle glass pumpkin is approximately 6 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide. After a few failed ventures, he started the eureka glass company in 1921 and produced stained glass from its milton, west virginia glassmaking. The first two produced most of the smaller pieces, like minipitchers, jugs, and vases that are. Blenko glass, located in milton, west virginia, makes handcrafted glass items. Blenko glass company festival of glass august 67, 2010. Gently used blenko glass furniture up to 50% off at chairish. Blenko glass company 9 bill blenko drive milton, wv 25541 304 7439081. Because glass blowers tended to move from company to company, it is not always easy to determine which company made a crackle glass piece because they often produced the same pieces. Gibson worked for both blenko glass and bischoff glass before opening his own art glass studio in 1982.
The blenko project continues to search for collections. I was not really familiar with blenko glass before my visit, but enjoyed the museum above the gift shop for a much better understanding of the product and its history. Vintage blenko glass 636s decanter crackle glass in tangerine. I think that seeing the glass makers at work would have really improved the experience. The first two produced most of the smaller pieces, like minipitchers, jugs, and vases that are commonly seen at garage sales and thrift stores. Blenko were pioneers of american glassmaking at the blenko glass company of milton, west virginia. By the mid1900s, blenko was one of the most prominent producers of artistic glassware in the country. Historic glass museum take a trip through the history of glass in blenkos glass museum. By using our book as your guide, you will be able to distinguish the new from the old. All are described, most are identified, all included multiple images. For decades the blenko name has been a leader in midcentury design and modernism. Blenko glass, in milton wv, has a 126 year history of handmade glass in america. Explore the history and evolution of blenko glass and learn about our designers, special creations, use in stained glass windows and more. With translucent red, orange and yellow sunset coloration.
The blenko glass company gives a great educational experience in the history of glass in the mountains and the art of glass blowing. Blenkos historic period, the focus of collector and cultural interest, begins with anderson in 1946 and includes the work of john nickerson up to 1974. American midcentury bright hand blown crackle glass lamp by blenko glass company. Feb 24, 2016 gorgeous midcentury modern art glass from blenko. Blenko came to the united states from england in 1893, his vision was to produce and sell. The older pieces will show more wear marks on the bottom and inside where a stopper may have been. Blenko glass stemware and tableware are all handblown, and are known for their vivid colors and clean, modern lines. I collect glass and i was pretty sure these had to be handblown as there were no mold marks and because i collect handblown blenko glass. Some of the companies that produced crackle glass are. You will feel the heat of the kilns,see how the moultin glass is shaped from a blob, to a vase, bowl or other magnificent glass piece. May, 2020 explore mimicarolriveras board crackle glass. Jun 15, 2009 blenko glass, located in milton, west virginia, makes handcrafted glass items.
Art glass freeform in grape retro art glass blenko glass, glass museum. The name has long been associated with handblown sheet glass, architectural glass, and well designed gift and tableware production. See more ideas about blenko glass, mid century modern art and glass. Blenko art glass began production of handmade studio glass in 1921 west virginia, usa. New listing vintage hand blown rinbow glass midcentury amberina crackle glass decanter. The the corning museum of glass, corning ny september 2003.
Blenko glass stemware and tableware are all handblown, and are. Blenko article in march 2008 style century magazine check it out. Blenko glass collectors the blenko four all photos on this site are the property of their respective owners. They are an american institution and their attention to detail and design is obvious. The big ashtray museum presents ashtrays of yesteryear. This was the first of several failed attempts by william blenko to set up a successful glassworks. Blenko glass company reference information and history.
The corning museum of glass one museum way corning, ny 14830 800. Blenko glass company was started in 1921 in west virginia, as the eureka art glass company. Orange blenko style vintage art glass with pinched vase. Back in the late 50 and early 60s blenko also made water bottles with dots on the front like a. Blenko glass information from the glass encyclopedia. Jan 15, 2020 blenko glass is an internationally known art glass studio. I plan on redoing this video and adding cool music, so watch for the. Blenko art glass is one of the very few survivors of the u. All the blenko catalogs here are displayed with permission from blenko glass company, milton, wv. It was a saturday, so there were no tours of the manufacturing area. Crackle glass information from the glass museum on line. Not for commercial use including, but not limited to. Five west virginia glass companies are primarily responsible for the vintage crackle glass we find on the market today. Take a trip through the history of glass in blenkos glass museum.
The glass museum contains over 800 antique, vintage and retro glass objects. Blenko encountered challenges in generating consumer appreciation for his glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that blenko and west virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation. We preserve the history of the places and people who made these products. Exquisite color, skilled craftsmen, and imaginative designs have made blenko famous in the timehonored craft of handblown glass. Charles gibson museum of american glass in west virginia. Nearby is the larger blenko glass, well known for blown glass items such as. Blenko glass company vintage blenko product catalogs. Most crackle glass fruit is much smaller, as you can see in the first picture. Take a trip through time and search for your favorite piece. Over 675 color photographs of blenko glass courtesy of blenko visitors center museum, the huntington museum of art, and private collections, detailed captions, information about the designers, the neverbeforepublished 1960 catalog, bibliography, and index make this book a valuable reference. New listing vintage blenko 964l cornucopia horn vase 21.
Blenko glass company prices 1,483 auction price results. Part of my blenko water bottle collection collectors weekly. Blenko catalogs the blenko project blenko glass company. Eye4beauty, blenko has 3 or 4 molds for their regular water bottles but they also make optic water bottles by first placing the glass gather into a mold that creates the optic design before blowing it in the water bottle mold. Blenko glass company, located in milton, west virginia, is known for its artistic handblown glass.
Decanter crackle glass blenko art glass for sale ebay. The saying goes knowledge is power then this book is one powerful tool. So much of our glass in this country is now being made on automated machinery, so having a piece of genuine, handblown glass is very special. The following pictures were taken by john or tammy kosla during the opening for the blenko museum of seattle. Blenko glass company has been a family owned and operated company since 1893. Make sure to visit our free museum during your next trip to blenko glass. Blenko vintage glass tall blue crackled glass vase 12 x 5. Vintage blenko crackle hand blown art glass miniature blue color pitcher ebay. Gibson glass specializes in fine decorative, handmade glassware, paperweights and marbles. Also included are some reprinted catalog pages and advertisements. Blenko museum of american glass 25th anniversary sun catcher. For instance, blenko glass vases often feature a ruffled lip or double spouts.
Some have the early silver foil hand label, instant handblown glass collection from the blenko glass company a midcentury icon. Fenton glass company and blenko glass company are also producing new crackle glass today. The blenko project is dedicated to recording the past, analyzing the present and being an advocate for the growth and preservation of blenko glass. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled until further notice. In 1893, he emigrated to kokomo, indiana, in the us, where he established the first. West virginia is famous for its history in the glass industry. The most wellknown glass companies in west virgina that produced crackle glass were bischoff, blenko, kanawha, pilgrim, and rainbow.
See our breathtaking displays of blenkos past pieces, stained windows. See more ideas about blenko glass, glass and glass art. Nothing symbolizes the state of west virginia better or more beautifully than blenko glass. Here we present a few blenko collections, sent by our readers. Blenko came to the united states from england in 1893, his vision was to produce and sell americanmade antique mouthblown flat glass instead of having it imported from europe. A fivepiece collection of red and amber blenko glass, two pitcher forms one 6. The work of the companys first designers achieved critical acclaim, including having several of andersons designs receive the museum of modern arts good design awards in 1950, thereby ensconcing blenko as a leader in modern american glass through the 1950s and 1960s. Blenko glass is a west virginia treasure that spans generations. To blenko s valued customers, pursuant to west virginia governor jim justices executive order 920, blenko glass company has halted all business and operations beginning at 8pm on march 24th. Another line of defense against blenko glass counterfeits is knowing your blenko glass company hallmarks, including shapes and colors.
View and download blenko product catalogs from the 1950s to modern day. Blenko glass vase in crackle glass showing silver foil label. Scroll down for pictures and please click on them for a larger view. Get the best deals on blenko art glass when you shop the largest online. Handblown blenko glass pinch vase model this vase first appears in the. Blenko glass has been handblowing glass since 1893 in milton, west virginia.
Choose from 22 authentic blenko table lamps for sale on 1stdibs. Blenko colors the blenko project blenko glass company. We submitted this bottle with photo and measurements to the blenko museum and received authentication of its origin email is at the end of this description. As always, exit through the gift shop where you can purchase one of a kind art glass. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as we do our part to limit the spread of covid19. Apr 30, 2010 blenko glass is a west virginia treasure that spans generations. As the most comprehensive website on vintage blenko glass. However, they are passionate about color, design, quality and blenko. Made with superior quality and design by studio artists of the 19th and 20th century, these fascinating ashtray creations now have a place in decorative arts history, never. Hand blown glass magnificent color, skilled craftsmanship and creative design make blenko glass company the most colorful name in glass. In days gone by, ashtrays were used as home decor focal points and were works of art, meant to be seen and admired. Blenko glass collectors are not a homogeneous group. The companys factory is located not far off the interstate and it has a gallery from which you can watch glass.
Creative design makes blenko glass company the most colorful name in glass. Piece is crafted in cobalt blue with green accents and base with the characteristic pontil mark on the. The blenko glass company gives a great educational experience in the history of glass in the mountains and the art of glassblowing. An uncommon model produced by blenko circa 1965 in a brown with lighter honey shade to the art glass as it tapers. An excellent source of background information and images of early blenko production pieces. The blenko glass company gives a great educational experience in the history of glass in the mountains and the art of glass.