20th-century Glass
20th-century Glass by Judith Miller, published by DK Publishing in 2004, is a comprehensive exploration of glass and glassware from the 20th century. This first edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The book provides detailed insights into various types of glass, including blown and cased glass, Murano glass, and American iridescent glass, among others. It serves as a valuable reference for collectors and enthusiasts, offering a structured approach to understanding the intricacies of glass production and design.
Readers will find a wealth of information on notable glassmakers and styles, as well as practical guidance on collecting. The book covers a range of topics, including Scandinavian glass, cameo glass, and pressed and molded glass, while also featuring collecting fields for specific items like paperweights and perfume bottles. With its extensive appendices, glossary, and directory of specialist dealers, 20th-century Glass is designed to assist both novice and experienced collectors in navigating the diverse world of glass antiques and collectibles.
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How to Use this Book 6 Foreword 7 Introduction 8 Blown & Cased Glass 18 Murano Glass 22 Venini 24 Salviati 28 AVEM 29 Barovier 30 Seguso Vetri d’Arte 32 Aureliano Toso 33 Murano Designs 34 Collecting Field: Paperweights & Spheres 38 Scandinavian Glass 40 Kosta Boda 42 Orrefors 44 Holmegaard 46 Riihimaki 48 Karhula-Iittala 49 Scandinavian Blown & Cased 50 Powell & Whitefriars 52 Monart, Vasart, & Strathearn 56 King’s Lynn & Wedgwood 57 Chance 58 Mdina & Isle of Wight 59 British Blown & Cased 60 W.M.F. 62 Michael Powolny 63 European Blown & Cased 64 French Blown & Cased 68 Blenko 70 American Blown & Cased 72 Cameo Glass 74 Emile Galle 76 Daum Freres 78 French Cameo 80 European & American Cameo 82 Pressed & Molded Glass 84 Rene Lalique 88 Depression Glass 90 Collecting Field: Ashtrays 94 George Davidson 96 Jobling 97 Opalescent Glass 98 Rene Lalique 100 French Opalescent 102 Collecting Field: Pate-de-Verre 104 Iridescent Glass 106 Loetz 110 Bohemian Iridescent 112 Collecting Field: Animals 114 German & Austrian Iridescent 116 American Iridescent 118 Tiffany 120 Steuben 122 Quezal 124 Durand 125 American Iridescent 126 Carnival Glass 128 Fenton 130 Northwood 131 Carnival Glass 132 Enameled, Painted, & Stained Glass 134 Marcel Goupy 138 Legras & Cie 139 Daum Freres 140 Central European Painted & Enameled 142 Handel Reverse-Painted Lamps 146 Reverse-Painted Lamps 148 American Stained-Glass Lighting 150 Stained-Glass Panels 154 Collecting Field: Poured-Glass Jewelry 156 Engraved & Cut Glass 158 Val Saint-Lambert 162 British Engraved & Cut Glass 164 Stuart 166 Thomas Webb 167 Webb Corbett 168 Royal Brierley 169 British Engraved & Cut 170 Central European Engraved & Cut 172 Scandinavian Engraved & Cut Glass 174 Orrefors 176 Kosta Boda 180 Scandinavian Engraved & Cut 182 Steuben 184 Collecting Field: Perfume Bottles 186 Contemporary & Studio Glass 188 A-Z of modern designers and factories from around the world 192 Appendices 224 Glossary 226 Image Codes 230 Directory of Specialist Dealers and Auction Houses 233 Index 236 Acknowledgments 240.
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