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selling vintage Blenko and Empoli glass since 1998

   
 
   
 
Blenko Glass
Blenko by Winslow Anderson
Blenko by Wayne Husted
Blenko by Joel Philip Myers
Blenko by John Nickerson
Blenko Architectural Scale
Blenko glass Private Gallery
Empoli Glass
Empoli Cased Glass Cool Colors
Empoli Cased Glass Hot Colors
Empoli Verde and Transparent Glass
Limited Edition Photography of Glass
Newsletters
Published Articles
About glasshouse
Sitemap
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Home Page: contains glasshouse's mission statement and briefly describes our business alongside a recent photo featuring special items currently available for purchase.

Winslow Anderson for Blenko 1947-53: Features exclusively the designs of Winslow Anderson for the Blenko Glass Company, produced during his tenure as Design Director from 1947-53. Specail items on this page link to their own page each with detailed descriptions:

Wayne Husted for Blenko 1954-63: Features exclusively the designs of Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Company, produced during the first half of his tenure as Design Director from 1954-58. Specail items on this page link to their own page each with detailed descriptions:

Joel Philip Myers for Blenko 1964-67: Features exclusively the designs of Joel Philip Myers for the Blenko Glass Company, produced during the first half of his tenure as Design Director from 1964-67. Specail items on this page link to their own page each with detailed descriptions:

John Nickerson for Blenko 1971-74: Features exclusively the designs of John Nickerson for the Blenko Glass Company, produced during his tenure as Design Director from 1971-74. Specail items on this page link to their own page each with detailed descriptions:

Blenko Architectural Scale Designs: this special page features only Architectural Scale designs produced by the four Historic Period designers for the Blenko Glass Company. Only thumbnail images of available items are publicly accessible, links to details and pricing are by request.

Private Gallery: this special page, for customers only, requires a password and username to access. It contains our rarest and most important items.

Empoli Cased Glass Cool Colors : Features the mid-century cased glass produced in the region of the town of Empoli Italy, on this page only "cool" colors such as blue, green, white, purple and grey.

Empoli Cased Glass Hot Colors : Features the mid-century cased glass produced in the region of the town of Empoli Italy, on this page only "hot" colors such as red, orange, amber and yellow.

Empoli "Verde" and Transparent Glass : Features the Novecento style glass produced in the region of the town of Empoli Italy, primarily in the natural green color.

Photographic Prints : our Exclusive Limited Edition photographic prints featuring vintage glass, with thumbnail photos of all the editions, each linking to their own page with details about each photo.
Limited Edition Photo 1: Tulipmania
Limited Edition Photo 2: Dreams and Visions
Limited Edition Photo 3: Dear Mr. Braque
Limited Edition Photo 4: The Quenched Flame
Limited Edition Photo 5: Burning Reason
Limited Edition Photo 6: Redoute X Dali

Newsletter Archive: an archive of all previously published Newsletters, Bulletins and Photo Journals issued to glasshouse mailing list members.
Newsletter 1: The Authenticity Problem
Newsletter 2: Glass 101; terms, definitions and myths
Newsletter 3: Good, Better, Best; What Makes a Piece Exceptional
Newsletter 4: Showing Off; Display, Use and Care of Vintage Glass
Newsletter 5: Out of the Ghetto!
Newsletter 6: Introducing Empoli glass
Newsletter 7: Insight on the Market
Newsletter 8: The Stupidity of Rarity
Newsletter 9: Market Obsession!
Newsletter 10: Size Matters
Newsletter 11: Twinkle Twinkle
Newsletter 12: When Good Glass Goes Bad
Newsletter 13: Common Wisdom: Common Designs vs. Iconic

Bulletin 1: Ten Things You Should Know
Bulletin 2: Bye Bye Blenko!
Bulletin 3: Report From the Front Lines
Bulletin 4: I Love My Competition
Bulletin 5: Take the glasshouse Challenge!
Bulletin 6: Open Letter to a Curator
Bulletin 7: Gloom-Be-Gone!

Photo Journal 1: Graphic Glass-On-Glass Action!
Photo Journal 2: XL (Bigger is Better)
Photo Journal 3: HOT Threesomes!

Press Archive: features all the articles that glasshouse has been involved with including:
Modernism Magazine: a feature article by glasshouse owner Damon Crain
National American Glass Club's Bulletin: a feature article by glasshouse owner Damon Crain
Miller's Guide: a multi-page Blenko feature by glasshouse owner Damon Crain
The Jounral of Antiques and Collectibles: a feature article by glasshouse owner Damon Crain
The Antiques Roadshow Insider: a feature Blenko article with photography by glasshouse owner Damon Crain
ID Magazine: a Blenko article with photography and research by glasshouse owner Damon Crain
Glass Magazine: a feature Blenko article with photography by glasshouse owner Damon Crain

About glasshouse: this page describes what we sell, lists our policies including shipping and payment information and introduces the owner. Links to additional pages related to glasshouse including:

Links: lists other websites whom we recommend or have reciprocal links to
Resources: informational and research websites
Vintage Dealers: other dealers of 20th Century Design
Competitors: links to other comprable glass dealers' websites
Art: links to art related websites
Design: links to design related websites

Group Photos: explains our free group photo service to help customers visualize how their selection of Blenko and Empoli glass items will work together

Greatest Hits and Rarties : a page showing exceptional and rare sold Blenko glass and Empoli glass items that we are particularly pleased to have offered.

   
 

 

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