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What is the art of making glass called?
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The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.
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Octopus Glass by Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This octopus glass can be combined with the octopus pitcher to make a striking statement on any dining table, whether in a contemporary or classic decor. This delicate water glass is...
Category
2010s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass
$185 / item
Hair Set of 6 Frosted Engraving Glasses by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
Hair Set of 6 Frosted Engraving Crystal Glasses by Mario Cioni & C
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2010s Italian Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 12 Art Deco Coppelia Pattern Water Stems signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional set of 12 Art Deco Coppelia pattern water stems, designed by the legendary Baccarat in France circa 1935, embodies the quintessential elegance of the Art Deco era wi...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
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Glass
Set of Six Arlecchino Small Chalices by Griffe Montenapoleone by Vetrerie di Emp
Located in Milan, IT
This set of six small chalices is part of the Arlecchino collection, that honors with vivid hues and exquisite craftsmanship the colorful masks of the Venetian carnival. In this case...
Category
2010s Italian Glass
Materials
Gold
Set of 16 Hand-Blown Smoked Amethyst Stemmed Glasses by La Verrerie de Biot
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of 16 hand-blown stemmed drinking glasses, crafted by the renowned La Verrerie de Biot in France, showcases their iconic artisanal craftsmanship and innovative desi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
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Glass
Polpo Manhattan Glass by Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Polpo Collection, the Polpo Manhattan Glass features the captivating design of an octopus seemingly climbing the glass stem. With intricate details, this piece pays tribu...
Category
2010s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass
$299 / item