Blenko: Cool '50s and '60s Glass

Blenko Glass Company, Inc. is one of the few glass factories in the US still making modern hand-blown production glass. Collectors have been scooping up designs from the 1950s and 1960s, with three outstanding designers responsible for the entire repertoire. This book is a valuable reference with over 675 color photographs, detailed captions, information about the designers, the 1960 catalog, bibliography, and index.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 14 August 2022
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

Blenko Glass Company, Inc., founded by Englishman William Blenko, emerged as a prominent stained glass producer in America during the late 19th century. Remarkably, it stands as one of the few glass factories in the United States that continues to craft modern hand-blown production glass. In recent times, collectors have shown a keen interest in acquiring Blenko designs from the company's flourishing era, spanning the 1950s and 1960s. Three exceptional designers, Winslow Anderson, Wayne Husted, and Joel Myers, played pivotal roles in shaping the design repertoire of that time. This comprehensive book offers a wealth of information and captivating visuals. It features over 675 color photographs of Blenko glass, accompanied by detailed captions and insightful information about the designers. Additionally, the book includes a never-before-published 1960 catalog, a comprehensive bibliography, and an index, making it an invaluable reference for enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Weight: 1344g
Dimension: 287 x 224 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764322501