OK … I admit it … I’m a sucker for vintage glass. Kitchenware, glassware, pitchers, candle holders, bon bon dishes, bowls, decanters, centerpieces. You name it — I like it all. Our Mothers and Grandmothers had their favorite pieces and patterns, from makers such as Fostoria, Cambridge, Anchor Hocking and Libbey. And don’t forget the ‘special occasion’ glassware, typically from Waterford, Baccarat or Steuben. Not to be overlooked is gorgeous lead crystal from Scandinavian makers Kosta Boda and Orrefors.
Sadly, as the years rolled by, old sets of glassware were usually relegated to boxes in the basement or attic, where they sat, unused and unappreciated. If no one in the family wanted them, they were often donated to thrift shops or simply thrown away.
However, glass (especially clear glass) is experiencing a renaissance. A new generation is realizing that the old adage, ‘they don’t make things like this anymore’ certainly applies to fine glassware. Setting a beautiful table for a party or family gathering is now back in style, and lovely glass is taking center stage once again.
