It is important to note that bohemia became czechoslovakia in 1918, and in 1993 became the czech republic. Mid century 38 bookshelf acorn mid century modern living room acorn. The invention of the coal burning furnace in the 17th century lead to glass production being moved to areas such as stourbridge, to be close to the coal mines. The stylistic trend for early to mid 20th century glass closely mirrors the general changes and trends in design for the era.
A late 19th century glass front bookcase with beautiful handcarved accents and burled veneer. Mid century bookcases vintage wall shelves antique shelves. We are always pleased to purchase items, or collections, but regret we cannot give valuations or opinions over the internet. In a typical glass factory in earlier times, most workers would work as unskilled laborers.
As a subscriber, you will receive our monthly email newsletter highlighting the latest trends, new stock, and details of special offers. Each side has three open shelves with slatted uprights and the bookshelf rises on a fourlegged, swiveling base. A bookcase, or bookshelf, is a piece of furniture with horizontal, shelves, often in a cabinet. To this day, these areas are still the centres of the british glass industry. Window glass was produced throughout the period on a small scale, in the form of crown glass and broad glass. Hundreds of sellers offer fine american, english, bohemian, french, italian, german and scandinavian glass for sale. Inspired by american modern design, the mid century bookcase borrows its slim legs and beveled edges from iconic 50s and 60s furniture silhouettes. Aug 28, 2006 andys recent, critically acclaimed book, the decanter, an illustrated history of glass from 1650, provides a definitive guide to the history of european and american glassmaking. Medieval glass had been limited to the smallscale production of forest glass for window glass and vessels, predominantly in the weald. The fifty books on this list were all published more than a hundred years ago, and yet remain fresh and exhilarating reads. Cornerstone apt sofa ltd76003c tori swivel chair ltd52468. In the weeks leading up to our next fair we will update. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Our affluent colonial ancestors dined at magnificent mahogany tables from new york, sat on elegant chippendale chairs from philadelphia, and carved and ate their turkey with cutlery and silverware from massachusetts.
Since the late 17th century, and throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, english glasshouses made glass more brilliant by adding lead oxide, while the bohemians achieved similar effects by adding chalk ravenscroft goblet, 50. Billy bookcase with glass doors graymetallic effect 31 12 11 3. Millefiori is made by combining slices of colored rods of glass together to create a pattern that resembles a. The wellappointed 18thcentury american household was furnished for the most part with products made in america. Gallery of glass for sale late 17th to late 18th century glasses. Fine antique glass 18th century glass to early 20th century. We have a myriad of styles of bookcases, and if you want to narrow your options to something more specific than your current filter of shelf material. The glassmakers late 17th to late 18th century glasses. Glass bookcases if youre looking for bookcases for sale online, allmodern has several options sure to satisfy the pickiest shopper. Opt for a small bookshelf for a childrens collection of bedtime stories, or a tall bookcase with glass doors to keep little hands or paws away from your antiques. In the early 20th century art deco and other movements, including bauhaus began the trend of simple lines and a move away from elaborate ornament. Consisting of a hutch and either a 3drawer or 1door side table, its narrow profile makes it a practical extra storage piece in. Czech bohemian glass has been in production since around the th century.
Art deco and art nouveau may be rather nonspecific terms when it comes to glassware, but again we are happy to undertake searches on your behalf for pieces which such names may cover. Theres a temptation, of course, to mutter the names dickens, tolstoy, and twain and assume youve covered the 19th centurybut a deeper dive proves the novel was alive and well in the 1800s. The stylistic trend for early to mid20th century glass closely mirrors the general changes and trends in design for the era. Mouthblown manufacturing this section addresses the manual processes for making bottles, used prior to automation of the industry, where the bottle was blownexpanded with the power of human lungs. The book is an encyclopedia of glass in that it gives a broad overview and brief synopsis of the 20th century artists. Shop early 20th century bookcases at 1stdibs, the premier resource for antique and modern case pieces and storage cabinets from the worlds best dealers. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This substantial victorian era piece features a crown molding top with burled veneer accents and scrolling acanthus leaves. Georgian, english, plain stem small wine or cordial glass. Genuine english 20th century glass for sale from trusted antique dealers. He writes regularly for numerous magazines and serves as the glass specialist on the bbcs antiques roadshow and the 20th century roadshow.
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Midcentury 38 bookshelf acorn mid century modern living room acorn. Find great deals online for 20th century glass from legacy antiques and collectibles ltd. This means that glass made after 1918 should be referred to as czech glass rather than bohemian glass, although to. An important medieval glass flask with wrythen body and high kick to base venice mid 14th. A short history of eighteenthcentury english glass portobello. Depression glass, art glass, fenton glass, uranium glass and any of the other 20th century glass categories all fall under our remit. Unlike the purity of cristallo, multicolored glass was also made in the fifteenth century. Freeblown manufacturing provides a detailed description of the complete mouthblown. Fine antique glass 18th century glass to early 20th. Aug 02, 2017 the fifty books on this list were all published more than a hundred years ago, and yet remain fresh and exhilarating reads. Larger sheets were in demand for domestic and public. Consisting of a hutch and either a 3drawer or 1door side table, its narrow profile makes it a practical extra storage piece in the dining room or living room. Plus 20th century glass appraisals, free sales advice, free price guide, sale prices, values, wish list and more. We respect your desire for privacy and will not make your email address available to third parties without your permission.
Antique glass from 18th century drinking glasses, to decorative 19th century european glass, to victorian and early 20th century american art glass. Andys recent, critically acclaimed book, the decanter, an illustrated history of glass from 1650, provides a definitive guide to the history of european and american glassmaking. And, during these recessionary times, this vintage boutique is turning its inventory quite nicely. Nigel benson exhibits his glass, under the name 20th century glass, at all the major glass fairs held in the uk and deals directly with both private collectors and many museums. While rare in the early 16th century, glass windows soon became a symbol of increasing wealth and status.
Visit ikea for a great selection of affordable bookshelves and bookcases in a variety of. Mid century modern living room, mid century house, mid century modern. Early 20th century bookcases 334 for sale at 1stdibs. Bookcase doors are almost always glazed with glass, so as to allow the spines of the books to be read. Freeblown bottles were produced without the aid of a containment mold being instead formed and shaped by the skills of the glassblower using manipulation of the blowpipe the use of which dates back to the 3rd century b.
Some 18th century english glass makers may even have set up factories in the netherlands and norway to produce englishstyle flint glass. Our website also features a useful glass encyclopaedia and gallery. We also have an indepth encyclopaedia guide on many types of glassware, with lots of information and pictures. The organisation of production evolved from the smallscale familyrun glass houses typical of forest glassmaking to large monopolies granted by the crown. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Popular areas of bohemian glass production were novy bor, skalice and kamenicky senov. Buy 20th century glass online at legacy antiques and. An unskilled laborer was usually called boy, a term which did not refer to the age of the individual.
German glasshouses excelled in producing decolorized glass that, like bohemian glass, was carefully cut and. Descriptions of revolving bookcases have been found in 8th and 9thcentury chinese texts. Bed, murphy bed plans, twin wall bed, glass bookshelves, bed ikea, home office design. Find 20th century glass, art glass, retro, vintage, czech, studio glass etc offered for sale by antique centres, dealers and collectors. The mahogany frame features a square, blockveneered and crossbanded top. Glass from other countries and regions include bohemian, french, italian, german and scandinavian. Inspired by american modern design, the midcentury bookcase borrows its slim legs and beveled edges from iconic 50s and 60s furniture silhouettes. Dec 08, 2011 all about glass in a typical glass factory in earlier times, most workers would work as unskilled laborers.
Many 18th century glasses formerly thought to be of english origin are now thought by many experts to be of dutch or belgian origin. From 18th century english drinking glasses, to decorative european glass of the 19th century, to victorian and early 20th century american art glass, select among thousands of antique glass listings available for purchase. Ct3012iv canvas legged open bookcaseivory cv935408100, c408935. Early 20th century glass for sale bath antiques online. Century furniture search results for display cabinets. Millers 20th century glass by andy mcconnell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move andor transport. We have a myriad of styles of bookcases, and if you want to narrow your options to something more specific than your current filter of. Vintage mid century teak glass fronted bookcase mcm 1960s. This part of our encyclopaedia covers british glass makers of the 20th century. The images on this page illustrate examples of 19th and 20th century decorative glass that was offered for sale at our november 2019 glass fair. Browse todays selected early 20th century glass for sale, best offer and auction. Glass known as millefiori, literally meaning thousands of flowers, was highly colored and decorative.
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