Scandinavian Ceramics & Glass
Scandinavian Ceramics & Glass

Author: George Fischler

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780764311635

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Scandinavian design in in the mid-twentieth century combined the fundamentals of craftsmanship, quality, subtlety, and a relationship to the natural surroundings. Here is glass and ceramics from some of the leading designers of the era, Friberg, Lindberg, Nylund, K**ge, Hald, Palmquist, Wirkkala, Sarpaneva, and Lindstrand, and the manufacturers, Rrstrand, Gustavsberg, Arabia, Saxbo, Palshus, Orrefors, Kosta, and Iittala. Over 500 color photos illustrate this beautiful volume, and a price guide makes it a great tool for collectors.

Fire & Sea
Fire & Sea

Author: Leslie A. Piña

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors (

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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"This volume ... is about modern Scandinavian glass that depends on color for its success. ...The separate volume, entitled Smoke & Ice, includes examples of glass by many of the same designers and companies, but without the color"--P. [6].

Smoke & Ice
Smoke & Ice

Author: Lorenzo Vigier

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors w

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764316531

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This book surveys the entire range of Scandinavian glass companies and designers. The first of two volumes divided by color, this book features the dark tones of Smoke and the clear crystal of Ice. Hundreds of color photographs chronicle the creations that arose out of Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway. It includes detailed captions, signatures and labels, company histories, designer biographies, a comprehensive bibliography, index, and price guide.

Scandinavian Glass
Scandinavian Glass

Author: William L. Geary

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764317095

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A sweeping survey of the Scandinavian glass produced in 20th century Finnish and Swedish communities, including Orrefors, Iittala, Johansfors, Kosta, and Nuutajarvi. Over 330 color photos illustrate the histories of the factories and artisans. A bibliography, index, and current market values in the captions are provided.

The Brilliance of Swedish Glass, 1918-1939
The Brilliance of Swedish Glass, 1918-1939

Author: Anne-Marie Ericsson

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 0300070055

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Udgivet i forbindelse med udstilling på Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts fra 21.november 1996-2. marts 1997

Tiffin Modern
Tiffin Modern

Author: Ruth Hemminger

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 1997-01

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780764303203

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These thick-walled, asymmetrical, and freeform pieces are a visual feast, presented in a rich format with 563 color prints sure to delight anyone interested in Tiffin glass, fifties glass, art glass, or just wonderful examples of modern decorative arts. Valuable information including color and optics identification guides will make this book a hit among Tiffin glass collectors and help introduce many to the modern designs of this important American glass company. Some of the pieces look like Steuben and are of the same high quality. Others are easily mistaken for fifties Scandinavian glass because creative and talented Swedish glassmakers worked in Tiffin, Ohio at mid-century.

Pâte de Verre
Pâte de Verre

Author: Tone ØRvik

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 2022-05-28

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9780764363177

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Today's comprehensive go-to book about pâte de verre, geared to meet the new interest in exploring this form of opaque glass-making. Includes history, photos of top contemporary works, and how-to.

Under Glass
Under Glass

Author: John Whitenight

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764344077

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Wax : "Beauties from the beehive"--Shell work : "Flowers from the sea" -- Hair work : "Hair today, hair tomorrow" -- Nature contained : "Birds, dogs, frogs, and monkeys too!" -- Feather work : "Birds of a feather" -- Beautiful in death : "Skeleton leaves and phantom bouquets" -- Wool work : "Have you any wool?" -- Glass whimsies : "Confections in glass" -- Fancy that! : "Paper, muslin, silk, bead, and seed work" -- Automata : "Musical mechanical masterpieces" -- Esoterica -- Gone but not forgotten.

Art Glass Today
Art Glass Today

Author: Jeffrey B. Snyder, editor

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764334641

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