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Glass: Back in Style journalofantiques.com

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lass, an inorganic compound found in many When it comes to setting a Maxine Carter-Lome
forms in the natural world, has been man-made fashionable table, designers say
Ginto practical and decorative objects since the gone are the days of monotonous Maxine Carter-Lome journalofantiques@gmail.com
Late Bronze Age. Over the millennia, the process, look table settings—2024 welcomes a Business Manager
and feel, and applications of glass have changed and vibrant palette of hues and shades of glass that add Jeffrey Lome
evolved but its allure remains timeless and collectible. personality and charm to the dining experience. jeffreylome@gmail.com
In past Glass issues, we have shared everything from “Glassware serves as both a functional necessity and a Managing Editor
the history of glass to the eras, makers, and designers that design statement,” says a 2024 blog on ellementry.com Judy Gonyeau
help define the interests of collectors and enthusiasts. In entitled “Cheers to Color: Embracing Multicolored editorial.journalofantiques@gmail.com
this issue, we focus on living with and using our antique Glassware Trends in 2024.” “Whether it’s a set of
and vintage glass rather than just admiring our collections tumblers in jewel-toned hues or a collection of highball Art Director
as beloved objects on a wall or in a cabinet. Who knew glasses adorned with whimsical designs, multicolored Lynn Cotterman
that what some of us have loved and collected for decades glassware adds a touch of whimsy and sophistication to Production
would be trending again in 2024! any occasion. Each piece is a work of art, inviting you to
For years, antique and vintage glass has been in a bit mix and match colors and styles to create a table setting Lynn Cotterman
of a slump as younger buyers and collectors looked that reflects your unique aesthetic and adds charm to Judy Gonyeau
elsewhere for tableware and decorative inspiration and your dining experience.” Jill Montague-Kaitbenski
long-time collectors downsized their living space and The stylized look, appeal, and unmatched color,
collections. For years, glass types and makers from past artistry, and elegance of antique and vintage glass,
centuries, once coveted by homeowners and later collec- barware, and tableware make them ripe and affordable for 508-347-1960
tors, piled up on the shelves of antique shops, thrift the picking, driving first-time buyers as well as seasoned Toll free:
stores, and flea markets while interest in contemporary thrifters, dealers, DIYers, and interior decorators into 888-698-0734
and decorative art glass rather than functional glass antique shops, thrift stores, and flea markets in search of
tableware has been on the rise. Yet, like so many items self-expression and unrecognized value in long-forgotten Fax: 508-347-0911
from our past, the pendulum is once again shifting back makers, brands and designs. Mailing:
toward market interest. Follow thrifters and antique influencers such as Dr. P. O. Box 950
Ask antique shop owners and Google search “2024 Lori on social media and YouTube who share their finds Sturbridge, MA 01566
antique trends, glass” and you will see that antique and and conquests among the discarded and it’s easy to see
vintage glass is “having a moment” thanks to this year’s why half the fun of the new, old glass design trend is the journalofantiques@gmail.com
design and fashion trends that focus on retro colors, hunt for items that execute a vision and, for the moment,
vintage aesthetics, and mixing old and new. Antique are undervalued. UPS and FedEx
dealers and interior decorators say that translates to Interior design and etiquette rules no longer dictate Shipping Address:
interest on the shelves for period-era barware, tableware, that we entertain and set a table with just one type or 113 Main Street, Unit 2
and glass, in particular Venetian, Georgian, Depression- color of glassware or decorate a room all in one period or Sturbridge, MA 01566
era, Art Deco, and Mid-century Modern, among others. finish. The trends for 2024 encourage us to go bold; to
Even if you lean towards more contemporary design mix and match colors and styles, old and new. What Journal of
in your home, say dealers, antique and vintage glass make better place to start than with our dining room table, Antiques and Collectibles
perfect gateway antiques for everything from bar cart where we can shine a new light on and appreciation for is published monthly in digital
items to statement chandeliers for the foyer. early glass tableware as more than just functional objects and quarterly in print by
Jay Bower, whose online concerns include several of everyday life. Weathervane Enterprises, Inc.
upscale Etsy and Chairish shops, says that he’s found the As always, we thank our many contributors—glass 113 Main Street, Unit 2
greatest change in demand for any one item over the last lovers, dealers, and collector clubs—for their suggestions, Sturbridge MA 01566
year has been for Venetian glass. In a recent Asheford guidance, and contributions to this annual issue, now in
Institute of Antiques article entitled, “Antique & Vintage its 17th year. Their commitment to and love of the glass Periodicals postage paid at
Trends to Watch For In 2024,” Bower is quoted as saying they collect—whether it’s in fashion or out—is what Sturbridge MA
that he’s “gone all-in [on Venetian glass], adding keeps our glass heritage and the stories of many men and
everything from sconces and glasses to vases and even women and glassmakers over the centuries that advanced POSTMASTER:
chandeliers to his online inventory.” the craft of working with glass, alive.
Interest is also on the rise for Georgian glass. In a Send address changes to
recent article for Homes & Antiques on “Antique Trends The Journal of Antiques
for 2024,” Hilary Fisher, owner of Fisher London and Collectibles
in England, says he’s focused on Georgian glass – Maxine Carter-Lome, Publisher ISSN: (1539-5618)
particularly wine glasses and decanters “We’ve had P.O. Box 950
commissions for large runs of 18th-century glass: one Sturbridge, MA 01566
from an established English dealer and designer who’s just
opened a new showroom in New York, another from a WANT MORE? The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
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Interest in period-era glass barware is especially strong Journal will not be liable for any errors or
omissions but will print a correction in the
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with Art Deco-inspired pieces, such as gilded rims and following issue if notification of such error is
cut crystal, and Depression glass—the colored or trans- sent by the appropriate deadline. Original
parent glassware that was popular in the 1920s and manuscripts are welcomed by qualified
writers. We assume no responsibility for loss
1930s—leading the way. Curating a bar cart with unique of unsolicited material.
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