Art Nouveau Glass

 Gallé was a revolutionist in his industry. In Nancy, he founded a glassworks in which he designed and manufactured vases and other glass forms. The uniqueness of his products was related to the proprietary technique of grinding and acid etching glass coating.

The brothers Antoine and Auguste Daum belonged to the continuators of Émile Gallé's thought and technique, although this liqueur service is characterized by historicizing forms. The service consists of a tray, a carafe and eight glasses.

Cristallerie de Baccarat is an excellent dish, a brand in itself. The glassworks was founded in the 18th century, its products were displayed on royal tables, in embassies, and in rich homes. A pair of vases confirms the class of this French brand.

Masters operating in the then Austro-Hungarian Empire conducted experiments on the iridescence effect of glass. The Johann Loetz Witwe glassworks, which was managed by Max Ritter von Spaun at the end of the 19th century, enjoyed the greatest recognition.

The Wilhelm Kralik factory specialized in placing its iridescent products in fanciful metal frames with decorative handles.

The American Louis Comfort Tiffany was a painter, heir to a wealthy family and a collector. In 1890 he founded a blown glass factory in Long Island in which he conducted experiments on the irradiation of glass. The cookware was exposed to reduced metal steam.