Category Archives: Glass & Crystal
Marcel Franck
In 1882, Leopold Franck founded Marcel Franck in Paris to mass-produce atomizers for perfume bottles. Atomizers are devices that convert a single stream of liquid into a fine spray. Although they are not as valuable as the bottles they complement, Continue reading
Val St. Lambert: Cutting Edge
Not only does Val St. Lambert’s unique glass set itself apart from other famous 20th century glassworks, the location of the glassworks is particularly unusual. Continue reading
An Introduction to Perfumes
Perfumes and their containers (whether beautiful crystal bottles or intricate brass contraptions) have been a sign of luxury for centuries. From the fantastic fragrance to the unique design of the container, perfumes have captured the attention of consumers and collectors worldwide Continue reading
Portieux Art Deco Crystal Vase: From the Greek Gods to the Great War
This French Art Deco Crystal “Envol” vase by Portieux, available in amber, amethyst (pictured), and colorless crystal at the Galleria, is a piece with a particularly interesting back-story. Not only does a tale from Greek mythology hide behind the design, Continue reading
Silk-Screening and Egizia
Egizia, a 56-year-old company tucked away in the Tuscany Region of Italy, is famously known for silk-screen printing onto glass. Egizia prides itself on applying silkscreen decoration manually. Egizia’s process According to Egizia’s website, once the screen is produced with Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day
For Valentine’s Day, the staff at Beaux Arts Galleria created three table settings incorporating china, glassware and other table accessories from the gallery. We believe that any couple would be happy to dine over one of these breathtaking table settings on February 14th. Continue reading
Orrefers and The Thousand Windows Bowl
Designed for Orrefors by Simon Gate in 1932, the “Thousand Windows” bowl was sold in the ‘30s, ‘70s and ‘90s. The eight block-cut optical panels create the illusion of a thousand windows when looking at the bowl. Starting life as Continue reading
