Prime-Time Drama
By Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 8/1/2004
Art glass takes the black tie approach with the newest dramatic, spotlight-worthy selections. An elegant palette of clear, frosted, white and black glass sets the tone for all-out glamour, highlighted with shimmering touches of gold and silver. The purity of form on display creates a dazzling backdrop to reflect the light and create show-stopping appeal.
1 Mouth-blown Murano glass vases from Seguso Viro intersect light, gold leaf and lacy, transparent glass in the Golden Millennium Collection ($1,430-$2,500). eLink 542
2 From Arteriors, the Smoke Glass Obelisk reflects a marbled appearance ($60). eLink 545
3 Onde, Venini's fluted art glass designs, are streaked with silver leaf for a bubbled, fluid effect that mimics water ($350, small; $470, large). eLink 543
4 An assortment of precious hand-shaped stemware from Fusion Z features either 24-karat gold gilding detail or "pearl" stems ($140-$180, for the pair). eLink 548
5 Reminiscent of crystallized, frosted ice, Vasco's large-scale vases can be used as candlesticks ($700). eLink 549
6 Trimmed in 24-karat gold or platinum, the ethereal Shell Collection from Annieglass includes a selection of sculptural, slumped glass bowls and platters such as the Volute, Abalone and Tiburon ($31-$163). eLink 547
7 Shapely conical glass vases from Tozai Home create optical contrast with stark, graphic patterning ($112, set of three). eLink 510
8 From Union Street Glass, the Unzipped Collection in Licorice offers crisp contrast with sharp, defined lines. eLink 544
9 Inspired by flowers, Rosenthal's limited edition sculpture is named for the Golden Years rose variety ($2,995). eLink 546
10 Etched horizontal stripes accentuate the sleekly rounded curves of the Infinity Instruments Vase ($60). eLink 511
