The vivid orange in these pieces is a particularly sought-after shade.Ĭolor has a massive impact on the value of a piece. Large piece can be in the neighborhood of $1,500 to $2,000 on the market now,” he says.
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“Small but desired items-like the 1964 series of vases-sell well but are modestly priced.
While many collectables have an average price range, Dean says that for Blenko, it simply is “not possible.” The large variety of midcentury designs and their varying interest to collectors cause prices to vary widely. Other than that, he says that identification comes down to studying the forms and shapes. As Dean points out, “There are endless resources.” He suggests turning to books, many of which are essentially reprints of the annual Blenko catalogs, as well as collector-run websites that show the catalogs. Yet even without a sticker, identification is anything but hopeless. It was intended as a point of sale identification, not long-term identification,” Dean says. “Most-by far the majority -pieces will not have the sticker. Since Blenko did and does not follow a specific pattern, the general organic form of their glassware is at times similar to wares of other manufacturers.
Lost stickers, mimicked designs and a misunderstanding of what exactly the company produced are often the culprits that lead well-intentioned collectors astray.ĭean notes that because Blenko did not mark its wares for decades and because the brand’s style has been widely imitated, identification can indeed be difficult. #5924 Jonquil and Turquoise cased in crystal Collector Confusionĭespite their undeniable beauty, properly identifying a piece of Blenko glass can require some legwork. The midcentury era pieces still captivate collectors due to their rainbow of hues, sensual silhouettes and inspired designs. Thanks to the talent behind each Blenko creation, these items are far more than just a piece of glass. The result of these varying techniques is over 120 years of stunning glassware creations-each with unique characteristics, bold colors and artful form.
Our processes are not one, but several,” Dean says. “We have long used diverse techniques-mouth blown into wooden and metal molds, cast into a dump mold, and on it goes. Initially, John named his company Eureka Art Glass as he had discovered a formula for a true red glass, but according to Dean the name changed in the 1920s to reflect the family ownership.ĭespite its long history, the Blenko technique has not changed much over the years-although it is anything but predictable. Seeking to make glass using natural gas, John Blenko brought his glassmaker talents from London to America and started the company. Blenko Glass Bioīlenko Glass Co., a handmade glass manufacturer, started in 1893. #6218 in Turquoise, Tangerine, Desert and Topaz.
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Dean Six, glass author and Blenko Vice President of Marketing and Sales, shares about the company’s vibrant history, the collectability of the iconic glassware and the trial of identifying pieces that have lost their handy silver sticker. are a staple in the home of Midcentury Modern fans. With their eye-catching colors and unique forms, midcentury pieces from Blenko Glass Co. The appeal of Blenko doesn’t expire, so we’ve dusted this off from our archive! Back in 2017, former editor of Atomic Ranch Sarah Jane Stone sat down with Dean Six, Blenko Vice President of Marketing and Sales.
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