DK Collector's Guides: 20th Century Glass- The Complete Visual Reference and Price Guide

by Judith H. Miller, Mark Hill

Combining beauty, delicacy, and exquisite design, glass is one of the most exciting media of the last century and is now a highly popular collectible. Written by world-renowned expert Judith Miller and specialist consultants, DK Collector's Guides: 20th-Century Glass explores this fascinating field, from Art Nouveau in the 1900s through to the modern Scandinavian designs of the 1950s, the Studio glass of the 1970s, and contemporary design. Divided into chapters covering the different collecting areas, including blown, cased, pressed, iridescent, and cut glass, and enameled, painted, and stained glass, over 1,000 beautiful pieces are presented in specially commissioned full-color photographs with size and up-to-date price displayed below each piece. Detailed information on individual designers and factories, such as Tiffany, Lalique, Steuben, and Blenko, make this an essential guide for both the glass enthusiast and novice collector. Additional features include popular Collecting Fields, such as paperweights, perfume bottles, and glass jewelry, and "Good, Better, Best" price comparison features to indicate why similar pieces can vary greatly in value. Combining historical information, a price guide, and useful collecting tips, this is the must-have for anyone with an interest in 20th-century glass.

Genres: Reference, Art

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 4, 2004

About the author

Judith Henderson Miller began collecting in the 1960s while a student at Edinburgh University in Scotland. She had since extended and reinforced her knowledge through international research, becoming one of the world’s leading experts in the field. In 1979 she co-founded the best-selling Miller’s Antiques Price Guide and has since written more than 100 books, covering antiques, collectibles, architecture and interior design.

Judith was an expert on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, and had also appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and CNN. She was a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines, including Financial Times, The Telegraph, BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden. She lectured extensively, including at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Smithsonian in Washington.
She died in April 2023

Reviews

[Martha Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

It amazes me what can be done with glass. Like any art book worth reading there are beautiful photographs!