art glass

noun

1. (in the late 19th and early 20th centuries) any of the several varieties of glass using combinations of colors, special effects of opaqueness and transparency, etc., to create an aesthetic effect.
2. any of the objects made of such glass, as lamps, vases, and the like.

Word History and Origins

Origin of art glass¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Dutch architects back then were turning out high-quality, low-cost housing for the working classes distinguished by Expressionistic masonry, turrets and balconies, and stylish art glass, ironwork and sculptures.

From New York Times

Boertlein’s family company, Washington Art Glass Studio, in Dunkirk, Md., held onto the many pieces of blue, yellow and red glass — and waited.

From Washington Post

His late grandfather Leonard Boertlein — who founded Washington Art Glass Studio in 1924 — saw to that.

From Washington Post

The supersize California bungalow fit into the contours of land and was designed with art glass and natural wood throughout.

From Los Angeles Times

Workers removed roughly 18,000 pieces of exterior art glass from windows in the 288-foot tall building to clean them individually and restored Alabama marble in the rooms where weddings occur.

From Washington Times