The Steuben commitment to exce ll ence

embraces our craftsmanship, our material,

and our service. But nowhere is this com-

mitment more evident than in our emphasis

on design. It is a Steuben trad ition of long

standing to seek out crea tive minds, to pre-

sent them with an extraord in ary medium -

pure, clear, brilliant crystal - and to w itness

the remarkable unfold . Over the years, that

challenge has been met by artists from

di sciplines as varied as drawing, scu lpture,

architecture, and industrial design. With

their imaginations as primary tools a nd our

skilled craftspeople as interpreters in crys-

tal , Steuben designers create works of time-

less bea uty - from function al designs for

the home, to decora tive and commemora-

tive objects, to major sculptural works.

What follows are some of th e results of this

creative process, beginning with the works

of our newest designers.

Pocket Vase Philip Baldwin & Monica Guggisberg

Ba ld win and Guggi sberg, a Swiss­based design team, traveled to Corning,

ew York, to work wi th our craftspeople in deve loping Pock et Vase. Its gen tl y flat­tened form displays fa n-shaped arrays of blossoms.

Height 5" Width 4 3t4 "

8591 $250 each

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Nimass i Bowl Joel Smith

Named fo r the Nava jo word meaning " round one," Nimassi Bowl echoes southwestern Na ti ve American pottery shapes .

H eight 5 3/4 "

Diameter 9 3/4"

8593 $495

To likan Vase Joel Smith

A new wo rk , des igned to complement N imassi Bowl. "To likan" is N ava jo for "sweet water," a reference to the life -susta ining contents for which Nat ive American vesse ls are intended .

H eight 8" Diameter 6 5/8 "

8602 $sso

Empire Vase Joel Smith

Designer Joe l Smith envisioned Empire Vase as a ce lebrat ion of traditional glassmaking techniques. Fashioned from seven separa te pieces of mo lten glass, its simple elegance beli es the masterful skills required in its fo rming.

Height II 114 "

Width 7 114 "

8601 $750

H ellenic Urn Robert Cassetti

In hi s first work to be introduced in o ur line, Ro bert Cassetti applies the traditional Steuben "curl ed bit" to a classica ll y shaped urn . T he result is a vessel that will stand on its own as a sculptural object or hold dramatic fl ower a rra ngements.

H eight 9 112"

W idth 8"

8592 $595

Dervi sh Vase Thomas Hacker

Architect Thomas H acke r des igned thi s heavy­wa lled blown vase. Its rin gs of eng raved lin es express both a w hirling dance a nd the controll ed centrifuga l motion so fund a menta l to the art of glass blow ing.

H eight 6" Diameter 4 112 "

8598 $650

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Heart Pendant Eric Hilton

Faceted crysta l heart conta ins a single tea rd ro p, multiplied by pri smatic refl ection.

Height l 3/4 "

Width l "

Gold : 18 ka rat Red lea ther case

With 24" 14 ka rat go ld cha in 1057 $2,650

Pendant a lone n o5 $2,100

E r i c H i 1 t o n,

a Steuben designer since 1977, finds

much of the inspiration for his work --

whether functiona l or decorative -- "from

all the experimentation I do in my own

studio." Hilton describes the design process

as one of distillation, of taking complex

ideas and channeling them into one

meaningful image. Hilton attempts in his

work to maintain a sense of illusion,

" beyond the physical boundaries of what

we know and feel." Hilton adds, "The

inherent nature of Steuben glass allows its

viewer to enter a mysterious world beyond

human reach ."

Sunflower Bowl Eric Hilton

A ribbed pattern in the base o f thi s blown bowl radi ates o utwa rd to create the image o f a fl ower opening to a burst o f sunlight .

Diameter 1 0 " Height 2 114 "

8530 $325

(a lso ava il a ble) Diameter 15 112" H eight 4 112 "

8531 $650

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Sanctuary Eric Hilton

In a visual juxtaposition of threat and sanctuary, a tree pipit seeks shelter from the harsh gales of winter amidst the branches of a thorny bush. A central spherical lens represents the sun, promising the return of warmth in the spring. The branches and rich berries are created by carefully controlled sandblasting to contrast with the delicate copper-wheel engraving of the pipit. Th is example engraved by Ladislav Havlik

Diameter 16"

Height n" Brushed aluminum base Red leather case Limited to an edition of five 0455 $12,500

H eart Thro b Eric Hilton

Within a tapered hea rt of so lid crystal, a smaller hea rt magica ll y hovers, wrapped in an a ura of brilliant light.

H eight 3 r14 "

Width 3" 8566 $3 25

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Rosebud Pendant David Dowler

A luminous crysta l rose, symbol of love and devotion, is centered on a 17"

14k go ld cha in .

Width I 7/8 "

Diameter 3;4 "

Red leather case III6 $975

D a v i d Dowler

views the Steuben factory as his studio.

There, he approaches his works in glass

with a vision of aesthetic integrity. " It is my

desire at Steuben td demonstrate the

inherent bea uty of glass." Since arriving at

Steuben in 1972, Dowler has experimented

with various glassmaking techniques to

maximize the material' s unique capabilities.

" It' s a matter of letting glass do what it can

do best. Glass is most beautiful when it 's

allowed to play with light,'' Dowler says .

" In fact, my best designs contain equal

parts of imagination, glass, and light. "

Twist Collection David Dowler

Two works from David Dowler' s Twist Co llection form a graceful centerpiece, shining with refl ected light . Additiona l Twist des igns are shown on the fo llowing pages.

Large Twist Bowl Diameter 13 112"

H eight 5"

8569 $525

Twist Candlesti cks Diameter 4" Height 6" 8502 $325 each

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Twist Co ll ection David Dowler

A vo luted base creates

a light-capturing focal

point in each of these

crysta l vesse ls.

Twist Bowl H eight 3 112"

Diameter 8 3/4"

8501 $325

Twist Vase May be inscribed H eight 8 ' ts" Diameter 5 ' !4"

8545 $415

Twist Bud Vase Height 8" Diameter l 3/4 "

8499 $260

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Peach David Dowler A so lid crysta l peach captures the delecta ble qua lity of a perfectl y ripened fruit. In C hina, the peach signifi es hope for lo ng life and is a tradit iona l decora ti ve mo tif on birthday gifts.

H eight 3" Diameter 2 7/8 "

8600 $240

Counterpo int Vase David Dowler

A triangular co ll a r emphas izes the slender base of this ta ll blown vase, prov id ing a counterpo int to its expansive top .

Height 13 314 "

Diameter 6 1 /4 "

8562 $695

Rabbit Hand Cooler Lloyd Atkins

One of the many crystal a nima ls designed for Steuben by Lloyd Atkins. Sayi ng " Rabbit, Rabbit " on the first day of the month is sa id to bring good luck.

Length 2 3/4 "

Height 1 5/8 "

5523 $135

L 1 o y d A t k i n s,

who joined Steuben in 1948, continues to

marvel at the properties of crystal. "Glass

is unique in its brillance and transparency --

I find it an endlessly fascinating medium. "

Equally important to Atkins is the craft

involved. "You can't design if you don't

know the process." Atkins, who is

particularly known as the creator of many

of Steuben's beloved anima l forms, has also

designed scores of functional forms,

decorative objects, and geometric

sculptures. Several of his works have been

included in Steuben retrospective

exhibitions shown in major museums

throughout the U.S.

Lyre Vase Lloyd Atkins

Applied glass e lements accent the narrow waist of a sma ll vase, suggestin g a lyre fo rm . The lyre is a n age-o ld symbo l o f conjuga l love, ma king thi s vase an idea l roma nti c gift . May be inscri bed with a monogram o r commemorati ve message.

Height 7 3/4"

Diameter 5" 8n3 $360

Bear Hand Cooler Lloyd Atkins

In the South, it is sa id that to drea m of a running bear presages happiness.

Height 2 lh" Width 2"

5521 $135

3" Alum inum base 2901 $30

Frog H and Cooler Lloyd Atkins

Perhaps a handsome prince in disguise, the frog is a lso a patron of childbirth and a singer in the night.

Height l 112"

Length 2 112"

5510 $135

Wren Lloyd A tkins

The newest Steuben a nima l fro m Lloyd Atkins, the Wren evokes warm tho ughts o f ho me a nd hea rth . A seeker o f shelter, the p lump littl e wren will nest in ho uses that have been made for it , or in natu ra l ho les o r crannies .

Height 2 114 "

Width 3" 8603 $165 each

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Foxes Lloyd Atkins

Known to be clever and quick, the fox often appears in folk tales disguised as a beautiful woman.

Height 3 114 "

Width I 3/4"

8582 $165

Height 4 114"

Width 2 3/s "

8583 $250

Octro n Lloyd A tkins

The mirage o f a so lid geometri c fo rm is refl ected w ithin an eight-s ided crysta l.

H eight 2 114 "

Width 3" 8289 $195

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Lion Lloyd Atkins

A solid fi gure of strength and brave ry, our lion rests in class ic rec umbent pose on a ma hogany base. For a striking awa rd or 23

presentation, an engra va ble sterling silver plaque may be a ffi xed to the base . Please inquire conce rning costs fo r plaque and engraving.

W idth 9 112 "

Height 6 " Red lea ther case II 2 6 $2,IOO

Elephant James Houston

Crystal rendering of a trumpeting elephant fro m des igner James Ho uston .

Height 7 112 "

Length 5 3/4 "

8128 $690

James Houston

is an artist and author whose sculptures for

Steuben frequently depict life in the far

north and in the wilds. His designs reflect

an intimate understanding and appreciation

of wildlife and of native peoples, gained

during the many years he spent living with

the Eskimo and the Indians of Canada's

West Baffin Island. Says Houston, "I cannot

imagine a material more representative of

the Arctic landscape than Steuben glass."

Houston is also the author and illustrator

of over twenty books for adults and

children, many of which draw upon his

travels and experiences in the north.

Ice Bea r James Houston A pola r bea r search es th e sea for sea ls whi le hi s ice berg, ca rved into rivul ets by th e hea t of th e sun , drifts southwa rd in th e Arctic curre nt . Bear is of rhodium pla ted sterling si lve r.

Width 6" H eight 5" 1022 $3,150

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Arctic Fisherman James Houston

A sterl ing silver fisherman, spear in hand, peers through the crystalline ice in search of his catch.

Height 6 112"

Width 6" Red leather case 1023 $3,200

Do lphins James Houston

A fema le do lphin and her ca lf swim in tandem th ro ugh a crysta l representing the waters of the world , their sterling si lver tails di sappearing below the surface . T he large dolphin is engraved by copper wheel on the back of the glass, the small one o n the fro nt. T his example engraved by Peter Schell ing.

Height 6 rh" Width 9" Red leather case Limited to an edi tion of one hund red 0453 $s,ooo

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Shore Bird James H ouston A slender bird , hand formed of so lid crystal, appears as if gliding on placid waters.

Length 8 r/ 4 " Height 3" 8303 $390 each

Trout & Fly James Houston

Crysta l t ro ut, its sides gleaming with a ir-tra p bubbles, leaps fo r the angler' s lucky lure -- a roya l coachma n o f 18 karat go ld.

Height 8 " Width 6 " Red lea ther case 1002 $1,900

About Steuben

Steuben is an American company that has been ma king crys ta l in Corning, New York, for more th an eighty-five years. Recognized througho ut the world fo r the excell ence of its design, its exacting craftsmanship, a nd the clarity and purity of its crysta l, Steuben creates a vari ety of functional des igns as well as decorati ve and sculptura l works. Steuben has been given as a gift of sta te by eve ry U.S. president for over forty yea rs and is in the collections of many museums worldwide.

Complimentary Shipping

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Inscriptions

In keeping with o ur tradition of fine c raftsmanship , Steuben provides cu stom ca lligrap hic in scriptions. Each mo nogram or message is individually des igned by o ne of o ur staff o f profess ion al calligraphers to suit the occasion, the sen timent, a nd the form of the glass .

Special Services

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