Gilded Manor

Dec

10

Vintage Murano

The art of Murano glass making dates back to the 9th Century. Were it not for the Venetian citizens fear of their homes burning to the ground, Murano glass might never have developed into the amazing art form that it is. Glass makers were ordered to move their foundries to the nearby island of Murano in 1291.

Italy
Circa 1950s
Pair of Italian, white and clear checked Murano glass, hand blown pendant lights. Gilt metal frames with twisted side supports and lower foliate finial. (1st Dibs)

Pair White Murano Latticino Glass & Gilt Metal Pendant Lights

Sommerso (” submerged in Ital) or “sunken glass” is a glass making art form developed by dipping the glass object in molten glass. The outer layer is often clear with the inner object being a colored piece.

Alfredo Barbini was a glass artist born in Murano in 1912. He was a leading figure in Murano and was descended from a family of prominent glass makers. Below, Barbini bookends.

Bullicante Murano Glass Owl available at Gilded Manor’s on line shop

Glass which is decorated with a regular pattern of air bubbles is said to be bullicante. This technique, while still in wide use, was especially popular with Murano glass artists during the 1950s.

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Aug

29

If Walls Could Talk

home / home decor

Have you ever stepped into a room and gotten the feeling that it was like a story being told? A well designed room will do just that. And no room is complete without the walls playing a major roll in the whole design. I love to make an impact with paint and wallpaper. Here are a few photos that inspire me.

What a striking mix of old and new!

I hope this little blog inspires you to make your walls talk!!

Giant repeat for maximum drama!

: Pretty chevron painted design.

Wallpaper magic happening here with the large repeat and oh that color!!

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Aug

22

RAISING THE VINTAGE BAR

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Anyone who really knows me will say that I’m a nut about vintage bar ware. I can tell you that my happy place is when I find that perfect highball or roly poly glass. I go back to a time when there truly was a cocktail hour and it was de rigueur to dress the part (think Madmen) and truly unwind after a busy day. This was a time when having a well stocked and smartly set bar was expected.

These days, there is a growing appreciation for the art of the bar and nothing compares to the designs made available during the 1940′s through the 1960′s. Here are a few artists who stand out in the world of vintage bar ware.

FRED PRESS

In addition to being a famous sculptor and painter, (Navy Memorial, Wash, DC), Fred Press was a premiere designer of glassware. He was able to capture the mood of the time in his designs.

FRED ORESS SCULPTURE NATIONAL NAVY MEMORIAL

NATIONAL NAVY MEMORIAL BY FRED PRESS

DOROTHY THORPE

Best known for her simple and classic style, Dorothy Thorpe is famous for glassware with silver or platinum bands on the rims. Recently revived by the hit TV show, Madmen, Thorpe’s roly-poly glasses with a one inch silver band are enjoying a fabulous comeback. She also designed plates, bowls, vases and cigarette holders as well as many other items.

DOROTHY THORPE ROLY POLY GLASS

GEORGE BRIARD

Born in Russia as Jascha Brojdo, George Briard immigrated to the US and studied art in Chicago before joining the US Army as an interpreter. Famous for his dishware and glassware, his signature collections were stocked at noted department stores, such as Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. His elaborate artistic style somewhat reminds me of Versace’. There’s nothing like sipping a gin and tonic from some of his lovely designs.

GEORGE BRIARD Ice bucket and Highballs

GIN AND TONIC RECIPE

Ingredients CHEERS!

DELICIOUS GIN AND TONIC IN VINTAGE GLASS.

4 cubes ice
2 fluid ounces gin
4 fluid ounces tonic water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 lime wedge

Directions

Place the ice cubes in a tall, narrow glass with the ice coming near the top. Pour gin, tonic water, and lime juice over the ice. Stir well with a long-necked spoon. Garnish with lime wedge, and serve immediately.

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Aug

02

SUMMER LOVE

home / Lifestyle

I’m remembering when summer lasted forever. There were endless days of boredom that were made up of humidity, books, possibilities and sno-cones. These days, it seems like we just get the deck furniture arranged and before we know it, we’re buying back – to -school clothes, filling the calendar with meetings and thinking of pumpkins and hay rides. This is my first post but hopefully a little inspiration to make the best of the last of our summer.

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