Decanters – Rainbow Glass – circa early 1960’s
West Virginia was blessed in the mid-20th Century with some of the finest glass producers in the world. While Blenko Glass is still making spectacular wares they are one of the last of their kind.
Huntington, WV was home to one of the makers that has long since gone by the wayside – Rainbow Glass. Located in Huntington’s Westside, Rainbow Glass manufactured stunning pieces and was widely regarded for their crackle glass and controlled bubble techniques.
Crackle Glass Decanter – Rainbow Glass – circa early 1960’s
Decanter & Pitcher – Rainbow Glass – circa early 1960’s
As with many other glass makers from the Mountain State Rainbow Glass was the victim of high energy prices and cheap imports.
I am a huge fan of Rainbow Glass and have a good number of pieces in my private collection and at our gallery. They are part of West Virginia’s glass making legacy and for that I will always be grateful.
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