Blendo glass was made by West Virginia Glass Company and was really popular in the 1950s and 60s and is still relatively easy to find now. Blendo glass is characterized by a bright neon/pastel solid base that fades as it goes up the glass and a gold rim. BlendoĪnyone who knows me knows that Blendo glassware is by far my favorite vintage glass to collect. I’ve focused on my favorite and most recognized vintage glassware from the mid-century period.

My take on it- if you love it then collect it – it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to be a great find or collectible piece. By knowing what to look for, you’ll know when to splurge on a valuable piece of glassware to add to your collection. More often than not, just knowing the various brands and style gives you a better appreciation for the fine art of glassware. The markings, color, shape, and other details all play a part in understanding the history and value of glassware. Most people, however, don’t know what to look for when selecting a good piece of vintage glassware because there is a LOT of vintage glassware out there ranging from antique crystal to more refined mid-century glassware. You can get lucky by finding vintage glassware by rummaging around at garage sales or at the flea markets.

I’ve been asked several times to put together a guide to the most popular, or at least, my favorite vintage glassware. I have quite the obsession with vintage glassware! Glassware is another one of the vintage items I collect in addition to costume jewelry and handbags.

Antique whiskey glasses