art glass

noun

: articles of glass designed primarily for decorative purposes
especially : novelty glassware

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There are a number of interactive activities to participate in throughout, including designing personal art glass windows and playing with Froebel blocks, which Wright credited with influencing his design perspective. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 Extensive updates were made to the building’s ventilation systems and new furnishings, fabrics, art glass and carpets were added throughout the building’s four floors. Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2026 The museum’s diverse offerings include a section dedicated to theatrical art, French art glass, contemporary prints made by Latino artists, and much more. Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025 Today, the museum boasts the largest collection of site-specific, original Wright art glass and furniture. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for art glass

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of art glass was in 1864

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“Art glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20glass. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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