Pier 1 Imports Swirline Wine Glasses Cranberry Red Art Glass Stemware Set of 40

Pier 1 Imports Swirline Wine Glasses Cranberry Red Art Glass Stemware Set of 4

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Pier 1 Imports Swirline Wine Glasses Cranberry Red Art Glass Stemware Set of 4

Pier 1 Imports Swirline Wine Glasses Cranberry Red Art Glass Stemware Set of 4

£49.00
Item Overview
  • Type: Contemporary Studio Art Glass Wine Glasses / Handcrafted Goblet Stemware
  • Designer: Pier 1 Imports Design Studio (Artisan Commission)
  • Brand: Pier 1 Imports
  • Manufacturer: Pier 1 Artisan Glassblowing Workshop
  • MPN: Does Not Apply (Hand-Blown Unique Coordinating Studio Set)
  • Place of Origin: Romania / Europe (Official Pier 1 Artisan Import Hub)
  • Style: Modernist Abstract / Eclectic Contemporary / Venetian Inspired Trail Glass
  • Colour: Optically Clear Lead-Free Crystal Glass Bases, accented with high-vibrancy, translucent Cranberry Red / Rich Ruby trailing lines, bands, and abstract roundels.
  • Design Era: 21st Century Contemporary (c. 2005–2012)
  • Material: Hand-Blown Borosilicate / Silica Art Glass, Applied Molten Vitreous Cane Threading
  • Set Includes: Four (4) Distinct, Individually Styled Art Glass Wine Stems from the "Swirline" / "Swirl Drop" collection: One (1) Abstract Dotted / Polka Roundel Glass, One (1) Diagonal Helical Ribbon Glass, One (1) Horizontal Concentric Wrap Glass, and One (1) Vertical Dual-Upturned Flame Stem Glass (4-Piece Coordinating Mismatched Set).
  • Features: Fire-Polished Rims, Elegant Drawn Stems, Applied Hot-Torch Cane Work, Raised Tactile Ribbon Texturing.
  • Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned Condition (The crystal bodies are exceptionally clear, bright, and pristine, completely free from structural chips, hairline fractures, flea-bites, or foggy dishwasher clouding; as hand-blown studio items, minor natural air bubbles are present from production, which perfectly emphasize their artisan pedigree).
  • Size and Capacity: Each glass stands precisely 9.0 inches in total vertical height (approx. 22.8 cm), with a top rim diameter measuring approximately 3.25 inches (approx. 8.3 cm), holding an average full capacity of roughly 14 fl. oz (approx. 415 ml).
Dating & Historical Context
  • Dating: This striking collection of contemporary art glass stems dates to the mid-2000s (c. 2005–2012). While unbranded on the glass base, the high caliber of the drawn-stem engineering, the clarity of the lead-free glass metal, and the fluid precision of the applied hot cane overlays are definitive diagnostic signatures identifying Pier 1 Imports' celebrated "Swirline" hand-blown collection.
  • Historical Note: The application of vibrant, molten threads of colored glass onto a clear vessel is an engineering feat pioneered by Venetian master glassmakers on the island of Murano during the Renaissance. During the design boom of the mid-2000s, luxury home retailer Pier 1 Imports commissioned premier European artisan workshops to revitalize these historic Italian glass techniques for upscale contemporary dining spaces. They deliberately structured this line as a "coordinating but mismatched" set. Instead of producing identical mass-market shapes, the glassblowers treated each individual goblet as a separate canvas, hand-applying hot cranberry-coloured glass rods in four distinct geometries: a scattered abstract roundel pattern, a dynamic sweeping spiral ribbon, a neat horizontal concentric wrap, and a dramatic pair of vertical parallel bands that trace upward from the stem base like flames. This clever layout provided an integrated thematic connection through colour while giving each dining guest a completely unique conversational piece, preventing glassware confusion at busy tasting events.
Description
An exceptionally visual, highly elegant acquisition for collectors of contemporary studio glass, replacement hunters for the legendary Pier 1 lines, or design-conscious hosts, this curated four-piece wine glass set from the Swirline collection is full of modern artistic character. Hand-blown with a generous, wide-bowled silhouette tailored to beautifully aerate fine vintages, each clear crystal goblet is embellished with a unique, abstract layout of vibrant translucent cranberry red glass. The applied ruby lines emerge directly from the glass matrix, introducing a gorgeous tactile ridge and capturing the light to cast beautiful, colorful highlights onto white linens. Perfect for adding a sophisticated pop of color to a holiday table, a mid-century sideboard, or displayed under cabinet illumination, this wonderful set is a celebration of modern studio craft.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
  • Authentic Pier 1 Swirline Curation: Masterfully bridges unified heights and capacities with four distinct, hand-applied graphic thread paths for a beautiful tablescape.
  • Venetian Cane Technique: Built by trailing molten colored glass rods around the parison during active rotation, creating deep, permanent fusion and a raised tactile finish.
  • Drawn Stem Precision: The stems are drawn directly from the base of the bowl rather than attached as a separate piece, ensuring a sleek, seamless transition and superior structural strength.
  • Optically Pure Glass Metal: Crafted from premium clear glass that offers exceptional ring resonance when tapped, highlighting the purity of the material compound.
Condition Report
This four-piece artisan stemware set is in excellent condition, presenting a beautiful state of preservation and zero structural wear. All four glasses are completely free from rim bites, base chips, hairline internal fractures, or surface restorations. The clear glass metal is exceptionally bright, reflective, and glossy, showing no scratch clouding or mineral buildup from historic use. In keeping with authentic hand-blown studio glassware, minor natural internal air bubbles (seed bubbles) and faint, organic pontil finishing/tooling marks are present on the undersides of the bases, all of which are natural signatures of the glassmaker's rod. Please study the comprehensive macro photography gallery to evaluate the rim contours and glass clarity in close detail.
Shipping & Logistics
  • Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
  • Packaging: Hand-blown stemware requires master-level protection; each glass will have its bowl filled with soft tissue, its stem braced with dense structural foam blocks, and wrapped independently in multiple layers of high-density bubble cushioning. The four stems will be nested together within loose-fill packaging peanuts inside a heavy-duty, double-walled outer container.
  • Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
  • Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
  • Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.

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