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Fostoria Glass

Named for its original hometown in Ohio, Fostoria Glass Company enjoyed nearly a century as one of the most popular purveyors of art glass pieces. Offering glassware ranging from pressed to blown and hand-molded designs, Fostoria is still recognized today as the gold standard of glass production.

Though Fostoria can trace its inception to Ohio in 1887, the company's success began following its relocation in 1891 to Moundsville, West Virginia. It started out as a producer of tableware and more utilitarian items such as fruit jars and inkwells. Soon, Fostoria developed more elegant lines of stemware, even branching into crystal designs by the midpoint of the 20th century.

While several of Fostoria's patterns proved immensely popular including Chintz, Holly, Rose, and Wedding Ring, the American Clear pattern catapulted demand from clientele. Also known as the Early American pattern, it debuted in 1915 and was one of Fostoria's early 20th-century lines. Featuring a dimensional cubed motif rendered in pressed glass, the pattern signaled the arrival of Fostoria among the best glassmakers of the day and secured the company's products among contemporary collectors.


Quick Facts

  • Fostoria's early furnace in their Moundsville, West Virginia, factory was so advanced that it allowed the firing of 14 pieces at a time
  • Fostoria was the glassmaker for several United States presidents including Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan
  • For a glimpse into the demand for Fostoria's pieces, look to their production in the '50s: in addition to expanding their range of patterns, Fostoria crated more than 8,000,000 glass and crystal pieces over the decade

Recommended Items at Auction

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12" FOSTORIA JUNE BLUE CONSOLE BOWL
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
12" FOSTORIA JUNE BLUE CONSOLE BOWL
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
LOT OF 4- FOSTORIA JUNE BLUE CANDLES
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
LOT OF 4- FOSTORIA JUNE BLUE CANDLES
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
FOSTORIA JUNE BLUE COMPOTE
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
FOSTORIA JUNE BLUE COMPOTE
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
LOT OF 4- FOSTORIA JUNE BLUE BOWLS
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
LOT OF 4- FOSTORIA JUNE BLUE BOWLS
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
12pc Floral Etched Fostoria Crystal Glasses
Apr 02, 10:00 AM MST
12pc Floral Etched Fostoria Crystal Glasses
by Monarch Auction and Estate Services
Est: $0- $0
$101 Bid
FOSTORIA JUNE BLUE DIVIDED LIDDED DISH
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
FOSTORIA JUNE BLUE DIVIDED LIDDED DISH
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
FOSTORIA GLASS BLUE SEA BREEZE CONSOLE SET
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
FOSTORIA GLASS BLUE SEA BREEZE CONSOLE SET
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
2-SETS FOSTORIA GLASS BLUE SEA BREEZE SUGAR & CREAMERS
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
2-SETS FOSTORIA GLASS BLUE SEA BREEZE SUGAR & CREAMERS
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
10.5" FOSTORIA PINK SEA BREEZE BOWL
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
10.5" FOSTORIA PINK SEA BREEZE BOWL
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
2- FOSTORIA BLUE SEA BREEZE CONDIMENT BOWLS WITH SPOONS
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
2- FOSTORIA BLUE SEA BREEZE CONDIMENT BOWLS WITH SPOONS
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
12" FOSTORIA BLUE SEA BREEZE CAKE STAND
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
12" FOSTORIA BLUE SEA BREEZE CAKE STAND
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
FOSTORIA BLUE SEA BREEZE SERVER WITH PLATE
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
FOSTORIA BLUE SEA BREEZE SERVER WITH PLATE
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
3- FOSTORIA BLUE SEA BREEZE SERVERS
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
3- FOSTORIA BLUE SEA BREEZE SERVERS
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
GROUP OF 3- FOSTORIA BLUE SEA BREEZE BOWLS
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
GROUP OF 3- FOSTORIA BLUE SEA BREEZE BOWLS
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
A Set of 4 Fostoria Dandelion Bowl
Apr 02, 1:00 PM EDT
A Set of 4 Fostoria Dandelion Bowl
by Designer Homes of Central Florida
Est: $75- $750
$700 Bids
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2pc Vntg Fostoria Frosted Glass Hand Compote
Apr 16, 12:00 PM EDT
2pc Vntg Fostoria Frosted Glass Hand Compote
by Neely Auction
Est: $100- $200
$500 Bids
A Fostoria Footed Glass Bowl
Apr 01, 1:00 PM EDT
A Fostoria Footed Glass Bowl
by Designer Homes of Central Florida
Est: $15- $150
$150 Bids
A Pressed Glass Vase
Apr 02, 1:00 PM EDT
A Pressed Glass Vase
by Designer Homes of Central Florida
Est: $20- $200
$200 Bids
Set of 6 Fostoria Water Tumblers
Apr 02, 1:00 PM EDT
Set of 6 Fostoria Water Tumblers
by Designer Homes of Central Florida
Est: $30- $300
$300 Bids
A Fostoria Glass Creamer
Apr 01, 1:00 PM EDT
A Fostoria Glass Creamer
by Designer Homes of Central Florida
Est: $10- $100
$100 Bids
Group Of Topaz Yellow Fostoria Glassware
Apr 08, 11:00 AM EDT
Group Of Topaz Yellow Fostoria Glassware
by Gulfcoast Coin and Jewelry
Est: $100- $200
$250 Bids
FOSTORIA GLASS PINK SEA BREEZE COMPOTE
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
FOSTORIA GLASS PINK SEA BREEZE COMPOTE
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$50 Bids
3- FOSTORIA PINK SEA BREEZE SERVERS
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
3- FOSTORIA PINK SEA BREEZE SERVERS
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$50 Bids
FOSTORIA PINK SEA BREEZE SERVER WITH PLATE
Apr 01, 11:00 AM EDT
FOSTORIA PINK SEA BREEZE SERVER WITH PLATE
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$50 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Fostoria Glass


Lakelands Auction Service

Lakelands Auction Service

Designer Homes of Central Florida

Designer Homes of Central Florida

Berner's Auction Gallery

Berner's Auction Gallery

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