Yellow/ Amber hobnail glass vase with a flared rim and applied hobnail decoration. Fenton. 3”

Hobnail glass is a decorative glass pattern characterized by raised, rounded bumps or "hobnails" that are applied to the surface of the glass. This technique was popularized in the mid-19th century and saw a resurgence in the mid-20th century, particularly with companies like Fenton Art Glass in the United States. Hobnail patterns were often applied to various forms, including vases, bowls, pitchers, and decorative figurines, and were produced in a wide array of colors and glass types, such as milk glass, carnival glass, and colored transparent glass. Fenton Art Glass Company, founded in 1905, became renowned for its high-quality art glass, including its extensive line of hobnail items. Similarly, Italian glassmakers, such as those from Empoli, also produced distinctive hobnail pieces, often with more modernist or brutalist designs. These pieces are sought after by collectors for their tactile quality, vibrant colors, and the craftsmanship involved in their creation, representing a significant era of American and European decorative glass production.

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• Listed Feb 14, 2026