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Whitefriars

Whitefriars Glass is the name of the British glass produced by the London firm of James Powell and Sons from the second quarter of the 19^th century until its closure in 1980.

There are several distinctive stylistic periods of manufacture. During the late 19^th and early 20^th century, it was famous for its flowing, fluid wares emulating Venetian glass and the fashionable arts and crafts style. In the interwar period Whitefriars produced more geometric pieces inspired by Art Deco and in the post-war era it was known for its chunkier deep coloured, Mid-Century pieces many of them designed by Geoffrey Baxter.

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