Glass

Mark Hill shares his love of Czech glass

Antiques Roadshow expert Mark Hill shares his love of colourful, mid-century Czech glass, and gives his top tips on how to identify it
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Art nouveau: the history, the designers, the antiques

With elegant female forms and soft curves, the art nouveau era was a period of design excellence
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How to clean a glass vase

Keep antique glass vases sparkling with these cleaning techniques
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Decorating with Art Deco Style

The Roaring Twenties and Depression-ridden 1930s saw a tidal wave of creativity, as a look was forged that defined the era. That look was Art Deco, which is still much admired today, discovers Dominique Corlett. Photography: Katya de Grunwald. Styling: Ali Bradshaw
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Drew Pritchard: How I got into the antiques trade

The Salvage Hunter on the stained-glass windows that transformed his career in the antiques industry
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What are witch balls, and how can you buy them?

Decorative antiques dealer Luke Honey reveals the history of witch balls, and what to keep an eye out for if you fancy adding some to your collection
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The history of mercury glass and how to start your collection

Janet Gleeson takes a look at the history of mercury glass and shares her top tips on what to look out for when buying your own...
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How glassblower Laura Smith creates her beautiful designs

We chat to glassblower Laura Smith about drawing inspiration from her childhood home in Bermuda for her exquisite glass creations, blended with precious metals
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Eric Knowles on René Lalique glass

We talk to antiques expert Eric Knowles about the history of sparkling René Lalique glass and how to find a perfect original at auction
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How to decorate with antique jelly moulds

Jelly makes for a star attraction at a summer party. No wonder we're all aquiver for antique jelly moulds
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The most iconic pieces of 20th-century furniture

This collection of 20th-century pieces is quirky and colourful but with a timeless elegance that will suit any space
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The glassy beauty of antique medicine bottles

Vintage blogger Sarah-Jane Hosegood discovers that old medicine bottles have colourful possibilities
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Inside a 20th century Arts and Crafts home

Be inspired by Peter Francis' 20th-century Arts and Crafts home filled with his ever-growing collection of pottery and glass
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Behind the Brand: Isle of Wight Studio Glass

Feel the heat at Timothy Harris' coastal workshop, where he makes sure Isle of Wight Studio Glass is as collectable now as it's ever been
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