You might think that the world of glass-blowing is limited to just snow globes and vases, but the unusual glass creations in this cluster will show you the other side to this industry. From woven glass to glass pillows, this transparent and fragile substance has inspired a number of curious breakables.
Check out these and more unusual glass creations from our archives below. Which is your favorite?
Implications - From unusable art tools to fractured glass furniture, these unusual glass creations push the limits of design. This type of art form relies heavily on delicate touch and physics to execute. Artists are pushing the limits of design to continue to expose their work in the art and design world through innovative designs that test the limits of science.
35 Unusual Glass Creations
From Glass Pillows to Glass Skeletons & Real-Life Glass Slippers:
Marissa Brassfield — Oct 26, 2009 — Art & Design
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Glass Toilet Cubicles
Swiss Public Bathrooms
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Naughty Stained Glass
Eroti-Glass ‘They Call Me Wilson' Art Is Clearly Sexy
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Fairytale Footwear
Maison Martin Margiela's Glass Slippers Cost a Fantastical Fortune
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3M Canada Security Glass Filled with Real Money
31
Glass Mobile Phones
‘Glassy Glassy' by Mac Funamizu
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Murano Glass Eyeballs
Delifina Delettre Fendi's Beasties
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Real Life Cinderella Shoes
Glass Designs by Asa Jungnelius
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Waterfall Sinks 2
CBD Glass Studio Designs
27
Recycled Windshield Glass
Cracked Up Building Panels for Eco-Friendly Architectural Panache
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Fractured Glass Furniture
Danny Lane Creates Displays the Strength of Glass
25
Glass Balloon Animals
Jeff Koons Rooftop Exhibit at the Met
24
Candy Colored Bathtubs
The Fiberglass ‘Jolie' Tub Is Vibrant Yet See-Through
23
Knitting with Glass
The Andromeda Knit Light Fixture by Karim Rashid & Michela Vianello
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Glass-Cased Commodes
Clear ‘Furniture With Memory' Takes Your Decor Back to The Future
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Light-Emitting Glass
Saaz Glass
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Gas in Glass
Out Of This World Cooking
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Eco Alternative Christmas Trees
Recycled Glass Water Bottles Make a Very Green Tree
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Clear Glass Bathtub
Wasauna Whirlpool for Two
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Swine Flu Art
Luke Jerram's Glass Sculptures of Deadly Microbes
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Bug Art
Tiny Glass Insect Sculptures
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Designer Hourglasses
Sandy Jewelry Puts Time on Your Side
14
Glass Bird Cages
Esque Studio Design
13
Glass Fashion
Mariana and Susanna Sent Create See-Through Styles
12
Glass Pillows
Verreum Design is Gorgeous, But Not Very Comfortable
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Blown Plastic Lights
Nendo ‘Blown Fabric' Produces Lighting That Mimics Glass
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Glass Matchboxes
Jen Pearson Recycles Apothecary Jars Into Chic Match Holders
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Luxury Fruit
Glass Art by Anthony Biancaniello
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Glass Raindrops
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Glass Spinning Wheels
Andy Paiko Designs Delicate Yet Functional Masterpieces
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Nutritious Night Lights
The Milk Glass LED Lamp
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Cold Bent Glass
Artist Patents Unique Method for Glasswork
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Glass Bottle Mouse Traps
Rodent-Friendly Traps Consisting Of Household Objects
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Glass Bone Skeletons
The Melli Ink Skeletal Sculpture Is Some Pretty Glassy Art
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Unusable Art Tools
Fabrica Submits Glass Fire Extinguishers & More to Paris ToolsGalerie
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Fake Plastic Baggies
The Unzipped Glass Bag is More Eco Than a Ziplock
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Cool For You, Good For the Earth
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Sexy Stained Glass Beds
Red 'Hot Bed' by Xander Blue
Wearable Cinderella Shoes
Plastic Flats from Kartell and Normaluisa Channel Disney Heroine
Handmade Glass Jewelry
Linda Steider's Kiln-Formed Art Jewelry and Buttons
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Evergreen B747 Supertanker is the World's Largest
360 Degree Hammerhead Sled
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De Beers $25,000 Design
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Danny Lane Creates Displays the Strength of Glass
Fairy Tale Fashion Shoes
Footwear by 'Miss L Fire' Fit For Cinderella and Snow White
Clear Furniture
Fiam Italia Makes Glass Chic for Small Space Living
Controversial Drinking Glasses
Yes, That IS a Dog Peeing On The Side of Your GLass
Shattered Glass Editorials
The Alexander McQueen Fall Ad Campaign Features Moody Models
Pop Art Furniture
Jamie Hayon & Nienke Klunder's 'American Chateau' Exhibition
Adult Cookie Jars
Jonathan Adler Makes Pottery Sexy With His Uniquely Naughty Designs
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Custom Labeled Water Bottles
The Ultimate Hydration Experience
Public Cages For Smokers
Glass Segregation Chambers
Stained Glass Xrays
Church Windows by Wim Delvoye
Giant Knitting Needles
Crocheters Use Super-Sized Tools for Extraordinary Results
2 in 1 Water Vessels & Toy
Y Water Bottles
Urban Art Exhibits
McDonald's Stained Glass & More
Hands-Free Photography
Mac Funamizu's Futuristic Camera Sunglasses
Coffee Cup Lamps
Eco-Friendly Lighting from Recycled Mugs
Glasses with Roots
Bombay Gin Martini Glasses Inspired by Trees
Double Sided Matches
Paolo Ulian's Design Saves Trees
Nature-Inspired Lighting
Toadstools, Seaweed and Tornado Light Fixtures From Leucos
Biker Chic Sneakers
Maison Martin Margiela's Fall 09 Sneakers Look Like Motorcycle Boots
Self-Igniting Matchbox
Lucifer Matches
Paper Water Bottles
The Brandimage ‘360'
Drunken Glass Accessories
Beautiful Baubles From Eco-Friendly Recycled Wine Bottles
Computer Virus Paintings
The Unexpected Beauty Of Malwarez
Geeky Stained Glass
Window Designs by Nerds
Skeleton Luggage II
The Silver ‘Hero' by Samsonite & Alexander McQueen
Biodegradable Bowls
Geke Wouters' Edible Dishware is Made From Veggies
Suits of Armor For Animals II
Warrior Mice by Jeff de Boer
Designer Ice Cream Container
Attached Scoop For Easy Snacking
Adjustable Furniture
Clamped Table by Ryan Sorrell
Designer Door Openers
'Out of the Blue' Glass Door Knobs Range From Funky to Exquisite
Recycled Glass Terrariums
Kate Bailey Turns Old Barware & Fish Bowls Into Mini Gardens
Transformable Tables
The 1FormTable is a Table, DVD Stand and a Drawer In One
Stained Glass Shoes
Kraken Mosaics' 'Space Case' is a Psychedelic Cinderella Shoe
Disney Princess Phones
Cinderella High-Heel Landline Lets You Talk Past the Stroke of Midnight
Giant Crystal Horses
Swarovski 'Lucky Spot' Sculpture by Stella McCartney Rings in Easter
Skulls in Shades Sculptures
Michael Leon's Limited Edition ‘Skulls Behind Sunglasses
10 Hi-Tech Kitchen Tables
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Twisty Tables
The Bonsai Tree Table is Made Out of Real Branches
Extreme Pest Control
The Victor Multi-Kill Mouse Trap
Minimalist Bathtubs
Omvivo 'Le Cob' Bath
Chic Recycled Glass Jars
Eco Re-Cover Lids
Designer Lighting
Larger Than Life Match Stick Lamp
Cinderella Couture
Upcycled Fashion Rags by Zsofia Kormos for ‘Hundertwasser'
Neat Self-Knitting Devices
Wind Powered Knitting Machine Knits On its Own
Expressive Dishes
Freche Creates Bowls with Feelings
Sleek Portable BBQs
The 'Compact Firebowl' Lets You Port Your Grill
Glass Fashion
Mariana and Susanna Sent Create See-Through Styles
Geometric Bathtubs
The 'Ceva' Tub Brings Mathematical Accuracy to Bubble Baths
Bagged Lighting
Illuminated Tea Bag Redefines Portable Lighting With Modern Chemistry
Storytelling Glassware
This Stackable Glass Set Has an Intriguing Plot
Interchangeable Wine Glasses
Modular Wine Glasses by Sherwood Forlee
Crystal Cross Overs
Randomly Crystallised Swarovski
Cocoon Bathtubs
The Marco Tallarida Tub Design Offers Relaxing Natural Embrace
Street Art-Inspired Furniture
The Skeleton Table
Delicate Glass Jewelry
‘Drop of Water' Necklaces by Karl Oskar
Heavy-Duty Knitting Equipment
Super-Sized Needle Arts Made Manly (UPDATE)
Schnitzel Hammer Jewelry
Tenderizer Ring
See-Through Billiards
The Glass G-1 Pool Table Takes Luxury to the Next Level of Fun
Top Hat Lighting
'Jeeves' and 'Wooster' Are Ceiling Lamps With Class
Insects as Jewelry
Cape Cod Cicada Swarms made into Insect Jewelry
Sun Jar
Harvest the Power of the Sun for..er..Your Patio...
Excessively Long Tables
RUHR2010 Festival is Host to Epic Dining Table
Junk Chandeliers
Fancy Recycled Lighting Fixtures Turn Trashy Into Classy
Bulletproof Bathtubs
Secure Yourself in Style With This Chinese Soaker Tub
Broken Glass Inspired Candy
Fragile Candy by WooTeik Lim
Morbid Statement Jewelry
AIDS Virus Ring
Elegant Industrial Jars
Tomas Kral's ‘Upgrade' Breathes Life Into Old Glass
Macabre Eco-Sculptures
Recycled Kitchen Utensil Skull
Hardware Aristry
Creating Intricate Art Using Hammers, Nails and Wood
Disco Sandals
Maison Martin Margiela Gets Nostalgic and Glamorous With Sparkly Shoes
Cold Bent Glass
Artist Patents Unique Method for Glasswork
Stone Age Glassware
The Apel Martini Glass is Kept Cold With a Refrigerated Rock
Insulated Glassware
The Double-Walled Champagne Flute
Art with Matches
Clever Incendiary Creations
Knitting Furniture Together
Three Chairs and One Table United Under One Fiber
Glass Bone Skeletons
The Melli Ink Skeletal Sculpture Is Some Pretty Glassy Art
$2,600 Insect Inspired Lamps
The Nymph
Mouse Pads Mousetraps
The Laptop Finger Trap
Smashed and Bent Lighting
Yaacov Kaufman's Twisted Fixtures
Schedules You Light on Fire
The Calendar Made of Matches
Condoms For USBs
Electronic Rubber To Keep Viruses From Screwing Your PC
Humanized Hammers
Paul Martus Adds a Human Touch to Machinery (UPDATE)
Fun With Viruses
The Internet Explorer Worm Coming To a Computer Near You
Fashionable Fire Extinguishers
Fire Design Makes Pretty Flame Protection
$2,500 Water Bottles
Swarovski Vessel Features 10,000 Crystals
Drawing with Matches
Mexican PSA Against Burnt Child for Awareness
Fire Extinguisher Phones
Play Pranks and Make Calls on This Cheeky Safety Device
Intelligent Fire Extinguishers
The FINE Detects & Puts Out Fire When No One is Home
Coffee Turn Tables
Bughouse Art & Design Create a Scratch-Worthy Design
River Tables
Jason Phillips Takes Inspiration From Historic Beauty of the Euphrates
Spiky Sculptural Lighting
James Clar's ‘Spike Light' Looks Like a Giant Weapon