# Dizzyingly Patterened Glassware Bauhaus-Inspired Vitreluxe Glass Works by Lynn Read By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitreluxe-glass-works References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/vitreluxe-glass.php) & [vitreluxe](http://www.vitreluxe.com/Vitreluxe_2/Vitreluxe_handmade_blown_glass_made_in_Portland_Oregon_art_glass_2_2.html) As beautiful as [glassware can be](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domain-glass) in its translucent simplicity, Vitreluxe Glass Works shows that it can be just as stunning with dizzying patterns and atypical shapes. More appreciative art than [practical vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles), I would almost be afraid to use them. Designed by Lynn Read, Vitreluxe Glass Works is based in Portland. His work ranges from simple housewares to more [intricate designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-glass), priced anywhere from $14 to $1000 respectively (the latter of which can be found in art museums and galleries). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Patterned Glassware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new and unique patterns and designs in glassware to stand out in the market. - **Atypical Shapes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional shapes for glassware to create visually striking and distinctive products. - **Artistic Glassware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bridge the gap between art and practicality in glassware, creating pieces that can be admired for their beauty. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Glassware Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate new techniques and materials into glassware manufacturing processes to create innovative designs. - **Art Galleries and Museums:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with glass artists to feature unique and captivating glassware designs in art galleries and museums. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce patterned and artistically designed glassware as statement pieces in home decor and interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Colorful Glass Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-set.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md) - [Minimalist Glassware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware.md) - [Flower-Inspired Glassware Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-verre-bonbon.md) - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md) - [Hand-Blown Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handblown-glassware-collection.md) - [Sculptural Hand-Blown Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handblown-vase.md) - [Nordic-Inspired Glass Blown Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fab-vase.md) - [Sculptural Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navazi.md)