GLASS Simon Pearce
Glass
It may come as a surprise to many who admire his beautiful high quality glassware that Simon Pearce is in fact a real person. A talented Irish craftsman who moved his glassworks from the green hills of Ireland to Vermont, Simon has become somewhat of a local legend.
After producing his original clear glass line for ten years in the town of Kilkenny, Ireland, Simon moved his operation to Vermont in 1981. The quaint town of Quechee, provided a scenic location as well as a hydroelectric power source to fuel his glass furnace in an old woolen mill. Eventually, he opened a second glassblowing facility in Windsor, Vermont. As demand for Simon Pearce's work has grown through the years, the two studios have increased their production. Reproducing Simon's original creations, his glassblowers are trained in the traditional techniques and continue to maintain his high standards of quality. The final glass piece, whether vase, bowl, or candle holder, exudes the unmistakable quality for which Simon Pearce has become so famous. Using traditional techniques means that the creation process is much slower than that of the mechanical glass production process. Adhering to this hands-on creative process gives each piece of Simon Pearce glass its own distinct character.
"The simpler something is, the longer it will be appreciated. Function is also integral. Every glass should feel comfortable to the lips. Every pitcher must pour perfectly."
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