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I don’t often purchase Eva Zeisel designs, mostly because I am not all too familiar with her work. These lowballs by Federal, however, were difficult for me to ignore. They are quite utilitarian – unlike many midcentury “high design” objects. Although, to call the Prestige shape “high design” would be a bit of an overstatement. They are a workhorse glass. Sturdy, machine made, and meant to last. Eva was proud to say that she never felt lonely, since the Prestige glasses seem to follow her wherever she goes!
Now, I don’t want to give you the idea that the Prestige shape isn’t a nice design—quite the contrary is true. It is comfortable in the hand, and easy to deal with. Because of its hefty nature, I’m not afraid to use them as an every-day drinking glass. Most hand blown designs are much too fragile to handle often (I’m nervous to use my Russel Wright Morgantown glasses very often due to their fragility). Zeisel’s answer to the need for a usable glass was right-on in her designing the Prestige line.
Found on April 03, 2004 in Minneapolis, MN.
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