Bessette Feature: Country Living

7 Vintage Glassware Designs That Are Always in Demand
Christmas patterns are more coveted than you'd think!

By Heather Bien
Published: Oct 24, 2025

If you’ve ever held a vintage glass in your hand, you know they truly don’t make them like they used to. Vintage glassware has weight, style, and presence—it wasn’t designed to be used for a year and tossed. Even mass-market pieces once had thoughtful details that made every sip feel special.

Heisey’s American Crystal Coupes

Handcrafted quality never goes out of style, and vintage buyers typically recognize when they see something made with intention and artistry. Lauren Reveley, co-founder at Bessette, says that customers look for anything with intricate detailing or unique designs on the stems. Hand-blown pieces are perennially popular.

“A notable style with our customers has been 1940s hand-blown crystal coupes from Heisey’s American Crystal,” says Reveley. “They’re timeless, elegant, and so special that we even sent a set to Sabrina Carpenter because she fell in love with them!”

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Bessette Feature: Country Living

7 Vintage Glassware Designs That Are Always in DemandChristmas patterns are more coveted than you'd think!

Heisey’s American Crystal Coupes

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7 Vintage Glassware Designs That Are Always in Demand
Christmas patterns are more coveted than you'd think!