{"title":"Gay Fad Mid Century Glassware","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gay-fad-bacchanal-atomic-glasses","title":"Gay Fad Bacchanal Atomic Glasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely set of 4 \"Bacchanal\" patterned glasses by Gay Fad, Mid Century. This magical pattern features a design of stylized Atomic symbols in a vibrant gold and black against a stark white background. We've attached the original magazine ad (see last photo). Please note, this is purely for reference and does not come with the 4 glasses. Cheers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick summary about this glassware maker: Gay Fad Studios was founded by Fran Taylor in Detroit, Michigan in 1939 before she relocated the business to Lancaster in 1945. The studio painted glassware by hand, with various designs. It remained in operation until 1963 when it was sold to Santa Claus Inc., an Iowa company. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker\/Era\/Pattern: Gay Fad \/ Mid Century \/ Bacchanal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 5 1\/4\" tall x 2 3\/4\" in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: These glasses bare the Federal Glass Hallmark (it was not uncommon for various glassware makes such as Culver and Gay Fad to use \"blank\" glasses that were made by other makers and apply their patterns). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very, very good vintage condition. These glasses have been in a cabinet for decades and not experienced in actual use. Beyond very mild, general age, these glasses are in great shape. In short, these glasses are in very good vintage condition and display beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. We pack our glassware well, which means a larger, heavier box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage\/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition\/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage\/damage. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Vintage Wares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674587828535,"sku":"","price":195.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/files\/IMG_0965.jpg?v=1748886939"},{"product_id":"gay-fad-bacchanal-set-cocktail-pitcher","title":"Gay Fad Bacchanal Cocktail Pitcher Glasses Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely Gay Fad pitcher\/set, the \"Bacchanal\" pattern, Mid Century. This magical pattern features a design of stylized Atomic symbols in a vibrant gold and black against a stark white background. We've attached the original magazine ad (see last photo). Please note, this is purely for reference and does not come with this set. While the pitcher is Gay Fad, the glasses don't appear to be Gay Fad, but we're a bit superstitious about leaving vintage pieces found together, together. The glasses are heavy white encased glass and flared at the top. The pitcher comes with a glass stirring wand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick summary about this glassware maker: Gay Fad Studios was founded by Fran Taylor in Detroit, Michigan in 1939 before she relocated the business to Lancaster in 1945. The studio painted glassware by hand, with various designs. It remained in operation until 1963 when it was sold to Santa Claus Inc., an Iowa company. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker\/Era\/Pattern: Gay Fad \/ Mid Century \/ Bacchanal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: The pitcher measures 9\" tall, the glass wand measures 11 3\/4\" in length, the glasses measure 4\" tall x 3 1\/2\" in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: The pitcher and glasses do not bare any hallmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very, very good vintage condition. If this set was used, it wasn't much. The pitcher's pattern is vibrant and in tact. The glasses are in great shape. The glass wand is in great shape. In short, this set is in very good vintage condition and displays beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage\/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition\/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage\/damage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Vintage Wares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50802481496375,"sku":null,"price":239.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/files\/IMG_3257_6b3fa6cf-95d7-4447-92c9-71ea70cf6157.jpg?v=1761944807"},{"product_id":"gay-fad-cocktail-pitcher-wand-set-paisley-pattern","title":"Gay Fad Cocktail Pitcher \u0026 Wand Set Paisley Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely spouted martini cocktail pitcher and thick glass stirring wand by Gay Fad. This lovely pitcher features a Paisley pattern of stark white, Turquoise blue, and gold. It's \"dual\" sized and one side is white bands, while the other side is Turquoise. The pictures don't do this piece justice. The glass stirring wand is thicker in size and features a \"flat\" end and \"fat spoon\" finial. Truly a lovely Martini Pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick summary about this glassware maker: Gay Fad Studios was founded by Fran Taylor in Detroit, Michigan in 1939 before she relocated the business to Lancaster in 1945. The studio painted glassware by hand, with various designs. It remained in operation until 1963 when it was sold to Santa Claus Inc., an Iowa company. The Bordeaux pattern remains one of the most popular patterns today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker\/Era: Gay Fad \/ Mid Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: The pitcher measures 10 1\/4\" tall; the glass wand measures 10 3\/4\" in length \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: The pitcher is signed \"Gay Fad\" in gold font (see photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition. The glass clarity is perfectly clear. The pattern is in great shape. There is some very minor Gold loss in a few places (very minor). There's also some very minor age to the white and Turquoise pattern (i.e. a tiny scrape or scuff). Overall this pitcher and wand set is in very good condition and displays beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. We pack our glassware well, which means a larger, heavier box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage\/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition\/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage\/damage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Vintage Wares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51336768028983,"sku":null,"price":182.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/files\/IMG_2215_12b4a858-83e8-4e85-80af-d0e98aef0c1f.jpg?v=1762973217"},{"product_id":"atomic-fish-glasses-by-gaite-for-gay-fad-mid-century-set-2","title":"Atomic Fish Glasses by Gaite for Gay Fad, Mid Century, Set #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magical set of Atomic glasses by Gay Fad, Mid Century. This stunning pattern features a stark gold and black fish with a larger black and Turquoise fish on one side and a larger black and vibrant orange fish on the other side. The pattern is quite intricate and detailed and it was tough to capture all of the detailing, that includes miniature gold fish, miniature black fish, gold sea plants\/seaweed, etc. You won't run across this pattern again. If you love Mid Century glassware, this set is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes 4 glasses. We have another set of 4 listed separately, if you'd like a larger set. Please see other listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick summary about this glassware maker: Gay Fad Studios was founded by Fran Taylor in Detroit, Michigan in 1939 before she relocated the business to Lancaster in 1945. The studio painted glassware by hand, with various designs. It remained in operation until 1963 when it was sold to Santa Claus Inc., an Iowa company. The \"Gaite Collection\" was a specific collection of patterns by Gay Fad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker\/Collection\/Era: Gay Fad \/ Gaite \/ Mid Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 5 1\/2\" tall x 2 3\/4\" in diameter \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: all glasses are signed \"Gaite\" in black small lettering (see photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great vintage condition. Perfect glass clarity and the pattern is vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. We pack our glassware well, which means a larger, heavier box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage\/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition\/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage\/damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInv Ref #S2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Vintage Wares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51724194545975,"sku":null,"price":389.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/files\/IMG_1983_fde3520d-197c-41cd-ad6f-f7ae69eba052.jpg?v=1772212034"},{"product_id":"vintage-rye-decanter-by-gaite-gay-fad-mid-century","title":"Vintage Rye Decanter by Gaite For Gay Fad, Mid Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely \"Rye\" decanter by Gaite for Gay Fad, Mid Century. This heavy glass decanter is a frosted white with a Paris scene. The stopper is the most magical part with a heavy glass squared finial with a cursive \"R\" for Rye. The pattern on the decanter a deep black and red scene of Place Dauphine. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlace Dauphine is a famous triangular public square in Paris known for its romantic atmosphere and stunning 17th century buildings\/architecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick summary about this glassware maker: Gay Fad Studios was founded by Fran Taylor in Detroit, Michigan in 1939 before she relocated the business to Lancaster in 1945. The studio painted glassware by hand, with various designs. It remained in operation until 1963 when it was sold to Santa Claus Inc., an Iowa company. The \"Gaite Collection\" was a specific collection of patterns by Gay Fad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker\/Collection\/Era: Gay Fad \/ Gaite \/ Mid Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 10\" tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: \"Gaite\" can be found in black small lettering (see photo) on the lower right front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition. If this decanter was used, it wasn't much. The glass is in great shape. The pattern is vibrant. The glass finial and cork are in good shape. Beyond minor age that comes purely from time, this decanter is in very good shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. We pack our glassware well, which means a larger, heavier box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage\/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition\/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage\/damage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Vintage Wares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52724661944631,"sku":null,"price":219.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/files\/IMG_3584.jpg?v=1784998160"},{"product_id":"vintage-bourbon-decanter-by-gaite-for-gay-fad-mid-century","title":"Vintage Bourbon Decanter by Gaite For Gay Fad, Mid Century","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA lovely \"Bourbon\" decanter by Gaite for Gay Fad, Mid Century. This heavy glass decanter is a frosted white with a scene of famous Pars Institute (\"place de l'institut\" can be found in black font on the front lower section of the decanter). The stopper is the most magical part with a heavy glass squared finial with a cursive \"B\" for Bourbon. The pattern on the decanter is a deep black and red scene of a famous cultural center in Paris that was originally built in 1662.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quick summary about this glassware maker: Gay Fad Studios was founded by Fran Taylor in Detroit, Michigan in 1939 before she relocated the business to Lancaster in 1945. The studio painted glassware by hand, with various designs. It remained in operation until 1963 when it was sold to Santa Claus Inc., an Iowa company. The \"Gaite Collection\" was a specific collection of patterns by Gay Fad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker\/Collection\/Era: Gay Fad \/ Gaite \/ Mid Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: 10\" tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks: \"Gaite\" can be found in black small lettering (see photo) on the lower right front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition. If this decanter was used, it wasn't much. The glass is in great shape. The pattern is vibrant. The glass finial and cork are in good shape. Beyond minor age that comes purely from time, this decanter is in very good shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. 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We try to explain the condition\/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage\/damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Vintage Wares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52724709327159,"sku":null,"price":219.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/files\/IMG_3546.jpg?v=1785000673"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/collections\/IMG_1998.jpg?v=1791728250","url":"https:\/\/southernvintagewares.com\/collections\/gay-fad-mid-century-glassware.oembed","provider":"Southern Vintage Wares","version":"1.0","type":"link"}