Dec 16, 2013

Annieglass Announces Spring 2014 New Collections

Once again Annieglass rises to the occasion with original and distinctive new designs as practical as they are beautiful. Annie Morhauser, the creative spirit behind the 30-year-old company, has interpreted her customers’ wishes into a stunning collection of gift and tableware soon to be on the shelves of the best stores in the United States.

As one the country’s leading designers and makers, Annie has a critical vantage point to make popular selling product in her California studio. Leading her team of artisans to create an ever-changing catalog of new designs is Annie’s lifeline. As a buyer for her own two retail stores and a wholesaler to hundreds more, Annie tempers her artistic flair with practical and simple lines designed to sell.

Ranging from delicate heart motifs, to sea turtles and line additions of her most popular collections, Annieglass is once again poised at the pinnacle of popular California design.

SEA LIFE ~ TURTLES

Collected around the world, the turtle is a symbol of longevity and protection. Known as “Honu” in Hawaii. Turtles are found in the seven seas as well as creeks and rivers, so ours are available in Green or Ultramarine Blue in three sizes of bowls and two platters; just in time for summer barbeques, hostess or housewarming gifts.

Small turtle bowl, 7.5” x 6.5”. Great for holding sliced lemon, soap or olives. $50 MSRP

Medium turtle bowl, 10” x 7”. Stunning for individual shrimp cocktail or ceviche. $57 MSRP

Large turtle bowl, 13”X 9”. A distinctive way to serve summer salad or seafood. $67 MSRP

Medium turtle platter, 10”diameter. A whimsical way to set a table. Suitable for dinner or serving plates. $67 MSRP

Large Turtle Platter 12”X 15”. No summer party is complete without one! $84 MSRP

CLEAR CONE VASE

A clear version of Annie’s iconic design, simplified from last year’s anniversary piece. The Cone Vase features a frosted bowl with clear glass foot. 11 ½” diameter, 7” tall. $242 MSRP

ULTRAMARINE

NEW ADDITIONS

Ultramarine Salad Bowl – Finally a simple, round serving bowl. Perfect for summer salads, seafood or pasta. 16” diameter. $160 MSRP

Ultramarine Wine Coaster – A sure seller, this 9” bowl can be used for holding everything from wine to pillar candles. It will be the perfect gift for any shore house. $63 MSRP

SALT

NEW ADDITIONS

Three oval-shaped serving platters with the distinctive torn looking edge. The texture is taken from rock salt to form the mold. Available in small tray 12” x 9”,medium tray 16” x 11” and large tray 19” x 13”. Suggested retail price $59, $71 and $84

ROMAN ANTIQUE AND RUFFLE

NEW ADDITIONS

Roman Antique Deviled Egg Platter- The most beautiful deviled egg platter on the market today! Available in 24k gold or platinum band, this scalloped shaped platter will elevate the humble egg to caviar status. Get yours in time for Easter and spring entertaining! 11.5” diameter with a center space for dipping salt. $130MSRP

Oval Serving Bowl –By popular demand – a medium sized bowl for serving at more intimate dinners. The 11” by 7.5“ size is deep enough for gravy and small enough for vegetables for two. A distinctive addition to your dining table. Suggested retail $116 for Roman Antique. $130 for Ruffle. Available in 24k gold or platinum bands.

HEARTS

Annie has created six new heart designs in a variety of all over patterns just in time for all Spring gift giving needs- grad, Dad, Mom, wedding, anniversary, new baby and Valentine’s Day. Available in 24kt gold or platinum on clear glass 7” diameter $74 MSRP

View them all: www.Annieglass.com/NewHearts

Design Styles Available

Arabesque – playful bold ribbon design, great for bridesmaids.

Swirl – delicate filigree pattern suitable for grads and moms.

Poppies – an original drawing of flowers and small birds. Perfect grad gift.

Florentine – elegant Mother’s Day gift reminiscent of the papers of Florence.

Sweet Nothings – I love you written in several languages and styles.

Song Bird – a thrush takes center stage for all bird lovers on this heart plate.

Annieglass, founded in1983 by artist Annie Morhauser, is a leader in the tabletop industry. Annieglass produces luxury, handcrafted glass tableware completely in the USA. Dedicated to producing “Art for the Table,” Annieglass captures the beauty of imperfect, handmade glass through a special “slumping” process that ensures dishwasher safety and durability. Headquartered in Watsonville, California, Annieglass is celebrating 30 years of combining artisanal techniques and contemporary designs with new technology.

Company Name: Annieglass, Inc.

Owner and Creative Director: Annie Morhauser

Date Founded: July 3, 1983

Company Address: 310 Harvest Drive

Watsonville, CA 95076

Phone: (800) 347-6133

Web Address: www.annieglass.com

National Retailers: Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus

Watsonville Retail Store Santa Cruz Retail Store

(Opened June 1997) (Opened November 1993)

310 Harvest Drive 110 Cooper Street, STE 100F

Watsonville, CA 95076 Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 761-2041 ext 21 (831) 427-4260

Museum Collections: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation, Center for American Art, Wash. DC Gallery of Modern Art & Design, Scotland Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY

PERMANENT SHOWROOMS

Richard Cohen Collection

200 Lexington Ave

Suite 801

New York, NY 10001

212/696-4938 Tel

Welcome Home

230 Spring St., NW

Suite 933

Atlanta, GA 30303

404/749-4686 Tel

Dillon – Wells

1933 S. Broadway

Suite 1000

Los Angeles, CA 90007

213/748-2495 Tel

William M. Lamont

2400 Trade Mart

2100 Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, TX 75207

214/748-7923 Tel

PERMANENT COLLECTIONS

B.C. Dinnerware

Candle Votives

Cone Vase

Dew Drops (Limited Edition)

Edgey

Giant Clam Shell (Limited Edition)

Hearts

Holiday

Judaica

Monarch Butterfly

Nature Series

Roman Antique

Ruffle Series

Sail

Salt

Sea Life

Seafood Watch

Shell Series

Shells

Slabs

Ultramarine

Water Lily

Water Sculpture Bowl (Limited Edition)

Annieglass, Inc.: 310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076 / (800) 347-6133

www.annieglass.om