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🏺 John Barber 1981 Signed Art Glass Goblet – Rare Early Studio Work - $435 (Laguna Beach)
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📍 Location: Redlands, CA
**If you buy 3or more pieces, I will drive them to you(70 mile radius)**
✨ Description:
Beautiful hand-blown art glass goblet by renowned Laguna Beach glass artist John Barber, dated 1981 and personally signed on the base.
This piece captures the elegance and experimental style of Barber’s early studio years — showcasing his signature iridescent luster and organic color transitions in warm amber and rose tones.
Each work was individually made and hand-signed by Barber, never mass-produced. This goblet exemplifies the balance, proportion, and luminous finish that have made Barber’s works highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
🔹 Features:
Authentic etched signature “John Barber ’81” on base
Hand-blown in Laguna Beach, California
Warm golden-amber iridescence with clear stem and balanced bowl
Excellent condition – no chips, cracks, or repairs
Approx. 9–10″ tall × 4.5″ wide (estimate)
Ideal for collectors, glass enthusiasts, or interior design displays
💲 Price: $435 OBO
Comparable early Barber goblets and chalices from the 1980s have sold between $400 – $600, depending on size and color intensity.
🚚 Pickup / Shipping:
Pickup in Redlands or insured nationwide shipping available at buyer’s expense.
🪶 About the Artist:
John Barber (b. 1948) is an award-winning American glass artist based in Laguna Beach, CA. A pioneer in contemporary studio glass, Barber’s works are known for their radiant metallic lusters and refined classical forms. His pieces are featured in museums, galleries, and private collections across the U.S.
Authentication and Attribution
This hand-blown glass vessel is an original studio work by John Barber, a renowned American glass artist based in Laguna Beach, California. The piece bears Barber’s authentic etched signature on the underside of the base, executed in his characteristic fine cursive script using a diamond-point stylus. While the signature does not include a visible year of manufacture, the craftsmanship, iridescent surface finish, and organic design elements are consistent with Barber’s mid-to-late career studio production (circa 1980s–2000s). Each piece was individually made and signed by Barber, not mass-produced, making it a unique example of his artistry. The work exemplifies his hallmark combination of iridescent luster, pulled feathering, and refined form that earned him recognition as one of California’s leading studio glass artists.