Collect Retro Blendo Glassware

You’ve no doubt seen these iconic serving pieces but may not know that the line is called Blendo Glassware and was manufactured during the 1950s and ‘60s by the West Virginia Specialty Glass Company of Weston, West Virginia.

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Bright orange Blendo Glassware pitcher and 2 tumblers placed near a vase of flowers. — Your guests will smile at this pop of color serving up their favorite libation.

Blendo glassware was a staple at summer barbecues during the era, with its cheerful “frosted” colors and sturdy feel reflecting a time when rock music reigned and rockets were racing to the moon. The retro glassware brings a splash of that era’s optimism to the present. So where can you find the retro glassware?

Blendo Glassware Connaisseurs

Mandy Heth, who operates an Etsy shop called Vintage Baubles & Bits, has an extensive Blendo collection. Among her cherished pieces are blue, orange, green, yellow, peach and purple pitchers with drinking glasses in coordinating colors; a pink set that includes a salad bowl, salt and pepper shakers, and an oil and vinegar cruet; and a purple martini shaker with six shot glasses.

Blendo Frosted White Pitcher Three Glass Tumblers Retro Mad Men Barware Set — Courtesy of Etsy

This white frosted set is a great neutral pick if vibrant isn’t your vibe.

“The style is characterized by a bright neon/pastel solid base that fades as it goes up the glass and a gold rim,” Mandy says. Here she shares her insight and advice on collecting Blendo.

Vintage Blendo Parfait Glass Set Retro 1950s Ombre Pastel 6 Piece Set 2 yellow, 3 pink and 1 mint green — Courtesy of Etsy

These pastel parfait glasses are adorable and would double as decor in a heartbeat!

Blendo Glassware History

The Blendo line, manufactured by the West Virginia Specialty Glass Company, was at the peak of its production in the 1950s and ‘60s. Blendo came in a wide variety of colors and sets: juice, water/lemonade and cocktail pitchers and glasses, and serving ware (salad bowls and dishes, chip-and-dip trays, oil and vinegar cruets, and salt and pepper shakers). They often come in a frosted style with clear glass at the top and a gradual deepening of color. The serving pieces were popular wedding gifts at the time. As the cocktail era, recreated today on the TV series “Mad Men,” boomed, so did the sales of Blendo.

Blendo style bowl placed on a table next to a plate of lemons. — Brighten up your spaces with Blendo pieces.

Market Appeal

Collectors who would be attracted to Blendo glassware include enthusiasts of mid century modern, nostalgia, retro, vintage, color groups and glassware styles. This is a collectible that should be used and enjoyed rather than stored away for safe keeping. Blendo frosted glassware can enliven your table with its retro charm. “They are really fun entertaining ware even today,” Mandy says.