Römer Edelglas Austria

Set of 6 Vintage Römer Edelglas Wine Goblets | Hand-Painted Grapes | Austrian Mid-Century Glassware

Name: Set of 6 Vintage Römer Edelglas Wine Goblets | Hand-Painted Grapes | Austrian Mid-Century Glassware
Brand: Römer Edelglas Austria
Price: 65.00 USD
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Subject:: Grapevine | wine motif
Style:: Römer | Mid-Century European glass
Era:: Mid-Century Modern (1945- 1970)
Circa:: 1950s - 1970s
Origin:: Austria
Maker:: Edelglas Wien (attributed)
Material:: Glass
Dimensions:: 4 ¼″ high
Condition:: Excellent (EX)
Color:: Clear bowl; olive green stem; multicolor enamel; gold gilt rim
Decoration:: Hand-painted grape clusters and vines
Notes:: Set of six (6) matching goblets

Classic Römer Form — Hand-Painted Grapevines with Mid-Century Alpine Charm

Collector’s Note

Römer wine glasses are among the most recognizable forms in European glassmaking, prized for their distinctive green stems and historic association with Rhine and Austrian wine culture. Mid-century Edelglas examples such as these reinterpret the traditional form with hand-painted decoration and gilded accents, making them especially appealing to collectors who appreciate both historical influence and decorative charm. Complete matching sets are increasingly difficult to find and are particularly desirable for display and entertaining.

This set of six vintage Römer-style wine goblets is a beautiful example of mid-20th-century Austrian Edelglas, combining centuries-old glassmaking tradition with vibrant, hand-painted decoration. Each goblet features a classic rounded bowl adorned with grape clusters, trailing vines, and autumnal leaves, rendered in rich tones of blue, green, and amber.

The distinctive olive-green stems and wide, stable bases echo the historic Römer form, while the gold-painted rims add a refined finishing touch. Together, the set offers a striking balance of color, craftsmanship, and form—equally suited for use, display, or as part of a curated barware collection.

Decorating Appeal

With their jewel-toned stems and lively grapevine decoration, these goblets bring warmth and color to any table or bar display. They pair beautifully with traditional transferware and richly patterned dinner services—such as Crown Ducal Florentine—creating an inviting, layered tablescape perfect for entertaining.

Produced during the 1950s–1970s, these glasses reflect a period when Austrian workshops revived traditional designs for decorative and export markets, resulting in pieces that feel both historic and unmistakably mid-century in style.

Each goblet measures approximately 4 ¼″ high. The set is in excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks noted. The hand-painted decoration remains vibrant, and the gilt rims show only light, age-appropriate wear. Please review photographs for details.

Historical Note

Römer-style wine glasses trace their origins to the Germanic regions of the 16th and 17th centuries, where green stems, applied decoration, and sturdy, coiled bases became hallmarks of Central European glassmaking. By the mid-20th century, Austrian workshops revived this historic form through decorative “Edelglas” production, often embellishing the glasses with hand-painted grape motifs and gilded rims for the gift and export market. These examples reflect that tradition—combining a centuries-old silhouette with the colorful, hand-decorated aesthetic popular in Austria from the 1950s through the 1970s.

Pair with your favorite dinnerware—we suggest Crown Ducal Florentine or explore our curated selection of Cocktail & Barware for more mid-century glassware.

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