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Hazel Home Art and Antiques Wausau, Wisconsin

Hazel Home Art and Antiques Wausau, Wisconsin

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Fred Press (1919-2012) American designer of some of the swankiest cocktail glasses ever created.

Fred press was born on October 14th, 1919. As a teenager he won the Proctor and Gamble Soap Sculpture 4 years in a row. He studied painting and taught at the Vesper George Art School in Boston. He was primarily a sculptor and in the late 1930's he and his brother started a company called Contemporary Arts which sold reproductions of his sculptures.


In the early 1950's he moved to New York City and for the next 30 years he was Chief Designer and Executive Vice-President of Rubel and Company. It is said he helped revolutionize the giftware industry in New York. He received several commendations and awards from the Museum of Modern Arts for some of his work. He died August 3, 2012. (bio and photos courtesy Fred Press Artwork)



He designed many different household items but the products that are super hot right now are his cocktail and barware creations. Everything mid-century, cocktail hour, "Mad Men" inspired is hot right now and Fred's stuff is at the top of the list.

Here are some hot Fred Press offerings from some of our friends on Etsy.

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