PAD London Design + Art
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We were honoured to announce our participation in the prestigious PAD London Design fair this year.
From 8 - 13 October, PAD London returned to the iconic Berkeley Square in Mayfair, where we showcased an extraordinary selection of work from our talented makers alongside designers and galleries from over 20 countries worldwide.
Liam Reeves
As the only dedicated glass gallery at PAD, we were proud to represent the rich heritage of this extraordinary medium. While glassblowing has a history spanning over 2,000 years, glass art is a relatively new phenomenon in contemporary art, emerging just six decades ago with the Studio Glass movement in the USA. Now recognised for its versatility and beauty, glass has found diverse forms of expression in the endeavours of art and design practitioners worldwide, captivating a discerning global audience with brilliant and often complex works.
A celebration of creativity and craftsmanship at the highest level, bringing together exquisite and innovative works across art, design, and antiquities.
Berkeley Square,
London, W1J 6EN
Our Stories
Our Glass Community Reflect on Peter Layton
To mark fifty years of London Glassblowing, we asked artists, collaborators and friends to share what the studio has meant to them. Their answers span five decades - from first encounters at the hotshop to lifelong friendships. What emerges is a portrait of a community built around one man's vision, and the remarkable things that vision made possible.
Fifty Years of Fire: Celebrating Peter Layton and London Glassblowing
For half a century, London Glassblowing has transformed contemporary glass art - pioneering new techniques, supporting generations of artists, and establishing a studio at the forefront of innovation. This milestone year offers a moment to reflect, to reminisce, and to celebrate the extraordinary impact that has helped shape the world of glass.
Silent Auction Stories: Staff Favourites
Our 2026 Silent Auction celebrated fifty years of glassmaking with works from Peter Layton's personal 'Highlight' collection alongside archival pieces from our resident and guest artists. The gallery team shared their favourites and the stories behind them, from a never-before-seen Fabrica platter to the smallest Portal Tim Rawlinson has ever made.