The Brian Hirst Signature V Decanter is a functional work of art, designed and hand-blown by one of Australia's leading figures in the Studio Art Glass movement. Emerging from a tradition established in the early 1970s, Brian Hirst has spent more than four decades refining his craft, moving away from mould-blown production to create each decanter entirely free-blown. This meticulous approach ensures every piece is individually formed, with subtle variations in shape and proportion that make no two decanters exactly alike.
Designed to accommodate a standard 750ml bottle of wine, the Signature V Decanter pairs sculptural elegance with everyday functionality. Each piece is hand finished using traditional glassworking tools from Murano, following the Muranese tradition of individually finishing every work. Fine tool marks around the neck and rim, together with the occasional small air bubble, are natural characteristics of the handcrafting process and a hallmark of authentic studio glass. Produced in limited numbers and made to order, every decanter is engraved by Brian Hirst with its capacity, design name and his signature, affirming its provenance as an original piece of Australian studio art glass.
Please note that, due to the handmade nature of each decanter, slight variations in shape, finish and detail are to be expected. These individual characteristics are an inherent part of the craftsmanship and contribute to the unique character of every piece.
The Brian Hirst Signature V Decanter is a functional work of art, designed and hand-blown by one of Australia's leading figures in the Studio Art Glass movement. Emerging from a tradition established in the early 1970s, Brian Hirst has spent more than four decades refining his craft, moving away from mould-blown production to create each decanter entirely free-blown. This meticulous approach ensures every piece is individually formed, with subtle variations in shape and proportion that make no two decanters exactly alike.
Designed to accommodate a standard 750ml bottle of wine, the Signature V Decanter pairs sculptural elegance with everyday functionality. Each piece is hand finished using traditional glassworking tools from Murano, following the Muranese tradition of individually finishing every work. Fine tool marks around the neck and rim, together with the occasional small air bubble, are natural characteristics of the handcrafting process and a hallmark of authentic studio glass. Produced in limited numbers and made to order, every decanter is engraved by Brian Hirst with its capacity, design name and his signature, affirming its provenance as an original piece of Australian studio art glass.
Please note that, due to the handmade nature of each decanter, slight variations in shape, finish and detail are to be expected. These individual characteristics are an inherent part of the craftsmanship and contribute to the unique character of every piece.
