Toast, host, and make merry this season with beautifully crafted (and gift-ready!) glassware.
In our Featured Shop series, we shine a light on a standout shop from Etsy’s talented seller community, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at their process and story. This month, it's all about beautiful blown-glass from Catskill Glassworks.
Whether you’re looking for toast-ready cocktail glasses, an elegant vase for a festive bouquet, or a special gift for someone who has it all, you’ll find exquisite pieces that meet the moment in glassblower Chad Davis’s shop, Catskill Glassworks. Chad creates his collection of gem-toned glassware with utmost care from his New York workshop, driven by a desire to enhance both everyday rituals and celebratory get-togethers. “I find inspiration from living in the Hudson Valley and creating objects that complement my daily life,” he says. “And I think handmade objects add something really special to a gathering.”
Deftly turning molten glass into elevated tableware, Chad makes each piece by hand—whether it’s a bedside carafe or footed bowl—resulting in subtle, one-of-a-kind variations. “It’s just me,” the artist notes. “I make the glass, I take the photos, I pack the orders, I reply to messages. I also use my pieces everyday.” Before releasing new designs, Chad personally tests each prototype in his own home. “I live with the samples for a bit to see how they feel and function,” he says. “I want my pieces to not only serve as vessels, but also as a connection between the maker and the user.”
Read on to find out more about Chad’s artistry and inpirations—and explore the Catskill Glassworks collection.
SHOP: Flower vase from Catskill Glassworks, $65
SHOP: Corrugated glass vase from Catskill Glassworks, $65
SHOP: Carafe and drinking glass set ($185) and glass bowls (from $165) from Catskill Glassworks
SHOP: Amber-colored drinking glasses (set of two) from Catskill Glassworks, $120
SHOP: Pink glass bowl from Catskill Glassworks from Catskill Glassworks, $165
SHOP: Blown-glass bowls from Catskill Glassworks, from $165
SHOP: Blown-glass bowls from Catskill Glassworks, from $165
SHOP: IPA craft beer glass from Catskill Glassworks from Catskill Glassworks, $75
SHOP: Blown-glass flower vase from Catskill Glassworks from Catskill Glassworks, $195
Why Catskill Glassworks should be on your radar
Each piece in the Catskill Glassworks collection is made with impeccable craftsmanship, designed for daily use, and inspired by incredible local restaurants, breweries, and distilleries in the Hudson Valley. Notably, Chad’s talents recently earned him a spot as a finalist in the kitchen and dining category of the 2025 Etsy Design Awards for his hand-blown cocktail mixing glass with a corrugated texture. For bestselling barware that truly raises the bar, take you pick from a rainbow of translucent colors, including ruby, amber, teal, and smoky gray.
A revelation over drinks sparked the idea for this lauded design. “When I learned at one of my favorite local places that I should be stirring—and not shaking—my martinis, I was determined to make a mixing glass,” Chad explains. Now, at home, he typically uses his mixing glass to concoct gin martinis and negronis, a process that’s as meditative as it is convivial. “There’s a ritual to stirring a cocktail that I’ve come to appreciate: a quiet, rhythmic sound when stirring the ice in the ridged glass, a few moments of anticipation, and a very satisfying pour into chilled glasses,” Chad says. “I hope people using these mixers share that experience and enjoy mixing their cocktails as well as drinking them.”
SHOP: Purple cocktail mixing glass from Catskill Glassworks, $85
SHOP: Blue footed bowl from Catskill Glassworks, from $75
SHOP: Forest-green cocktail mixing glass from Catskill Glassworks, $85
SHOP: Flower vase from Catskill Glassworks, from $65
SHOP: Flower vases from Catskill Glassworks, from $75
The best Catskill Glassworks pieces for memorable gifting
“To pick the ideal present for a special person, my gift-giving advice is to think of your favorite times together,” Chad advises. “If your memories include sharing craft beers or cocktails, then a handblown beer glass or a cocktail mixing glass from my shop is perfect.” A desire to drink a special beer out of an equally special glass is exactly what motivated the artist to develop these designs, and gifting gorgeous glassware is a sure way to bring beauty to the recipient’s life, with every single sip. These pieces also make thoughtful host gifts and housewarming presents. For newlyweds or new homeowners, consider a pair of drinking glasses to toast the occasion, and, for an aspiring floral arranger or avid gardener, a beautiful flower vase or a purpose-built vessel for sprouting avocado pits makes a thoughtful gift. With such a stunning array of glassware to pick from in the Catskill Glassworks collection, you really can’t go wrong—each piece is a gift-worthy winner.
SHOP: Amber-colored cocktail mixing glass from Catskill Glassworks, $85
SHOP: Teku craft beer glass from Catskill Glassworks, $75
SHOP: Pair of cocktail glasses (two-piece set) from Catskill Glassworks, $120
SHOP: Avocado propagation vase from Catskill Glassworks, $75
In his own words
“For me, creating something truly original comes with time and determination. Working with glass can be very frustrating, so, when things are going well, there is nothing I would rather be doing. I usually start simple and add and subtract over time until I get something that functions and looks distinct,” Chad says. “I’d describe my work as organic, but meticulous in execution. I try my best to be consistent and intentional with clean lines while also embracing the fluidity of the material. I want my customers to find the same joy and satisfaction in using these objects that I find in making them.”
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Portraits and workspace photos by Joy Masi. Additional product photography courtesy of Catskill Glassworks.
