Reeded Glass Renaissance As Manufacturer Charts 12-Fold Demand Increase
Pilkington United Kingdom has charted a 12-fold increase in its Reeded glass sales since 2016, pointing to an art deco revival by interior designers and homeowners. The glass giant sold more than 1,000% more in 2023, compared to 2016 sales, as popularity grew for the textured glass.
Glass merchant Park Glass, who supply the full range from Pilkington UK, says the Reeded glass now represents more than half of its sales in the textured glass category. This rise in popularity reflects a broader trend in the design and architecture industry. It offers a distinctive blend of aesthetic appeal, functionality and versatility, making it popular for a wide range of applications in modular walls, dividers, partitions and doors, providing a blend of privacy and decorative style. It is commonly used in various settings such as healthcare facilities, corporate offices, hospitality spaces and bathrooms.
Kirk Green, Regional Sales Manager at Pilkington UK said: “The growth in popularity of Pilkington Reeded glass speaks for itself, it is a testament to the transformative nature of textured glass in architecture. It’s used to take advantage of light and shadow for aesthetic purposes, add depth and provide privacy, while allowing natural light to filter through. A blend of form and function as well as a distinct aesthetic appeal is not only reshaping the current design landscape but influencing future trends.”
Pilkington Reeded is manufactured at the glassmakers Watson Street Works in St Helens, Merseyside. In 2024 production of textured glass products will move up the road to the Greengate furnace. Operating out of one, upgraded, furnace in the town will save 15,000 tonnes of carbon each year, with all jobs retained.
