Midcentury Farber Bros Amethyst Glass & Chrome Decanter & Cordial Shot Glass Set

Brand: Farber Bros Krome Kraft New York NY
 
Contains: 1 Glass Decanter Teapot with 5 Glass Shot Glass Cups
 
 
Condition: This set is being sold "as is." The decanter has undergone some repairs. The spout has been reattached with glue & there is a visible crack trickling down from the spout onto the back side. Because of all this, the decanter is likely more "for show" rather than for drinking out of. The chrome has light patina, consistent with age. The set hasn't been fully cleaned, as it is challenging to access the inside through the small entry point of the decanter's spout.
 
 
 

Farber Brothers Krome-Kraft was a popular brand of American mid-century hollow-ware and giftware. Formed in 1915 by brothers Louis and Harry Farber, the company operated out of New York until it ceased production in 1965.
 
The brand is most famous for its iconic Art Deco and Art Nouveau barware, tabletop accessories, and serving sets produced during the 1930s through the 1950s.
 
The Key Innovations
"Clip-On, Clip-Off" Modular Design: In 1932, the Farber brothers patented a unique metal holder mechanism. This allowed heavy glass or china liners to securely "snap" into a metal frame without screws or glue. It made it incredibly easy for customers to pop the glass out for cleaning or to cheaply replace a broken glass insert without buying an entirely new metal fixture.
Non-Tarnishing Chrome: The brand name "Krome Kraft" highlights their specialty in heavy, high-quality, non-tarnishing chrome-plated brass and metal bases. They also produced items in brass, silverplate, and sterling silver.
 
Famous Collaborations
Farber Brothers didn't actually manufacture the glass itself. Instead, they partnered closely with prominent elegant and Depression-era glass houses to create the colorful inserts. Roughly 80% of their glass inserts were supplied by the Cambridge Glass Company, though they also utilized glass from Fenton, Fostoria, Heisey, and Duncan & Miller.
 
Highly sought-after combinations include their gleaming chrome or brass frames paired with vibrant amethyst, cobalt blue, amber, and forest green glassware.
 
Farberware vs. Farber Bros.
A common point of confusion for vintage collectors is mixing up Farberware and Farber Brothers Krome-Kraft.
Louis and Harry Farber originally worked for their older brother, Simon W. Farber, who founded the incredibly successful kitchenware brand Farberware (known today for pots, pans, and small appliances).
In 1915, Louis and Harry branched off to start their own completely separate corporate venture. While they were blood relatives, the two companies operated independently.