Simon Pearce designs and manufactures original products in hand blown glass and handmade pottery. Founded in 1971, Simon Pearce originated as a small glassblowing workshop in Kilkenny, Ireland. In 1981, the operation moved to a historic woolen mill on the banks of theOttauquechee River in Quechee, Vermont. Today, Quechee remains as the flagship for Simon Pearce's retail, restaurant and production activities. Our glass and pottery designs embody traditional and contemporary styles- all with classic simplicity, elegance and everyday functionality.