The 1950s were a time of change, both culturally and technologically. It was during this decade that cocktail glasses began to take on a more specialized form.

While earlier versions of the cocktail glass were simple and unadorned, those of the 1950s were often intricately designed and featured a variety of unique shapes. One of the most popular designs was the stemless martini glass, which became popular in the early 1950s. Other popular designs included the pilsner glass, which was …