About the author
Leslie Piña is an American design historian and longtime academic who has written extensively on twentieth-century decorative arts, particularly American glass, furniture, and industrial design of the Art Deco period. Her books for Schiffer Publishing, including The Chase Catalogs: 1934 & 1935, Tiffin Glass, 1914-1940, and Whiting & Davis Purses: The Perfect Mesh, are collector-oriented references built around period photographs, maker histories, and identification detail rather than narrative history. The Chase volume reprints original company catalogs from the height of Deco's popularity, the Tiffin book was the first to document that glassmaker's output in full color, and the Whiting & Davis title traces the century-long run of the mesh purse. Piña's work generally serves collectors, dealers, and design enthusiasts who want documented, well-illustrated references rather than general cultural history, and her catalogue reflects a consistent focus on identifying and dating American decorative objects.
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💬 What our editors say about Leslie Piña's books
“This catalog is a niche delight for devotees of Art Deco and industrial design history, offering a rare glimpse into the aesthetic soul of the 1930s. While it successfully resurrects the legendary works of Chase Brass & Copper…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Chase Catalogs: 1934 & 1935
“While visually stunning and historically valuable, this volume is strictly a niche artifact study rather than general interest reading. It does not suit readers seeking narrative biography or critical social commentary on gender…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Whiting & Davis Purses: The Perfect Mesh Piña, Leslie
“This book is a visually stunning tribute to Tiffin Glass, offering an unparalleled look at their decorative works through hundreds of full-color plates. It excels in showcasing the ethereal forms of vases, bowls, and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Tiffin Glass, 1914-1940 Piña, Leslie
📋 Editions by Leslie Piña in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chase Catalogs: 1934 & 1935 | 1998 | Schiffer Publishing | 112 | 9780764306310 |
| Whiting & Davis Purses: The Perfect Mesh Piña, Leslie | — | Schiffer Publishing | 208 | 9780764316425 |
| Tiffin Glass, 1914-1940 Piña, Leslie | 1997 | Schiffer Publishing | 160 | 9780764301025 |
| Higgins: Poetry in Glass | 2004 | Schiffer Publishing | 240 | 9780764321719 |
