Lava Glass
Desert Road Teardrop Large 11640
Desert Road Teardrop Large 11640. Inspired by the bronze-toned alpine desert region at the foot of our three mountains, 600m - 1000 m above sea level.
An original, handblown glass artwork of exceptional quality, designed as both a collector’s piece and a timeless interior statement. Created by award-winning glass artist Lynden Over at Lava Glass Studio in Taupō, New Zealand - the world’s first certified net carbon zero glass studio. Every piece is signed and dated by the artist and made to heirloom standards by master glassmakers, ensuring beauty and durability for generations.
H 320 mm x W 290 mm x D 170 mm
This piece forms part of Lynden Over’s signature Volcanic Series, inspired by the dramatic geological landscapes of New Zealand. Through a masterful layering technique, trails of molten glass are carefully controlled to create richly coloured, textural landscapes that echo the forces of nature.
This large teardrop is a striking statement piece, embodying the raw beauty and movement of the natural world. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece, it commands attention and serves as a captivating focal point in any space.
If you'd like additional photos of the piece, please use our contact form or send an email to admin@lavaglass.nz.
We offer secure packaging and insured worldwide shipping. We guarantee 100% that our glass art will arrive intact at your doorstep.
All our carbon from our postage is offset so you can post your purchases carbon neutral anywhere in the world.
Shipping Costs
New Zealand
$20 for urban deliveries.
$25 for rural deliveries.
Australia
$60 for secure packaging and insured shipping.
Rest of World
$100 for secure packaging and insured shipping.
Once your product has been shipped, it usually takes 2 to 3 business days within New Zealand, 9 to 11 working days to Australia, 10 to 15 working days to the rest of the world. As soon as we ship your parcel we'll send you an email with its tracking number.
National
Online purchases shipped within New Zealand are delivered by New Zealand Post. Please note: Because all our parcels require a signature, we don't deliver to PO boxes.
International
We ship our glass art internationally with New Zealand Post. New Zealand Post cooperates with major local courier partners such as the US Postal Service (USA), Parcelforce (UK), La Post (FR), Deutsche Post (DE), Österreichische Post (AT).
We do not ship to the following countries: Barbados, Estonia, Israel, Russia, South Africa, Isle of Man.
Please track your parcel using the tracking number provided to you – should your parcel get held in its destination’s customs, you are responsible for getting in touch with your local post office to sort its final delivery. You are also obligated to pay any additional costs that may arise, such as import taxes.
If you fail to collect your parcel and it is returned to us, you are responsible for the return postage back to you. If your item(s) arrive damaged, please email us (admin@lavaglass.nz) photos of the damage, INCLUDING photos of all the packaging in which it arrived.
Every single piece of glass art is made in the Lava Glass studio in Taupo, New Zealand. Lynden Over is the award-winning New Zealand glass artist behind Lava Glass. His style is striking and unusual. His inspiration comes from the distinctive and dramatic New Zealand landscape; its geology and its light. The work itself awakening our senses. All glass works are signed and dated by the artist.



