Sheldon Black began making and designing commercial smokeware in Los Angeles in 1988 and can be considered one of the pioneers of the American Smokeware Industry.  SHELDON BLACK DESIGNS™ specializes in the development and production of technically based, premium, handblown glass smokeware. The SHELDON BLACK™ family of master glassmakers serves to enhance smoker pleasure by creating innovative pipe forms that are specifically designed to enhance the character of the finest smoke.