Business Details
We have been creating glass art since the mid1970s, beginning with an apprenticeship in Venice that lasted three years. We founded the Belltower Venue Design Studio in 1980 and have operated continuously for over four decades. We relocated our studio to the historic 1896 Dutch Reformed Church in Rosendale, New York, where we maintain a dedicated workshop known as The Belltower. We served as a gaffer and instructor at the Pilchuck Glass School for eight years, training emerging artists in advanced techniques. We contributed as a gaffer for the Waterford Crystal Project in Ireland, applying precise craftsmanship to highprofile commissions. We have exhibited our work in prestigious collections, including the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery and the Tampa Museum of Art.
We specialize in handcrafted finials, blown glass panels, lighting fixtures, and architectural accents that blend Venetian tradition with contemporary design. We work closely with architects, interior designers, and private collectors to deliver custom pieces that meet exact specifications. We adhere to rigorous professional standards, ensuring each work is measured, qualitychecked, and delivered with full transparency. We prioritize client satisfaction by offering personalized consultations, precise measurements, and responsive communication throughout each project. We remain committed to advancing glass artistry while preserving the heritage of Murano techniques for future generations.
We specialize in handcrafted finials, blown glass panels, lighting fixtures, and architectural accents that blend Venetian tradition with contemporary design. We work closely with architects, interior designers, and private collectors to deliver custom pieces that meet exact specifications. We adhere to rigorous professional standards, ensuring each work is measured, qualitychecked, and delivered with full transparency. We prioritize client satisfaction by offering personalized consultations, precise measurements, and responsive communication throughout each project. We remain committed to advancing glass artistry while preserving the heritage of Murano techniques for future generations.
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of glass art experience.
- Our apprenticeship with Venetian masters Loredano and Dino Rosin.
- We taught at Pilchuck Glass School for eight years.
- Our work is in the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery collection.
Services
Finials
Finials are handcrafted glass ornaments that cap custom fabricated metal fences. They appeal to architects and designers seeking distinctive, durable decorative details for residential and commercial projects. Clients receive unique, weatherresistant pieces that enhance curb appeal, reflect fine craftsmanship, and come with a guarantee of lasting brilliance.
Blown Glass Panels
Blown glass panels are handcrafted, crackled sheets designed for door installations. They serve interior designers and homeowners who desire artistic, translucent barriers that also provide privacy. Customers benefit from oneofakind panels that add visual depth, complement lighting, and are sized precisely to fit each opening.
Lighting Fixtures
Custom lighting fixtures incorporate our glass artistry into functional illumination pieces. They target architects, interior designers, and boutique retailers seeking bespoke, luminous centerpieces for residential or commercial spaces. Clients enjoy fixtures that cast unique colored glows, elevate ambience, and showcase superior handcrafted quality.
Architectural Accents
Architectural accents are glass elements such as rondelles and decorative finials crafted for builtin installations. These pieces serve architects and historic restoration projects that require authentic, highquality ornamentation. Clients receive durable, visually striking details that enhance structural aesthetics while honoring traditional craftsmanship.
Glass Sculptures
Glass sculptures are freestanding artistic forms created from blown and fused glass techniques. They attract collectors, museums, and design enthusiasts seeking oneofakind statement pieces for private or public display. Patrons gain museumquality artworks that command visual attention and appreciate in value over time.
