Schlanser Design Studio

Schlanser Design Studio is an innovative company that unfolded from a small stained glass studio in Southern California. The owner, Stephen Schlanser, had spent an apprenticeship with Paul von Domarus a renowned German glass artist, learning the art of the century old trade. Mr. Schlanser took the medium into an exciting new territory by experiment... ing with kiln fired glass where shape and form are created by heat and gravity. Arising from the experiments, in 1990, Schlanser studio presented it's first edition of the Schlanser designs. Each piece is individually handcrafted by transforming sheet glass into a collection of decorative vases, bowls and platters. They are carefully shaped inside a closed kiln by heating it to melting temperature. Once the glass has approached its nearly liquid state, it gravitates to the shapes as seen in the Schlanser line. After a gradual decrease in temperature to a complete cool-down, each piece is handcut and high polished on diamond wheels. Some of the vessels are composed with various etched designs giving each of them its individual flair. All designs are hand drawn, cut and high pressure sandblasted. Once a piece has proceeded through these work stages flawlessly, various polished or hand chipped bases are permanently attached. Upon completion, each piece is signed and dated. The art glass is carried in galleries, gift and fine department stores throughout the United States, as well as 35 countries around the world. Schlanser Design Studio has been commissioned to do special projects for the likes of The Coca-Cola Company, Disney, Rockwell and CB Commercial. Recipients of Mr. Schlanser's work include First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis. The studio now operates an 8,000 square foot facility, including a kiln department with 15 kilns that are run twice a day. The crew of 25 craftsmen produces a line of over 100 different items that are shipped daily to the studios customer base of 1200 retailers. The Schlanser ...Read More