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Exquisite Frosted, Carved Hand Painted Glass Doors by Sans Soucie

February 13th, 2010 by lgannett – Comments (0)

hand painted glass woman carved erte style

This week, Sans Soucie Art Glass shipped this stunning pair or interior door glass inserts, that are frosted, dimensionally carved and hand painted glass, in an “Erte woman” style, portraiture design.

etched glass door erte woman black fur frosted glass woman cigarette black cape fur

carved painted glass door erte style woman

Each panel is 16-1/4″ x 68-3/4″ and is 3/8″ thick.  The glass backbround is frosted, with the woman dimensionally carved and hand painted.  Details in the fur hat are painted blue, and the red wine, lips and cigarette tip really “pop” and add the perfect finishing touches.

This glass was shipped and will soon be installed inside a Manhattan, New York apartment.

Visit our Portraiture Designs Glass Gallery to see more glass pieces like these.

Inside our Online Galleries, you can view hundreds of pieces, by Type of Piece or Type of Design.  Take a virtual tour of our showroom and read the bio of our principal artist, Chauncey W. Gannett.  There’s even a page with Pricing Examples.  Read about some of our Commercial Commissions and even Request a Quote.  For further details, and to request a custom quote, Contact Us.

Etched, Frosted Glass Animal Design by Sans Soucie

February 8th, 2010 by lgannett – Comments (0)

Over the years we’ve created a wide variety of etched, carved architectural glass products that feature animals and wildlife.  From delicate Butterflies to Big Horn Sheep and Horses.

Click on any of these images to view enlarged photos and details about that piece.

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Bathroom Vanity Glass, Vessel Sink Vanities

February 8th, 2010 by lgannett – Comments (1)

Your bathroom vanity and sink can be a beautiful feature of your bathroom with custom glass by Sans Soucie Art Glass.  Gorgeous custom designed etched, carved and hand painted glass designs are available in any style, color or size.

bathroom vanity glass vanities cherry blossom

Cherry Blossoms Bathroom Vanity and Sink, features frosted glass, with carved and hand painted Cherry Blossom Branches and Blooms.

Glass is custom designed to compliment (or inspire!) the decor of your bathroom.  Glass sinks are custom carved and painted to coordinate.  The colors in the cherry blossoms and branches were chosen to compliment the copper tones in the wallpaper.

This elaborate glass vanity features multiple layers of hand chiseled edge glass, each layer being 3/4" thick, layered one on top of the other.  The top is finished off with a back painted glass layer.  Not shown in these photos, are the fact that this vanity is also LIT and completely glows.

This elaborate glass vanity features multiple layers of hand chiseled edge glass, each layer being 3/4" thick, layered one on top of the other. The top is finished off with a back painted glass layer. Not shown in these photos, are the fact that this vanity is also LIT and completely glows. The Sink has a chipped top edge, and a glulechipped surface.

A view of the vanity glass base, as it was being assembled.  Each layer is 3/4" thick, regular clear glass.  The thicker the glass, the greener the hue.  When glass is layered, even more so.

A view of the vanity glass base, as it was being assembled. Each layer is 3/4" thick, regular clear glass. The thicker the glass, the greener the hue. When glass is layered, even more so.

This designer of this modern, nuetral color bathroom wanted a soft, light feel added to the glass so a delicate Ferns Design was etched into the glass vanity as well as the sink.

This designer of this modern, nuetral color bathroom wanted a soft, light feel added to the glass so a delicate Ferns Design was etched into the glass vanity as well as the sink.

With no limit in design possibilities, some very bold and exciting creations come about!  We recently completed a bathroom that features a number of custom glass elements, all featuring coordinated etched, carved and painted designs.  Starting with the Shower Enclosure, this client selected our “Triptic” Design, which was then carried thru to the mirror borders and the vanity.  The glass sinks are a mixture of deep golden reds and copper hues, perfectly suited to compliment the vanity glass.

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Shower enclosure, coordinated with bathroom vanity glass.  "Triptic" design.

Shower enclosure, coordinated with bathroom vanity glass. "Triptic" design.

Glass Bathroom Vanity, features clear shattered glass and gold mirror.  Sink is a brilliant blue with gold accendint.

Glass Bathroom Vanity, features clear shattered glass and gold mirror. Sink is a brilliant blue with gold accents.

It's difficult to appreciate the beautiful effect in this black, shattered glass vanity.  The photo doesn't show the sparkling, beautiful details enough.  The vessel is a polished steel.  The backsplash is chiseled irregular and we did a mirror above to compliment that features a carved texture around the irregular edge border.

It's difficult to appreciate the beautiful effect in this black, shattered glass vanity. The photo doesn't show the sparkling, beautiful details enough. The vessel is a polished steel. The backsplash is chiseled irregular and we did a mirror above to compliment that features a carved texture around the irregular edge border.

Visit our Bathroom Vanities Glass Gallery for details and information on the glass shown here, as well as addtional pieces.   Sans Soucie creates custom glass designs in any type of glass table, whether it’s Dining Room Glass Tables, glass tables for the Living Room Custom Glass Shelves or Glass Bar Tops & Counters.

Inside our Online Galleries, you can view hundreds of pieces, by Type of Piece or Type of Design.  Take a virtual tour of our showroom and read the bio of our principal artist, Chauncey W. Gannett.  There’s even a page with Pricing Examples.  Read about some of our Commercial Commissions and even Request a Quote.  For further details, and to request a custom quote, Contact Us.

Butterflies a Flutter: Carved & Painted Art Glass Wall Pieces

February 6th, 2010 by lgannett – Comments (0)

Butterfly, dimensionally carved and hand painted glass wall art.

Butterfly, dimensionally carved and hand painted glass wall art.

These custom designed , carved and hand painted glass butterflies are wall art pieces displayed in the master bath tub area of a private residence.  The glass is dimensionally carved, with chiseled edges the shape of each butterfly.  The hand painted colors range from gold to soft copper hues with a shiny lacquer coating.  Shown here are three different sizes:  20″, 16″ and 14″.  There are a total of five in the collection.

art glass wall piece butterfly butterflies

hand painted glass butterfly carved art

wall glass art piece carved hand painted butterfly

Glass Door Cabinets Inserts: Frosted, Carved Custom Glass

February 6th, 2010 by lgannett – Comments (0)

Decorative cabinet door glass inserts by Sans Soucie will add an elegant, custom look to kitchen or curio cabinets or any type of display cabinet.  If obscurity in the glass is desired, than the majrotiy of the glass surface will be frosted, etched or obscured a number of different ways, as seen on the “Cerelet” cabinet glass below.

frosted cabinet glass carved circles

Another great option is to gluechip the background, as seen on the “Hearts in Ironwork”, kitchen cabinet glass below.  This design n this glass is dimensionally carved in a wrought iron motif, with the background areas gluechipped.   The wrought iron motif compliments the design on the cook top backsplash, which really makes it “ultra-custom!”

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A close up view of the carved wrought iron motif, kitchen cabinet glass with a gluechipped background.

A close up view of the carved wrought iron motif, kitchen cabinet glass with a gluechipped background.

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"Beautiful Bevel Clusters"  Leaded Glass Kitchen Cabinet Inserts

"Beautiful Bevel Clusters" Leaded Glass Kitchen Cabinet Inserts

Although we specialize in the more custom glass textures and designs, at Sans Soucie, we have a wide range of selection, that also includes a more simple, frosted glass line of cabinet glass.  These are frosted glass designs that are sandblasted in  either a “positive” or “negative” effect, depending on the desired view into the cabinet.  Below are a handful of design examples for this very affordable type of cabinet glass (price from $50 to around $90 each, depending on design and glass size).

"Faux Leaded 01".  Left:  POSITIVE Sandblast  Right:  NEGATIVE Sandblast

"Faux Leaded 01". Left: POSITIVE Sandblast Right: NEGATIVE Sandblast

Scroll Corners (573)

Scroll Corners (573)

Foliage Classic

Foliage Classic

Wrought Iron (089)

Wrought Iron (089)

Visit our Custom Cabinet Glass Gallery and our Production Cabinet Glass Gallery to view many more examples like these, and remember:  we can do ANY design in any ANY SIZE NEEDED!

Inside our Online Galleries, you can view hundreds of pieces, by Type of Piece or Type of Design.  Take a virtual tour of our showroom and read the bio of our principal artist, Chauncey W. Gannett.  There’s even a page with Pricing Examples.  Read about some of our Commercial Commissions and even Request a Quote.  For further details, and to request a custom quote, Contact Us.

Contemporary Door Glass: Frosted, Carved & Hand Painted

February 2nd, 2010 by lgannett – Comments (0)

This homeowner was looking for a contemporary glass design for their front entry.  Our client had the fantastic idea of combining two of our most popular designs into one!  Our “Triptic” Design, and our “Water Trails” design were combined to create this gorgeous new geometric, contemporary design aptly named “Triptic Water Trails”.

Straight on View of "Triptic Water Trails" Entry Door Glass

Straight on View of "Triptic Water Trails" Entry Door Glass

The background area of the glass is the “Water Trails” .. the glass is frosted, leaving narrow wavy lines running vertically down the glass.

Close up view, showing textures.

Close up view, showing textures.

Wide rectangles of varying widths and carved textures were added to the upper portion.  Our Triptic design features the same sort of feel with its odd-shaped, irregular edged rectangles.  The textures vary from smoother to a more deepr “bumpy” texture we call “Moonscape”, to wavy, narrow, vertical grooves.

contemporary etched glass doors frosted painted

We’re sure this will prove to be a very popular design!

Visit our Abstract Designs Door Glass Gallery or our Geometric Designs Door Gallery to view dozens of design options and examples like these.

frosted glass door entry carved hand painted contemporary

Inside our Online Galleries, you can view hundreds of pieces, by Type of Piece or Type of Design.  Take a virtual tour of our showroom and read the bio of our principal artist, Chauncey W. Gannett.  There’s even a page with Pricing Examples.  Read about some of our Commercial Commissions and even Request a Quote.  For further details, and to request a custom quote, Contact Us.

Custom Cabinet Glass: Frosted & Carved Gold Details

February 2nd, 2010 by lgannett – Comments (0)

Custom Frosted Cabinet Glass, featuring dimensionally carved and gold hand painted bands and cabinet details.

Custom Frosted Cabinet Glass, featuring dimensionally carved and gold hand painted bands and cabinet details.

Talk about CUSTOM! Inside these gorgeous cabinets, Sans Soucie  Art Glass recently installed decorative  frosted glass inserts that are feature carved and gold hand  painted bands and a design element matching a metal clavos in the cabinet design. Talk about gorgeous!  When it comes to custom designed cabinet glass, it doesn’t get any more custom (or any more complimentary) than this!

cabinet glass frosted carved painted gold detail

Visit our Cabinet Glass Gallery to see many more custom designed glass for cabinets and armoires.  Whether  it’s kitchen cabinets or bar cabinets of any material or configuration, Sans Soucie Art Glass can design and create just the perfect glass to compliment and create a look that will definitely set them apart!

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Idyllwild’s Tahquitz Peak Etched & Carved in Door Glass

February 2nd, 2010 by lgannett – Comments (0)

A view of Idyllwild, California's beautiful "Tahquitz Creek" etched and dimensionally sculpture carved in a front entry door glass panel for Idyllwild residence.

A view of Idyllwild, California's beautiful "Tahquitz Creek" etched and dimensionally sculpture carved in a front entry door glass panel for Idyllwild residence.

We recently finished a gorgeous entry door glass panel for a private residence in Idyllwild, featuring a landscape scene with a view of Idyllwild, California’s well known “Tahquitz Peak” mountain.  Set in the design with pine trees and boulders in the foreground and in the distance, the detail brought out in the pine tree needles can hardly be appreciated in these photos!

Pictures of the glass installed at the residence soon to follow!

etched glass door mountain landscape scene

door glass frosted carved idyllwild mountain etched glass door tahquitz peak mountain

Pantry Door Glass: Etched & Carved by Sans Soucie

February 2nd, 2010 by lgannett – Comments (1)

At Sans Soucie Art Glass Studios, we create a variety of beautiful etched and carved glass designs, with a very broad price range.  From the classic, very simple frosted glass panel with the word “Pantry” and a simple border for around $265 (glass only), to our multi-stage sculpture carved glass designs, with a prices range from around $695 to $1,495.

"Stone Mill" Etched or Frosted Glass Pantry Door

"Stone Mill" Etched or Frosted Glass Pantry Door

Dimensionally CARVED Glass Pantry Door "Bundled Wheat"

Dimensionally CARVED Glass Pantry Door "Bundled Wheat"

Glass price will vary, depending upon:

  • Glass Size
  • Sandblast Technique
  • Design Elements
  • Background Effect

GLASS SIZE

A“Standard” Pantry Door will be between 24-28″ wide, and 80″ tall, making the typical glass size 20″ x 66.

An 8 Foot Tall Door will usually be around 36″ wide, making the glass size approx. 23″ wide x 80″ tall.

SANDBLAST TECHNIQUE

At Sans Soucie, we can “execute” (sandblast) the same design, a number of different ways, each way or “technique” requiring more or less labor and skill.    Below are the four most popular of our (many various) techniques.

From Lowest to Highest Price, they are:

  • Solid Etched
  • Etched & Shaded
  • Carved & Shaded
  • Carved & Painted

sandblast techniques

Simple pantry glass designs are “solid etched”, as shown above on “Stone Mill”.

Visit our Custom Designed Pantry Door Glass Gallery or our Production Design Pantry Door Glass Gallery to view dozens of design options and examples.

Inside our Online Galleries, you can view hundreds of pieces, by Type of Piece or Type of Design.  Take a virtual tour of our showroom and read the bio of our principal artist, Chauncey W. Gannett.  There’s even a page with Pricing Examples.  Read about some of our Commercial Commissions and even Request a Quote.  For further details, and to request a custom quote, Contact Us.