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Entry Glass: Coordinated Etched Glass Doors & Windows

January 5th, 2010 by lgannett – Comments (1)

"Branch Out" Entry Glass, consists of 5 pieces.

"Branch Out" Entry Glass, consists of 5 pieces.

The entry of your home is a huge focal point seen by all, and really “sets the scene” for your home.  Custom coordinated glass entry doors and windows not only create a stunning look, but also allow light into the entry, while at the same time providing privacy.  We call our glass “art with a function”  because any design can be executed to provide the privacy level you desire.  Sans Soucie Art Glass will turn an ordinary entry door and window into an extraordinary work of art.

"Odyssey Angles" Entry Glass

"Odyssey Angles" Entry Glass

"Golden Waves" Entry Glass.  Glass is carved with waves and color added.

"Golden Waves" Entry Glass. Glass is carved with waves and color added.

Etching or carving the glass turns the area white, which will create obscurity and privacy. It will diffuse the light and reduce the amount of glare coming in. (It does not, however, reduce the amount of U.V. rays from passing thru, like “film tinting” can. Film tint CAN be applied to the smooth side of the glass, if desired).

"Sun Odyssey" Entry Glass.  Glass is sandblast etched and carved and a gluechip texture is also added.

"Sun Odyssey" Entry Glass. Glass is sandblast etched and carved and a gluechip texture is also added.

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Designs are in most cases a collaborative effort, combining our creativity, knowledge and expertise, with your tastes, preferences and imagination. There is virtually no limit to the design possibilities. Most often, clients come to us with a basic design style in mind. They take a look at our vast array of design archives within that style and although the design may begin there, changes are made to suit your tastes and meet your specifications, creating a custom design for your individual piece. For some projects, we “start from scratch”, and create a one-of-a-kind, original design. Still a collaborative effort thru discussions with you, and taking a look at your home and the surrounding areas where the piece is going, we will base the design on your decor, and the architecture of your home or establishment. Still there are other times when a client will already have a specific design or vision in mind. We take that vision and make it a reality, first rendering it on paper, and then capturing it within the glass.

"Banana Leaves" Etched and Carved Glass Entry

"Banana Leaves" Etched and Carved Glass Entry

Sans Soucie Art Glass Studios, Inc. is well known nationwide for setting the industry standard for high quality, custom designed Etched, Sculpture Carved and Stained Art Glass.  Sans Soucie has been specializing in architectural glass since 1976, earning a well established name and reputation among thousands of homeowners, designers, builders and architects nationwide.  Known for their quality craftsmanship and versatility, owners Chauncey and LeeAnn Gannett and their team are among only a handful of companies able to create these types of specialty glassworks.  Their work can be seen in thousands of luxury homes across the United States and overseas, as well as a number of prestigious commercial projects such as Main & Sub Lobby Ceiling & Elevator Portal Glass at the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park, New York, and a Carved Glass Presidential Seal on board The George HW Bush (CVN 77) aircraft carrier.   Other commercial commissions include Princeton University, Old Dominion University, The U.S. Marine Corp, Johnson & Johnson, Kaiser Permanente Hospitals, The Heart Institute, Metropolitan Theatres, Spa Hotel & Casino and Spotlight 29 Casino, as well as the celebrity homes of Michael Jackson, Ginger Rogers, Al Davis, Sidney Sheldon and Don Drysdale.

"Z Bevels" Entry Door Glass & Transom Window

"Z Bevels" Entry Door Glass & Transom Window

Visit our comprehensive web site with a Custom Designs Gallery and a Productions Designs Gallery, where 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.

Decorative Etched & Carved Mirrors & Mirror Frames

December 30th, 2009 by lgannett – Comments (2)

Art Deco Mirror, hand etched carved and painted.  "Symmetrical Waves"

Art Deco Mirror, hand etched carved and painted. "Symmetrical Waves"

One of the perfect items in a home or hospitality decor where a beautiful etched, carved and painted custom design is applied to, are MIRRORS.  In addition to a bathroom or vanity, custom mirror is also fantastic for residential entries or foyers, for creating a spacious and open feel, through which a custom art piece can be made.

"Cascading Vines", beveled mirror, etched and carved on the front surface.

"Cascading Vines", beveled mirror, etched and carved on the front surface.

"Vibrance" etched, carved bathroom vanity mirror with beveled edges.

"Vibrance" etched, carved bathroom vanity mirror with beveled edges.

"Golden Cypress", etched, hand carved and painted decorative mirror.

"Golden Cypress", etched, hand carved and painted decorative mirror.

Limitless textures and patterns can be etched & carved as a mirror frame.  The design can be applied on either the front or back surface, depending of course on the design elements as well as the desired effect.  Etching on the front will create a double image, which in some cases is undesirable, in other cases, perfect!

"Adria's Vanity", etched, carved and painted bathroom vanity mirror.

"Adria's Vanity", etched, carved and painted bathroom vanity mirror.

"Animal Print" bathroom vanity mirror, beveled frame.

"Animal Print" bathroom vanity mirror, beveled frame.

"Cheyenne" mirror frame, hand carved and painted beveled mirror.

"Cheyenne" mirror frame, hand carved and painted beveled mirror.

We often create glass wall art pieces using  mirror.  Landscape scenes etched or carved on the front surface of the mirror are stunning works of art.   Mirror comes in a variety of colors, but they aren’t “limitless”.   There’s bronze, grey, black, peach, green and blue .. but they don’t create limitless “shades” of each color.  There’s just a standard basic selection.  The good news is that we can apply any custom color to the surface to create the desired effect, complimenting the surrounding decor.

Oval Mirror beveled etched and carved glass, bathroom vanity mirror.

Oval Mirror beveled etched and carved glass, bathroom vanity mirror.

Decorative round mirror with etched, carved & painted glass overlay pieces. Fern leaves are etched and carved on the front surface.

Decorative round mirror with etched, carved & painted glass overlay pieces. Fern leaves are etched and carved on the front surface.

Art Deco Mirror, hand carved and painted frame design in brilliant magentas, reds, blues and greens.

Art Deco Mirror, hand carved and painted frame design in brilliant magentas, reds, blues and greens.

At Sans Soucie, we never get bored because we are continually creating new designs and textures to perfectly suit each individual project and piece for our clientele.  After over 30 years, we DO of course have a vast array of design archives, but custom designs are still created and always will be!

Visit our Mirror Gallery to see dozens of examples like these, as well as Pricing Information!  You can also Request a Quote and Tour Our Showroom and Facility!

A Stunning Combination: Etched and Beveled Glass

September 22nd, 2009 by lgannett – Comments (0)

We recently installed one of the most stunning, most unique entry glass systems we’ve ever designed and created.   Commissioned by the homeowner, the glass was installed inside their private residence inside The Vintage Club of Indian Wells, California.  This gorgeous luxury home is currently undergoing a complete renovation and remodel by De Witte Construction of Palm Desert.

"Grand Entry"  View from inside the home.

"Grand Entry" View from inside the home.

We featured additional art glass windows created for this home in a previous blog .. elegant windows of landscape and floral designs, featuring our highest levels of design quality and complexity levels.stained glass beveled etched tropical leaves1

The glass for the entry is unique in that it features both a tropical etched glass design that was applied to leaded beveled glass .. a rare and stunning combination.

The entry system has a total of seven triple pane, insulated glass units installed into metal frames (provided by Crystal Clear Mirror & Glass of Thousand  Palms).  The glass used to create the leaded panels, consists of tall vertical rectangles and squares with beveled edges all around, that run across both the top and bottom sections, combined with panes of clear glass across the remainder of the glass, called “the field” areas.  The center sections of the door glass features a “diamond shape” with various types of beautiful textured glass, adding another level of variation and interest to the design.

The leaded panels were then sandblasted with an etched and shaded Tropical Leaf design, with tall leaves that run up the sides and angle in toward the center, creating an “inviting” feel as you approach the entry.

View from the outside as you approach the home.

View from the outside as you approach the home.

We are extremely proud to have been selected to create this stunning entry, as well as the additional art glass windows for this incredible home and working with this homeowner, the staff of De Witte Construction and Crystal Clear Mirror & Glass was a pleasure as always!   What a great project.

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