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Custom Glass Table Tops by Sans Soucie Art Glass Studios

December 15th, 2009 by lgannett – Comments (1)

Contemporary Glass Table

Contemporary Glass Table

Art Deco Glass Cocktail Table Top

Art Deco Glass Cocktail Table Top

Sans Soucie Art Glass Studios can create a custom glass table top perfectly suited with the custom carved painted design you’re dreaming of!  Different table types like a  glass top dining table, carved sofa table, glass cocktail table and a painted glass end table can feature a contemporary design, to a more traditional motif .. whatever your  home decor, a custom design will be created to suit it!

Round Glass Table Custom Carved Edge

Round Glass Table Custom Carved Edge

Carved Sofa Table Ocean Current Design

Carved Sofa Table Ocean Current Design

Round Glass Table Carved Painted

Round Glass Table Carved Painted

Any size and shape can be custom cut and polished, such as an oval glass table or round and rectangle glass tables, and even small glass table tops are custom cut, beveled, etched carved and painted.  Glass table bases and glass table legs of different styles and configurations are also custom made to fit and coordinate with the selected glass shape and custom carved and/or painted design.

Rectangle glass Table, "Sienna" Cocktail Table Carved Painted

Rectangle glass Table, "Sienna" Cocktail Table Carved Painted

Glass Dining Table, Carved Painted Orange Bubbles around the border

Glass Dining Table, Carved Painted Orange Bubbles around the border

Art deco glass typically featuring geometric shapes and formations are very popular and over the years we’ve created some really unique pieces in this modern design style.  Custom designed borders are indeed the most popular choice, however a beautiful custom element added to the center of the table is a fantastic addition to a glass dining table top, since of course when dining, the edges of the table are covered with plates, utensils and glasses!

Modern Glass Table "Onde Lineari" Design

Modern Glass Table "Onde Lineari" Design

Contermporary Glass Table, Dining Room Table in Geometric Etched Carved Border

Contermporary Glass Table, Dining Room Table in Geometric Etched Carved Border

Table tops are typically a thicker, heavy glass which is what’s needed in order for us to deep carve the design in to the glass (as opposed to just etching the glass surface which is all that’s permissible on a thin glass surface), so in most cases, the design is carved into the glass, creating what many people would refer to as a cut glass table.  When the design is cut or carved in the glass, it creates a sculpted effect where the design actually looks like its “free floating” in the glass.

Glass Kitchen Table Bar Counter Glass, "Triptic" Design by Sans Soucie

Glass Kitchen Table Bar Counter Glass, "Triptic" Design by Sans Soucie

Carved painted glass table tops and glass table bases takes the design to a whole-nother level!  Adding color to the carved texture in the glass is truly stunning and brings out even more detail and richness in the design.  Colors are custom mixed to pull and compliment the colors of your home or office decor.

Glass Top Dining Table and Glass Table Bases, Southwest Border Design

Glass Top Dining Table and Glass Table Bases, Southwest Border Design

On our Web Site, we’ve created a way for you to  view different types of glass tables by TABLE TYPE, and DESIGN STYLE.  Click on these links to see:

Glass Dining Tables, Glass Cocktail Table, Sofa Tables, End Tables, Glass Counters, and Glass Shelves.  You can also view by design style, such as Contemporary Glass Tables, or other design styles such as Abstract, Borders, Floral, Foliage, Geometric, Oriental, Patterns, Southwest, Traditional, Trees, Tropical and Wildlife motifs.

Glass Top Dining Table, Traditional Style Border

Glass Top Dining Table, Traditional Style Border

Decorative Glass Fireplace Screens

November 24th, 2009 by lgannett – Comments (0)

Etched glass fireplace screens are another very popular architectural “accessory” glass item created by Sans Soucie Art Glass.  Any shape, style or configuration is possible and what a stunning effect the etched and carved glass areas take on, when back lit by the natural light from the fire.

Etched Glass Fireplace Screen "Swan Song"
Etched Glass Fireplace Screen “Swan Song”

The first photo I’m featuring in this blog, our “Swan Song” design fireplace screen, is what I believe to be one of the most beautiful custom “art pieces” featured on a glass firescreen on our web site.  A beautiful picturesque scene of two Swans in a Lake, the scene is bordered by chiseled irregular edges all around, including the base piece.  This is a single panel, free standing glass fireplace screen, which takes up very little space, but you do have to have enough room to slide the screen away from the opening when necessary.

"Hibiscus & Ribbons" Glass Fireplace Screen
“Hibiscus & Ribbons” Glass Fireplace Screen

Beautiful custom edges can be irregularly carved all around, following the edge of the custom design, as seen, for example on the “Hibiscus & Ribbons” glass fireplace screen.  The edges have been chiseled to follow the ribbons and flowers that are featured around the border.

Another favorite, is the “Iris” Fireplace screen.  The photo is quite old and doesn’t really show enough detail to allow you to appreciate the deep carved textures in the glass.  This is a beautiful design, and the 3 panel, clipped corner design panel

Iris - 3 Panel Glass Fireplace Screen
Iris – 3 Panel Glass Fireplace Screen

configuration is a very popular choice for an all glass firescreen.

Visit our Fireplace Screen Online Gallery to see many more pieces like these!

Etched Glass Shelves & Shelving with Custom Edges

November 20th, 2009 by lgannett – Comments (0)

Glass Corners Shelves, etched and carved in Sans Soucie's "Moonscape" Texturer

Glass Corners Shelves, etched and carved in Sans Soucie's "Moonscape" Texturer

As with any of our custom glass products, glass shelving of any size, shape, thickness and design can be created for multiple uses, for any area of your home!  From custom glass bar shelves, to glass corner shelves, our etched and carved glass designs add a gorgeous custom look, perfectly suited to compliment your decor.

Etched glass bar top with coordinated glass bar shelves, "Moonscape" Texture

Etched glass bar top with coordinated glass bar shelves, "Moonscape" Texture

Take a look at the “Moonscape Bar Counter & Shelves”.  These glass corner shelves are etched and carved on the underside of the glass, in our “Moonscape” texture,ustom designed to coordinate with the bar top, that is also carved with the Moonscape texture, and features colored glass as well.

etched floating glass bathroom shelf

Even  the simple, “Small Chiseled Shelves” are a beautiful as well as functional addition to this bathroom!  These small glass shelves have a chiseled irregular edge, and are floating above the commode.  They are just the right size,to hold a few decorative items,  off-set from one another for a nice, balanced look.

etched glass wall shelf

Glass Niche Shelves with Iceberg, chiseled edges

Glass Niche Shelves with Iceberg, chiseled edges

Another great example of what can be done in glass, where custom size shelving is needed, are these “Iceberg Edge Shelves” that are installed inside two side niches of an entertainment center.  On these glass shelves, the custom edge is sandblast actually etched and carved on the top surface, for a different effect.  Again, they’re custom fit for inside the niches, floating on top of stainless steel round peg supports and coordinate beautifully with the beautiful art glass pieces and vases set on each.  The custom lighting inside the niches is crucial, highlighting and setting if all off perfectly.

Glass Shelf installed inside niches on either side of an entertainment center.  Glass is etched and carved on the top surface.

Glass Shelf installed inside niches on either side of an entertainment center. Glass is etched and carved on the top surface.

Glass Dining Table: Cherry Blossom Tree Design

November 12th, 2009 by lgannett – Comments (2)

etched glass dining table top painted glass cherry blossom tree branch - 5

We just finished and delivered this gorgeous Glass Dining Table top that includes a custom glass base to match, delivered and set up inside a home at PGA West in La Quinta, California.

etched glass dining table top painted glass cherry blossom tree branch - 3

The glass table top is 68″ x 68″ and is 3/4″ thick regular clear glass.  This custom design is an exquisite work of art glass, featuring a Cherry Blossom Tree Branch running across and around the edge of the glass.  The design is 3-dimensionally sculpture carved and features colored glass as well.  A soft green was added to the carved leaves and the cherry blossom flowers were painted with a light pink.  The background area is gluechipped.

For an additional custom element, we carved our “Shoreline” edge around the outside perimeters of both the top and the glass table base.   The Shoreline Edge features 3 to 4 waves, with a chiseled irregular outside edge.etched glass dining table top painted glass cherry blossom tree branch - 4

The design coordinates perfectly with the asian, oriental-feel of the decor in this home that’s being newly renovated and remodeled by contractor “All Shapes & Sizes” of Palm Desert.   Our client is sure to get “rave reviews” for years to come!

View dozens of asian or oriental theme custom glass designs at our online Gallery where you’ll see not only additional Cherry Blossom pieces but also bamboo glass designs and oriental portriatures.  To see more tables like these, visit our online Gallery of custom, decorative etched and carved glass Dining Tables, as well as Living Room & Coffee Tables and custom Glass Counters & Shelves.  We also specialize in custom glass backsplashes.

Shower in Illuminated Art: Custom shower enclosures

September 17th, 2009 by lgannett – Comments (0)

Over the last 33 years, Sans Soucie has created incredible custom designed etched and carved glass frameless shower doors and shower enclosures inside hundreds of luxury, custom homes.

"Arctic" shower enclosure, features heavy glass overlay pieces, chiseled edges and a stunning random texture.  The shower is being illuminated by the window on the opposite wall.  Commissioned by Susan Schreiber Interior Designs.

"Arctic" shower enclosure, features heavy glass overlay pieces, chiseled edges and a stunning random texture. The shower is being illuminated by the window on the opposite wall. Commissioned by Susan Schreiber Interior Designs.

Our etched and carved glass designs on shower glass instantly turn an ordinary, plain glass shower enclosure into an illuminated work of art that you will enjoy not only each time you step into the shower, but every time you enter your bathroom!

"Rugged Retreat" gives the illusion of multi-layers with waves crossing over one another.  Note the "matching mirror" inside the shower, the edges are chiseled and waves are etched and 3-dimenssionally sculpture carved.

"Rugged Retreat" gives the illusion of multi-layers with waves crossing over one another. Note the "matching mirror" inside the shower, the edges are chiseled and waves are etched and 3-dimenssionally sculpture carved.

As with all our products, the design possibilities are limitless and so are the applications.  One design option is to merely “trim”  or “frame” your shower glass.   Adding a beautiful etched and/or carved and painted border, for example, adds a beautiful custom touch.   We can also target certain areas of your shower glass where you may want to create privacy or obscurity, such as the center sections, or lower section, running up into the center, while leaving the top area clear, allows for visibility in to the shower (allowing you to admire your tile work), which at the same will allow you to “see out” from inside the shower, creating a completely open feel as you stand in your shower.

"Cyclone" shower door with narrow side panel.  Center section is 3-dimensionally carved and painted, side waves are carved and shaded.

"Cyclone" shower door with narrow side panel. Center section is 3-dimensionally carved and painted, side waves are carved and shaded.

Adding one of our custom edges to the exposed, top edges of the glass is a fantastic application as well.  Sans Soucie creates a large number of custom edge designs, ranging from a simple chiseled edge, to waves and various textures.

"Expanding Bands", a simple design targeting the center sections, for an added touch and a bit of obscurity.

"Expanding Bands", a simple design targeting the center sections, for an added touch and a bit of obscurity.

Visit our Custom Shower Enclosure gallery to see dozens of sample showers of all shapes, sizes and configurations.  We also create free standing dividers for showers and baths.