Friday Favorite: Handblown glass doorknobs, lighting & vases by Tracy Glover
Providence-based Tracy Glover, is a designer of handblown glass lighting and decorative accessories. Her studio, founded in 1992, produces a variety of lighting, door- and drawer knobs, and vases. I found her collection at this year’s ICFF show in New York City.
Glover studied glass making techniques in Venice and trained formally at RISD. She blows all her own glass in her studio, where a crucible burns 24 hours a day with molten glass for shaping.
Let’s take a peek at her new designs.
Tracy Glover’s Prospect Hill door knobs come in a wide variety of colors and finishes. They take their cue from classic glass Victorian glass knobs. They sell in pairs for $260.00.
Her new wall sconces are new as well. I especially like the blue Susan, which retails for $550.
Tracy also makes handblown vases in a variety of sizes and shapes. Vases are my favorite gift to give. Her work is available via her online shop. She discounts to the trade and her things are sold in a variety of shops. To find out more, visit her site by following this link.
10 Responses to “Friday Favorite: Handblown glass doorknobs, lighting & vases by Tracy Glover”
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Posted by Tracy Glover on June 12th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for the nice mention on your blog!
Tracy
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Posted by Jennifer on June 12th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
No problem! Your work is beautiful. I’m glad I found you at ICFF. Your things really stood out, so it was easy.
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Posted by robert on August 17th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Is there a resource to teach me to make my own hand blown door knobs? rthew@inbox.com
Amazing work my lady!!
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Posted by Jennifer on August 18th, 2009 at 7:13 am
First, you need to learn the art of glass blowing. I’ve seen it done at my alma mater, The College for Creative Studies. It takes time and patience and the courage to stare down a very hot flame! Check art schools in your area for classes. Barring that, Google “glass blowing” followed by your nearest city. Good luck with your new hobby. You never know where it might lead. And don’t forget to send me photos of your master work.
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Posted by Michelle on September 9th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I don’t know how safe I would feel with a glass doorknob.
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Posted by Jennifer on September 9th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Glass doorknobs have been used for centuries. They’re solid glass, and are polished. It would take a lot of force to break one.
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Posted by Vase Lady on November 9th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I was searching through Google doing research for a blog article, when I found this blog, and while not what I was exactly looking for I found it very informative and interesting and feel the pictures products are fantastic. Thanks Casey xx
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Posted by Jennifer on November 9th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Why thank you! I’m glad you like it. Stop by any time.
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Posted by Sia Fan on August 17th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Really lovely designs. Tracy is a very talented lady!
Those doorknobs are beautiful.