Tanglewood Conservatory Restoration

McLean Stained Glass Studios was commissioned by the Tanglewood Conservatories Company to restore a broken stained glass window due to 70 mph winds. These photos are a chronicle of the restoration. The Conservatory, the full restoration, and the installation.

Nouveau Gothic Panel

Nouveau Gothic Panel

A client requested a large interior panel to partition his patio office from his home. The design gives a nod to stained glass designs from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. The floral focal is a blue water glass. The border is a vintage beautiful Art glass.

The Prairie Transom

Pamela designed this transom window with a nod towards Frank Lloyd Wright. The clients chose the color scheme for their 100 year old townhouse in Washington, D.C. which fits their entryway.

Arts & Crafts Laylight

Arts and Crafts Laylight

This laylight, inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, was created to be installed in a ceiling above a staircase in a home built over 100 years ago.

Crane in Nature

Crane in Nature

The commission for a crane in nature features beautiful art glass that changes with the light of day. Lyrical and lovely.

Tortuga Mosaic

Tortuga Mosaic

The window was designed and created as a mosaic for a large bathroom window. The water glasses give a lovely illusion of this magnificent creature swimming right out of the window.

Butterfly Mosaic

Butterfly Mosaic

Lyrical lines of branches and leaves emphasize turquoise iridized butterflies surrounding a center of bold blossoms.

Emerald Green Edwardian Entryway

Emerald Green Edwardian Entryway

A commission for a full restoration of an entryway door. Pamela suggested that adding a band of color would give it some interest, and the owner chose emerald green. The large handmade glass nuggets are beautiful and prismatic, as is the beveled border.