History
Steve Shahbaghlian founded Glassworks in 1968. A self-taught artist and craftsman, Shahbaghlian's innovative work immediately caught the attention of architects and designers. His first major commission was a leaded mural for a Seattle synagogue and before long, his glass icons became the design centerpiece for buildings and interiors of all shapes and sizes. One of his first large commissions was the leaded windows for all the Black Angus restaurants that dot the American landscape. Tish Oye purchased Glassworks in 1990. Integrating her skills as an M.B.A. with her deep love of glass, Oye works directly with Shahbaghlian to expand the company's artistic reach and business dimensions. Under her savvy eye, Glassworks has kept pace with contemporary design trends and continues to create innovative structures and visual key points for a myriad of commercial and residential projects.
Specialties
Glassworks combines the translucent properties of glass, the energy of design, and the focus of purpose to create one-of-a kind architectural works-of-art for commercial and residential settings. A unique approach to building that brings the beauty and tradition of fine glass-working to the form and function of practical application, Glassworks transforms the visions of architects and designers into technically sound art installations that surround the senses and invite the eye to linger and enjoy. A first-choice for designers, architects, and developers, Glassworks' repertoire includes fused, slumped, etched, carved, cast, and leaded glass for hotel, casino, restaurant, corporate, and residential projects. Please visit our showroom, which is located next to our newly expanded fabricating facility at: 927 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle, WA. Call 206.441.4268 for an appointment.