Best Places For Hand-Blown Glass In Los Angeles
Shaping hot, melted glass is a complex skill that artists have worked to perfect over time, letting their imagination create colorful pieces of art for you to own and adore. Finding such impressive creations is not always easy in the City of Angeles, so to help you discover the best this city has to offer, consider the following five places.
OK
8303 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-3501
www.okthestore.com
Head your car toward The Grove to get a gander at this great boutique that carries some of the finest hand-blown glass in the land. Show-stopping vases, like the one called round windows and done in red and green (price $600), head up the home decor collection offered in this fine establishment. You'll also discover iconic Noguchi lamps and rare Comme des Garcons candles.
Los Angeles Glass Blowing
351 East Beach Ave.
Inglewood, CA 90302
(424) 255-8245
www.losangelesglassblowing.com
No doubt you'll be blown away by this enticing facility, founded by veteran glass artist, Jim Embrescia. Embrescia works on commission, making out-of-this-world custom pieces that will suit your decor to perfection. Created at Los Angeles Glass Blowing (known as LAGB), the elaborate lighting fixtures that have been hand made here were done with the help of electrical and lighting specialists. Ask about other products, like wall and ceiling art and glass sinks, if you are so inclined. You'll be sure to find something unique and custom ideal for your own particular space.
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Freehand
8413 W 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-2607
www.freehand.com
This carefully curated gallery of fine contemporary craft is a gold mine if you're seeking colorful, extraordinary blown glass pieces. Check out the works of a number of artists, some of them local, to find the exact right piece to match your tastes. The wide selection is sure to please a multitude of styles and decor needs. Looking for a gift to give to a deserving friend or family member? You'll discover plenty of alluring options at Freehand.
Limonaia
1325 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 458-1858
www.shoplimonaia.com
Santa Monica's Limonaia is a gift shop beyond compare, where hand blown items from Italy and around the world are typically on its shelves. Owned and operated by Jessica Goldfarb, a woman with a great eye, she is a hearty sojourner who has found beauty again and again in items she brought back from enticing places located all over the world. Her uplifting boutique is sure to mesmerize with all its handcrafted goods, ready to be wrapped up and taken home.
