The Fenton Art Glass Company
Overview
Collectors, decorators and gift givers can look to Fenton for unique, handcrafted and hand painted art glass that has beenContact Information
700 Elizabeth Street,Williamstown, West Virginia 26187
United States
Description
Founded in 1905 by brothers Frank L. and John W. Fenton, the Fenton Art Glass Company ranks among the world's foremost producers of handmade art glass. Fenton is the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States, and the company is renowned for innovative glass colors as well as hand painted decorations on pressed and blown glassware. For more than a century, Fenton has developed new colors and patterns, including items enhanced with hand-painted floral decorations and 22k gold accents. Fenton glass appeals to all types of customers, and, over the years, this appeal has led to the company's success. In 2005, the Fenton Art Glass Company celebrated its 100th anniversary. The firm was then led by third- and fourth-generation Fenton family members, who worked side by side with more than 100 employees, including skilled glassworkers and decorators, to create beautiful, handmade art glass in Williamstown, West Virginia. The company ceased traditional glassmaking in 2011. Today, the company has a new division, and these employees are creating handcrafted glass jewelry, including beads and Teardrop earrings. The jewelry is made in many of the classic Fenton colors and styles popular with collectors. Fenton will be introducing a line of Sterling Silver jewelry accessories during the summer of 2013.