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WALKER ZANGER TRANSLATES TIFFANY-STYLE GLASS INTO NEW COLLECTION
Chelsea Art Glass Tile Employs Hand-Cut Artisan Glass for an Updated Yet Classic Look
SYLMAR, Calif., August 04, 2009 -
Louis Comfort Tiffany is best known for the art-glass renaissance he helped precipitate in 19th century America, and today his last name is synonymous with the museum-quality lamps and windows he created. Walker Zanger has transformed the unmistakable Tiffany look into the colorful Chelsea Art Glass Collection, a symphony of glass tiles that make an artistic statement whether applied in a master bath suite, kitchen, pool or spa.
The epitome of glass craftsmanship, the Chelsea Art Glass Collection offers Tiffany-inspired tiles that are hand-made by pouring marbleized glass into sheets, then cutting them into breathtaking mosaics. The colorful collection retains a warmth and personality that elevates it above more uniform glass tiles.
Two field styles are available for the Chelsea Art Glass Collection. The Artisan Field style is composed of small hand-cut mosaics, evocative of traditional
Byzantine tile work. The Rhythm Field style is a striated, linear interpretation that imparts even greater emphasis to the rich color variations of the individual
tiles. Both field styles are available in a broad palette of colors, with seven for the Rhythm Field and 11 for the Artisan Field. Colors are artistically
blended and include such classic and versatile choices as Sand, Crème Brule, and Horn; as well as bold and vibrant options such as French Blue, the aptly
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About Walker Zanger
Walker Zanger is the world's most comprehensive stone and tile company. Walker Zanger combines traditional tile-making techniques with a modern sophistication that transcends any singular design style. A leading choice for design professionals and consumers, Walker Zanger natural stone and tile products, as well as its new line of exquisite bathroom vanities, can be found in luxury homes, trendy boutiques, lavish spas and resorts, famed museums and fine restaurants around the globe.
Walker Zanger is available through 17 beautiful showrooms and exclusive dealers nationwide. To learn more about Walker Zanger and its full line of products visit www.walkerzanger.com.
RELATED LINKS:
Walker Zanger website
Walker Zanger online product catalog - Chelsea Art Glass Collection listed on pages 142-147
Listing of Walker Zanger showrooms
Link to information about Louis Comfort Tiffany
Link to definition of Byzantine
PRODUCT DETAILS:
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Available Rhythm Field Colors: |
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Creme Brule
French Blue
Horn
Peony
Poppy
Sand |
Spring
Tiffany Green
Truffle
Ultraviolet
Winter Sea |
Crème Brule
French Blue
Horn
Sand
Tiffany Green
Truffle
Winter Sea
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Photo credit: Walker Zanger
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Chelsea Art Glass Collection,
Tiffany Green Artisan Field |
Chelsea Art Glass Collection,
Horn Rhythm Field |
Chelsea Art Glass Collection,
Poppy Artisan Field |
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