Art Glass
We are very proud of our collection of art glass in timeless contemporary designs.
Whether a piece is blown, fused, cast, slumped, etched or flame-worked, all are
handmade in America. 

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Last Chance! No more of Rafael Gevorkian's beautiful glass pieces will be made. 

The housing slump has forced Rafael to sell his equipment and close his studio. 

We have the last pieces Rafael made so if you want one, act now. Prices range from $1,900 to $3,800.

We have only these pieces below remaining. Click on a photo to enlarge and see details.

These beautiful bowls add drama and color to a dining table or buffet. Each includes the glass base with four glass spheres.

The three sculptures below are carved, stained and painted inch-thick glass. The "Thunder" sculpture

earned a NICHE finalist award. Special crated shipping is required for the "Infinite Beauty" wall mirror

but local delivery and installation is free.

Here's the success story: Five years ago Rafael brought one of his beautiful glass vessel sinks into the gallery asking if we would show his sinks. We immediately recognized his work from the stunning sinks and custom glass in many of our customers' homes. We explained that Pinnacle Gallery doesn't get involved in plumbing fixtures but then Joanne asked if he could make them without the drain hole.  "Yes, but why?" Joanne said they would be wonderful glass bowls. Since then, Joanne's idea and Rafael's talents have resulted in over 150 glass bowls delivered to customers in Scottsdale and shipped to other states. Rafael then created sculptural pieces of thick carved glass and a few wall mirrors that were also popular. Even during the last three years when gallery business has been slow, Gevorkian pieces have been strong sellers. So, what went bad?

The driving force of Rafael's studio was vessel sinks and custom fixtures sold through plumbing fixture distributors since 1998. His work added color and drama to many upscale homes in Arizona and southern California, but when construction and remodeling stopped, his sink sales went . . . . . down the drain. (Clever wording, eh?) We helped Rafael get his bowls and sculptures into several galleries in other states and into a large east coast wholesale craft show where he won a design award. But, the sales to galleries could not sustain the expenses of his studio. In August 2011 Rafael was forced to close his studio and sell his extensive equipment used for cutting, shaping and etching thick glass. Rafael is sad to give up his life-long passion and we are sad to lose one of our top-selling artists. We remain friends and hope he can re-ignite his artistic talents somewhere somehow. 

Victor Chiarizia

Renowned for his use of vibrant colors and innovative designs, Victor's work reflects an exploration of sculptural forms and the use of ancient Venetian and modern glassblowing techniques. Fluid forms combined with spirited colors are his unique artistic signature.

Chiarizia's new "Alto" vases are colorful dramatic pieces with attractive prices. About 34 - 36 inches tall with a base of only 4 - 4.5 inches in diameter, these Alto vases are spectacular as a singular statement or as a set of three or more. Call for available colors.

Bob Kliszewski's BOBtanicals

We have brought back a friendly favorite! These colorful handblown pieces are a little bit whimsy, a little bit Dr. Seuss and a lot of color! Each is about 8 inches in diameter and from 8 to 15 inches tall. Plus, we usually have one or two "Big Bobs" - giant pieces of the same designs about twice the regular size.

Scott Amrhein

Amrhein created his hallmark "Lumen" bowls through a series of experiments. Each Lumen bowl has its own unique metallic organic pattern created as the metallic finish resists gravity when the hot glass slumps in the kiln. The absence of primary colors and the simplicity of design are the trademarks of the pieces. Scott utilizes his background in metal casting for the rim treatment and has designed several bases made from wood and metal. 

And, he has used his skills and experience on colored and patterned glass with spectacular results!

Newy Fagan 
Newy is a well-known glass artist who loves horses. Could you guess? She teaches her techniques in a series of national seminars and is best known for her fused glass horses. These are popular gifts and colorful home accent pieces. We try to keep a good selection of colors on hand but they keep trotting out the door. Ponies $150 (about 7" tall at ears) and horses $175 (about 8" tall). Each adds a cheerful splash of color to any decor and several horses and ponies make a wonderful grouping - they are herding animals, after all.

Cheryl McNeill

In 2007 Cheryl showed us some beautiful carved discs she had made to be displayed on tabletop stands. Her colors, designs and details were fabulous so we suggested she try to create glass table tops. A year later, the result is beyond our expectations! Vibrant colors, muted shades, metallic hues, depth and textures of her carved table tops are showcased on handmade steel bases. Though her designs are unique, the heights of her tables are to widely-used standards so you will find her work practical as well as beautiful . . . and reasonably priced.

Leon Applebaum

Applebaum has been able to incorporate the Swedish glass techniques with his ideas of using color spectrum and trapping air to create bubbles as design elements that continue to define his work. This very non-traditional approach allows for the exploitation of the transparent and reflective qualities of glass. “I enjoy exploring the visual dimensions of massive glass and reflective interiors, using transparent colors so that light passes through and brings out the pure beauty and essence of glass,” he explains.  

John Gerletti

John Gerletti began working in art glass over 26 years ago, well before glass gained the status it holds today as a premier fine craft collector’s medium. Gerletti's unique work includes hand-blown vessels utilizing bright opaque and opalescent colors in bold textural patterns. The colors are various types of glass that he formulates and melts in his studio.

Bandu Dunham

A true master of his art, Dunham literally "wrote the book". His books on the techniques of flameworking glass are the foundation for many glass artists' careers. His incredible pieces demonstrate the advanced techniques that Dunham has perfected that have earned him international fame in flameworked glass.

 Plus, he makes the coolest menorahs! 

Glass 2    Click to go to another page of wonderful glass.

The pieces shown are only representative of each artist's work and most can make similar designs in a variety of sizes and colors. Please call or email us for a much better description and/or photos of what is available now or can be made for you.

Remember, we can ship anything anywhere . . . without taking you for a ride. Even the largest glass pieces shown above. We know how to pack glass so it survives and we insure everything. Not thrilled? Return it within 10 days for a full purchase refund.

Questions?  Call us at (480) 563-9800 or send email

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