Lamberts® Mouth-blown glass is a unique product distinguished by its craftsmanship, texture, transparency, and vibrant colors. This distinctive identity is achieved through the traditional art of glassblowing, a method preserved by Glashütte Lamberts for generations. While the production tools and techniques remain largely unchanged, the resulting glass meets or surpasses the highest modern quality standards.
Colors
The mouth-blown glass comes in a vast range of colors, including transparent, translucent, and semi-opaque options. Some of the options are classic clears and whites, pastel tints, ambers, browns, blues, greens, purples, violets, greys, yellows, oranges, reds, pinks, reamies, transparent streakies, and new antiques.
Benefits
Mouth-blown glass is a fascinating material that has been used for centuries in the creation of beautiful, intricate objects. Available in hundreds of transparent and translucent colors, mouth-blown glass possesses a distinct, humanizing character that is unmatched by other materials.
Production process
The product is crafted using time-honored glassmaking techniques, which have been passed down for centuries. Each piece of glass is mouth-blown to create a delicate, organic surface pattern with occasional small air bubbles, giving it a unique and individual appearance. Skilled artisans use a pipe to blow air into a molten glass blob, shaping it by hand, and then cooling it down to create an exquisite work of art. Whether it's a vase, bowl, or decorative object, mouth-blown glass never fails to impress with its beauty and craftsmanship.
Each piece is handcrafted, resulting in a "humanizing artisanal character" with organic surface striations and an abundance of tiny bubbles. These variations in texture and thickness, along with occasional scuffs, scratches, or even large bubbles ("ox eyes"), are all celebrated as hallmarks of the genuine handcrafted nature of the glass. The glass comes in a wide range of colors and can be used in both monolithic and laminated forms.
Applications
This glass is suitable for both interior and exterior design applications.
Technical specifications
This mouth-blown glass is crafted from a pure glass composition and can be cut to specific sizes, with a maximum dimension of 23 inches by 35 inches (approximately 0.6 meters by 0.9 meters). The minimum thickness is 1/8 inch (3 millimeters), although lamination allows for achieving greater thicknesses if desired.
Safety options
For safety purposes, the glass comes in either standard or laminated options.
Maintenance
The mouth-blown glass by Lambert can be easily maintained without much effort. It can be cleaned with warm water and a lint-free cloth, such as terry cloth, or with a conventional nonabrasive glass cleaner. The glass can easily be maintained in its original condition without any damage caused by abrasive cleaning agents.
Source and sustainability
For over 85 years, Bendheim and Glashütte Lamberts of Germany have worked together to bring the finest mouth-blown sheet glass to North America. Glashütte Lamberts demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. The company has implemented strict environmental policies since the 1970s, predating industry-wide regulations in Germany. It was among the first glass factories to utilize advanced air filtration systems, minimizing air pollution. Additionally, Lamberts employs flue-gas filters to capture and eliminate heavy metal emissions during the glass-melting process. Furthermore, the company sources its primary raw materials (sand, soda, and limestone) from regional suppliers, thereby reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation.
A leading supplier of specialty architectural glass
Established in 1927, Bendheim is one of the world’s foremost resources for specialty architectural glass. This family-owned company, now in its fourth generation, offers a vast selection of both in-stock and custom glass options for use in both interior and exterior building applications. It maintains production facilities in New Jersey and a Design Lab in New York City. Bendheim's extensive product line includes a variety of architectural glass options, such as Lamberts® channel glass, etched glass, back-painted glass, patterned glass, art glass, colored glass, Restoration Glass®, and tempered and laminated decorative glass.
Reference projects
The Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal at Indianapolis International Airport was one of the first terminals in the US to be designed and built after the events of September 11, 2001. It was built with new security measures to ensure the safety of the public while still providing a welcoming space for travelers. The terminal is a massive structure, costing $1.2 billion and covering 1.2 million square feet. It has 40 gates and is located between the airport's two main runways. The terminal's design is both dynamic and sculptural, with expansive windows made of Lamberts mouth-blown glass from Bendheim. These windows come in a variety of colors and designs and feature poems by local writers that inspire travelers with thoughts of home, safety, adventure, and excitement. The windows were created using a silicone lamination technique.
All Souls NYC, a historic Unitarian church located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, underwent a comprehensive renovation of its sanctuary, which included replacing the large neo-Georgian windows. The church faced significant structural issues, including broken panes and outdated mechanisms, and finding suitable replacements was challenging. The church turned to Bendheim, a leading supplier of specialty architectural glass, which offered the perfect solution with its authentic mouth-blown glass crafted by Glashütte Lamberts in Germany. The new windows are double-paned for energy efficiency and meet modern standards for weatherproofing, while the subtle tints and unique texture of the glass maintain the building's Colonial aesthetic.
Charlotte's renowned intersection of Trade and Tryon now has a new vibrant addition, a 25-foot by 14-foot facade crafted from Lamberts® mouth-blown glass. This striking installation adorns the newly-renovated 101 North Tryon commercial building, breathing life and color into the area throughout the day and after dark. The artwork pays homage to the historic significance of the location, while simultaneously reflecting Charlotte's embrace of contemporary art.
