The JUDSON STUDIOS, Designers, artists and craftsmen since 1897. Family owned and operated, the Judson Studios continues to create stained glass windows, faceted glass, art glass, custom stained glass, contemporary stained glass windows, architectural glass, tile mosaics, etched & cast glass, restoration of the highest quality

Designers, artists & craftsmen since 1897, continues to create stained glass windows, faceted glass, art glass, custom stained glass, contemporary stained glass windows, architectural glass, tile mosaics, etched & cast glass, restoration of the highest quality

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HISTORY OF THE JUDSON STUDIOS

 

In 1897, The Judson Studios was established in Loswilliam lees judson Angeles by three Judson brothers and their father, William Lees Judson, a noted California artist. The Studio's emphasis from the beginning has been on a combination of tradition and innovation. We are proud of our heritage and integrate the traditions of an ancient and honorable craft with the cutting edge of contemporary design. Our design and fabrication processes take into consideration the architectural setting, the clients input, and timeless quality.

The Judson Studios was started in Mott Alley just off the old Plaza, Los Angeles, by three Judson brothers: Walter H., J. Lionel, and Paul. The three of them came to Los Angeles in 1895 at the behest of their father William Lees Judson who saw the need for a local stained glass shop. William Lees had apprenticed all three in Toronto, Canada.

 

 

 

 

The brothers began with the name "Colonial Art Glasswilliam h judson Compay" when they left Rafael Glass to go on their own in 1897. William Lees even did some of their art work at this time. After Paul left, the business became the W.H. Judson Art Glass Company, and finally incorporated in 1931 as The Judson Studios.

William Lees Judson retired as Dean of the School of Fine Arts in 1920 and the art school moved to the central campus of the University of Southern California. Walter and Lionel purchased the building from their father and moved up to Highland Park on the Arroyo Seco from downtown.

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In the early days, work was balanced between religious and secular, between recreating the Gothic effect and working for Frank Lloyd Wright in glass and tile on the Ennis and Barnsdall Houses.

 

 

 

 

By the early '50's the business was owned by Horacewalter w judson T. Judson, son of Walter H., and his cousin William Rundstrom. In the '60's Horace became sole owner and by 1981 he had sold it to his younger son and daughter-in-law, Walter W. and Karen A. Judson.

Judson Studios is still family run, is in its fifth generation, and is currently owned by David Judson, Walter and Karen's youngest son. Today the current generation brings a 21st century aesthetic and technological sensibility to the facility and the craft, with over 110 years of tradition and experience.

Additional Information

http:www.bob-taylor.com/treasures/judsonst.htm

Click here to download David Judson's Resume

Judson Studios Exterior views

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