Our History

Judson Studios is the oldest family-run stained glass company in America. For more than 125 years, we have designed, fabricated, restored, and installed thousands of iconic stained glass and fused glass projects throughout the United States and around the world. Our studio was established in Los Angeles in 1897 by the painter and professor, William Lees Judson, and his three sons. Helmed by Walter Horace, the eldest son and a stained glass expert, our organization thrived from the start, beautifying the booming L.A. metropolis with projects that represented the best in traditional and modern design. Under the leadership of David Judson, the fifth generation president of Judson Studios, we have expanded into three locations, acquired cutting-edge equipment to enhance our technological capabilities, developed innovative glass making methods, collaborated with a diverse roster of talented artists, and created some of our most ambitious projects to date. 

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Judson Studios and Angel City Press are happy to celebrate the release of JUDSON: Innovation in Stained Glass, the first book of its kind chronicle the studio’s remarkable 125-year legacy of artistry and innovation.

You can pick up your copy today by clicking here or on the image above.

Founders

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William Lees Judson

Professor Judson and his students

Craftsmen

Judson Studios is Still Family Run

Our current president, David Judson, is the fifth generation Judson family member to own and operate the studio. David and his team bring a 21st century sensibility and technological savvy to the revered craft of glassmaking. A supporter of the arts, like his great-great grandfather William Lees, David believes in maintaining a workplace that fosters creative expression. The studio hosts on-site art exhibitions, and our full-time staff and expanding community of global collaborators includes visionary artists who bring fresh eyes to the dynamic practice of stained and fused glass.

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A work of art is anything supremely well done.

William Lees Judson
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The true test of stained-glass windows is that they live gloriously in the sun and die beautifully with the darkness.

Horace Judson
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Stained glass combines fine art and craft into a single medium.

Walter W. Judson
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Only the best is worthwhile.

William Lees Judson
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Art is only the beautiful way of doing things.

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No steps backwards.

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Only glass combines with light to employ the brilliance of the sun, the nuances of the cloud, and the palette of the sky itself.

Adalié Brant
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We are a cooperating group of artists, designers and craftspeople working in concert toward the finest end product for the client. All of us add our special talents while respecting the gifts of our co-workers. The cement of our studio is our mutual respect and pride in what we can accomplish for the future.

Credo of the Judson Studios
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Stained glass is art and craft, is fine art and architecture. It's part of the fabric of the building and also and added artistic feature.

Walter W. Judson

THE JUDSON TEAM

At Judson Studios, we consider every employee a member of the family. Some of our team members have been with us for more than 20 years, a testament to the studio’s warm environment, as well as the passion we all share for our craft.

Saul

Director of Operations

Joy

Accounting Manager

Indre

Lead Painter

Paulette

Sales Coordinator

Hector

Master Craftsman

Quentin

Studio Coordinator

Alex

Studio Coordinator

Alejandro

Studio Coordinator

Joanne

Project Coordinator

Ron

Technician

Ramon

Technician

Bishnu

Technician

Kyle

Content Coordinator

Gerardo

Technician

Bruce

Technician

Andy

Technician

Javi

Technician

Reed

Lead Artist

Oniver

Technician

Lucas

Technician

Sean

Artist

Sheila

Office Coordinator