Giannini & Hilgart

Giannini and Hilgart is a studio established in 1899 which manufactured stained glass windows.[1] It was formed by Orlando Giannini, a Swiss-Italian from Ohio, and Frederick Hilgart, born in Germany.[2][3]

Some of Giannini and Hilgart's window designs

The studio created and designed colorful glass windows for businesses, homes, churches,[4][5][6] fireplaces,[7] and mantels. Frank Lloyd Wright[8] worked with Giannini and Hilgart to produce his prairie-style windows. George Maher was another client of Giannini and Hilgart.[2] The studio also manufactured pottery.[9] The original firm was in the Chicago Loop area.[10]

References
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  3. "Orlando Giannini". www.prairiestyles.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  4. Romain, Michael (2017-06-27). "St. Angela undergoes demolition". Oak Park. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  5. "Giannini and Hilgart — The Story of a House". Glessner House. 2013-03-25. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  6. pls4e (2018-07-16). "Second Presbyterian Church". SAH ARCHIPEDIA. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  7. Giannini and Hilgart Studios (c. 1905). Giannini and Hilgart Studios: decorative glass, glass mosaic, ecclesiastical and domestic memorial and figure windows. MBJ Collection. Giannini and Hilgart Studios.
  8. "THE PROPERTY OF A CHICAGO ESTATE. AN AMERICAN GLASS OPUS SECTILE PANEL. Giannini & Hilgart, Chicago".
  9. "Orlando Giannini". www.prairiestyles.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  10. Giannini & Hilgart. Giannini & Hilgart studios. Tulane University Southeastern Architectural Archive. Giannini & Hilgart.
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