Glessner House
@glessnerhouse.org
To spark excitement in architecture, history, and design through a dynamic exploration of Glessner House, its family, and its preservation.
Glessner House's Company Logos


Glessner House's Brand Colors
Hex Code
Color name
RGB
HSL
CMYK
#00456A
Regal Blue
0, 69, 106
201, 100, 21
100, 35, 0, 58
#FFFFFF
White
255, 255, 255
0, 0, 100
0, 0, 0, 0
#322222
Cocoa Brown
50, 34, 34
0, 19, 16
0, 32, 32, 80
About Glessner House
Glessner House, located in Chicago, IL, is a brand that offers exquisite and handcrafted jewelry and silver objects. With a rich history and attention to detail, Glessner House showcases their expertise through their stunning creations. One of their standout pieces is a captivating gold brooch with black opals, which was made for Frances Glessner around 1905.
This exceptional piece was skillfully handcrafted by Annibale Fogliata, a renowned metalworker from Milan, Italy. In 1904, Fogliata ventured to Chicago to teach metalworking at Hull House, where he became one of the three individuals to impart their knowledge of jewelry-making and silverwork to Frances Glessner. Glessner House prides itself on combining intricate designs with quality craftsmanship.
Their collection encompasses a range of timeless and unique pieces, including gold jewelry and jewelry featuring black opals. Each item is meticulously created to reflect a sense of elegance and sophistication. Experience the allure of Glessner House and explore their curated collection of handcrafted jewelry, where history and creativity intertwine seamlessly.
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Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1994
Company size
2-10 employees
