Kokomo Glass Has Tiffany Connection

Originally known as Opalescent Glass Works, one of Kokomo Opalescent Glass‘ first customers was Louis Comfort Tiffany, whose name has become synonymous with sublime stained glass windows and lamps. Before Tiffany arrived on the scene, art glass was completely transparent (known as cathedral glass). But Tiffany had an unusual preference for imperfections in the glass.

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Glassmakers at the time were reluctant to intentionally leave impurities in their glass, so Tiffany began making his own, using opalescent glass. (Any art glass that contains white is considered an opalescent.) As its name implies, Kokomo Opalescent Glass specializes in this uniquely American style of glass, earning a loyal fan in Tiffany. His “opalescent” proclivity and use of vibrant colors and strong textures continue to be hallmarks of Kokomo Opalescent Glass today.