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September 2007


Robert in his New Jersey Studio

Robert Kuster

Robert began blowing glass in 1990 as a “second career”. In only 14 years, Robert has achieved what most artisans may never achieve in a lifetime. His chandeliers grace magnificent homes, hotels and upscale restaurants across the country and the world, he has been featured in multiple public installations and his work was even be featured in an PBS special on his “Seven Sisters” corporate project for ACUITY in Wisconsin.


	Topaz, White and Clear Chandelier installed beautifully in a Florida client's front entry.

Robert first learned basic glass blowing techniques at a local Community College, but was soon studying the great Italian glass masters and attending glass blowing workshops at Penland School, Pittsburgh Glass Center, Corning Glass Museum and New York Experimental Glass Workshop. He began making annual visits to Murano, Italy that have been a great inspiration as well as source for new techniques. As he quickly acquired the necessary skills and knowledge, Kuster began to develop his artistic ideas in his new studio and was soon in full production.

Robert’s work is inspired by the organic forms in nature. He has always incorporated the shape and color of vegetation from flowers, bamboo, seaweed and fruit. Nature as afforded Kuster unlimited shapes, colors, and texture and his work has ranged from large hand blown glass flowers to vivid multi-piece glass sculpture. Functional Art Gallery is Robert’s largest seller of his work. We have formed many relationships with designers, architects and homeowners in creating the perfect centerpiece to showcase entryways, staircases, lobby entrances, restaurants, and even bathrooms!

Working with the lead designer for the newly renovated Fort Worth Renaissance Hotel, the lobby entrance is graced with a custom fixture designed especially for this spot. Currently we are working with the same designer on updating the bar and restaurant areas of the hotel.

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