Doug Frates Glass Information

Doug Frates discovery of his talent for glassblowing was a fortuitous accident. After leaving his hometown of St. Louis and enlisting in the Unites States Marine Corps, Doug served in Iraq in 2003. When his tour of duty ended, his search for a civilian career began. A glassblowing class at Sonoran Glass Art Academy in his newly-adopted hometown of Tucson, AZ set him on his path to becoming an internationally-recognized glass artist. Doug later moved to Columbus, OH to be near family as he ventured out on his own. In 2005, he founded Doug Frates Glass, the company that allows him to continue to pursue his passion. Moving to Springfield, OH in 2010 has given Doug the opportunity to grow his business and play a pivotal role in the revitalization of the city’s downtown arts community. Doug’s work has been featured on the cover of Glass Art Today, the industry guide to art glass creations from around the globe. Ranked as one of the Top 60 Glass Artists in the World by Art Glass Today, Doug strives to create avant-garde pieces that stretch the visual and technical boundaries of the art glass industry. At Doug Frates Glass, we are committed to creating singularly beautiful, interestingly modern, elegant art glass pieces. Our art has the potential to transform your space, helping you express your creativity and style. Each work of art is American-made art glass hand crafted from the highest-quality materials to ensure true, vibrant colors. We offer hundreds of color options, from fiery to tranquil, to complement any decor. Custom works from Doug Frates Glass, often created at the request of designers and hospitality industry representatives, can be the perfect fit for any project. Colors, sizes, shapes and other details can be incorporated into one piece or dozens, depending on your needs.