Business Details
25 Years
experience
Custom Architectural Glass & Historic Light Restoration Experts
Founded in 2001, Holroyd Studios specializes in timeless architectural design rooted in traditional European and American historic styles. Our expertise spans Tudor, Tuscan, Provencal, Andalusian, Craftsman, and Prairie aesthetics, with a focus on custom windows, doors, and lanterns that preserve historic integrity. As members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, we combine meticulous craftsmanship with deep historic research to deliver bespoke solutions for residential and commercial projects.Our teams decades of experience in art history, restoration, and fabrication ensures every project reflects both artistic heritage and modern functionality. With installations across Southern California, the U.S., and international locations, we remain committed to advancing the legacy of handcrafted architectural artistry.
Services
Architectural Leaded Glass
Historic Light Restoration
Vintage Lights For Sale
Custom Window Design
Spanish Style Lanterns
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over two decades of expertise in historic architectural design.
- Our team combines art history knowledge with traditional fabrication skills.
- We specialize in custom designs preserving historic integrity.
- Our work is featured in leading architectural publications.
- We collaborate with top preservation organizations and architects.
What people say
Exquisite line of light fixtures
Unwavering commitment to beauty
Elegant, unusual and hand-made lighting
Amazing product
Beautifully proportioned craftsmanship
Services
Architectural Leaded Glass
Holroyd Studios crafts bespoke leaded glass windows and doors inspired by historic European and American styles. Each piece is hand-fabricated using traditional techniques to ensure authenticity and durability. Clients receive designs tailored to their architectural vision while maintaining historic integrity.
Historic Light Restoration
The studio restores historic light fixtures to their original splendor, employing meticulous research and artisanal methods. This service caters to preservation projects and heritage buildings, ensuring compliance with historic standards while enhancing functionality for modern use.
Spanish Style Lanterns
Holroyd Studios produces intricate Spanish-style lanterns with handcrafted copper metalwork. These fixtures replicate historic European designs, offering both aesthetic appeal and structural longevity for residential and commercial exteriors.
Custom Window Design
The team designs windows that align with specific architectural styles, from Tudor to Craftsman. Each project involves collaboration with architects and clients to achieve precise detailing, material selection, and seamless integration into new or existing structures.
Vintage Lights For Sale
The studio offers handcrafted lighting fixtures inspired by European antiques, unavailable elsewhere. These products combine traditional fabrication methods with modern electrical standards, ideal for clients seeking unique, historically accurate illumination solutions.
People
Tanya Holroyd Stevenson
Founder
Tanya Holroyd Stevenson, co-founder, studied Art History and worked with architects before launching Holroyd Studios. Her focus on precision and historic research has established the studios reputation for excellence in custom design and client collaboration.
Dave Polarek
Co-Founder
Dave Polarek, co-founder, brings fine art and restoration expertise from his background in commercial illustration and vintage car restoration. He leads lantern design, applying historic fabrication techniques to create authentic, handcrafted metalwork.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in Tudor, Tuscan, Provencal, Andalusian, American Craftsman, and Prairie styles, ensuring designs align with historic authenticity and client preferences.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, our custom windows, doors, and lighting solutions serve both residential and commercial clients, including historic renovations and new constructions.
Are your products handcrafted?
All fixtures are hand-fabricated using traditional techniques, mirroring the craftsmanship of original European and American historic designs.
Do you serve international clients?
Yes, we have completed installations across Southern California, the U.S., and overseas, adapting designs to meet global historic and architectural standards.
