Decorative Glass Specialists Since 1980

Etched Glass & Carved Glass

Etched glass, illuminated glass, carved glass, custom etched mirrors, painted glass and LED lighted glass etchings are just a few of the decorative glass specialties of etched glass artist Peter Edward Jurgens, president of Krystal Glass Company in Pompano Beach, Florida. The company serves the worldwide luxury market of upscale home and business owners, interior designers, yacht and boat owners, and the glass trade. Most commissions are residential, commercial and marine projects in Broward County, Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County in South Florida. Custom art glass is also shipped to any location.

The Peter Edward Difference

What sets Peter Edward apart from other decorative glass artists is his natural ability to create multi-shaded etched glass and carved glass by hand. He creates a three-dimensional look with stunning tonal variations throughout the design. He achieves this look by hand not computer to ensure the quality, craftsmanship, and level of detail that clients in the luxury market expect. All art glass creations are custom and any design can be specified.

For three decades, Peter Edward has been recognized as the top etched glass artist in Florida. He serves his own clientele of loyal decorative glass enthusiasts and other glass companies as their etched glass artist in Florida and beyond. His decorative glass can be shipped anywhere.

His multi-stage glass etching and shading techniques are extremely detailed to result in the most beautiful, natural looking designs in etched, carved and illuminated art glass. He has dedicated his entire career to perfecting his talent. The difference is not so much in his learned technique but in the inherent gift and skill he has for etching and carving glass and mirror. The benefit that our clients enjoy is that each piece becomes the highlight of the interior design and the topic of conversation when guests see it for the first time.

Etched Glass – Our Most Popular Decorative Glass

A few common applications for custom decorative glass are etched glass doors and windows, LED illuminated etched glass art, etched glass shower doors, carved glass, painted glass partitions, designer glass and mirrored walls, antique glass and mirrored screens, painted glass backsplashes and walls, custom glass counter tops and bar tops, carved and painted glass tabletops, carved and illuminated glass sculptures, wall mounted or suspended art glass. Installation is available. Krystal Glass Company offers on-site etched glass in Miami and the surrounding area for glass that is already installed. Tropical designs are very popular for etched glass in Miami and South Florida.

Versatile Artist With Custom Decorative Glass

Peter Edward listens to each client’s desires and ideas to achieve the look they want. He creates the design on paper first for the client’s review. When the design is approved he creates the custom art glass. If clients need suggestions, he shows them artwork from his vast collection or creates something inspired by the latest design trend or something unique in the client’s home. As an etched glass artist in Florida, much of his inspiration for designs over the years has come from the tropical surroundings of Miami and South Florida. LED lighted carved and etched glass in marine designs such as sailfish, swordfish, dolphin, marlin and tuna continue to be the most requested designs for decorative glass in our 35 year history. “Nautical custom art glass and tropical themes of Florida, Bahamas and the Caribbean, and the human figure remain the most popular designs for my etched glass commissions,” he said.

Early History of Krystal Glass Company

Krystal Glass Company opened in Pompano Beach, Florida in 1980 offering custom carved glass and mirror hand made with beautiful unique designs. Illuminated glass and mirror was created using neon which has now been replaced by LED lights. Etched glass and mirror along with painted and antique glass and mirror were later added to the menu of custom art glass available.

Peter Edward joined the company in 1984. He has invested his entire career in creating custom art glass. From a young age he realized his unique artistic talent and knew he would work with his hands to create visually stunning artwork. During high school he created beautiful airbrushed artwork on various media. He used freehand drawing techniques and created artwork including commercial art for advertisements and signs.

At 21, Peter Edward realized that glass would be the medium for his art when he moved to Florida from New York to join Krystal Glass Company. He immediately mastered glass carving and soon perfected glass etching which requires a higher level of skill and detail. Later he began experimenting with painted glass and multi-colored LED lighting for glass. With his natural ability to draw custom artwork and then sand carve it to create fine etched and carved glass and mirror, Krystal Glass Company quickly became a one-stop shop for clients desiring high quality custom fine art glass.

As the years went by, Peter Edward’s skill increased with the practice and new designs that each custom glass project offered. He quickly became a master craftsman at glass etching and glass carving. He bought Krystal Glass Company in 2002 and moved it to its current location in Pompano Beach. Today, he still personally creates each piece of custom art glass exactly to the client’s specifications. All his beautiful carved and etched glass is done by hand.

Peter Edward is responsible for creating the signature glass etching tones and detailed shading that have fueled the company’s success for more than three decades. He is often complimented on his excellent customer service and pleasant personality which is why most business comes from referrals and repeat clients.

His original wave design, Fluid, is a line of decorative colored glass for vanity mirrors, glass vanity tops, custom glass table tops and glass bar tops using carved and painted glass. The beautiful wave design in the carved glass mimics flowing water which is perfect in bathrooms. The painted glass can be any color.

“We see a lot of bathrooms with plain mirrors that could be so much more beautiful,” the artist said. “Our clientele and interior designers want something above the ordinary. They want something unique and spectacular.”

Now celebrating 30 years as a glass artist in South Florida, Peter Edward Jurgens has reached the pinnacle of his career with no plans of slowing down.