Rohlf Studios

What Rohlf Studios does

Rohlf's Stained & Leaded Glass, Inc. is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned stained glass craft studio headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, with continuous operating history dating to 1920. The firm designs, fabricates, restores, and conserves stained and leaded glass windows for religious institutions, higher education, historic landmarks, commercial buildings, and residential clients. Its technical capabilities span original design by in-house artists, a documented 14-step conservation methodology following SGAA guidelines, mouth-blown antique glass sourcing, kiln-fired painting, protective glazing systems, and custom wood, aluminum, and steel framing. Supporting infrastructure includes a 15,000+ square foot solar-powered facility with CAD stations, a full-scale copying bench, three painting areas, five kilns, twelve work benches, dedicated restoration areas (photography, rubbings, wet room, stripping), and a $2.25 million Bailee Customer Insurance coverage cap.

The business model is project-based, sales-led, and relationship-driven. Engagement typically begins with on-site surveys and condition reports, followed by formal proposals responsive to institutional RFP/RFQ processes; pricing is custom and quote-only. Revenue streams include new stained glass creation, restoration and conservation services, protective glazing installations, custom frame fabrication and installation, insulated and triple-glazed panels, and condition/survey reports. The customer base is anchored by multi-decade relationships with premier institutions: over 44,000 stained and leaded glass windows restored and replicated for Yale University alone, the iconic Tiffany Glass Clock at Grand Central Terminal, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (artisan for 25+ years), St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity Church Wall Street, Temple Emanuel, the New York State Capitol Assembly Chamber, and international projects such as a 7,000 square foot facade in Nagoya, Japan. GTM relies on architect, contractor, and building committee referrals rather than traditional marketing, with credibility reinforced by SGAA accreditation and Peter A. Rohlf's 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Operations are led by CEO Peter A. Rohlf (60+ years tenure), President Peter Hans Rohlf, and Vice President/Sales Manager Gregory E. Rohlf, supported by approximately 25 craftspeople, artists, and office personnel. The firm is one of the largest stained glass studios of its kind in the United States by project scope and prestige, though small in headcount, with no external investors and no venture or private equity ownership.

Name

Rohlf Studios

Legal name

Rohlf's Stained & Leaded Glass, Inc

Website

https://rohlfstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rohlf's Stained & Leaded Glass, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned stained glass studio in Mount Vernon, NY, designing, fabricating, restoring, and conserving stained and leaded glass windows for religious institutions, universities, historic landmarks, and commercial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stained Glass Craft and Conservation Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Frames, Sashes, Mullions & Subframes (IMADAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Window/Door Frame Repair & Rot Remediation (Wood/Composite) (HSAGAEAI), Window Sash, Frame & Wood Rot Repair (HSAGABAD), Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems (IMADAHAK)

Keywords

• Stained glass fabrication
• Stained glass restoration
• Historic preservation services
• Leaded glass windows
• Protective glazing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Vernon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Stained Glass Creation: Custom design and fabrication of new stained glass windows for religious, commercial, institutional, and residential clients. All creations are original and designed by in-house artists. Projects include Byzantine Orthodox windows, contemporary designs, and traditional ecclesiastical installations.
2. Restoration and Conservation Services: Historic preservation, restoration, and conservation of stained and leaded glass windows for cathedrals, houses of worship, and institutions. Includes condition surveys, documentation, re-leading, paint stabilization, and full conservation treatments following SGAA guidelines.
3. Protective Glazing Systems: Installation of protective glazing systems to protect stained glass from air pollution, conserve energy, and prevent vandalism. Includes aluminum, steel, and wood framing systems.
4. Custom Frame Fabrication and Installation: Custom wood (mahogany, Spanish Cedar), aluminum, and steel window frames. Includes wood frame replication and restoration for historic buildings.
5. Insulated and Triple-Glazed Panels: Hermetically sealed stained or leaded glass panels between two layers of glass, available in various configurations for energy efficiency.
6. Condition and Survey Reports: Professional evaluation services including age assessment, fabricator identification, value estimation, condition reporting, and detailed cost proposals for conservation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rohlf Studios is a traditional stained glass craft firm that designs, fabricates, restores, and conserves stained and leaded glass windows for churches, universities, historic landmarks, commercial buildings, and residences. The studio also provides protective glazing systems, custom wood/aluminum/steel window frames, insulated panels, and professional condition survey and evaluation services. All new creations are original designs by in-house artists.

Product overview

Rohlf Studios operates as a traditional stained glass craft studio offering a comprehensive portfolio of window products and services. The core offering centers on two integrated capabilities: New Stained Glass creation (original designs by in-house artists) and Restoration, Preservation & Conservation services (for historic windows). Supporting these are add-on services including Protective Glazing, Wood Frame Restoration, Custom Aluminum and Steel Frames, and Insulated Panels. Specialty products include Byzantine Stained Glass, Carved Glass, Mausoleum Windows, and Tiffany Restoration expertise. The studio also provides Evaluation/Condition Survey Reports and has a notable portfolio of institutional projects including extensive work for Yale University. The company has over 100 years of history and serves religious, institutional, commercial, and residential clients worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Stained Glass Original stained glass window design and fabrication for churches, commercial buildings, and residences. All creations are original and designed by in-house artists to interpret client needs, including complete series of Orthodox windows, individual icons, Byzantine designs, traditional ecclesiastical windows, and contemporary designs.
• Leaded Glass Windows Custom leaded glass windows featuring geometric grids using clear glass, restoration glass, tints and accents, primarily for residential and commercial buildings. Lead sizes range from 1/4" to 7/8" with Tudor or Colonial style options.
• Restoration, Preservation & Conservation

Quantifiable outcome

• Restored over 44,000 stained and leaded glass windows for Yale University alone
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• George Payne Stained Glass StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1981Payne Studios and Rohlf's Studio were competitors and collaborators representing two important family-led forces in the stained glass industry. In 1981, the firms merged after the passing of George L. Payne. Rohlf's continues to make the Payne style available for new installations as well as repair and renovation work associated with the George L. Payne Studio. The Payne family legacy includes association with Louis C. Tiffany's studios.
• J. Sussman Inc.strategicTechnology or IntegrationRohlf's Studio works with J. Sussman Inc. to engineer and provide custom window fabrications systems to withstand proper wind loads. J. Sussman Inc. is described as 'one of America's foremost custom window fabricators' providing numerous profiles and extrusions for single, double, or triple-glazed systems along with thermally-broken glazing systems.
• Frederick ColestrategicOthersFrederick Cole was knighted by The Queen of England for undertaking the restoration of Canterbury Cathedral as an artist in residence. He was one of the most recognized and revered stained glass designers and served as lead stained glass designer for Rohlf's Studio for over 13 years. Peter A. Rohlf, CEO, completed stained glass restoration workshop at Canterbury to further his knowledge of conservation and restoration procedures.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RohlfStainedGlass
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rohlf-studio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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