GAYTEE LTD

What GAYTEE LTD does

Gaytee-Palmer Stained Glass Studio is a family-owned stained glass design, fabrication, installation, and restoration studio headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota. Founded in 1918 by Thomas J. Gaytee—who trained under Louis Comfort Tiffany in New York—the business has operated continuously for over 105 years and was reorganized in 2010 through the merger of Gaytee Studio and Palmer Stained Glass under current owners Al and Kellie Palmer. The studio's 150 years of combined artisan experience supports a specialized craft service targeting religious institutions, historical and government buildings, private residences, and architecture/design firms in the Midwest and select out-of-region projects.

The company's core offerings are organized into three service lines: custom stained glass (leaded and hand-painted techniques), restoration and repair (re-leading, structural repair, preservation of historical windows by Tiffany, La Farge, Connick, Heaton, Mayer of Munich, and Emil Frei), and protective coverings (vented exterior plate-glass storm coverings plus maintenance-free custom aluminum framing). The studio maintains its own inventory of period glass to match original materials during restoration and self-installs completed work to control quality, which constrains geography primarily to the Midwest. Named customers include Basilica of St. Mary, Central Lutheran Church, Church of St. Charles Borromeo (65-window commission), Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul Cathedral, Wyoming State Capitol, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (Bismarck), and University of St. Thomas, alongside a long tail of residential and education clients.

Gaytee-Palmer generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven contracts with no publicly disclosed pricing. Distribution relies on direct consultation, word-of-mouth and referrals, an architect/designer partner channel (e.g., HGA Architects and Engineers), and earned media coverage on Twin Cities Public Television and CBS Local. The business is privately held with no institutional investors, no funding history, no intellectual property filings, no digital product surface, and no API or technology platform; the studio operates a website and Facebook page primarily for portfolio showcasing and lead capture.

Name

GAYTEE LTD

Legal name

Gaytee-Palmer Stained Glass Studio

Website

https://gaytee-palmerstainedglass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gaytee-Palmer Stained Glass Studio is a family-owned, Roseville, Minnesota studio that designs, fabricates, restores, and installs custom stained glass windows for churches, historical and government buildings, architects, and private residences, primarily in the Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Stained Glass Services

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass Fabrication & Processing Services (Cutting/Edging/Drilling/Polishing) (IMADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG)

Keywords

• Custom stained glass
• Stained glass restoration
• Protective glazing
• Historical preservation
• Artisan craftsmanship

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Stained Glass Design, Fabrication and Installation: Design and create original custom stained glass windows for churches, commercial buildings, and private residences. Offers leaded stained glass and hand-painted stained glass. Works with customers to design original concepts or recreate admired pieces.
2. Restoration and Repair Services: Restore and repair stained glass windows, lamps, cabinet doors, skylights, sidelights and door transoms. Extends the life of stained glass windows by up to another 100 years. Includes re-leading and general restoration work.
3. Protective Coverings: Custom protective storm coverings to protect stained glass from outside elements and prevent vandalism. Includes proper venting installation and custom aluminum framing. Uses exterior plate-glass that lasts the lifetime of the window.
4. Custom Frames and Vent Covers: Custom frames and vented protective coverings for stained glass projects. Custom aluminum framing that replaces original wood frames.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gaytee-Palmer Stained Glass Studio is a traditional artisan stained glass studio offering custom design, fabrication, installation, and restoration of stained glass windows for churches, commercial buildings, government/historical buildings, and private residences. Core offerings include leaded and hand-painted custom stained glass, repair and re-leading restoration (extending window life up to 100 years), and exterior plate-glass protective storm coverings with custom aluminum framing.

Product overview

Gaytee-Palmer Stained Glass is a traditional stained glass studio that offers a comprehensive suite of services centered around custom design, fabrication, installation, restoration, and protective coverings for stained glass windows. Their core product offerings include Custom Stained Glass (design and creation of new windows), Stained Glass Restoration (repair and preservation of existing windows), and Protective Coverings (exterior storm coverings with custom aluminum framing). All products and services are delivered through skilled artisan craftsmanship without any AI or automated components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Stained Glass Custom design, fabrication, and installation of new stained glass windows for churches, residential, and commercial projects. Offers both leaded stained glass and hand-painted stained glass techniques.
• Stained Glass Restoration Restoration and repair services for existing stained glass windows, lamps, cabinet doors, skylights, sidelights, and door transoms. Includes re-leading, structural repair, and preservation of historical windows to extend their life by up to 100 years.
• Protective Coverings Vented protective exterior plate-glass storm coverings to protect stained glass from elements and vandalism. Includes custom aluminum framing to replace rotting wood frames.
• Custom Frames Custom aluminum framing that is maintenance-free and enhances the appearance of stained glass windows, replacing original wood frames when needed.

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA)minorOthersGaytee Palmer Stained Glass is a member of the Stained Glass Association of America, a professional industry organization supporting stained glass studios and artisans.
• Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM)minorOthersGaytee Palmer Stained Glass is a member of the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, an organization focused on historical preservation in the state.
• Louis Comfort TiffanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical connection: Thomas J. Gaytee studied under Louis Comfort Tiffany in New York before coming to Minneapolis and opening Gaytee Studio, which became known for the stained glass that adorns many churches.
• American Academy of Art (Chicago)minorOthersDavid Fode, former senior artist at Gaytee Palmer, graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago with emphasis in drawing and illustration. His talents were used in design and painting of stained glass windows.
• HGA Architects and EngineersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm that worked with Al Palmer and crew on stained glass projects including Grace Church Chapel. Todd Kraft, Senior Associate, provided testimonial praising craftsmanship and collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Judson Studios: Los Angeles-based stained glass studio established in 1897, offering custom stained glass, restoration, and architectural glass artwork. Comparable historic studio with similar religious and institutional clientele and full design-to-installation capabilities.
• Lamb Studios: New York-based stained glass and mosaic studio offering custom design, fabrication, and restoration services for religious, civic, and residential clients. Comparable full-service stained glass craft business with institutional customer base.
• Conrad Schmitt Studios: Wisconsin-based historic stained glass studio offering design, fabrication, restoration, and architectural artwork. One of the oldest continuously operating stained glass studios in the US and a direct competitor for Midwest church, cathedral, and institutional restoration work.
• Willet Stained Glass Studios: Philadelphia-based stained glass studio founded in 1898, providing custom design, fabrication, restoration, and conservation services. Highly comparable as a long-established peer competing for the same religious and historical restoration projects.
• Botti Studio of Architectural Arts: Chicago-area studio specializing in stained glass design, fabrication, and restoration for religious, civic, and residential projects. Closely comparable custom-craftsmanship business model and Midwest presence overlap with Gaytee-Palmer's market.
• Masterson Studios: Stained glass studio offering custom design, fabrication, and restoration for churches and historic buildings. Comparable artisanal craft business model serving the same religious and historical preservation market.
• Emil Frei & Associates: St. Louis-based stained glass studio with over a century of history, specializing in religious and architectural stained glass design, fabrication, and restoration. Direct Midwest peer competing for similar church and institutional projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gayteepalmerstainedglass
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palmer-stained-glass-co-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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