About Lammers Glass

Lammers Glass is a family business started by founder Jim Lammers in 1972. After years as a freelance technical illustrator, Mr. Lammers completed a 6 year tour with the U.S.C.G. as a darkroom technician and illustrator for the Third District Headquarters on Governors Island, New York. Upon his release from the service he formulated a multi-service art business called Creative Graphics, that specialized in wholesale art sales, which were designed, produced, and distributed along the east coast to hundreds of stores.

While exhibiting in the early 1970's Lammers was approached by Gordon Henderson of Henderson Leaded Glass Works of Rutherford, N.J. Admiring Lammers' fine line drawing, Mr. Henderson offered the young artist a refuge in his stained glass studio to explore his creative potential. This collaboration resulted in a “informal apprenticeship in the history, design, fabrication, and installation of all types of stained glass work. In the late 1970’s Mr. Henderson retired, it was at that time Mr. Lammers bought his beloved coastal North Carolina Home and Business, a Victorian house which he and his wife Teri lovingly restored.

Today, after 53 years in business, the rambling home has seen the addition of many rooms, galleries, buildings, and gardens.  The 8500 square foot complex features not only the Outer Banks' largest collection of custom stained glass panels, lamps, and giftware; but also extensive offerings of Antique Advertising Signs, Petroliana, Soy Candles, all natural bath soaps, Gourmet foods, fine table accessories, sterling silver jewelry by renowned silversmith Charles Albert and many other fine artists, Garden Décor, Equestrian décor, Nautical Antiques, Cottage Décor, and many other unique, funky and whimsical items!

Meandering through the maze of rooms is a visual delight, featuring not only Mr. Lammers' work, but the glasswork of his extremely talented family including his wife Teri, daughter Kristin, and son-in-law Johnny Praley; all of whom have became major talents in their own right. So whether you are traveling to or from the lovely Outer Banks of North Carolina, you will definitely want to set aside some time and experience this “Landmark Shopping Destination”.  The entire Lammers Family looks forward to your visit.  Lammers Glass is generally open daily to the public Thursday through Sunday10am-5pm EST. Please call to verify hours if you are making a special trip to see us! As we are family owned and operated, sometimes life takes over and we may have to close unexpectedly.

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