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The Library*
Adjacent to The Ball Room is The Library, where hundreds of art books are featured on custom shelves designed by Chihuly and his team. An appreciator of books with cloth covers, Chihuly instructed his team to remove the dust jackets, resulting in the colorful and vibrant display seen today.
The Library, The Boathouse
Seattle, 2001
I like books, and I like the way they look. I’m the first to admit I often buy books for their covers. Artbooks are among my favorite things, and I like to display them.
–Chihuly, Chihuly: An Artist Collects
Venetian Window (detail), 2000
Venetian Window
Presented in front of the windows facing Lake Union are Venetians by Chihuly. Inspired by Italian Art deco glass, Chihuly began developing this body of work in 1988 with glass master Lino Tagliapietra and Benjamin Moore (1952–2021).
Joseph Rossano, hotshop team member, Janusz Pozniak, Chihuly, Lark Dalton, Lino Tagliapietra, and Martin Blank
The Hotsthop, The Boathouse, Seattle, 1990
Introduction
The Hotshop
Persian Ceiling Hallway
The Northwest Room
The Tin Room
The Evelyn Room
The Italo Room
Back Hallway
The Aquarium Room
The Pool Room
The Ball Room*
The Library*
The Game Room*
*Bonus content! Rooms open for private events only.