Meet Bendheim

The resource for specialty architectural glass since 1927.

Our Story

Founded in New York City in 1927, Bendheim’s history is rooted in the careful sourcing and distribution of specialty glass, with a long-standing focus on material quality, authenticity, and performance. Over decades, the company has evolved from a specialty glass supplier into a trusted partner to architects and designers, particularly in projects where light, texture, and material integrity are central to the architectural intent.

Years of Innovation

A third generation family owned business that began as a husband and wife team, the Bendheim name has been synonymous with glass innovation – and we have developed decades-long relationships that have been the backbone of our business. From our start as importers of art glass through our pioneering of the many processes and systems that are standard in architectural glass today, our goal remains the same: do with glass what others think cannot be done.

Central to that legacy is Bendheim’s partnership with Glashütte Lamberts, which spans nearly a century. This collaboration is based on a shared commitment to traditional glassmaking methods and the preservation of mouth-blown craftsmanship. Through this relationship, Bendheim has been able to bring authentic, handmade glass – defined by its subtle movement, variation, and interaction with light – to architectural projects across the United States. The partnership continues to bridge heritage and contemporary design, ensuring that the material qualities of historic glass remain accessible and relevant in modern architecture.

Meet the Team

Bendheim has grown into a company with five divisions that serves across North America and internationally. Meet the team that strives to deliver the highest quality specialty glass and systems for your project.

Headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, our highly skilled team and state-of-the-art production facilities integrate all major fabrication techniques, delivering exceptional quality and reliable, on-time performance.

Meet the Lamberts Team

Glashütte Lamberts is a medium-sized family business with 70 employees. Founded in 1906, their glass factory in Waldsassen, Germany produces authentic handmade mouth-blown glass in more than 5000 different colors and textures.

The team is comprised of several specialists, including blowers, cutters, flattening technicians, and inspectors. Every glass sheet passes through the hands of these specialists, resulting in a material that combines the authenticity and craftsmanship.

Core Values

Below are the principles which guide Bendheim as a company. These core values are more than just words – they are the foundation of our identity and the driving force behind everything we do:

Innovation: Pushing Boundaries

Innovation fuels our progress. It’s about embracing creativity, staying curious, and being open to new ideas. By continuously seeking better ways to serve our customers and improve our processes, we ensure that we remain at the forefront of our industry.

Motivation: The Can-Do Spirit

A can-do spirit is at the heart of our organization. It means approaching challenges with confidence, perseverance, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Together, we thrive on turning obstacles into opportunities and achieving success through teamwork and determination.

Inspiration: Leading by Example

Inspiration isn’t just about finding motivation for ourselves; it’s about sparking it in others. As we strive for excellence, we aim to inspire each other and our stakeholders by setting high standards, acting with integrity, and celebrating our collective achievements.

Decades of Heritage

1927

Bendheim is founded in Greenwich Village, New York City by Sem and Margaret Bendheim, as importer & distributor of premium art glass.

1958

Bendheim moves into a 6-story building in Tribeca, New York City, now known as the Bendheim Building, to accommodate its growing inventory.

1965

Alfred Jayson, Sem and Margaret Bendheim’s son-in-law, takes the reins and continues building on Bendheim’s expertise in specialty glass.

1970s – Early 1980s

The Bendheim family’s third generation – brothers Robert, Donald, and Steven Jayson – join at the helm of the company.

1980

Bendheim introduces Restoration Glass® – authentic mouth-blown window glass for historic restorations & reproductions, exhibiting the mild waviness & occasional air bubble characteristic of antique window glass – a pivotal moment in the company’s expansion into the architectural glass market.

Early 1980s

Bendheim founds its Architectural Glass division and pioneers new tempering & lamination processes to transform hundreds of decorative glass varieties into first-of-their-kind, safety architectural glass products. The company introduces the first extensive collection of textured architectural glass to the US market.

1989

Bendheim establishes the first architectural glass showroom in the US in Tribeca, New York City, as well as a new glass fabrication & manufacturing facility in Passaic, New Jersey.

1995

The White House windows are restored with Bendheim’s Restoration Glass®. It is such a perfect match to the original glass that all replaced panels have to be meticulously marked & catalogued to distinguish them from the originals.

1997

Bendheim introduces SatinTech® – the first sustainably produced acid-etched glass collection – to the US market.

Early 2000s

Bendheim introduces architectural back-painted glass for interior wall-cladding applications, back-splashes, and table-tops.

2001

Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc. is founded to bring Lamberts® U-shaped channel glass to the North American architecture & design community. This unique, self-supporting, three-dimensional architectural glass can create vast, elegant curvilinear all-glass walls, unachievable by conventional flat glass.

2007

Bendheim launches its Cabinet Glass division with the first e-commerce website for cabinet glass door inserts, responding to the public’s demand for access to specialty architectural glass products for small residential & DIY projects.

2009

Bendheim introduces EcoGlass™ – the first post-consumer recycled clear architectural glass collection – to the US market.

2014

Bendheim introduces decorative glass rainscreen systems, the first-of-their-kind in North America, featuring patented Längle® compression fittings. The systems provide proven, tested moisture protection for buildings in a vast range of transparent, translucent, or opaque decorative architectural glass varieties.

2016

Bendheim’s Lamberts® channel glass becomes the first channel glass to be tested & certified Bird-Smart (bird-friendly) by the American Bird Conservancy, the preeminent authority on avian-friendly architecture.

2023

Bendheim launches “Building a Clear Future”, a comprehensive sustainability program. The program addresses manufacturing processes, product development, supplier outreach, and employee engagement and well-being.

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