Product Information
Large quantities of leaded decorative windows were manufactured in the years surrounding the turn of the century. Glasses of many colors and textures were used to make elaborate windows for homes, creating spectacular presentations of light and color formerly seen only in churches. These windows are enormously popular on todays antiques market, varying widely in price and condition. This attractive book is a useful tool for anyone looking to bring the enchanting beauty of stained glass into their home. In this revised 2nd edition there are hundreds of gorgeous windows of many shapes, sizes, colors, and complexities are featured here, including etched, beveled, painted, and mosaic windows. Learn about the influences of some of the more prominent names in decorative windows, including Louis Comfort Tiffany, John LaFarge, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Original catalog material, a discussion of glass and leading types, values for each window, and other information will help you assess decorative windows in the marketplace. For designers and artisans, this book is a treasury of classic designs.Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, Ltd
ISBN-139780764321825
eBay Product ID (ePID)86552043
Product Key Features
Book TitleAntique Stained Glass Windows for the Home
AuthorMolly Higgins
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
GenreArt & Culture
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorMolly Higgins
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States