Antique Stained Glass Windows for the Home (Hardcover)

by Molly Higgins (Author)

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Product Description
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 today's 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. 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.

About the Author
Molly Higgins is a writer and editor living in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764313118
• ISBN-13: 978-0764313110
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #331,075 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stained glass will never be the same again!, January 28, 2002

By	Adriana (Wilmington, DE USA) - See all my reviews

I am an amateur stained glass collector and after having read this book I feel much more prepared to continue my hobby. I found the book well oragnized and photographed beautifully. There was more than enough information for me regarding pricing, locations and vendors. I recently had the opportunity to meet with the author and I found her very charming and well informed. She really knows her stuff. Not only am I a fan of stained galss but now I am a fan of Molly Higgins!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, February 21, 2006

By	Elden Lindamood "Glassworks Studio" (Duluth, MN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a great resource, or a beautiful coffee table book. It covers a broad range of architectural stained glass styles with both common and unusual examples. The photographs are excellent. I pull it off my shelf to illustrate possibilities to my stained glass clients all the time. It is very similar to "Old Stained Glass for the Home" by the same publisher, but the two together make a great pair for ideas, information or inspiration.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stained Glass for the home - window design ideas, January 22, 2007

By	D. Cultraro "DC Studios Stained Glass" (NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Antique Stained Glass Windows For The Home (Hardcover)

Great catalog reference book to see actual photos (all color) of old stained glass windows and designs that were executed for period homes. All types of designs from simple to complex are depicted and beautifully photographed. The book can be used to research design styles; as a reference tool of design ideas for the stained glass craftsperson; or for anyone who appreciates stained glass and enjoys looking at beautiful windows.