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The purpose of stained glass windows is to let light into a space while also enhancing the visual appeal of a room. In churches, stained glass windows played an instructional role. Before most people knew how to read, the windows helped tell the stories of the Old and New Testaments and the saints. Shop a collection of stained glass windows on 1stDibs.
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Stained Glass Window
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1920-30s Stained Glass Window
Whiplash Art Nouveau Design featuring Poppies and Waterlilies
Category
Vintage 1920s American Windows
Materials
Stained Glass
$1,800
Victorian Stained Glass Window Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late Victorian stained glass window panel originating from England, circa 1900. We are also
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Windows
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
Antique English Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late Victorian antique English stained glass window, circa 1900. We are also selling a second
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Windows
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass, Pine
Reclaimed Countryside Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrant and colourful antique stained glass window depicting green fields with a horse and rider
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Windows
Materials
Lead
Victorian Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful Victorian era stained glass window depicting a tree of life style scene. We are also
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows
Materials
Lead
Antique Religious Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 20th century antique religious stained glass window circa 1900. Depicting an
Category
Early 20th Century English Windows
Materials
Lead


