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What is the difference between stained glass and painted glass?
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The difference between stained glass and painted glass is how it is made. To create stained glass, an artisan adds pigments to the glass and then fires it at high temperatures to permanently change the appearance of the material. With painted glass, color is added after firing and may rub off or fade with age. You'll find a large selection of glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique English Hand Painted Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique stained glass window panel depicting the composer J.S Bach, in period dress.
Category
Antique 19th Century Windows
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass
1850s French Painted Wood and Glass Window
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th-century French green-gray painted wooden window panes with original glass. The frames have an
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Windows
Materials
Glass, Wood
20th C Roman Arched Faux Painted Stained Glass Window
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant colors make up this hand painted faux stained glass piece. Minor damage to wood frame
Category
20th Century American Windows
Materials
Glass, Pine
Colorful Stained Glass Window
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stained glass work window - Tijl & Nele the legend and the heroic, cheerful and glorious deeds of
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Windows
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Reclaimed Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed hand painted English church stained glass window panel. This item consists of two
Category
Early 20th Century Windows
Materials
Stained Glass
Ecclesiastical Religious Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrant ecclesiastical stained glass window depicting a religious scene dating from the mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Windows
Materials
Lead
