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What is the purpose of leaded glass?

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What is the purpose of leaded glass?
The purpose of leaded glass is purely decorative. Although “leaded glass” is an umbrella term that also includes stained glass, leaded glass can also refer to the clear variety. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leaded glass designs from some of the top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large German Stained Lead Glass Windows
Located in Vienna, AT
Huge German stained lead glass window with motifs and city coat of arms from Hamburg.
Category

Vintage 1950s German Windows

Materials

Lead

American Victorian Leaded Glass Window
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Victorian leaded glass window, late 19th century The multi-colored window in slag
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Windows

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

19th Century, Colorful Leaded Glass Window
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leaded glass window, 19th century. The beveled leaded window with opalescent glass, amber ripple
Category

Antique 19th Century Windows

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Victorian Antique Arched Leaded Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful antique arched leaded glass window panel dating from the Victorian era circa 1880. This
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows

Materials

Lead

English Medieval Style Leaded Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English medieval style leaded glass window circa 1850 in Tudor revival style depicting
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Windows

Materials

Lead

Pair of English Renaissance Revival Leaded Glass Windows
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Renaissance style (19th Century) large leaded glass window panels with center
Category

Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Windows

Materials

Glass

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