What is a stained glass window in a church?

A stained-glass window is a glass window that is used to illustrate Biblical persons, groups, stories, and/or patronizing images. Many churches have used stained glass windows in their designs over the years. Churchgoers might look to these windows to reflect on their faith and apply what they see to their daily lives.

What era are stained glass windows from?

Architects and artists have incorporated stained glass into their designs for centuries and across many different eras. Stained glass was extremely popular during the Gothic and Renaissance periods, and continues to be used to this day. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is the purpose of stained glass windows?

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.

Are stained glass windows Art Deco?

Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What era was most famous for stained glass windows?

The Gothic period is most famous for stained glass windows. The Art Nouveau period is the second most well known due to the work of glass artisan Louis Comfort Tiffany. You'll find a collection of stained glass windows and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

How much is a stained glass window worth?

What a stained glass window will be worth will depend on condition and other attributes. A stained glass window can range in price anywhere from $595 to $45,000. Stained glass windows can elevate any home. On 1stDibs, stained glass windows have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.

1930s Stained Glass Window

Antique Art Nouveau Stained Window Glass by Covina, 1930's

$972

H 82.68 in W 18.31 in D 0.32 in

Antique Art Nouveau Stained Window Glass by Covina, 1930's

Located in Lisboa, PT

, during the 1930's. It belonged to a door or a window and is a hand painted behind glass with a female

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Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

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Small Handcrafted Art Deco 1930s Bookcase with Stunning Stained Glass Windows

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H 37.4 in W 31.5 in D 11.8 in

Small Handcrafted Art Deco 1930s Bookcase with Stunning Stained Glass Windows

Located in Lisse, NL

glass windows, it is in perfect condition. The left door can be locked with sliding pins (see image7

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Stained Glass, Oak

1930s Stained Glass Church Window of Saint Martin of Tours

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H 51 in W 27.5 in D 8 in

1930s Stained Glass Church Window of Saint Martin of Tours

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1930s Stained glass window of Saint Martin of Tours.

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Vintage 1930s Windows

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Stained Glass Stained Glass Window 3 Panels Sun Catcher 1930s

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H 18.12 in W 51.97 in D 0.2 in

Art Deco Stained Glass Stained Glass Window 3 Panels Sun Catcher 1930s

Located in Poperinge, BE

Authentic and rare art deco stained glass windows, consisting of 3 panels with colored pieces of

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Windows

Materials

Lead

1930s Antique Pair of Jeweled Stained Glass Windows Amber with Shield Motif

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H 61 in W 28 in D 2 in

1930s Antique Pair of Jeweled Stained Glass Windows Amber with Shield Motif

Located in New York, NY

1930s antique jeweled amber stained and textured glass windows with a shield motif from 22nd and

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Vintage 1930s American Windows

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

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Stained Glass Window

$1,800

H 24 in W 41 in D 2 in

Stained Glass Window

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage 1920-30s Stained Glass Window Whiplash Art Nouveau Design featuring Poppies and Waterlilies Clear Ripple Glass Background pushes the design forward and acts to obscure A fi...

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Vintage 1920s American Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899

$31,500Sale Price|30% Off

H 43.71 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in

Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899

Located in Langweer, NL

Original Antique Leaded-glass window depicting "Batavia, Queen of the East' & the Coat of Arms of Batavia, in wooden door, execution Atelier van Gebrand Glas 't Prinsenhof - Jan Scho...

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Antique 1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Antiquities

Materials

Lead

Stained Glass Window 36"x28"

$900

H 28.5 in W 36.25 in D 2 in

Stained Glass Window 36"x28"

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American turn of the century window with stained glass and leaded decoration. Beautiful colors to brighten your room! Currently housed in a temporary wooden frame - the overall dimen...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Important Living Room Set by Ludwig Alter Darmstadt Jugendstil, 1908'

$74,738Sale Price|65% Off

H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Important Living Room Set by Ludwig Alter Darmstadt Jugendstil, 1908'

Located in Rome, IT

Exceptional and rare living room set composed by a table with four chairs, and sofà, a Book cabinet and Pedestal by Ludwig Alter, Darmstadt, Germany, 1908 circa. Part of a living ro...

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

$11,995

H 78.75 in W 56.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Art Nouveau Alphonse Mucha Original JOB Poster, 1898

$35,000

H 66.25 in W 44.75 in D 1 in

Art Nouveau Alphonse Mucha Original JOB Poster, 1898

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Alphonse Mucha 1898 JOB poster. Excellent condition with beautiful frame under plexiglass ready to hang. Poster for 'Job' cigarette paper (1898) 'JOB' is a trademark for the Joseph B...

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Posters

Materials

Paper

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

$112,497 / set

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Windows

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window

$8,911

H 119.3 in W 43.31 in D 0.4 in

Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A vibrant religious leaded stained glass window depicting an ecclesiastical scene dating from the Mid-20th Century. This beautiful stained glass window is one of four we are offering...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Windows

Materials

Lead

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1930s Stained Glass Window For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1930s stained glass window you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1930s stained glass window for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, stained glass and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930s stained glass window — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930s stained glass window is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1930s stained glass window has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Leo Vingerhoets are consistently popular.