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.

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.

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.

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.

Stained Glass Window Chartres

Brutalist Light Glass

Honore Daumier Lithographs

Raak Amsterdam ‘Chartres’ Wall Light, 1960s

$1,751

H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in

Raak Amsterdam ‘Chartres’ Wall Light, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in Voorburg, NL

manufacturer’s celebrated exploration of sculptural lighting in the 1960s. Inspired by the stained-glass windows

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Lucy GarnotChartres La Mort de la Viegre X111”, Circa 1900

$380Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in Dm 8 in

Chartres La Mort de la Viegre X111”

Located in Southampton, NY

glass medieval window found in the Chartres Cathedral in Paris. The window depicts the death of the

Category

Early 1900s Academic Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Photogravure

François Morellet Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen Print Chartres Vert Orange

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in

François Morellet Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen Print Chartres Vert Orange

By Francois Morellet

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Art and kinetic visual effects. The title Chartres refers to the stained glass windows of Chartres

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

PVC, Paint, Paper

Jean Adele WolffLe Vetrail Contemporary abstract minimal, 2021

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.5 in

Le Vetrail Contemporary abstract minimal

By Jean Adele Wolff

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This painting is an abstract remembrance of the magnificent colors in the stained glass windows of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Georges RouaultRouault, Face à Face, Dix Reproductions (after), 1933

$796Sale Price|68% Off

H 15.75 in W 21.5 in

Rouault, Face à Face, Dix Reproductions (after)

By Georges Rouault

Located in Southampton, NY

stained-glass windows, including those of Chartres cathedral. In 1891 he entered the École des Beaux-Arts

Category

1930s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Georges RouaultCarlotta, 1937, 1937

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 22 in

Carlotta, 1937

By Georges Rouault

Located in Washington, DC

certainly influenced by his work restoring medieval stained glass windows, including those of the Chartres

Category

Mid-20th Century Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Saint George Or Saint Michael, Stained Glass Window, France 19th Century

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H 20.08 in W 16.54 in D 3.15 in

Saint George Or Saint Michael, Stained Glass Window, France 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

'Fragment of a stained-glass window (possibly from Chartres) depicting Saint George or Saint

Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Religious Items

Materials

Stained Glass

Rex Booth - 1966 Oil, Chartres, 1966

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H 36.23 in W 25.99 in

Rex Booth - 1966 Oil, Chartres

Located in Corsham, GB

A striking abstract study depicting the stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, France. Signed

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Wall Lamp "Chartres" Multicolored Sconce by Willem van Oyen for RAAK

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H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in

Wall Lamp "Chartres" Multicolored Sconce by Willem van Oyen for RAAK

By RAAK

Located in Antwerp, BE

kaleidoscopic texture, inspired by the stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, France, interpreted in a

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

"Chartres " Wall Light designed for Raak By Wilhelm van Oyen, 1960s

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H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 9.45 in

"Chartres " Wall Light designed for Raak By Wilhelm van Oyen, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in Antwerp, BE

Chartres lamps are his best-known work. They feature a kaleidoscopic texture, inspired by the stained glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Glass Wall Lamp by Willem Van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s

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H 18.12 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in

Vintage Glass Wall Lamp by Willem Van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in The Hague, NL

the stained glass windows of the famous Chartres Cathedral in France. Tested and ready to use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stained Glass

Brutalist Raak lamp by W. van Oyen, 1960 Art Glass, Green and Blue

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H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in

Brutalist Raak lamp by W. van Oyen, 1960 Art Glass, Green and Blue

By RAAK

Located in Antwerp, BE

transparant glass parts. This model is named 'Chartres' as these lamps were inspired by the stained glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass

Vintage Glass Wall Lamps by W. Van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s

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H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in

Vintage Glass Wall Lamps by W. Van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

lamps were inspired by the stained glass windows of the famous Chartres Cathedral in France The

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Vintage Glass Wall Lamp by W. Van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s

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H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in

Vintage Glass Wall Lamp by W. Van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

lamps were inspired by the stained glass windows of the famous Chartres Cathedral in France The

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Stained Glass Window from Chartres, France c. 1880

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H 44 in W 44 in D 44 in

Stained Glass Window from Chartres, France c. 1880

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This rare hand painted stained glass window from Chartres, c. 1880, in saturated jewel tones will

Category

Antique 19th Century French Medieval Windows

Materials

Lead

Pair of Glass Wall Sconces 'Chartres' by Willem van Oyen Sr. for RAAK 1970s

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H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 3.55 in

Pair of Glass Wall Sconces 'Chartres' by Willem van Oyen Sr. for RAAK 1970s

By RAAK

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

company RAAK in the 1960s. The Chartres-lamp, named after the stained glass windows of the cathedral in

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Cut Glass

1960 RAAK 'Chartres' Wall Sconce Glass & Brass by Willem van Oyen, Set of 2

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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in

1960 RAAK 'Chartres' Wall Sconce Glass & Brass by Willem van Oyen, Set of 2

By Poliarte, Flavio Poli, RAAK

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

-lamp, named after the stained glass windows of the cathedral in Chartres are made of glass pieces

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

"Chartres " Wall Light designed for Raak By Wilhelm van Oyen, 1960s

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H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in

"Chartres " Wall Light designed for Raak By Wilhelm van Oyen, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in The Hague, NL

feature a kaleidoscopic texture, inspired by the stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, France

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Glass Wall Lamp by W. van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s

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H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in

Vintage Glass Wall Lamp by W. van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

were inspired by the stained glass windows of the famous Chartres Cathedral in France The handmade

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stained Glass

Vintage Glass Wall Lamp by W. Van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s

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H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in

Vintage Glass Wall Lamp by W. Van Oyen for RAAK, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

lamps were inspired by the stained glass windows of the famous Chartres Cathedral in France The

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Max Ingrand Round Low Table in Wood and Mirrored Crystal by Luigi Fontana 1960

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H 14.18 in Dm 31.11 in

Max Ingrand Round Low Table in Wood and Mirrored Crystal by Luigi Fontana 1960

By Luigi Fontana, Max Ingrand

Located in Cascina, Pisa

. The stained-glass windows of the cathedral of Chartres are the original source of inspiration for his

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Crystal

Sycomore circular coffee table by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, model 1774

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H 14 in Dm 32 in

Sycomore circular coffee table by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, model 1774

By Max Ingrand

Located in Montreal, QC

the École nationale superiore des arts décoratifs. The stained-glass windows of the cathedral of

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Sycamore

Georges RouaultRouault, Portrait, Divertissement (after), 1943

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H 17 in W 13 in

Rouault, Portrait, Divertissement (after)

By Georges Rouault

Located in Southampton, NY

stained-glass windows, including those of Chartres cathedral. In 1891 he entered the École des Beaux-Arts

Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Georges RouaultRouault, Portrait, Divertissement (after), 1943

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H 17 in W 13 in

Rouault, Portrait, Divertissement (after)

By Georges Rouault

Located in Southampton, NY

stained-glass windows, including those of Chartres cathedral. In 1891 he entered the École des Beaux-Arts

Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Georges RouaultRouault, Portrait, Divertissement (after), 1943

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H 17 in W 13 in

Rouault, Portrait, Divertissement (after)

By Georges Rouault

Located in Southampton, NY

stained-glass windows, including those of Chartres cathedral. In 1891 he entered the École des Beaux-Arts

Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Georges RouaultRouault, Portrait, Divertissement (after), 1943

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H 17 in W 13 in

Rouault, Portrait, Divertissement (after)

By Georges Rouault

Located in Southampton, NY

stained-glass windows, including those of Chartres cathedral. In 1891 he entered the École des Beaux-Arts

Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Georges RouaultRouault, Portrait, Divertissement (after), 1943

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H 17 in W 13 in

Rouault, Portrait, Divertissement (after)

By Georges Rouault

Located in Southampton, NY

stained-glass windows, including those of Chartres cathedral. In 1891 he entered the École des Beaux-Arts

Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Lucy Garnot“Placidas and the Stag”, Circa 1900

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H 8 in Dm 8 in

“Placidas and the Stag”

Located in Southampton, NY

left bottom. Circa 1900. Condition is very good. This image is taken from the original stained glass

Category

Early 1900s Academic Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Photogravure

Large Original Painting of the Madonna and Child, circa 1970s

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H 52.76 in W 18.51 in D 1.19 in

Large Original Painting of the Madonna and Child, circa 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

later visit to the stained glass windows of Chartres were brought together into a wonderful synthesis in

Category

20th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Wood

Chartres Lamp or Sconce by Willem van Oyen for RAAK Amsterdam 1970s

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H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in

Chartres Lamp or Sconce by Willem van Oyen for RAAK Amsterdam 1970s

By RAAK

Located in Melbourne, AU

feature a kaleidoscopic texture, inspired by the stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, France

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Stained Glass

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Stained Glass Window Chartres For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of stained glass window chartres available for sale. There are many modern, abstract and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the stained glass window chartres on 1stDibs that include elements of black, gray, brown, purple and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Georges Rouault and Jean Adele Wolff are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in lithograph, stencil and archival paper — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Stained Glass Window Chartres?

The average selling price for stained glass window chartres we offer is $733, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $365,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Stained Glass Window Chartres

What era are stained glass windows from?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What is a stained glass window in a church?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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.
How much is a stained glass window worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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.
Are stained glass windows Art Deco?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.