Antique stained glass for any room in your Kansas City home.
When it comes to stained glass there are many different styles. Art Nouveau, Frank Lloyd Wright, Contemporary, Celtic, Prairie, and Art Deco to name just a few. However one style that seems to be a favorite to many is antique style stained glass. Antique stained glass is a style that’s beauty seems to be timeless.
Although many of the styles listed above actually fall under the umbrella of antique stained glass, Kansas City homeowners who love antiques usually have a certain image in mind when the contact us. It’s not unusual to hear, “We visited a friend with an older home, with the original stained glass still intact. And we fell in love. Is there any way to get something new with that old, ‘integrated right into the house’ look?”
And of course, since custom stained glass is the name of our game, we always say, “Yes! Absolutely.”
The interesting thing about antique stained glass is that it even looks fantastic in a thoroughly modern home. It gives a timeless, somewhat eclectic look. Here at Kansas City Stained Glass, we love antique windows so much that we actually have a collection of them – imported from Scotland and lovingly restored – for sale. The thing about these windows is, when it comes to antique stained glass, Kansas City residents usually want it to fit into an existing window. It’s unlikely you would have a window the absolute, exact same size as one of these antique windows in our collection.
However, we could easily make a replica, sized to be installed into any window in your home.
Take a look at the Scottish Antique Collection here. We think you will agree that these pieces are truly spectacular. Can you imagine antique stained glass, Kansas City homeowners, in your homes? Can you imagine antique style stained glass gracing your entryway, or hallway, or even a stairwell window? What about your kitchen cabinet doors? Lovely! Because while the original antiques are one of a kind, when we make the antique style for your home, we can make them in multiples for an even greater impact.
What is it about antique stained glass, Kansas City clients ask us? Why is it so appealing? Is it the reference to days gone by, the craftsmanship, or just the reminder of a simpler time? Whatever your interest is in antique stained glass, we’d love to custom build you a piece or two. Why not give us a call and arrange for an in-home appointment with one of our experienced stained glass designers today? Let’s discuss all things antique, and find the perfect pattern and style for your home.
Martin Faith
Martin Faith is from Glasgow, Scotland, the stained glass capital of the world. Martin has been practicing the art of making stained glass windows for over thirty years and is a collector of antique works. His excellent craftmanship and extensive knowledge of the art form, including the required techniques for glassmaking, styles, and history of stained glass make him an expert in his field. Martin owns one of the largest stained glass window studios in the country. The company specializes in stained glass repair and restoration, religious stained glass, commercial stained glass, and custom residential stained and leaded glass. Together, Martin and his team have created hundreds of stained glass windows for homes and buildings in the Kansas City area.
