Victorian french windows

Category Early 20th Century French Windows. Pair of stained-glass panels a window , decoration painted with enamel of flowers, cornucopia, bird and insects, France, circa In perfect condition. Measures: Height is Imported from France, this tall industrial arched factory window frame with newly added antiqued mirror, has a lovely distressed and patinated metal finish with some old paint remnan Antique set of three 3 matching original French windows, still retaining their original handmade wavy glass and old paint.

The hardware is still attached and there appears to be no Category s Country Antique French Windows. Striking pair of stained glass door panels.

Please note there are a few cracks - see photos. Beautiful zinc window frame of a good size. Original period piece, France, circa Pair of double stained glass windows and their transoms painted in grey and enamel on translucent glass representing bouquets of flowers framed with friezes of plants and flowers.

Category 19th Century Antique French Windows. Windows from a Brittany Abbey, France, 19th Century. From an Abbey in Brittany, France,2 beautiful double windows, in chestnut wood the best and highest quality in wood used in castles, naturally insects free illness free opening inwar Oval stained glass and plastic multi-color panel. France, circa Antique French Shutters with Original Paint.

An incredible set of six antique French window shutters from a Bordeaux area country estate. New manufacturing techniques meanwhile allowed iron and glass materials to be incorporated in building construction for the first time. Early Victorian properties typically featured more elaborate and intricate design features such as bay windows, porches and extravagant interior decoration. Later in the Victorian era, the Queen Anne style and the Arts and Crafts movement increased in influence, resulting in the transition to simpler designs typically seen in Edwardian homes.

Whilst styles varied, exterior features found in Victorian architecture include ornamental stonework, terracotta tiles, bay sash windows, dormers, roof gables often with wood trim, towers and wrap-around porches. Houses of the wealthy were often large and imposing with two or three stories, conveying the status of the owners and providing accommodation for large families as well as the domestic servants.

Interiors were often exuberantly decorated. Walls were covered in floral wallpapers or rich dark paint colours such as crimson or green, complemented by heavy fabric curtains. The centrepiece of an upper to middle class sitting room was often a large mantelpiece displaying a selection of ornaments collected from the far flung reaches of the empire.

Bay Box Sash Windows are one of the most prominent and recognisable features of a Victorian home. Offering improved ventilation and natural light, the benefits of sash windows combined with cheaper glass production made them the default choice for Victorian buildings.

Sash window design followed the ornate and elaborate style of Victorian architecture. The introduction of stronger plate glass from the 's allowed the use of larger glass panes, improving views to the outside. Find out more about this environmentally friendly material here. A French door has higher proportions of bulk and frame, which can obstruct the view and therefore ruining the whole point of having a French window. The sketch on the right shows how a French window should be designed, with narrow frames and less obstructions to result in a timeless and elegant look.

These windows do not originate from France, as their name suggests. Their story actually begins in Italy — and if you go further back, you could even say they are Roman or Greek.

During the Renaissance, the former design principals of symmetry, proportion, and geometry were revived and architects took inspiration from traditional Greek features like columns, arches, and lintels.

We have pocket doors, French doors, swinging doors, commercial doors, Dutch doors, and more. These are perfect for restorations and DIY projects. Doors must be crated prior to shipping and then shipped via motor freight, or local pickup in Rochester, NY is another option. If you don't see a door your size please email us with your specifications and we can check our warehouse to see if we have anything in your size range. Or come to our warehouse which is located at our retail location in Rochester, NY.

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