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Re: Is Florentine Glass still produced?

Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:42 pm
by Lily left the valley
Manalto wrote:I meant at my house.
Ah. So you haven't thought of a use for it there that you find acceptable to you and/or the historical district overfolks. Got it. ;)

Re: Is Florentine Glass still produced?

Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:43 pm
by Stormlight
Can you please tell me you found it online.

I’m having trouble finding sheets around the size of 19x30 inches

Thank you

Re: Is Florentine Glass still produced?

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 1:48 am
by Willa
Stormlight wrote:Can you please tell me you found it online.

I’m having trouble finding sheets around the size of 19x30 inches

Thank you


Contact your local stained glass shop that does repairs/restoration. Some glass places (regular window glass, mirrors, etc.) also stock it or can special order it.

Re: Is Florentine Glass still produced?

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2019 2:28 am
by GinaC
Do they make it in tempered glass, by chance? Vermont doesn't have any housing code, at least not where I am, but my research tells me that most areas require tempered glass if a window is in a shower area, and that's where I plan to move my tub.

Re: Is Florentine Glass still produced?

Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:12 pm
by Manalto
Lily left the valley wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:42 pm
Manalto wrote:I meant at my house.
Ah. So you haven't thought of a use for it there that you find acceptable to you and/or the historical district overfolks. Got it. ;)
I know I posted this in "Thornewood Antics" but I'm so pleased, I'm posting twice. I found a use - traditional privacy for a bathroom window.

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An additional note to give this duplicate post some value: all Florentine is not the same. Commonly available is a type with a disc center to the flower shape and no background striations. I believe the original old fashioned Florentine glass has no disc center and background striations are present, as shown here:

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When you install this glass, be aware of the orientation of the striations, making sure that they are consistent from pane to pane. (My preference is for a vertical orientation.)