Wavy Sheet Glass

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Wavy sheet glass.

The bookcase has a mate in my home with all original 1870s glass so it was critical to replace the missing glass to match the original antique glass of the second bookcase. It may not have the history of antique glass but for appearances it looks a lot closer than float glass. The first type is called crown glass and it is a much earlier type of glass. Generally the further back in history you go the wavier the glass is.

Hollander s manufactures glass that is similar in appearance to the wavy glass of old. The sheet of glass then loses its surface flatness and begins to exhibit a heavy wavy characteristic. For applications where moderate to heavy distortion is required and historical period accuracy is not a necessity. A wide variety of wavy sheet glass options are available to you such as graphic design others and none.

Early manufacture of glass involved single sheets of glass manufactured by a craftsman by blowing through a tube. Full restoration glass starting at 15 95 sq. We provide quick lead time and ship everywhere in north america. Wavy glass is the cool looking glass commonly found in older window panes doors and furniture built prior to the early 1900s.

I ordered three panels of true handmade mouth blown wavy glass to replace panels in an antique rj horner winged lion mahogany bookcase. Hollander s also has several grades of glass to match different age buildings. Each type of glass represents the period and the manner it was manufactured. Replicates antique window glass of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Welcome to artisan glass works inexpensive wavy glass available in 5 levels of distortion and it s made here in our shop in the usa. 1 8 3 mm thickness.