STAINED GLASS, between TRADITION and modernism

The art of stained glass dates from the Middle Ages, then reached its peak during the Gothic period. At that time, stained glass windows were intended for churches and other religious buildings. After a period of decline, a real renaissance took place in the Art Nouveau periods, around 1880 to 1920, then Art Deco. Let us think of the ocean liners, of the luxury trains criss-crossing Europe.

Today a real craze is manifesting itself:

It is not “just” about preserving the heritage, restoring it, enhancing it. This is obviously true for religious buildings: cathedrals, churches, chapels… but also for stained glass windows in official buildings: town halls, stations, post offices, schools… Then the remarkable stained glass windows found in collectors’ and private individuals’ homes, in the form of doors, windows, bow windows…or in restaurants as wall decorations, luminous ceilings, lamps and sconces.

All styles are represented, all schools. In the architecture the stained glass windows fit perfectly. Modern glassmakers make large panels that bring spaces to life.

The trend is towards enhancing what already exists and looking for quality and durability. The return of the « handmade » is remarkable, after decades of mass industry « disposable ».

It is the light that brings the stained glass window to life, that makes it vibrate, that amazes us at every glance depending on the brightness during the day.

Our workshop restores old stained glass windows in the rules of the art and also creates stained glass windows, according to the wishes of customers, companies or individuals, and this in close collaboration, for the theme, the design, the colors, the style.