Darlington Decorative Glass

Leadbitter Glass manufactures and delivers many different forms of decorative glass around the Darlington area. We manufacture and deliver Etched Glass, Bevelled Glass, Overlay Stained Glass and Fused Glass panels. We specialise in manufacturing and delivering bespoke glass to residential customers but we have also supplied glass for use in blockbuster movies and some of the worlds largest corporations.

4 Types Of Decorative Glass Available…

1. Etched Glass to Darlington

Of the many types of glass decorative glass we supply, Etched Glass is one of the most popular requests we receive from the Darlington area. The image above shows what etched glass looks like and basically, it is an obscure background with a clear design. All designs are obviously available in the opposite style – clear background and etched design. We have hundreds of designs in our Etched Glass Gallery and popular styles are Traditional or our Shadows Of Nature.

Other popular etched glass galleries are our Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the House Names and Numbers gallery. We can also create bespoke etched glass panels based on your own photos or drawings. All glass is available single or double glazed. As with all decorative glass orders, a scale proof is created for client approval before the glass is started.

Etched Glass Hare Window – Barnard Castle

In 2023 we created an etched glass panel using a design featuring a Hare. The client had a painting of the Hare and asked us to create a glass panel based on this design. We asked the client to get approval from the artist first, which they did. The order was to be made using Stippolyte Glass with the design etched onto the glass. The main link above will show you the drawing we created before we made the glass.

2. Overlay Stained Glass to Darlington

The above image shows a great example of an Overlay Stained Glass panel. This type of glass is also one of the most popular requests we receive from the Darlington area. As with all of our glass, single glazed and double glazed options are available. Toughened safety glass is supplied as standard for all orders. Popular styles requested are chosen from our Charles Rennie Mackintosh gallery and the Frank Lloyd Wright gallery.

There are many other patterns to choose from such as Countryside Landscapes and traditional designs from our extensive Door Galleries. The Main Gallery is the place to start and if you cannot find a suitable design, send us your own design. We create bespoke glass panels every day so we can also make glass inspired by your current glass or from a photo/drawing you have.

Rennie Mackintosh Window – Barnard Castle

In 2012 we created a Charles Rennie Mackintosh door glass panel for a customer in Barnard Castle near Darlington. The client had spotted our popular Kilmarnock Range. Their glass sizes were larger than the original door glass image shown. The design was based on our Gallery image 601 and you can see the finished panel in the main link above.

3. Fused Glass to Darlington

The photo above shows one of our Fused Glass leaves that is used in our popular fused glass patterns. Our fused glass panels are created by etching the background with the addition of stunning fused glass tiles. We create these hand-made fused glass tiles in our UK studio and many colours can be requested.

Popular fused glass galleries include our Mackintosh Gallery and our Tree Of Life Gallery. Our fused glass tiles are all hand cut and then they are placed in our kiln. 18 hours later they are fused and ready to be used to make our stunning glass panels. Fused Glass tiles are some of the most beautiful glass features we make. As standard, all glass is toughened and can be supplied single or double glazed.

4. Bevelled Glass to Darlington

The image above is a Bevelled Glass window we created for clients in Chelsea. This design is part of our popular American Bevelled Glass range and the photo is stunning example of the beauty of bevels. There are thousands of bevels to choose from and we can create toughened glass panels with stunning bevelled patterns. Again, single or double glazed is available and as standard we produce a drawing for approval before manufacture.

What we do

Our expertise lies in crafting unique decorative glass panels tailored to enhance the aesthetic appeal of residences and businesses in Darlington. While our primary focus is local, we extend our services nationwide, and on occasion, cater to international orders. Predominantly, our clientele consists of homeowners seeking to upgrade their existing glass elements, particularly those that are worn or broken. If your front door features mundane or uninspiring glass, we have the capability to provide exquisite decorative glass, transforming your entryway and revitalizing its overall appearance.

Our standard offering encompasses the provision of robust safety glass for all our products. Tailoring to your preferences, you have the flexibility to opt for single or double-glazed alternatives, and if the need arises, even triple-glazed glass is at your disposal. However, it’s important to note that opting for laminated or fire-rated glass incurs additional charges beyond the standard quotation.

Our service

When clients make a purchase from our studio, they are granted the benefit of previewing their chosen glass design before the production takes place. Our skilled glass artisans meticulously craft high-quality proofs, providing clients with a precise visual representation of how the glass will appear. Upon reviewing the drawings, clients have the chance to request modifications to the layout and colour scheme. We proceed with the actual glass creation only when the client confirms that the design is absolutely to their liking. Following the design and manufacture process, the finished glass is promptly delivered to the client’s residence in Darlington or directly to their preferred window or door supplier.

We also supply Decorative glass to the surrounding areas of Darlington including:

Stockton-on-Tees – Middlesbrough – Bishop Auckland – Barnard Castle – Newton Aycliffe – Shildon – Billingham – Yarm – Eaglescliffe – Sedgefield – Ferryhill – Spennymoor – Thornaby-on-Tees – Ingleby Barwick – Croft – Hurworth-on-Tees – Heighington – Middleton St George – Sadberge – Summerhouse