Is there a way to turn a stained glass window into a door?

We removed a stained glass window from a property we were remodeling and we were told by the owners we could keep it.its absolutely gorgeous and I wish I could post a picture but it’s in storage.

Here’s something like the shape of it but I can’t find the pattern. It’s very old the property is in a very upscale neighborhood.

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But it has a second window that’s like a dome.

I was wondering if we could build a door around it and set glass on the front and back? (Like a shadow box) - I know a glass inside a glass.

Just to protect it from daily use and from the elements and to kinda give it extra insulation for the cold winter months

Thoughts?

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SooperSarah

Build a frame for it and secure it to a wall with light behind it.

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KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

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SooperSarah

@KaysHealingPath hm... how about on the ceiling so it looks like a stained glass skylight?

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@SooperSarah ooooo

MikeSp · 56-60, M

Nice piece, but stained glass panels are not designed for movement. In a door, the joints will break or loosen over time until it just crumbles. One good door slam and it's toast.
Better as a stationary decorative piece with a light behind it, such as a window, but on the inside in an air conditioned space.
Don't sandwich it between other panels as that will trap harmful moisture. It needs to breathe.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

Thanks that’s actually very helpful @MikeSp

Gentlequill · 51-55, M

Large stained glass pieces usually don't do well on doors due to vibration, unless it is a considerably heavy door. It's very possible, but I would suggest not placing it in a high traffic area.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

@Gentlequill thanks

My moms got a very heavy solid wood front door. Was put in when they built the house in 58
Doesn’t even have a looking hole lol 😂

I was thinking of putting it in there.
I wanted to gift it to her. It would match perfectly with her Tiffani lamp she’s got in her living room

Gentlequill · 51-55, M

@KaysHealingPath that sounds perfect. I would look into reinforcement designs as well.

SW-User

Yeah, just contact a carpenter in your area. It's pretty much as simple as cutting the door and framing the glass.

Quizzical · 46-50, M

It certainly sounds possible.

You might want to get a skilled carpenter in to do the work though.

Possible, but tricky, lol

SW-User

I'd worry it would be damaged easily if it was a door

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