In the world of really cool windows, there’s probably nothing cooler than the rose windows of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. These stunning windows date back to the 1200s, with the western rose window completed around 1225, I believe. While none of the original glass remains today, the intricate fretwork—the spider web of stone that separated the glass pieces and held the whole thing together—is just fascinating.
The Western Rose Window
We recently had the pleasure of recreating the western rose window as a round window grille insert. This is probably one of my favorite pieces. It’s a bit different from some of the other grilles because it actually features multiple layers to achieve the effect we were going for. It was a little more complicated than your standard window grille, but here it is—three separate layers.
A Historic Reproduction
I think this beautifully illustrates the kind of historic reproductions we can handle here at Forgotten Mountain. It also highlights some of the options available to you if you want to take an ordinary round window—or any other shape, for that matter—and give it an upgrade. This particular piece is about 35 to 36 inches across and installs just like all our other window grilles, with magnetic fasteners. It attaches right to the glass and can be removed in seconds.
Give Your Windows an Upgrade
If you have a historic piece that you’d like to reproduce, reach out to us. Give us the best images or photographs you have, and we’ll see what we can do to recreate it for you. You can contact us through our website at forgottenmountain.com.
