Revitalizing, maintaining, and preserving your stained glass windows
With more than 125 years of expertise in building, creating, and restoring stained glass windows, our team is often called in as the expert for the most complicated and historically significant preservation projects.
HISTORIC RESTORATION & CONSERVATION
Willet Studios Restoration Process
Our conservation approach, rooted in established preservation theory, treats stained glass as an integral part of the building fabric. Through structural inspection, evaluation of artistic elements, and careful handling, we ensure the windows remain a priceless treasure.
Detailed On-Site Assessment
We document each window on site through diagrams, labeling, photography, and precise measurements before carefully packing and transporting it to our studio.
Thorough Documentation and Rubbings
Every panel is recorded with detailed photographs and rubbings, creating a precise reference for lead profiles, glass placement, and accurate reassembly.
Assessment of Every Piece of Glass
Each piece of glass is evaluated individually, with any necessary replacements carefully selected, cut, and painted to match the original in color and texture.
Expert Reassembly with New Lead
Using comprehensive documentation, panels are reassembled with new lead that faithfully matches the original size, profile, and historic character.
Installation
Our experienced team installs each window with care, coordinating closely to ensure a smooth process and a result that enhances the space as intended.
On Going Support
We provide continued guidance on care, maintenance, and conservation to help preserve your windows for generations.
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WHY CHOOSE US
The Willet Studios Difference
Unrivaled Heritage
With over 125 years of experience, we’ve restored windows by renowned artists like Tiffany, Connick, and La Farge, including intricate multi-plated windows.
Conservation Expertise
Our conservation specialists employ techniques that retain the artistic elements, emphasize reversible methods, and use new structural components for long-lasting results.
Secure Handling and Transit
Your treasured art is fully protected during transit and in our studio—handled with the utmost care and expertise from the moment of arrival until it is safely restored to its original location.
CLIENT SATISFACTION
What is it Like to Work with Willet Studios?
In 2024, Willet Stained Glass Studios was entrusted by Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the restoration of several original Willet Studios stained glass windows dating back to the 1950s. These windows depicted a number of historic and prominent figures.
Over time, the congregation discerned that some of the individuals represented no longer fully reflected the church’s values. After thoughtful conversation and reflection, the decision was made to replace those figures while honoring the legacy of the original artwork.
Listen as Father Bob Henderson shares his perspective on this meaningful project
