Single Starburst Patterned Privacy Glass Panel – 30″ × 36″ (Broken Into Two Pieces)

This vintage industrial privacy glass panel features a striking embossed starburst motif, a swirling pattern pressed directly into the surface during the manufacturing process. Originally used as a single intact sheet measuring 30″ wide by 36″ tall, the panel has since cracked in half, creating two irregular but salvageable pieces. The surface is coated with a layer of soot and smoke residue from prolonged exposure in an industrial setting, but this buildup can be cleaned off with minimal effort to reveal the original translucent, textured glass beneath. This sheet is ideal for reuse in decorative installations, small-scale restoration projects, or as a source for repurposed smaller glass inserts. 

Era: Mid-20th Century

Style: Industrial, Mid-Century Modern, Utilitarian

Technique: Machine-rolled patterned architectural glass

Tools Used: Glass rollers, shears, panel cutters

History: This type of patterned privacy glass was widely manufactured and used in schools, factories, and hospitals during the 1930s to 1960s. Its starburst or "pinwheel" pattern provided both privacy and light diffusion, making it a common feature in mid-century industrial architecture.

Manufacturer / Maker: Unmarked (likely from a major mid-century industrial glass manufacturer such as Pittsburgh Corning or Libbey-Owens-Ford)

Measurements (original full panel): 30″ W × 36″ H × ¼″ D Note: Currently in two broken sections due to a clean vertical fracture.

Suggested Weight (total): Approximately 22–26 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimensions: 34″ × 40″ × 4″ (for both broken pieces padded and packed together)

Condition Notes: Glass is broken cleanly in two pieces. No major loss aside from the break line. Surface is heavily sooted but can be cleaned. Pattern and texture remain crisp and visible. Edges may be sharp – handle with care.

Item Number : P14399

Category : Glass

Brand : UK