Our History
Since 1991: Perfecting the Art of Leaded Glass
With its origins rooted in the centuries-old art of stained glass, clear leaded glass windows were popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright to carry out the linear designs of his Prairie School windows. Simple, yet stunning, his artful windows unified interior spaces with nature.
Since 1991, guided by CEO and founder, Joel Debus, Masterpiece Leaded Windows has perfected the art while preserving integrity by using genuine lead, premium glass and custom construction methods. A home or a model featuring leaded glass windows not only creates curb appeal, but also an aura of refined elegance and taste.
“And it took off from the most humble beginnings.” – Joel Debus
Joel’s first professional experience in leaded glass-making involved designing decorative windows for Barratt Homes. Seeking to provide elegance at an affordable price, he developed a mathematically based system to produce custom leaded glass windows much faster than traditional template methods.
His innovation was first installed in a Shea Homes model in 1991, selling to 75% of homebuyers. Today, Masterpiece windows are found in thousands of homes across Southern California and Nevada, collaborating with over 25 of the largest homebuilders.
“Our commitment continues strong as I have promised to offer the best product in the market at the most affordable prices. Belief in our window products and continuous expansion in technology has allowed us to do exactly that.”
— Joel Debus, CEO and Founder