Autumn Sumac Stained Glass by Frank Lloyd Wright 10H

Frank Lloyd Wright Stained Glass Inspired by the Dana House

This Frank Lloyd Wright stained glass panel reproduces one of the architect’s most refined art glass designs, created for the Susan Lawrence Dana House in Springfield, Illinois, in 1902. Wright looked to the Midwestern sumac plant for inspiration, translating its natural form into a rhythmic composition of geometric lines and warm autumnal color.

The result is a stained glass panel that feels both architectural and botanical. Rather than copying nature literally, Wright reduced the plant into a disciplined pattern, allowing leaf, stem, and seasonal color to become part of a larger decorative system. It reflects the Prairie School ideal that ornament should grow naturally from its setting.

• Design source: Susan Lawrence Dana House, Springfield, Illinois, 1902
• Artist: Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959)
• Material: Kiln-fired stained glass with transparent enamels
• Frame: Metal frame
• Display: Wood stand and hanging hardware included
• Size including frame: 10 in H x 6.25 in W
• Glass only: 9.5 in H x 6.75 in W
• Weight: 1 lb
• Authorization: Authorized by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
• SKU / PN: T83350

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Nature Transformed into Geometry

Wright’s art glass designs were never separate from his architecture. He treated windows, doors, skylights, and screens as part of a complete interior environment. In this Frank Lloyd Wright art glass design, the sumac plant becomes an abstract arrangement of verticals, blocks, and repeated forms that feel ordered yet alive.

The warm amber, rust, and golden tones support the autumn theme while reinforcing Wright’s preference for colors that harmonize with the natural world. The design is narrow, elegant, and strongly vertical, making it especially effective in a window, on a shelf, or near a concentrated light source.

How to Display This Stained Glass Panel

Because this kiln-fired stained glass includes both a wood stand and hanging hardware, it can be displayed in more than one way. Set it on a desk, mantel, or shelf for a framed decorative accent, or hang it where daylight can move through the design and bring out the layered color.

Its scale also makes it a strong choice for smaller interior spaces where a single object can add both structure and color without overwhelming the room.

Wright’s Light Screen Concept

Frank Lloyd Wright referred to his window designs as “light screens.” These elements shaped interior space while filtering light. This Frank Lloyd Wright stained glass panel reflects that idea in a portable form.

Influenced in part by Japanese design, Wright created compositions where structure and light work together. This panel continues that tradition in a format suited for modern interiors.

For More Reading from the Web

• Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
• Dana-Thomas House Foundation