Fine Wood Windows for the Vintage Home
Custom wood windows built to original specifications for Bay Area vintage homes.
We specialize in faithful wood window replication — matching the profiles, proportions, divided-light patterns, materials, and details that give older homes their character. Whether the project calls for double-hung windows, casements, roundtops, specialty sash, or historically appropriate replacement windows, our goal is the same: windows that look like they have always belonged to the home.
For homeowners who want traditional methods, we can build with historically faithful glass options, including single-pane configurations where appropriate. For homeowners seeking improved comfort and performance, we can also incorporate modern glazing options designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce outside noise, and limit UV exposure.
Preserve Architectural Integrity
The windows of a vintage home are part of its architecture. Their proportions, profiles, divided lights, and relationship to the surrounding trim all shape the character of the house.
We build custom wood windows to respect those details, maintaining the architectural integrity of the home rather than replacing it with a generic modern product.
Built to Original Specifications
Every project begins with the existing architecture. We study the original design, measure carefully, and fabricate wood windows that match the home’s style and construction.
Our work includes double-hung windows, casement windows, roundtop windows, divided-light sash, specialty shapes, and custom designs for older homes and historic buildings.
Built With Fine Wood
Material quality matters in a custom wood window.
Our windows are built from durable, tight-grained vertical grain Douglas fir, as well as redwood, mahogany and other specialty woods. The material is selected for strength, stability, and the traditional appearance that vintage homes deserve.
Glass Options for Every Priority
Not every vintage home calls for the same glass.
Some projects call for historically faithful single-pane glass to preserve the original character and construction method. Others benefit from modern glass options that can improve energy efficiency, sound insulation, UV protection, solar control, and overall comfort.
We help homeowners choose the right glass for the home, the architecture, and the way they live.
Turnkey Craftsmanship
For more than 30 years, The Window Shop has served homeowners, architects, contractors, builders, designers, and stewards of historic properties across the Bay Area.
We provide custom manufacturing, finish painting, and precision installation in selected East Bay communities. We also work with project teams and approved installers across broader Bay Area and Northern California markets.
Selected Historic Projects
Our work has supported homes, landmarks, and commercial properties across the Bay Area, including civic buildings, historic museums, restaurants, churches, and community spaces.
Planning new windows for a vintage home?
Send us the property address, photos of the existing windows, and a brief description of your project. We will help you understand what is possible, what details matter, and whether the project is a fit for turnkey installation, contractor-led installation, or approved-installer coordination.