Curved glass brings soft, continuous lines to spaces where straight panels would feel harsh or bulky. It’s used to open up sightlines, reduce visible joins, and create premium, sculptural features that still meet safety and performance requirements.
Typical benefits:
Seamless flow and fewer interruptions in the view
Safer, smoother corners and returns in high-traffic areas
Premium aesthetic for façades, lobbies, retail, and pools
Custom radii to suit tight returns through to sweeping arcs
Minimum/Maximum Radii by Thickness (quick-reference)
| Thickness | Even Radius – Small Bend(min R) | Even Radius – Large Bend(min R) | Tight Even Radius(short-girth bends; min R) | Uneven Radius / 3D(min R) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | 450 mm | 1000 mm | 150 mm | — |
| 6 mm | 450 mm | 1000 mm | 150 mm | 200 mm |
| 8 mm | 500 mm | 1000 mm | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| 10 mm | 550 mm | 1000 mm | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| 12 mm | 650 mm | 1200 mm | 200 mm | 250 mm |
| 15 mm | 750 mm | 1500 mm | 300 mm | 250 mm |
| 19 mm | — | 1900 mm | 350 mm | 250 mm |
Common Applications
Retail Shopfronts & Corners
Curved glass softens street-facing corners, widens sightlines into the store, and reduces visible joins for a premium, seamless façade. Ideal for high-footfall entries and display windows.
Caption: Curved shopfront corner draws customers into the display.
Office Partitions & Lobby Features
Swept partitions guide circulation and keep spaces visually open without hard edges. Great for reception backdrops, meeting rooms, and breakout zones.
Caption: Frameless curved partition defining a lobby seating area.
Stair & Balcony Balustrades
A continuous curve follows the stair line or balcony edge, improving safety and sightlines while delivering a clean, architectural finish.
Caption: Curved balustrade following a helical stair.
Limitations & Lead-times
Design within these governing dimensions (values vary by bend type and thickness):
Even Radius – Small Bend (typ.):
Girth ~350–1300 mm, Length 100–2440 mm, Max depth ~264–296 mm, Max angle up to ~135°.Even Radius – Large Bend (typ.):
Girth ~650–2440 mm, Length 350–3900 mm, Max depth ~378–656 mm, Max angle up to ~140°.Tight Even Radius (short-girth bends):
Girth ~180–2100 mm, Length 50–3000 mm, Min radius from 150–350 mm (by thickness).Uneven Radius / 3D (multi-radius):
Girth 100–1950 mm, Length 100–2950 mm, Min radius 200–250 mm (by thickness). Max angle typically up to 90°.
Specification notes (terminology):
Bend angle (°) is measured between tangents; drop/sagitta is the distance from the chord to the deepest point; girth is the curved surface length; tangent is the straight lead-in at each end. Bend radius (R) is to the outside face of the glass.
Lead-times: Standard even-radius bends are typically faster; complex uneven/3D bends, thicker glass, heat-treatment, and laminates can extend lead-time. Share your target dates when you enquire so we can confirm production slots and shipping windows.
Designing with curves?
Get our Curved Glass Specs PDF—radii tables, limitations, and quick lead-time notes.
