The 28″ Daffodil is covered in flowers reaching skyward on slender stems swaying gently in a light breeze. The distinctive flowers are a sunny combination of ring mottled, streaky, and textured glasses, while the stems and leaves are blended together from over ten different shades of green. Around the lower portion of the shade, the…
We completed the 20″ Waterlily shade this past week. Waterlily flowers in pink and white gently float on the rippled surface of the pond alongside large lily pads. Textured glasses feature predominately in this shade in the water, pads and border rows. The shade is shown on the elegant Library base (23.5″ tall). The shade…
Tiffany Studios designed tulip shades in a variety of sizes and shapes, and this 14″ Tulip has the light, airy feel of a fresh Spring day. The flowers in this playful design are bursting with energy and movement. Crisp pink tulips rise up from lively green leaves to play against the fracture streamer sky glass….
We hit the ground running this January with several lamps being worked on concurrently alongside preparing waxes for lamp bases that were taken to the foundry last week. While Irwin Terry was engaged in soldering a shade, Bill Campbell worked on the layout for a 20″ Waterlily being created for a client in Indiana. Bill…
Small accent lamps like this 12″ Acorn on the Tobacco Leaf base (15″ tall) add a splash of color and interest to any interior. This shade design was original called a Vine Border by Tiffany Studios, but today it is commonly referred to as an Acorn. The gentle shift in color from white at the…
The 20″ Daffodil Turban is one of the many Tiffany Studios lamp shade designs that feature Louis C. Tiffany’s favorite flower. The turban shape of the shade and the multiple horizontal borders give the impression that the flowers are bursting forth with springtime vigor. Created in vibrant tones for a client in Michigan, the shade…
The 16″ Daisy is a Century Studios adaptation of a Tiffany Studios shade design. The shade pattern is actually the 16″ Black Eyed Susan but the flower colors have been changed from amber to white. While this variation is a Century Studios’ idea, it was not unheard of for Tiffany Studios to change colors on…
The 16″ Dragonfly is a cornerstone Tiffany Studios shade design. Instantly recognizable with its jeweled eyes and filigreed wings, this pattern can be created in any coloration. For this example bold blues and purples are accented by green upper and lower border rows. The shade is mated with the Swamp Flower base (18″ tall). Completed…
The 16″ Fish is an unusual Tiffany shade design. With the notable exception of the dragonfly shades, very few Tiffany designs feature wildlife motifs. Five Koi swim gracefully across the surface of the shade in a rhythmic pattern. Filigree overlays accentuate the fins on each fish. This striking shade was created using a lightly textured…
The holidays are always a busy time at Century Studios, and this past December was no exception. We completed several lamp projects, including this 10″ Turtleback shade. For this richly toned amber colored shade, a row of hand cut turtleback tiles is bookmarked by heavily mottled glass. Commissioned by a client in Maryland, the shade…