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Arts & Crafts Show

Century Studios will be closed this week Friday & Saturday. You can visit our booth this weekend at  the Progress Center on the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair ~ The 14th Annual Arts & Crafts Show and Sale Saturday Sept 21  9:00 – 5:00 Sunday Sept 22 11:00 – 4:00  For more information on…

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16″ Snowball

16″ Snowball

This 16″ Snowball shade was recently commissioned by an East Coast client who has an antique lamp base which was in need of a shade. The glass in this shade was chosen for its variety and depth of color. The rich blue sky at the top gives way to a variety of lush greens and…

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Lamp of the Week: 22″ Tulip

Lamp of the Week: 22″ Tulip

The 22″ Tulip shade is a visually complex pattern featuring masses of tulips in full bloom. The generously proportioned shade, shown here on the large Turtleback base, can be used as a table lamp, floor lamp or chandelier. This shade was commissioned by a local client in 2010.

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Arts & Crafts Show

Arts & Crafts Show

The 14th Annual Arts & Crafts Show and Sale is just around the corner. Century Studios will be exhibiting at the show which runs September 21 & 22 in the Progress Center on the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair. For more information on the show and a list of exhibitors, go to this link.

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14″ Dragonfly & 14″ Acorn

14″ Dragonfly & 14″ Acorn

We recently completed two shades which were commissioned by out of state clients. The 14″ Dragonfly is a richly colored shade with vibrant purples, greens, blues and pinks. To complete the lamp, our client chose a different base than the one that is shown. This lamp now happily resides in Washington state. The glass for…

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16″ Turtleback & Hours This Week

16″ Turtleback & Hours This Week

This 16″ Turtleback shade is now available in our showroom. The deep emerald green turtleback border is set into a smokey blue/green background. The shade is shown on the Small Stick base. Century Studios will be closing at 2pm Friday August 23 we will be closed Saturday August 24

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Window of the Week – Winged Moon

Window of the Week – Winged Moon

When we moved into our new studio space five years ago, we needed a window for the large transom above our door. After discussing several design possibilities for the 36″ square space, we decided upon The Winged Moon. Inspired by an 1883 needle woven tapestry by Dora Wheeler, The Winged Moon shows a sleeping angel…

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