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Lamp of the Week: 25″ Lotus on Mandarin Lotus Base

Lamp of the Week: 25″ Lotus on Mandarin Lotus Base

Inspired by the saucer-like leaves of the lotus plant which can be as large as two feet in diameter, the 25″ Lotus shade is unique amongst Tiffany shade designs. The pleated surface undulates along the veins of the leaves, creating a three dimensional effect. Each vein is accentuated with hand applied wire work that follows…

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Polychrome Window

Polychrome Window

Bill has wanted to do a stained glass piece based on this illustration by John R. Neill, from 1909’s The Road to Oz, for a long time. The image shows Polychrome, the rainbow’s daughter, returning home to her rainbow at the end of the story – her father scoops her up as her sisters welcome…

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Lamp of the Week: 18″ Grape

Lamp of the Week: 18″ Grape

The 18″ Grape is one of several Tiffany Studios lamp designs that incorporate a cast bronze crown at the top of the shade that mates with the Tree Trunk base. This shade features ripening grapes cascading down the side of the shade. We created this shade over 20 years ago and it resides in a…

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10″ Turtleback on Ruffle Base

10″ Turtleback on Ruffle Base

Last week we completed a 10″ Turtleback shade for a local client. This is the smallest turtleback shade we create. The green turtleback band is inset against a spring green background glass. The shade is shown on the Three Armed Ruffle base. This lamp is a perfect accent for any interior.

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Lamp of the Week: 18″ Clematis

Lamp of the Week: 18″ Clematis

Tiffany Studios created Clematis shades in several sizes. One of the most popular is the 18″ Clematis. This low cone is covered in blooms and is a perfect showcase for blue and purple glasses. The shade was created in 2007 as a showroom piece and was purchased by a local client. The shade is shown…

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Acorn Lamps

Acorn Lamps

Things sometimes go in multiples at the studio. We recently had two clients who both commissioned 16″ Acorn shades. The first lamp was for a local client to decorate their bungalow style home. The colors were chosen to work with the decorating themes in the home. The decorative band was accented by using a darker…

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16″ Dragonfly on Dragonfly Mosaic Urn Base

16″ Dragonfly on Dragonfly Mosaic Urn Base

Dragonfly shades are instantly recognizable as the iconic Tiffany Studios lamp design. Tiffany made dragonfly shades in many sizes, and the pattern lends itself to infinite color possibilities. Commissioned by a local client, this 16″ Dragonfly shade was created in variations of deep jewel tones of blues and greens. The Dragonfly Mosaic Urn base was…

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20″ Turtleback Chandelier

20″ Turtleback Chandelier

This week, Century Studios is pleased to add another shade to our line – the 20″ Turtleback Chandelier. Tiffany Studios created this shade in several sizes, and this is a smaller version of the large 26″ Turtleback Chandelier we make. This unusual Tiffany chandelier was created using large turtleback tiles which were pressed using molds…

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