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…
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.
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.
The unusual mushroom cap shape of this shade is a perfect canvas to show the saucer shaped leaves and multitude of brilliant flowers on this 20″ Nasturtium shade. The shade is shown on the Decorated Library Base. This piece was created in 2004.
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…
The 31 Light Lily Ceiling Fixture is an impressive piece in any setting. Clients have installed these fixtures in living rooms, over conference tables, and even in a large powder room! We also make a 49 Light version of this fixture.
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
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…
At first glance, the 14″ Arrowhead shade looks like a stylized floral design when in fact it is botanically correct. The distinctive leaves of the Arrowhead plant intermingle with the small white blossoms of this water plant. The shade is shown on the Shell Urn base. This shade was created in 2007 as a showroom…
This summer has been chock full of window projects large and small. A local client commissioned a set of three piano windows featuring a water/pond theme. The windows depict blooming iris on the bank, lotus in full flower floating on the surface of the pond, and fish swimming merrily under the surface of the water….