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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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Lamp of the Week: 14″ Arrowhead

Lamp of the Week: 14″ Arrowhead

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…

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Windows Windows Windows

Windows Windows Windows

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….

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16″ Geometric on Small Stick Base

16″ Geometric on Small Stick Base

This boldly colored 16″ Geometric shade was commissioned by a client in Massachusetts. Geometric shades are usually made in subtle tones, but the saturated color palette works extremely well on this shade. The shade is shown on the versatile Small Stick base.

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Lamp of the Week: 28″ Grape Cone

Lamp of the Week: 28″ Grape Cone

Grapes were a popular motif in Tiffany windows and lamps. This shade is an variation on the large 28″ Grape chandelier cones which usually feature a trellis in the design. The non-repeating pattern and bold coloration give the shade interest from every side. Created in 2002 as a showroom piece, this shade was purchased by…

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22″ Geometric Turban with Chain Mail

22″ Geometric Turban with Chain Mail

The 22″ Geometric shade can be used as a chandelier, floor, or table lamp. The simple geometry of the lead lines provides a symmetrical framework which is calming and shows the glass to great advantage. The deep honey amber/orange glass is a perfect fit for a large geometric shade. The warm color is inviting and…

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