This week we completed an 18″ Peony lamp for a local client. The client had asked us to create a shade that was full of color and personality. The challenge on a shade of this type is to put strong color into it, but to still have the colors blend. With its rich red flowers…
In our last posting, we showed the 14″ Dragonfly shade on a base that has not appeared in our showroom before – the Tobacco Leaf base. Created in our studio from molds taken off a Tiffany Studios’ original example, this base has an interesting shape and wonderful detailing. The Tobacco Leaf base works well with…
For our recent show at the end of September, we created a number of new shades and bases, some of which are now on display in our showroom, available for purchase. The 14″ Dragonfly shade is the smallest of the Tiffany dragonfly designs. This design is perfect for showcasing vibrant color, and it makes a…
This week, we are pleased to add another Tiffany Studios design to our list of reproduction shade patterns. The 20″ Geometric Cone is a larger version of the 16″ Geometric Cone which we introduced this past spring (see our posting from May 29, 2010). The 20″ shade makes a perfect table lamp or chandelier fixture….
Tiffany Studios created many different kinds of lighting fixtures using a unique “chain mail” which could be put together in a variety of ways. Each square of the chain mail has a small square of art glass held inside it. Usually found on Tiffany wall sconces or hanging chandeliers, chain mail was also be used…
We arrived bright and early, and at 9am on Saturday the doors opened on the 11th Annual Arts & Crafts Show at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds. With over 50 local, regional and national dealers specializing in early 20th Century period antiques, reproductions and new works, the show has something for everyone. Visitors to the…
It has been a very busy week! We have kept all of our candles burning at both ends to get some exciting new lamps ready for the 11th Annual Arts & Crafts Show & Sale this weekend at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds in the Progress Center building. We completed many lamp shades and bases…
Our client has forwarded photos of the installed Magnolia windows we created earlier this year for his home in Ohio. See our postings from Feb. 1, Feb. 16, March 1 and March 8 to view the creation of these windows. The two large windows grace the paneled dining room. Upon completing the installation, our client…
Every year about this time we try to get a few new lamps made before the upcoming Arts & Crafts Show. We have been working on two new pieces for the show, and hope to sneak in more before next weekend! Inspired by a large dragonfly we found on our front door one recent Sunday…
At Century Studios, we are busily preparing for the upcoming Arts & Crafts Show weekend which will be held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds (located in the Progress Center) on September 25th & 26th. New shades are being created in our studio and new pottery is being finished up and coming into our showroom in…