A local client recently commissioned an owl window for her husband as a birthday gift. The completed window was approximately 27″ x 30″ and was finished in a cherry frame to hang in his home office/study. Using a favorite print by John James Audubon as inspiration for the window, we were asked to add more…
We have been working on a suite of chandelier fixtures for an East Coast client. The largest of the three is a 22″ Turtleback shade. Irwin is seen soldering the band of turtleback tiles into position on the shade. We will show the completed suite of fixtures in a future posting.
Large geometric shades are always impressive, and perfectly combine simplicity and detail without the lushness of their floral counterparts. The 20″ Acorn shade is a perfect example of how a large shade can be entrancing, yet remain simple. We recently completed a 20″ Acorn shade for a client in Louisiana. The beginning of the process…
We often get asked how we get our sheet glass to the studio. After the sheets of glass are picked, they are shipped to Century Studios by truck in wooden crates with lots of padding. The crates of glass can be very heavy, but we have a basic system involving a two wheeler and a…
Before we give a recap of the various projects we have been working on, please note that: CENTURY STUDIOSWILL BE CLOSEDTHURSDAY APRIL 7throughWEDNESDAY APRIL 13 Spring is always a busy time of year at Century Studios, and spring 2011 is no exception! We have recently completed and begun many different projects. An out of state…
We recently completed an 18″ Turtleback shade which was commissioned by a client in Texas. The shade has different shape than the 18″ Turtleback shades we have previously created. The finished lamp is shown on the Decorated Library base. Tiffany Studios created turtleback shades in many different shapes and sizes. Referencing an original Tiffany Studios’…
On Thursday, March 17th Century Studios hosted a local antiques group for a studio tour and talk about how we create our reproduction Tiffany Studios shades and bases. The group enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day lunch at the nearby Groveland Tap, and then flooded our studio work space with over 20 enthusiastic attendees. Irwin gave…
Last week we completed a 14″ Arrowhead shade for our showroom. This unusual Tiffany Studios design looks appears to be an abstract design when in fact, it is a fairly factual representation of a flowering plant (Syngonium podophyllum – see photo at left) which grows beside ponds and marshes. Nurseries and plant growers have created…
For the past few weeks, we have been working on several projects at the same time. One of these projects is a large 22″ Drophead Dragonfly shade. The photo shows Bill choosing pressed glass jewels for the background of the shade.
This is the final week to pre-order our Century Studios/Ephraim Faience Pottery Limited Edition Dragonfly Vase. The vase is approximately 6.5″ tall x 4″ wide, and is priced at $200.00, this signed/numbered vase will be a unique addition to any pottery collection. Call us at 651-699-4838 to place your order by Friday March 11!