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New Lamps

New Lamps

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…

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20″ Geometric Cone

20″ Geometric Cone

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….

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Chain Mail

Chain Mail

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…

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11th Annual Arts & Crafts Show

11th Annual Arts & Crafts Show

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…

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Show Set-up

Show Set-up

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…

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Magnolia Windows

Magnolia Windows

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…

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Show Lamps

Show Lamps

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…

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Arts & Crafts Show

Arts & Crafts Show

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…

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22″ Tulip Shade

22″ Tulip Shade

Tulips are used as the design motif on a large variety of Tiffany Studios shades. Sizes for tulip shades range from 14″ to 22″. Due to the multitude of colors which these springtime flowers come in, the palette for shades is practically endless. We have been working on a 22″ Tulip shade for a local…

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20″ Acorn Shade

20″ Acorn Shade

Over the years we have seen several original Tiffany Studios’ shades and bases come into our studio. We have also been fortunate to have been invited by clients to see their treasures in their homes. It is always a thrill to see an original Tiffany lamp “up close and personal”. Recently, we had a couple…

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