While working on our various commissioned projects, we have also been working on a new window for above the front door of our studio. Our inspiration for this image came from an old black and white photo of a tapestry designed by Dora Wheeler called The Winged Moon. Dora Wheeler was the daughter of Candace…
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Turner & Scratch Pottery Show and Sale
Century Studios will be open on Friday August 21, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an artist’s reception featuring over 45 pieces of hand made pottery by St. Paul potter Nick McArdell of Turner & Scratch Pottery. The show, titled Secret Pots & Jugging Cats will feature many new works by this talented artist….
18″ Peony Shade
Last week, we completed an 18″ Peony shade for our showroom. We always try and meld showroom pieces in with our commission work. This gives visitors to our studio showroom something new to see each time they visit. While Bill fine tuned the layout for the Madame Charpentier window, Irwin worked on this shade. The…
Several Projects at Once
After a short stint away from the studio two weeks ago, we hit the ground running when we got back to work. Irwin worked on completing two different lamp projects while Bill continued to make progress on our next large window commission. Bill has been hand painting faces and laying out portions for our next…
Lily Ceiling Fixtures
Century Studios is pleased to announce the inclusion of two new ceiling fixtures to our line of unique Lily Lights. Inspired by an original Tiffany Studios fixture, we are now offering a 31 Light Lily Ceiling Fixture (shown in the photos above and below) and a 49 Light Lily Ceiling Fixture. The 31 Light Lily…
Closed this Weekend
Century Studios will be closed Saturday July 11th through Tuesday July 14th. We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday July 15th.
22″ Dragonfly
We have recently completed two different 22″ Dragonfly shades. Commissioned by two separate clients, these shades were as different as night and day. Our first client requested a rich, deeply colored shade to be used as a floor lamp on the Twisted Vine Floor base (photo to right). The background glass in the shade started…
New Shade Design & Wally Birds
7″ Geometric Shade Making its debut as a wall sconce in our showroom is a new shade design we have just added to our available patterns. This petite 7″ Geometric shade has a 2 1/4″ fitter ring which makes it ideal for wall sconces and as a hanging pendant fixture. This versatile shade can be…
A Busy Week
Last week at Century Studios, we worked on and/or completed 7 different projects, then capped the week off with our Grand Opening/Open House on Friday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm! Our Open House was a great success with many friends, clients, and new acquaintances stopping by to visit. Our supply of snacks held…
Grand Opening
On Friday June 19th, Century Studios will be celebrating the Grand Opening or our new studio space with an Open House from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. We will have light refreshments from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stop by and see our new space! In addition to our studio-made lamps,…