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Doric Column Torchiere Lamp

Doric Column Torchiere Lamp

Inspired by Tiffany Studios penchant for mixing and matching shades and bases in unexpected combinations, we created this Doric Column Torchiere lamp with a blown glass Heart-Shaped Magnolia shade. The shade was created by Lundberg Studios, who ceased production many years ago. The bottom of the lamp base is 6.5″ square and the height is…

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Lamp of the Week: 18″ Oriental Poppy

Lamp of the Week: 18″ Oriental Poppy

The 18″ Oriental Poppy is a pleasingly complex Tiffany Studios shade design. Red poppy flowers have long been a symbol of sacrifice and remembrance in western culture. This example, created in 2014 for a local client, has an explosion lush red and orange poppies set against vibrant blues, purples, and greens. Three horizontal border rows…

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10″ Geometric Brickwork

10″ Geometric Brickwork

New to our studio showroom is this 10″ Geometric shade in a brickwork pattern. The shade has an overall peach tone but the glass is actually a multi color mix, so the shade has unexpected shots of yellow, white, and blue when viewed close up.  The shade is mated with the highly detailed Queen Anne’s…

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Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours

Century Studios Holiday Hours Thanksgiving Day – Closed Friday Nov 25 through Friday Dec 23 – Regular Business Hours Saturday Dec 24 through Mon Jan 2 – Closed Tues Jan 3 – Resume Regular Business Hours

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Lamp of the Week: 18″ Peony

Lamp of the Week: 18″ Peony

Peony flowers symbolize romance, prosperity and good fortune, and this showy flower was a frequent inspiration for lamps at Tiffany Studios. For the flowers of this 18″ Peony shade we chose an intensely colored fuchsia glass blended with candy apple red, royal purple, deep bubble gum pink, and milky white. To enhance the intensity of…

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Lily Pad Candlestick

Lily Pad Candlestick

We have recently completed a pair of Lily Pad Candlesticks with Cauldron Tops (17″ tall) for our studio showroom. Cast off a rare original Tiffany Studios example, the base of the candlestick is an undulating mass of overlapping lily pad leaves. We offer this candlestick with a choice of the Caldron Top or a Jeweled…

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Lamp of the Week: 25″ Roman

Lamp of the Week: 25″ Roman

The 25″ Roman shade has an unusual shape which is generally referred to as “elephant ear” or helmet. Generously proportioned, this versatile shade can be used as a table lamp, floor lamp, or chandelier fixture. This richly colored shade features fiery amber and red tones and is shown on the Twisted Vine base (25.5″ tall)….

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22″ Maple Leaf

22″ Maple Leaf

As the leaves exhibited their inspirational colors outdoors, we continued work on the 22″ Maple Leaf shade at the studio. After laying in the background colors, Bill Campbell skillfully composed the shade leaf by leaf. Once the layout was complete, the lamp was foiled and soldered together. Viewing the shade from above, the intricate interplay…

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Lamp of the Week: 14″ Dragonfly

Lamp of the Week: 14″ Dragonfly

The 14″ Dragonfly is one of our most popular shade patterns. This compact shade showcases six filigreed dragonflies, pressed glass jewels, and can be created in any coloration. For this piece, the shade begins at the top with a grassy green that quickly blends into cobalt blue. The green dragonflies have textured purple wings tinged…

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