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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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16″ Geometric w/Triangles

16″ Geometric w/Triangles

Geometric shades add a splash of color to any room. For this 16″ Geometric w/Triangles shade we chose a warm golden glass for the body of the shade and a subtly different tone of gold for the decorative band of triangles. The shade is shown on the Lummis base (18.5″ tall). This lamp has an…

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Lamp of the Week: 16″ Geranium

Lamp of the Week: 16″ Geranium

From spring to late fall geraniums give a splash of color to gardens, porches, and window boxes. For this 16″ Geranium shade, a smokey blue & green background sets off the dappled green leaves and cheerful red flowers. The rippled glass in the borders gives a textural accent to the shade. The shade is shown…

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22″ Maple Leaf, Part 1

22″ Maple Leaf, Part 1

We generally like to follow a large, complicated shade with a smaller piece or two before jumping into another big project but we schedule our commissions in the order that we have received the orders. After completing the 28″ Lemon Tree with Birds shade we moved directly onto another Century Studios designed shade, the 22″…

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Lamp of the Week: 16″ Turtleback

Lamp of the Week: 16″ Turtleback

Turtleback shades are a unique category of Tiffany lamp that were created in a seemingly endless variety of shapes, sizes and colors. This 16″ Turtleback shade  is made with a mottled green glass mixed with cream tones. The band of turtleback tiles are hand cut and faceted from the large 4″ x 6″ tiles. This…

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28″ Lemon Tree with Birds

28″ Lemon Tree with Birds

We have completed the 28″ Lemon Tree with Birds shade for our client in Washington state. This is a Century Studios original shade pattern that Bill Campbell designed in 2007. The shade takes its inspiration from a 1910 Tiffany Studios glass mosaic wall panel. Throughout the shade, lush foliage and intertwining branches camouflage groupings of…

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Lamp of the Week: 16″ Bamboo

Lamp of the Week: 16″ Bamboo

The 16″ Bamboo is a serene Tiffany lamp pattern. In many cultures, bamboo symbolizes uprightness of character and friendship. The background glass for the shade is a translucent green/blue/purple mix that creates a smokey atmosphere. Each of the long leaf pieces of glass must be slumped in a kiln to match the curvature of the…

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