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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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28″ Lemon Tree, Part 1

28″ Lemon Tree, Part 1

The 28″ Lemon Tree is a Century Studios original shade design that was created by Bill Campbell in 2007. This intricate pattern was inspired by a Tiffany Studios wall mosaic. We are nearing completion on this impressive shade, which was commissioned by a client in Washington state. While Irwin Terry soldered several geometric shades, Bill…

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Lamp of the Week: 20″ Acorn

Lamp of the Week: 20″ Acorn

The generous proportions of the 20″ Acorn shade give this lamp a commanding presence. The “acorn” pattern was originally designed as a “leaf border”, but the nut inspired moniker has become the accepted name for this pattern. This large geometric shade was made in tones of green mixed with yellow in 2012 for a client…

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18″ Peacock Lamp

18″ Peacock Lamp

The 18″ Peacock Lamp is a fine example of Tiffany Studios’ ability to design a shade and base where the combination transforms a lamp into a lit sculpture. The impressive Peacock base (29.5″ total lamp height) mimics the bird’s feathered breast while the shade consists of overlapping peacock tail feathers that playfully fan out across…

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