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Lamp of the Week: 24″ Parasol

Lamp of the Week: 24″ Parasol

At Century Studios, we create reproductions of Tiffany geometric shades in a multitude of shapes and sizes. One of the largest geometric shades we offer is the 24″ Parasol. The simplicity of the design is accentuated by the flat metal rim which follows the curvature of the shade, providing a bold underline for the piece….

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16″ Geometric Shades

16″ Geometric Shades

This past week we completed two 16″ Geometric (Small Piece) shades in wildly different colorations for two different clients. The first is an orange/amber shade that was commissioned by a local client. The second shade is a deep midnight blue that was commissioned by a client in North Carolina. Both shades are shown on the…

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Lamp of the Week: 28″ Wisteria

Lamp of the Week: 28″ Wisteria

The generously proportioned 28″ Wisteria makes an impressive floor lamp or chandelier fixture. For this shade we used a mix of blue, lavender and white blossoms intermingled with fresh green foliage. The mottled glass gives the flowers a sun dappled appearance, while the irregular lower border and lobed shape creates a naturalistic look. This shade…

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22″ Elaborate Peony

22″ Elaborate Peony

We have completed the 22″ Elaborate (or Windswept) Peony shade. Shown on the impressive Large Bamboo Table Base (27″ tall), this generously proportioned Tiffany Studios shade design is known for its intricate piecework and stunning depiction of peonies in full bloom. The cerulean blue background provides a lively backdrop that enlivens the multitude of red…

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Lamp of the Week: 20″ Windswept Daffodil

Lamp of the Week: 20″ Windswept Daffodil

It is well known that Louis Comfort Tiffany’s favorite flower was the daffodil, and the daffodils appear on lamp shades ranging from 14″ to 28″. The 20″ Windswept Daffodil is a lively rendition of this bright, cheery flower with the blooms dancing across the surface of the shade. Commissioned by a New Jersey client in…

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Juggling Projects

Juggling Projects

The past two weeks have been very busy at the studio. The 22″ Elaborate Peony moved from the light table to near completion and two geometric lamps were cut and fit to the forms. We are also pleased to announce that we have completed production on the large 6″ Pigtail Cap. This is the final…

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28″ Lemon Tree with Birds Chandelier

28″ Lemon Tree with Birds Chandelier

The 28″ Lemon Tree with Birds is a Century Studios original shade design by Bill Campbell. This generously proportioned shade takes its inspiration from a Tiffany Studios pictorial wall mosaic. Groupings of blue and yellow birds nestle among tree branches laden with ripening fruit. This example has a tropical color palette with a strong emphasis…

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18″ Clematis

18″ Clematis

The 18″ Clematis shade is a favorite Tiffany shade pattern and is an ideal vehicle to use exciting blue glasses in profusion. The non-repeating pattern presents a clustered mass of clematis flowers covering the surface of the shade. For this example, the flowers are a lively mix of textured, streaky, mottled and striated glasses in…

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Lamp of the Week: 16″ Persian

Lamp of the Week: 16″ Persian

The 16″ Persian Shade with Chain Mail is a geometric lamp with an exotic look.  The sunny yellow upper and lower geometric portions bookmark a decorative band of arabesques in accent tones of green and orange. Three rows of Chain Mail have been added to this shade, giving the piece an unique profile. We can…

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18″ Turtleback Turban

18″ Turtleback Turban

At Century Studios we create geometric and turtleback shades in many sizes and shapes. We were commissioned by a client in Illinois to create this 18″ Turtleback Turban shade. A sparkling band of hand cut and faceted green turtleback tiles bisects the boldly colored, heavily mottled, red and green glass that makes up body of…

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