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New Lamp Base

New Lamp Base

Century Studios is pleased to introduce a new cast bronze lamp base to our line of reproduction Tiffany metalwork. The Large Lion’s Foot base has an elegant profile that will compliment any 22″ to 24″ shade design. The four legs with anthropomorphic feet and slim profile, give the base a feeling of airiness. At 28″…

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Lamp of the Week: 20″ Poppy

Lamp of the Week: 20″ Poppy

The 20″ Poppy shade is a classic Tiffany Studios lamp design. The warm golden background provides a calming backdrop for the gently swaying red flowers. The filigreed leaves and flower centers add a level of three dimensional interest to the shade. Commissioned by an East Coast client in 2016, the shade  is shown on the…

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This Week At Century Studios

This Week At Century Studios

We began the week on Monday with a trip to the foundry to drop off waxes and pick up the raw bronzes for upcoming lamp base projects. Because it eats up half a day to get to the foundry and back again, we schedule our trips on Mondays when the studio is closed. Back at…

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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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