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Creating a Bronze Lamp Base, Part 2

Creating a Bronze Lamp Base, Part 2

In our previous post, we outlined how the waxes for reproduction Tiffany Studios lamp bases are made. Once the waxes have been created and cleaned, they are taken to our local bronze foundry. At the foundry, the waxes are “gated”. Wax rods are attached to the pieces to create a roadway for the bronze to…

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Lamp of the Week: 25″ Roman

Lamp of the Week: 25″ Roman

The 25″ Roman shade has an unusual flaring dome shape which is generally referred to as “elephant ear”. In addition to being an impressive table lamp, floor lamp, or chandelier fixture, this generously proportioned shade works exceptionally well as an inverted chandelier. This richly colored shade features fiery amber and red tones and is shown…

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Creating a Bronze Lamp Base, Part 1

Creating a Bronze Lamp Base, Part 1

At Century Studios, we make many of the reproduction bronze lamp bases we offer. Since we opened in June 1986, we have worked with a number of Tiffany reproduction lamp base makers and in February 2000, we acquired all the molds from one of the foundries we had been using. Around 2005 we acquired molds…

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Lamp of the Week: 16″ Pomegranate

Lamp of the Week: 16″ Pomegranate

The 16″ Pomegranate shade is one variation of the many shade designs with a decorative band bookmarked between upper and lower rows of geometric tiles. The color of the geometric portions shift from a light green/amber mix downwards to a green/white glass. The orange/amber pomegranates in the band play off the colors of the background…

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Pair of Lily Lamps

Pair of Lily Lamps

We offer a wide range of Tiffany reproduction Lily style table lamps, chandeliers, wall sconces and floor lamps. We recently completed this matching pair of 18 Light Lily Table Lamps for a West Coast client.

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Lamp of the Week: 22″ Wisteria

Lamp of the Week: 22″ Wisteria

Tiffany Studios created Wisteria lamps in several sizes and shapes. One of the most versatile of these is the 22″ Wisteria which can be a table lamp, chandelier, or floor lamp. Commissioned in 2002 by a Chicago area client, the cascading flowers in this shade have a variety of blue, purple, lavender, and white tones….

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20″ Waterlily

20″ Waterlily

Tiffany Studios often used water themes for lamps and windows, and one of their most popular shade patterns is the 20″ Waterlily. Lily pads float on the surface of a tranquil summer pond while flowers and buds playfully interact across the shade. For this shade, the water glass is a brilliant shining blue tinged with…

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Lamp of the Week: 22: Maple Leaf

Lamp of the Week: 22: Maple Leaf

The 22″ Maple Leaf is a Century Studios’ original shade design created in 2012.. The pattern was inspired by a stunning Maple tree that graced our front yard, but sadly had to be removed two years ago. A lively mix of red, yellow, and orange glass were used to create this shade. Hints of an…

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25″ Fish Scale

25″ Fish Scale

We are pleased to introduce a new pattern to our ever expanding list of Tiffany reproduction lamp designs. The 25″ Fish Scale shade is a helmet shaped shade that can be used as a large table lamp, floor lamp, or an impressive chandelier fixture. As a chandelier fixture, the shade would work equally well hanging…

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