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Lamp of the Week: 22″ Peony

Lamp of the Week: 22″ Peony

The 22″ Peony is a classic Tiffany Studios lamp design. This generously proportioned shade can be created in colors that are light an airy, or deep and brooding. The saturated color palette or this shade has flowers in deep red, rust, and intense pinks set against a multicolored background with blue, green, and dark amber….

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16″ Turtleback

16″ Turtleback

With its band of hand cut, chunky glass tiles, the 16″ Turtleback is a unique Tiffany Studios shade design. Commissioned by a couple in Illinois, the shade is made with a mottled glass that has a mix of green and cream tones. The turtlebacks in the band are hand cut and faceted from the larger…

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Lamp of the Week: 17″ Bat

Lamp of the Week: 17″ Bat

The 17″ Bat is one of the more unusual Tiffany Studios shade designs. There are three known examples of the shade with a trio of bats flying against a night sky, and only one example of this variation with six overlapping bats. At Century Studios, we offer both versions of this unique design. Each bat…

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12″ Acorn

12″ Acorn

This 12″ Acorn was commissioned by a local client. The rich green geometric upper and lower portion frame the band with amber acorns against a lighter green ground. The shade is shown on the Tobacco Leaf base.

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Window of the Week: The Oz Parade

Window of the Week: The Oz Parade

The Oz Parade is a colorful window inspired by the work of John R. Neill, the man who illustrated over thirty titles in the Wizard of Oz book series from 1904 – 1943. In the 1930’s Mr. Neill created a mural for Elgood and Marie Lufkin that was situated over the mantel in their home….

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22″ Dragonfly

22″ Dragonfly

The 22″ Dragonfly shade is one of our most popular shade patterns. Generously proportioned, the upper portion of the shade is studded with pressed glass jewels, while the irregular lower edge is formed by a line of dragonflies. Commissioned by a client in Georgia, this lamp has a dramatic color shift from bright sunny yellow/amber…

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Lamp of the Week: 18″ Flowering Lotus

Lamp of the Week: 18″ Flowering Lotus

The 18″ Flowering Lotus is one of the most complex lamps designed by Tiffany Studios. This lit sculpture begins at the table with bronze lily pads moving upwards into sculpted leaves and buds. Ten flower stems ascend inside the shade, each curving back downward and ending in a light. Glass stems cascade from the top…

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Scarab Lamp

Scarab Lamp

The Scarab Lamp is a small lamp with a lot of personality. At 9″ tall and 6″ wide, this delicate accent lamp has a green glass scarab beetle shade. The shade is pressed hollow and has a lustre surface. This piece was commissioned by an East Coast client.

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Lamp of the Week: 28″ Dragonfly

Lamp of the Week: 28″ Dragonfly

Dragonfly shades have always been one of the most popular Tiffany Studios lamp motifs. This large 28″ Dragonfly shade features dragonflies formally positioned against a jeweled background. Commissioned by a local client in 2008, the overall tone of the shade is a brooding mix of blues, greens and purples. Shots of brighter greens in the…

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18″ Nasturtium

18″ Nasturtium

If roses are considered royalty in a garden, then nasturtiums would be the court jesters. Zipping over rocks or bursting forth from planters, these colorful flowers tumble with wild abandon across flower beds. The saucer shaped leaves and brightly colored flowers are also edible, adding a peppery zest to summer salads. In preparation for our…

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