| An Introduction to Tiffany Lamps | | Print | |
| Written by Ashley King | ||||||
| Tuesday, 09 September 2008 | ||||||
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Tiffany lamps rank high on the list of artistic and attractive lighting options. However, they are also among the most costly; you'll have to pay anywhere between 100 dollars to 5000 dollars. Not only do these lamps provide room lighting, they also function as a major design element of the room.
Tiffany lamps rank high on the list of artistic and attractive lighting options. However, they are also among the most costly; you'll have to pay anywhere between 100 dollars to 5000 dollars. Not only do these lamps provide room lighting, they also function as a major design element of the room. Louis Comfort Tiffany, a well-known American artist, first created Tiffany lamps. Most designs generally incorporate stained glass as a decorative feature. The creator wanted to ensure that the colors and details of the models were well-maintained though the production process so he used the copper-foil technique, resulting in unique and beautiful lamp shades with intricate bronze bases. Some of the popular designs available include the wisteria and dragonfly mosaics. In the past, Tiffany lamps were made solely by hand, but modern times have developed faster ways to produce them. There are hundreds of designs available coming in a variety of patterns, sizes and price tags. When choosing Tiffany lamps, you'll probably want to first consider affordability, but don't forget to put some thought into the style since it can have a huge impact on the look of your room. The lamp shade may be the most unique feature in Mr. Tiffany's creations. Geometric glass shades are leaded and comprised of different basic shapes made from poured glass, cut in segments, edged in copper foil then melded together. Floral design shades feature both geometric and floral patterns and usually come in two types, namely leaf or scattered floral. Some Tiffany lamps also feature a cone shaped shade with a circular rim and straight sides, with a detailed floral pattern. Dragonfly shades fall into this category; they are generally quite costly. Tiffany lamps sometimes have globe shaped shades that are difficult to produce but display considerably more detail than the cone shaped models. The lamp shade has a dome figure allowing more intricate designs of flowers and insects. The shades are usually anywhere from 12 to 28 inches in size. Yet another Tiffany lamp style has an irregular lower border with more natural form and flowing rims. These shades are usually globe-shaped with the lower border having an irregular form. One of the most sophisticated of Tiffany shade designs is the irregular upper or lower style that features an openwork crown resembling the branches of a tree. This is how the wisteria is made, depicting well-cut glass with a rich variety of colors. Article Author: Learn more about the history of Tiffany lamps, design features and shopping tips at A Guide to Tiffany Lamps.
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