If you're looking for a lighting option to add a touch of class, style and sophistication to any setting, look no further than an exquisite new Tiffany style lamp. This American classic features a shade made of pieces of stained glass, soldered together to form ornate scenes or abstract motifs. The base of most Tiffany lamps is solid metal and is often ornately decorated as well.
Designer Louis Comfort Tiffany crafted the first Tiffany lamp in New York in 1899 in his studio where he had devoted himself to working with glass. The Tiffany lamp is widely considered America's greatest contribution to the Art Nouveau movement, which began and flourished in Europe in the late 19th century. This ubiquitous light fixture was born when Tiffany started using the scraps and discarded pieces from larger projects to fashion his decorative lamp shades.
Today, Tiffany style lamps are produced by practically every major lighting company, each with their own spin on Louis Comfort Tiffany's original stroke of genius. The first Tiffany lamps were small to midsized table lamps, as are many of the Tiffany styles today. There is certainly no shortage of colors and base options today. There are Tiffany style lamps to match any color scheme and décor, from the staunchest traditionalist to the most cutting edge of interior design.
The array of Tiffany-inspired lighting is almost mind-boggling. Tall floor lamps are a popular choice to match the smaller table lamp, or to simply stand on its own. There is also plenty of ceiling lighting that has been touched by the Tiffany magic. Flush and semi-flush mounts often feature detailed stained glass shades, and chandeliers and pendants can be found that also feature Tiffany-inspired themes. If you're in the market for a new lamp, or if you're tired of your current light fixtures, consider a beautiful new Tiffany lamp.
By: James Allen