18" Alamander

The Alamander (also called Allamander and Allamanda) is a warm climate large flowering shrub often found near streams and ponds that is a fast growing, sometimes invasive plant. The 18" Alamander shade has a shallow cone shape covered in flowers. Shown on the Tall Flower Petal base (20" tall), this lamp has been sold and is now in a private collection.

We chose a variety of textured glasses for the shade. The transparent sparkling background is tinged with purple and has a hammered texture. This glass was made by Schlitz Studios in the 1980's. The purple tones compliment the rich yellow, peach and oranges in the flowers. The flower glasses are a variety of mottled and heavily rippled glasses. 

 

Holiday Hours

Century Studios Holiday Hours

Tuesday Dec 16 though Friday Dec 19

10:00 to 5:00

Saturday Dec 20 through Monday Dec 22

Closed

Tuesday Dec 23

10:00 to 5:00

Wednesday Dec 24 through Thursday Jan 1

Closed

We will resume regular business hours on Friday Jan 2 

 

18" Oriental Poppy

The 18" Oriental Poppy is a highly detailed Tiffany Studios shade design. Exuberant flowers covering the shade are barely contained by the decorative border rows. Set a backdrop of golden yellow sky, the flowers are rendered in a variety of striking reds. Purple and blue flower centers add a touch of drama to the shade while the lush green foliage provides a velvety backdrop.

The shade is shown on the Tall Flower Petal base (20" height). This shade was created for an East Coast client and has been sold.

16" Tulip

The generously proportioned 16" Tulip shade is covered in flowers in lively mix of pink and red flower in full bloom rising about lush green foliage. With their large waxy blooms, tulips are a perfect subject for stained glass lamps. 

The grey blue glass in the sky is a perfect backdrop for the flower colors.

Our client chose the Lummis base (19" tall) to compliment the shade. While the shape of the Lummis base looks futuristic, it is actually inspired by the stem and seed pod of the lotus flower. This lamp has been sold and is now in a private collection.

14" Geranium

Whether potted or planted, geraniums are a continually blooming plant that add a touch of color to gardens, porches and window sills all summer long. The 14" Geranium is a compact shade that celebrates this ubiquitous flower, elevating it to star status. For this recently completed example, we chose pink flowers and an impressionistic mix mottled and rippled green glasses for the distinctive foliage. The shade is shown on the distinctive Mushroom base (16" tall). This lamp has been sold and is now in a private local collection.

20" Waterlily and Studio Hours

Water plants are a major theme in Tiffany Studios lamp designs and one of the most popular shade patterns is the 20" Waterlily. The design shows a tranquil pond whose surface is covered in large lily pads and lush waterlilies in full bloom. 

The sparkling textured glasses used throughout the shade invite the viewer to move closer, tempting them to reach out and feel the surface of the shade. The shade is mated with the equally three dimensional Bird Skeleton base (26.5" tall). This lamp has been sold and is in a private collection in Texas.

Century Studios will be closed Wednesday October 15th through Monday October 20th.
 

22" Elaborate Peony

The 22" Elaborate Peony is a masterpiece of Impressionist lamp design. As the name implies, with 1038 individual pieces of glass, this is a more highly detailed version of Tiffany's popular 22" Peony shade which has 822 pieces. 

The saturated color scheme for this shade begins with a cerulean blue sky/background at the top that transitions down to a rich cobalt blue. The flower colors include a mix of lush pinks and velvety reds. 

Frilly peony flowers in full bloom cover the surface of the shade. A mass of leaves playfully interacts with the flowers giving the design a fullness that encourages the glass artist to find interesting glasses to showcase in every aspect of the shade.

The shade is shown on the elegant Arc base (29" tall). With its delicate open fretwork, this large base has a light, airy look. This lamp has been sold and is in a private collection in Texas.