We completed the 18" Calamondin Orange Tree lamp for our clients. This Century Studios original shade design was conceived by Bill Campbell in 2014. With 2050 individual pieces of glass, this is the most elaborate shade we create.
Infinite patience is required to cut and fit each of the tiny pieces. Bill Campbell and Irwin Terry are seen foiling one of the five section repeats of the shade.
Bill transferred the foiled pieces onto the waxed lamp form. The cast bronze branch crown at the top will be incorporated into the shade as it is being soldered together.
Irwin spent many hours soldering the shade. There are lead branches in high relief in the body of the shade.
When composing the layout Bilo chose a wide variety of glasses for this colorful shade. The Calamondin Orange plant both flowers and fruits simultaneously, making it a perfect subject for a stained glass shade.
The shade is mounted on the study Tree Trunk base, which was originally created by Tiffany Studios for their signature wisteria lamps. This
is the second time we have made this lamp. The Calamondin Orange Tree lamp will no longer be
available as we are retiring this pattern from production.
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