Blog

18″ Turtleback Shade

18″ Turtleback Shade

We recently completed an 18″ Turtleback shade which was commissioned by a client in Texas. The shade has different shape than the 18″ Turtleback shades we have previously created. The finished lamp is shown on the Decorated Library base. Tiffany Studios created turtleback shades in many different shapes and sizes. Referencing an original Tiffany Studios’…

Continue reading →
Studio Tour

Studio Tour

On Thursday, March 17th Century Studios hosted a local antiques group for a studio tour and talk about how we create our reproduction Tiffany Studios shades and bases. The group enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day lunch at the nearby Groveland Tap, and then flooded our studio work space with over 20 enthusiastic attendees. Irwin gave…

Continue reading →

14″ Arrowhead Shade

Last week we completed a 14″ Arrowhead shade for our showroom. This unusual Tiffany Studios design looks appears to be an abstract design when in fact, it is a fairly factual representation of a flowering plant (Syngonium podophyllum – see photo at left) which grows beside ponds and marshes. Nurseries and plant growers have created…

Continue reading →
22″ Dragonfly

22″ Dragonfly

For the past few weeks, we have been working on several projects at the same time. One of these projects is a large 22″ Drophead Dragonfly shade. The photo shows Bill choosing pressed glass jewels for the background of the shade.

Continue reading →
Limited Edition Dragonfly Vases

Limited Edition Dragonfly Vases

This is the final week to pre-order our Century Studios/Ephraim Faience Pottery Limited Edition Dragonfly Vase. The vase is approximately 6.5″ tall x 4″ wide, and is priced at $200.00, this signed/numbered vase will be a unique addition to any pottery collection. Call us at 651-699-4838 to place your order by Friday March 11!

Continue reading →
18″ Peony & Dragonfly Vase

18″ Peony & Dragonfly Vase

We completed an 18″ Peony shade for a local client this past week. The glass used for the shade included some wonderful pale pinks in the flowers. The shade is pictured on a Kendrick design pottery base. The photo below shows the flat layout of the shade on our light table.We are about mid way…

Continue reading →
A Few Lamps

A Few Lamps

Here are photos of a few lamps that we either recently completed, or have had the opportunity to re-photograph: We created this fantastic 22″ Laburnum on a Twisted Vine base for a client in St. Louis. We recently had the shade back in our studio and were able to re-photograph it. Creatures of the night…

Continue reading →
18″ Apple Blossom

18″ Apple Blossom

The 18″ Apple Blossom lamp is now complete and awaiting delivery to its home in Illinois. Referencing a rare Tiffany Studios original lamp, our clients requested that the metal branches extend into the body of the shade. These branches are usually rendered in a combination of metalwork (towards the top) and glass (in the lower…

Continue reading →
Limited Edition Dragonfly Vase #13

Limited Edition Dragonfly Vase #13

CENTURY STUDIOS LIMITED EDITION DRAGONFLY VASE #13 PRE-ORDER PRICE $200.00 Century Studios is pleased to announce the next in our exclusive series of limited edition dragonfly pots, created annually by Ephraim Faience Pottery. This vase is the 13th in our ongoing series, and is approximately 6.5” tall and 4” wide. The vase features two polychrome…

Continue reading →
Hooch Bottles

Hooch Bottles

Artist Nick McArdell or Turner & Scratch Pottery has completed a new batch of Hooch Bottles. These fantastic bottles are hand thrown and decorated, and each is emblazoned with a Skull & Crossbone design. Glazed inside and out, they are water/liquor tight and each comes with a cork. Each bottle is generously sized and will…

Continue reading →