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New Lily Fixture and Wally Birds

New Lily Fixture and Wally Birds

This past weekend we introduced a new 8 Light Lily Chandelier at the arts & crafts show. Our new fixture would be appropriate for a dining area or large entryway. The fixture can be made to various lengths with the addition of more chain. A new flock of Wally Birds has arrived from the talented…

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Lamp of the Week: 10″ Pony Wisteria

Lamp of the Week: 10″ Pony Wisteria

One of Tiffany Studios signature lamp designs is the Wisteria, which was made in several sizes and shapes. The 10″ Pony Wisteria is the smallest member of this family of lamps. Starting at the top of the shade with a cast bronze crown, the cascading flowers intermingle with leaves and branch work, ending in an…

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2015 Arts & Crafts Show

2015 Arts & Crafts Show

Our booth is set for the 16th Annual Arts & Crafts Show at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The show is held in the Progress Center Saturday Sept 26 from 9:00 – 5:00, and on Sunday from 11:00 – 4:00.

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16″ Snowball

16″ Snowball

At Century Studios, we occasionally get asked to create a pair of shades that will be displayed in the same space. Commissioned by a client in Michigan, we recently completed a pair of 16″ Snowball shades which will be installed as chandelier fixtures, hanging at different levels in a stairwell. Snowball shades are a perfect…

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Lamp of the Week: 18″ Oriental Poppy

Lamp of the Week: 18″ Oriental Poppy

The 18″ Oriental Poppy shade is a wonderfully detailed pattern featuring exotic poppies in full bloom. Commissioned by a local client in July 2014, this richly colored shade showcases a variety of red and red/orange flowers against a lush backdrop of greens and blues. The background is a lively mix of blues which deepens to…

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New Lamp Base

New Lamp Base

We are pleased to introduce a new Tiffany reproduction lamp base to our offerings. The Artichoke Trumpet is a tall, elegant lamp base that will work with shades ranging from 16″ to 24″. Cast in bronze using molds taken from an original Tiffany Studios example, this versatile base is made at our studio. September is…

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Lamp of the Week: 25″ Rose Bush

Lamp of the Week: 25″ Rose Bush

Covered in large, fully mature blooming roses, the 25″ Rose Bush shade is a generously proportioned Tiffany lamp. Using a subtle selection of lush greens and fresh pinks, this commissioned shade was installed as a chandelier fixture by a Boston client in 2009. The unusual “helmet” shape of the shade lends itself to chandelier fixtures,…

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10″ Pansy

10″ Pansy

Pansy flowers come in a plethora of colors, lending color to garden borders and planters as they bloom throughout the summer. This 10″ Pansy shade is an original Century Studios lamp design which was inspired by Tiffany Studios 16″ Pansy shade. We created this compact accent lamp using a blended color palette of blues, purples,…

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25″ Mandarin Lotus Lamp, Part 2

25″ Mandarin Lotus Lamp, Part 2

Soldering on a 25″ Mandarin Lotus shade takes quite a bit of time and patience. Due to the accordion pleat surface of the shade and the fact that 800 degree molten solder runs downhill, the shade must be constantly repositioned to ensure a proper bead line.   This shade has hand applied wires on the…

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