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Easter Memorial Windows

Easter Memorial Windows

In March, we completed a pair of Resurrection-themed Memorial Windows for St. Paul’s Episcopalian Church in Owatonna, Minnesota. Commissioned as a memorial by the Krysto family, the pair of windows feature Easter themes. Installed in the entry to the church, the windows are placed as shown above – the first window (on the right as…

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Whirlpool Window

Whirlpool Window

At Century Studios, we have created quite a few windows and suncatchers based on the artwork John R. Neill created for the Wizard of Oz book series. The series ran from 1900 well into the 1940’s and all but the first book were lavishly illustrated by Neill. At the beginning of The Scarecrow of Oz,…

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Lamp of the Week: 16″ Daffodil

Lamp of the Week: 16″ Daffodil

Light and airy, the 16″ Daffodil shade evokes springtime sunshine and gentle breezes. Commissioned in 2009 by a local client, the shade features fracture/streamer background glass and perky yellow flowers which are certain to enliven even the dullest rainy day. The shade is shown on the Lion’s Foot base.

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Two Showroom Lamps

Two Showroom Lamps

Two recently completed lamps appearing in our showroom include the 16″ Geometric w/Triangle Border and a 10″ Turtleback. The 16″ Geometric w/Triangle Border shade is a shade that will fit into any decor. This shade is made using a rose colored glass with an slightly darker decorative border of triangularly shaped pieces. The shade is…

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Lamp of the Week: 22″ Trumpet Vine

Lamp of the Week: 22″ Trumpet Vine

Trumpet Vine flowers come in a variety of colors ranging from the familiar orange, to yellow, scarlet, pink and even lavender. Commissioned in 2007, this 22″ Trumpet Vine shade was created with scarlet flowers set against a multicolored background that includes a wide variety of blue, amber, and purple glass. The green foliage enlivens the…

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Window of the Week: Magnolia Windows

Window of the Week: Magnolia Windows

Created in 2010 for a client in Ohio, this pair of large Magnolia Windows gives the impression of Magnolia trees in full bloom are just outside the windows. The semi-transparent sky glass blocks the view of neighboring homes, while the intricate branch work supports flowers cut from many types of Drapery Glass. This three dimensional…

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20″ Waterlily

20″ Waterlily

The 20″ Waterlily shade is a Tiffany Studios’ lamp design that evokes the hot languid days of summer. With its proliferation of leaves and blooming lily flowers floating gently on the surface of the shade, the design has a tranquil feel. This is also a shade which can showcase many types and colors of flower…

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16″ Fern

16″ Fern

This pair of 16″ Fern shades was commissioned by a client in Boston. The pottery portions for the two lamp bases were created by Ephraim Faience Pottery with fittings by Century Studios. The client requested that we select our glass colors to compliment the glazing on the two bases. The resulting shades are a rich…

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Lamp of the Week: 18: Clematis

Lamp of the Week: 18: Clematis

The 18″ Clematis, shown here on the Lion’s Foot base, was created in 2007 as a showroom piece and is now in a private collection. The shallow shade has a non repeating design with an abundance of flowers playing across its surface. The vibrant purple and blue flower glass was chosen from a wide variety…

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