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Landscape Windows

Landscape Windows

We have been very busy with a number of commission projects, including this lush pair of Landscape Windows for a West Coast client. Every window project we undertake begins with Bill working up a full sized drawing/cartoon. Our cartoons are given a simple coloring with colored pencils, to indicate details and basic colors. Once approved…

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Lamp of the Week: 22″ Maple Leaf

Lamp of the Week: 22″ Maple Leaf

Created in 2012, the Maple Leaf lamp is a Century Studios’ original design. The shade showcases the glories of fall in the Upper Midwest when the leaves brilliantly change colors. Pictured on the Twisted Vine base, this shade is now in a private collection.

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Arts & Crafts Show

Century Studios will be closed this week Friday & Saturday. You can visit our booth this weekend at  the Progress Center on the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair ~ The 14th Annual Arts & Crafts Show and Sale Saturday Sept 21  9:00 – 5:00 Sunday Sept 22 11:00 – 4:00  For more information on…

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16″ Snowball

16″ Snowball

This 16″ Snowball shade was recently commissioned by an East Coast client who has an antique lamp base which was in need of a shade. The glass in this shade was chosen for its variety and depth of color. The rich blue sky at the top gives way to a variety of lush greens and…

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Lamp of the Week: 22″ Tulip

Lamp of the Week: 22″ Tulip

The 22″ Tulip shade is a visually complex pattern featuring masses of tulips in full bloom. The generously proportioned shade, shown here on the large Turtleback base, can be used as a table lamp, floor lamp or chandelier. This shade was commissioned by a local client in 2010.

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Arts & Crafts Show

Arts & Crafts Show

The 14th Annual Arts & Crafts Show and Sale is just around the corner. Century Studios will be exhibiting at the show which runs September 21 & 22 in the Progress Center on the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair. For more information on the show and a list of exhibitors, go to this link.

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14″ Dragonfly & 14″ Acorn

14″ Dragonfly & 14″ Acorn

We recently completed two shades which were commissioned by out of state clients. The 14″ Dragonfly is a richly colored shade with vibrant purples, greens, blues and pinks. To complete the lamp, our client chose a different base than the one that is shown. This lamp now happily resides in Washington state. The glass for…

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