From: Home Improvement: Lighting Articles from EzineArti
Have you ever seen a lamp with a glass shade and wondered what it
was called? Most people probably don't even know that there is a
name for that type of lamp and just assume it is a fancy lamp with
a glass lamp shade, however this simply isn't the case. These fancy
lamps are called Tiffany lamps, which were originally part of the
Art Nouveu movement, and are comprised of a glass (Tiffany) shade
soldered with copper foil.
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Tiffany lamps are lighting fixtures that don't fail to amaze anyone
who actually sees them. They have a unique and beautiful design and
shape that sets them apart from other lamp styles out there.
However how do you know whether you are looking at a real Tiffany
lamp or a well crafted (or not so well crafted) fake?
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Tiffany Lamps are a unique type of lamps. Their history goes back
to its originator Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848 - 1933) who brought
his ideas together by trying to marry art with functionality in the
American Home. His love for art, nature, and creativity designed
some of the most stunning pieces of lighting fixtures available.
Finding New Lamp Shades
Whether you are looking to replace the shade on an old lamp or
looking to find a new shade to replace one that has been lost or
damaged, there are a number of different things you can do to find
just the right lamp shades for your needs. Lamp shades can often be
purchased separately from lamps, and, if not, there are usually
ways to work around it.
Choosing a Lamp Shade
It is pretty obvious that lamp shades are useful for redirecting
light from lamps so that it can be dispersed properly, but aside
from a functional purpose, they also provide a decorative use that
can add a stunning design to any room. They come in a variety of
sizes, types, styles, and colors, but sometimes there are so many
options that it can be difficult to sort through them. I've
assembled this guide of some of the most popular lamp shade styles
and designs to help you make sense of the choices available and
choose what is right for your home.
Tiffany Lamps and Their Alluring Designs
Tiffany lamps, whether original or replica, are awe-inspiring
whenever we see them. There is just a particular beauty and an
elegance unmatched in any other lamp types out there. The
craftsmanship, the design, the style and color, everything is
brought beautifully together to offer an exquisite piece of art
that illuminates your surroundings.
