Tiffany Hanging Lamps

Original Tiffany hanging lamps made by Louis Tiffany and his world-famous art glass studio can command six figures and beyond at the finest auction houses. Despite being some of the most popular and alluring light fixtures emblematic of the Art Deco design movement, Tiffany Studios was forced into bankruptcy in 1933 during the height of the Great Depression. While more pragmatic and functional light fixtures became the standards of the day, the popularity of Tiffany lamps began to rise again during the late 1950’s setting the stage for a surprising resurgence in popularity for the finely crafted art glass fixtures that continues to this very day.

The defining features of Tiffany lighting fixtures are the shades themselves. At the very end of the 19th century, Louis Tiffany patented his Copper Foil Production Method used for creating elegant shades made from stained glass. Using the highest quality glass and creating timeless designs like the Hanginghead Dragonfly, Peacock, Koi, and others featuring Nature as the motif, Louis and his famous creations were ingratiating homes with vibrant color and subtle elegance all throughout the world.

The Copper Foil Production Method used to create classic Tiffany pendant lighting and other fixtures is essentially what joins the separate pieces of art glass together to form the pattern of the shade itself. After the individual pieces of stained glass are cut and the edges smoothed, a piece of copper foil is attached to each. Then, the pieces are soldered together and the pattern for the shade is created. Afterwards, the solder is covered with a chemical that helps create a patina finish and a classic, refined look.

Despite the fact that Tiffany Studios declared bankruptcy in 1933, it is still possible to have the dazzling brilliance, color, and vitality of these gorgeous fixtures in your home without spending six figures and above at the fancy auction houses. Dale Tiffany and other manufacturers of quality light fixtures have revived the art of making these brilliant hanging lamps by using the same techniques and materials used to craft the original masterpieces.

Tiffany pendant lighting, wall sconces, table lamps, and other exquisitely crafted fixtures not only imbue a space with vibrant color and beauty—they also help ingratiate the surroundings with a soothing ambiance. When the light passes through the stained glass shade, it softly diffuses the illumination. Not only does this diffusion reduce the chance for glare, it does indeed create a relaxing environment that is both warm and inviting.

Tiffany hanging lamps are great for illuminating pool tables and other work spaces because they direct lighting downward for optimum efficiency. However, no area can be properly illuminated with a single light fixture so it is important to complement any Tiffany hanging lamp with other Tiffany lighting fixtures to both unify the space and bring balance. Lighting fixtures also need to complement one another in design, color scheme, and materials while still accentuating the surrounding décor. Choosing a style of Tiffany lamp that best fits your home’s architecture and interior design scheme will give your surroundings a more professional look, and fill any space with plenty of character and charm.

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