Tiffany Lamps Review
Archive for January, 2010
Why is Tiffany style lighting growing in popularity after its creation by Louis Comfort Tiffany over 110 years ago? Tiffany style lighting is truly one of a kind. There have been many styles that come and go from popularity. Art deco and many other trendy schemes create a big splash but do not stand the test of time.
The techniques and blends of color and design in glass created by Louis Tiffany are true creations of art. The craftsmanship and quality live forever. Tiffany table lamps, Tiffany floor lamps, Tiffany chandeliers, Tiffany wall sconces, Tiffany pendant lights, and Tiffany stained glass windows, all create beautiful scenes that add elegance and beauty to any home.
Here are some additional terms that will be helpful when dealing with Tiffany Lighting.
Jadestone: Durable, compact thinly cut stone with luminous color that can be shaped and constructed with the copperfoil technique. This is available in Tiffany floor lamps, Tiffany table lamps, Tiffany pendants, Tiffany Mini pendants and more.
Mica: A natural mineral bonded with shellac to create a light deffuser, usually available in Silver or Amber colors. Available in most Tiffany style lighting, to include Tiffany chandeliers, Tiffany vanity lights Tiffany pendant lights and Tiffany wall sconces.
Opalescent Glass: Glass that incorporates white, or opal glass, into the color mix. Best viewed in Tiffany staind glass windows and Tiffany chandeliers.
Here are some additional terms to undestand when dealing with Tiffany Style Lighting.
Glue Chip Glass: A texture created on the surface of glass by applying hot glue, which after drying contracts and chips the glass surface resulting in a natural pattern, like frost on a window pane. May be best seen on Tiffany satined glass windows or Tiffany floor lamps.
Granite Glass: A texture with the appearance of granite that is applied to hot glass sheets with an embossed roller. May be viewed on Tiffany Accent lamps, Tiffany ceiling fans or Tiffany wall sconces.
Iridescent Glass: Glass with a colorful shimmering effect created when a layer of metallic oxide is bonded to hot glass. May be seen on most all Tiffany style lighting, to include Tiffany chandeliers and Tiffany stained glass windows.
Here are some more Tiffany Style Lighting term definitions.
Finial: Decorative detail on the top of a lamp or the very bottom of a chandelier. May be viewed on Tiffany style table lamps, Tiffany style floor lamps, Tiffany pendant lamps or Tiffany chandeliers.
Finish: The decorative color of hardware achieved by painting or plating the fixture base or fixture materials. Best viewed on Tiffany table lamps, Tiffany style hanging lamps, Tiffany wall sconces or Tiffany ceiling fans.
Glass Jewel: A piece of hot glass that is press-molded into a jewel like shape. May be viewed best on Tiffany staind glass windows or Tiffany hanging pendant lights.
Here are some additional term definitions associated with Tiffany Style Lighting.
Beveled Glass: Clear glass, with edges that have been ground and polished to an angle other than 90 degrees. Best seen in Tiffany stained glass windows and Tiffany chandeliers.
Cathedral Glass: Transparent single color sheet glass, with smooth or textured surfaces. Best viewed in Tiffany style stained glass windows.
Etched Glass: the use of hydrofluoric acid or sand blasting to create a matte finish or a specific design on glass. Can be viewed on almost all Tiffany style lighting. The most striking examples are on Tiffany accent lamps, Tiffany fan lights or Tiffany pendant lights.
I have been asked to clarify some of the terms used in Tiffany Style Lighting. I will devote a few Blogs to the subject.
Base: The stabilizing body of a lamp constructed from various materials such as metal, brass, porcelain, resin or wood. May be viewed on Tiffany accent lamps, Tiffany floor lamps or Tiffany table lamps.
Canopy: The part of the fixture that mounts on the ceiling or wall and covers the junction box to which the fixture is attached. May be seen on Tiffany wall sconces or Tiffany flushmounts.
Copperfoil: Narrow strips of copper tape used to wrap the edges of glass pieces that have been cut to fit a pattern. When wrapped, solder is applied, bonding the glass pieces together. May be viewed an all Tiffany style lighting. The best examples are Tiffany stained glass windows and Tiffany style chandeliers.
After over 100 years of popularity people are still amazed at the beauty, style and versatility of Tiffany Style Lighting. Tiffany style table lamps, floor lamps, accent lamps, and chandeliers provide a vast array of choices in shape, color and theme.
In addition Tiffany staind glass windows provide litteraly an unlimited choice of style and beauty. This includes such facorites as the original Coke Cola pendant lighting.
Selecting the proper combination of lights for an activity room requires some planing. The organization of the room is the key. Tiffany Flushmount Lighting will provide beautiful general lighting for the overall room. Tiffany style hanging lamps are excellent for providing unique lighting over game tables. Tiffany wall sconces provide a great source of perimeter lighting to set the desired mood. These work best with a rheostat to control the brightness.
Tiffany table lamps and Tiffany floor lamps work best for work and reading areas. Tiffany stained glass windows create a bright playful atmosphere when hung in a window receiving direct sunlight at least part of the time. For the best results select Tiffany designs of compatible color and design.
I have been asked to write a little on the theory of interior lighting. General Lighting illuminatesthe whole room. This is typically overhead or track lighting. I highly recommend a rheostat on this type of lighting to keep the desired effect as the light of day, Natural Lighting, changes through out the day.
Next is Task Lighting. This is lighting that provides adequate light to preform a specific job such as reading, cooking, application of make up, etc. This lighting should be glare free and positioned so things are easy to see without eye strain.
Last is Accent Lighting. this is focused light that is used to illuminate something of interest. A piece of art, a sculpture, or an architectural element of a room. Accent lighting is usually about three time the brightness of general lighting.
With all your lighting efforts it is important to do a little planning before you go out and buy your fixtures. Have an idea of the over all effect you are looking to create. Most important, do not be afraid to mix the different types of lighting in your over all theme. Tiffany style lighting can be of great help in achieving your desired lighting goals.
In this very tight economy everyone is looking to save money. Unfortunately winter heating costs are on the rise. To combat this expense many are turning to ceiling fans to circulate the air and get more efficiency out of their central heating system. One of the questions often associated with a ceiling fan is which way to circulate the air. Some companies recommend drawing the air up in the winter and reversing in the summer. Circulation is circulation. Up or down makes little difference. Fan speed is often much more important for even distribution. A low to medium speed is ample for a standard room. Large areas will require some trial and error for best results.
The most disappointing feature of ceiling fans is the light fixture that comes with the unit. They are usually white and generic in design. Tiffany fan lights can turn the ordinary ceiling fan into a beautiful work of art. The vast selection of color and design are enough to satisfy the desires of the most sophisticated interior decorator or home maker.