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Tiffany lamps originated around the end of the 1800's with a man named Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). He had a desire to provide good art for American homes, and with this as his motto he became known as a painter, interior designer, collector, world traveler, photographer, manufacturer and avid gardener. Today, over a hundred years later, he is commonly recognized as one of America's most influential artists, designers and craftsmen of the century. The Tiffany lamps he created are known around the world for their superior design and hand-crafted details. To acquire an original Tiffany lamp will add sparkle and a colorful piece of artwork to any decor that you have.
Louis Tiffany was the son of Charles Tiffany, the founder of the famous jewelry firm, Tiffany and Co. It was in the 1880s, that Louis turned his attention to interior design and beauty for the home. Tiffany came up with the idea to arrange bits and pieces of discarded glass; leftovers from his stained glass windows to form his lamps. They suffered a slight drop in popularity in the 30's and 40's, but recently, collectors sold two Tiffany stained glass lamps at $2 million each in a New York auction.
- Tiffany' is a trademark piece of art.
- Tiffany lamps will offer plenty of light for reading or handiwork, while adding style and grace.
- Obviously, you should choose a lamp that complements the room and fits well into your available space.
- If you have limited table space, consider a Tiffany floor lamp.
- To direct the eye upwards and add drama, a beautiful chandelier may be just the thing that you need.
- Tiffany's fascination with color, nature, and light gave the world beauty.
Louis Tiffany, founder of this commercial art, created lamps to brighten your everyday life in the right way. Your choice can be one of the marvelous copies available, or if you dare to go to an auction, you just might find an original Tiffany lamp. In any case, they will provide light to most any area you have.
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