Tiffany Style Chandeliers

The Tiffany brand is widely heard, and when it is mentioned, images of luxurious life, sophistication and aristocratic atmosphere appear. This style is different from other color palette with shades of turquoise, as well as smooth lines in the interior. Tiffany style chandeliers are an aesthetic addition that creates a particular style of room.

The history of creating a brand, modern features of the direction, variations in the use of chandeliers for different rooms, as well as common models will allow you to get closer to the features of this style.

Tiffany chandeliers in the period of 19-20 centuries. They represented an interesting and modern style in our era. The founder of the company Tiffany, Louis Tiffany, grew up in a family of aristocrats, the prevailing environment of luxurious life influenced the young artist.As a designer, he successfully created unique interiors, devices made of stained glass. These chandeliers quickly gained popularity.

At the present time, Tiffany design products are fascinating with refinement. This is the embodiment of the modern era, when aristocratic interiors were at the peak of popularity.

Lighting, made in the technique of stained glass, also called Tiffany. All models of this brand are distinguished by their uniqueness and refinement. Technique stained glass design in the traditional version is the application of pieces of colored glass on the surface. Tiffany chandeliers are distinguished by the fact that the details interact with the metal refined frame.

Many still interesting work of designer Tiffany, and among collectors and connoisseurs in honor of the original products from an unsurpassed expert. The ideas embodied by Tiffany are applied by modern masters.

The era of Tiffany has more than a hundred years, the original works of the master are antique, and the lamps, made by the technology of the master, are relevant in our time. Such products are perfectly combined with the modern style, classicism, in harmony with the actual objects in the interior. As before, the ornaments of the lampshades are natural motifs, flowers, butterflies, dragonflies. Geometry in the design is not very common.

Luminaire models of historical value can be seen at auctions and among antique collectors. At first glance at such a chandelier, a feeling of rough production, even mediocrity, is created. But the idea of ​​creating chandeliers, based on stained glass, is still relevant today, and such products complement the range of most chandelier manufacturers.

The original design of Tiffany floor lamps, which are produced in our time with improved technologies, has a number of additions:

1. Glasses in stained glass technology, which are used in the production of elements, differ in a number of effects — for example, they transmit light. Added an interesting geometric pattern in the form of spots, stripes, cells, and so on.
2. Application found fusing technique.This method is interesting because the multi-colored parts connect, baking sections, thereby creating an interesting pattern without the use of a metal frame.
3. Ceilings and lampshades are decorated with refined forging and patina elements, gilded.
4. When used in the interior of a frame ceiling, suspended chandeliers are not very appropriate. Therefore, modern designers have created recessed lights in Tiffany with a design for changing the lamp - by dismantling the ceiling.

Distinctive features of such devices for lighting:

• long service life;
• originality of style;
• a color scheme;
• use of models in a variety of rooms.

Luxurious chandeliers, stunning floor lamps - this is not the only Tiffany that has reached our time in decades. The Tiffany style of the rooms is uncommon and elegant, it is with new force that arouses the interest of designers.

Style features:

• The combination of the newest finishing materials for furniture with decorative elements of stained glass windows and antiques - paintings, statues, vases and so on.
• In the style of Tiffany landscapes and floral ornaments are quite brightly represented.
• The interior interestingly combines wrought objects and vintage items.
• It is generally accepted that Tiffany is a style that is part of modernity, so in a setting it is worthwhile to move away from even lines and corners.
• An embodiment of magnificence and grace are the Tiffany lampshades. Chandeliers in the ceiling zone are often supplemented with lamps located on the walls.
• Windows and doors are made in the form of rounded arches.
• When finishing surfaces using floral ornaments with ornate patterns.
• A great addition to the style of Tiffany will be stained glass panels, mosaic coatings and bulky mirror surfaces.
• The design is made in pastel colors, turquoise, white, cream colors, shades of sand are welcome.

Tiffany devices are perfectly combined not only with modern, but also with other styles. Good options - the atmosphere of ethnics, country-style, French Provence, an interesting art deco.

The choice of light depends on the purpose of the room:

• Living room. Stained glass technique perfectly complements this room, hanging chandelier above the table and sconces in one compositional style are excellent options. This will be true for other premises, for example, for the kitchen.The main focus is on the minimum size and decoration.
• Bedroom. The rest room should provide peace and tranquility. Outdoor floor lamp perfectly complements the space (in conjunction with the ceiling chandelier). A Tiffany lamp decorates the bedside cabinet or dressing table. From the components of stained glass emanates a pleasant soft light, which contributes to the achievement of the desired effect.
• Children's Night light Tiffany perfectly fill the interior with colors. Fantastic atmosphere will create lampshades in the form of animals, insects - in combination with floral pattern. This combination contributes to peace and beautiful dreams.

The addition of Tiffany lamps is appropriate in the kitchen area. To make the interior complete and interesting, you should use models of stained glass devices, which are made to order.

The process of registration is as follows:

1. Preparing a sketch, which takes into account the details and the interior of the necessary kitchen.
2. A blank is made, an example is the model of a future chandelier.
3. Elements of the required sizes and shapes are cut out from multi-colored glass.
4. In a slice, every detail is treated with a special foil.
5. Pick up elements, form an ornament.
6. Details connect with each other.
7. For extra strength, a lamp shade is glued on the inside.

The Tiffany lamp for the kitchen does not have a bright light, so you should take care of additional lighting. The decoration of the space with stained-glass lamps will create a calm, warm atmosphere in the room, and will ensure a homely rest.

In the dining room chandelier is better placed in the center of the room or above the dining area. Such an arrangement is perfect if it is necessary to divide the room into zones (a place for eating and a working area). If the dining room is equipped with a bar, then the wall shades will be interesting.

The workplace of the kitchen requires maximum lighting, but not too bright. When choosing lighting devices, you should also consider the color of the lights, the form and the ornament. It is preferable in such cases to use lampshades of light shades, pastel, white colors.For high-quality cooking, every corner of this area should be lit.

The seating area is the epitome of Tiffany luxury, so a chandelier made with elements of room style will be the best option. To create comfort fit glass in shades of dark tones or processed, frosted, darkened products.

Tiffany-style colored glass luminaires are elite items for decoration, they require an interesting background. To emphasize the magnificence of Tiffany's stained glass, use the ceiling and walls of light colors - without ornament and pattern. The elegance of this style will emphasize the furniture of dark colors.

The drawings on the stained glass shades are chosen according to the style of the room:

1. Classic is characterized by geometric, symmetrical. Chandeliers with floral motifs have a regular, even shape.
2. Art Nouveau is different from other areas by the image on the chandeliers of beautiful dragonflies, elegant butterflies and floral motifs.
3. Simplicity is inherent in country styles, Provence, so the main theme will be fruit.

For a kitchen, Tiffany devices will not be appropriate in terms of care. It is necessary to regularly clean the dust, with general cleaning it is possible to use wipers. Elements made of metal made from materials that are not affected by moisture - it is also very convenient for the kitchen.

In the next video you can see the process of making chandeliers in the style of Tiffany.