Tiffany table lamp

In the interior, every detail should be beautiful and harmonious, because an attractive ensemble consists of trifles. It is necessary to take a balanced approach not only to the selection of furniture and finishing materials, but also to the choice of decor and lighting devices. If you want to bring interesting and beautiful details to the interior, then you should take a closer look at the spectacular Tiffany lamps.

Amazing lamps "Tiffany" first saw the light at the turn of the XVIII-XX centuries. at. At that time they became the brightest representatives of the elegant modern style.

Tiffany Lewis came from an aristocratic family and was used to luxurious furnishings. The familiar atmosphere since childhood has become fertile ground for the development of the artist’s design talent. He has developed many truly aristocratic interiors and luxurious lighting products using exquisite stained glass.Chandeliers and table lamps, created by Lewis, quickly gained popularity and won international recognition.

Today, the name "Tiffany" is called and other lamps that have stained glass details. Each chandelier or lamp made in a similar way is unique in its own way.

The classic stained glass technique involves the application of glass pieces to the base. Tiffany devices are produced by soldering pieces of a thin metal frame. Currently, the turquoise color can also be considered the business card of this interesting stylistic trend. The prerequisites for this were the traditional jewelry packaging of the company, painted in this beautiful color.

Modern consumers face a huge selection of various lamps and table lamps. You can choose a suitable model for the interior of any style.

The main distinctive feature of such items is their drawing, which is embodied in a variety of stylistic solutions, mosaic patterns or fascinating stained glass windows. As a rule, such beautiful lamps have a bronze base, characterized by high weight. Some models have heavy bronze cases, which are among the most important elements of the lamp.

Currently, Tiffany table lamps are elite.

They are made with the use of completely new technologies and acquired new refined touches:

• Stained glass in modern versions have not only different beautiful effects, but also differ in light transmittance. Traditional transparency of modern products is complemented by specks, frosted films and stripes.
• Today in the manufacture of chandeliers "Tiffany" is used not only the traditional stained glass technique, but also painting or fusing. Such an unusual technique is to combine elements of different colors using sintering. Thanks to this method of manufacture, a very interesting pattern is obtained that does not require a metal frame.
• Plafonds of simple forms are often complemented by luxurious wrought-iron details, as well as gilding and patinated decorations.

Such lamps, thought out to the smallest detail, can revive any interior and give it a special chic. Unusual models of “Tiffany” successfully combine the aristocracy of the past years and the unsurpassed quality of modern technologies. High-quality fixtures with stained glass details have a long service life. They will delight the owners with their chic design over the years, while maintaining the original appearance.

The beautiful stained glass window from Tiffany is truly unique and inimitable. However, the sketches of the most spectacular models still create similar products. Most popular models:

• "Maki". In such models there are fairly wide ceiling in the form of a cone. The edges of this detail are decorated with small bricks. The most bright and saturated poppies are decorated with leaves made up of miniature pieces of glass.
• "Narcissus". These options look no less juicy and attractive. The domes of such lamps are densely dotted with spring flowers. These stained glass lamps are voluminous and original due to the competent color transitions. The main colors of these models are: green, yellow and white.

• Salamander. Such a model of stained glass chandelier will successfully merge into oriental interiors. It differs in saturated orange features of an animal on a spectacular and bright yellow-purple background. Also similar options are decorated with patterns that cause associations with Arabic culture, and small pieces of glass, similar to semiprecious stones.
• "Broom". This attractive model is also embellished with natural compositions. Initially, the sketch "Broom" was intended for a desk lamp with a base imitating a tree trunk. A little later, a beautiful figure also began to be used in the manufacture of hanging chandeliers.
• "Wisteria". The original of this stunning model was sold at one of the auctions for $ 1.5 million and gathered rave reviews from observers. "Wisteria" is a true work of stained glass art and is one of the most expensive chandeliers in the world. It is made in the image of a beautiful tropical plant.It has a large number of the smallest elements of glass, forming a spectacular color play.

Original lamps "Tiffany" can have a variety of styles and designs. Modern consumers can choose for themselves the most complex or the most simple and concise option.

Pay attention to all elements of the decor and decide for yourself whether you want to make the interior more colorful and artistically colored.

If your answer is yes, then the Tiffany lamp is perfect for you:

• For the living room the most successful will be the paired Tiffany sconces created in the traditional stained glass technique. It is recommended to combine these lighting fixtures with hanging chandeliers decorated in the same way.
• Forming a beautiful bedroom interior, it is better to adhere to the peaceful ensembles. Ceiling chandelier in the style of the classic will look harmoniously in the ensemble with a high floor lamp and table lamps made of colored glass.
• Stained glass lamps "Tiffany" can bring magic notes to the interior of a children's room. Also in such conditions a nightlight made in stained glass technique will look harmonious.

The way to create exquisite stained-glass windows from pieces of multi-colored glass allows you to form objects of various shapes. The lamp in the style of "Tiffany" can be made yourself. For this you need patience, diligence and desire.

To create a beautiful lampshade you need a molding base (or blockhead). It will be assembled lamp. A truncated pyramid glued from thick cardboard, foam or plywood is suitable for the base.

Operating procedure:

• First you need to prepare all the templates for future drawings on a 1: 1 scale. It is better to number the detail relating to each drawing, noting the colors.
• On pre-prepared glasses it is necessary to mark future drawings. The easiest way to do this is using patterns. After you have applied all the necessary markings, you can cut the necessary elements. Then they should be carefully polished and adjusted according to the pattern. Along the edges of the pieces of glass also need to be sanded.
• Now you need to wrap the edges of the parts with neat strips of foil and fit together. Then you can transfer these elements directly to the base, securing them with a double-sided adhesive tape. Only then can we proceed to the point soldering.
• Thus it is necessary to consistently form all four sides of the stained glass lampshade. The seams between the constituent elements must be carefully and carefully soldered, otherwise the product will look unfinished.
• At the end, it is necessary to strengthen the lampshade with a wire frame with a central plan-washer, on which this part will be attached to the base of the lamp.
• Then the frame must be soldered from the inside of the lampshade.

Clearly, the process of creating a Tiffany-style stained-glass lamp on your own, see below.