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submitted: Sep 9th 2008 | by: AshleyKing | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 397 | |

Tiffany lamps rank high on the list of artistic and attractive lighting options. However, they are also among the most costly; you'll have to pay anywhere between 100 dollars to 5000 dollars. Not only do these lamps provide room lighting, they also function as a major design element of the room.

Louis Comfort Tiffany, a well-known American artist, first created Tiffany lamps. Most designs generally incorporate stained glass as a decorative feature. The creator wanted to ensure that the colors and details of the models were well-maintained though the production process so he used the copper-foil technique, resulting in unique and beautiful lamp shades with intricate bronze bases. Some of the popular designs available include the wisteria and dragonfly mosaics.

Originally, Tiffany lamps were entirely a hand made product, but today's manufacturing advances have led to more efficient production methods. There are hundreds of designs available coming in a variety of patterns, sizes and price tags. When choosing Tiffany lamps, you'll probably want to first consider affordability, but don't forget to put some thought into the style since it can have a huge impact on the look of your room.

The lamp shade may be the most unique feature in Mr. Tiffany's creations. Geometric glass shades are leaded and comprised of different basic shapes made from poured glass, cut in segments, edged in copper foil then melded together. Floral design shades feature both geometric and floral patterns and usually come in two types, namely leaf or scattered floral.

Tiffany lamps may also have a cone-shaped shade featuring extensive floral patterns with straight sides and circular rims. This is the category where the dragonfly shades belong and are usually very expensive.

Tiffany lamps may also have globe-shaped shades that are quite hard to make but are more detailed than cone-shaped models. The lamp shade has a dome figure allowing more intricate designs of flowers and insects. The shades are usually anywhere from 12 to 28 inches in size.

Yet another Tiffany lamp style has an irregular lower border with more natural form and flowing rims. These shades are usually globe-shaped with the lower border having an irregular form. One of the most sophisticated of Tiffany shade designs is the irregular upper or lower style that features an openwork crown resembling the branches of a tree. This is how the wisteria is made, depicting well-cut glass with a rich variety of colors.

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Learn more about the history of Tiffany lamps, design features and shopping tips at A Guide to Tiffany Lamps.

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