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TIFFANY LAMP COLLECTION Nicholas Wells Antiques Ltd is delighted to present a collection of exceptional quality handmade stained glass modern interpretations of original Tiffany Studio lampshades and bases.
These exceptional Tiffany lamps are constructed by hand using the best possible materials.
The rare and unique stained glass is sourced from America’s most famous glassworks : the Uroboros and Youghiogheny Glassworks. Every glass pane is handmade giving a unique opalescence and surface texture that is not only beautiful to admire but also, to touch.
Nicholas Wells Antiques Ltd By Appointment, 207 Regent Street, 3rd Floor W1B 3HH tiffany@nicholaswells.com Tel: +44(0)2076920897 Mob: +44(0)7935976923
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TABLE LAMPS
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Louis Comfort Tiffany Louis Comfort Tiffany was born in 1848, the son of a successful jeweller, Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of the Tiffany Lamp; Co. that we know today. He was an artistic fellow and studied art in New York before travelling to Paris, arguably the artistic centre of the western world at the time. In Paris, Tiffany was greatly influenced by the emerging Aesthetic Movement and Art Nouveau styles. It is quite probable that he was introduced to, and became influenced by, the work of Emile Galle  who was also producing glassware during this period.
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GREEN LOTUS TABLE LAMP Diameter of Shade 25 inches - could also be used as a ceiling shade comprising of 720 pieces.
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Tiffany Tulip Lampshade With Wheat Lamp Base 18in Diameter shade comprising 849 hand cut pieces of glass.
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RUSSIAN PATTERN LIBRARY LAMP 20 inches Diameter
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Tiffany Tulip Lamp 22 Inches Diameter
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CIELING PENDANTS 12
Two Tone Tiffany Ceiling Light 29 Inch Diameter 7 inches Height
Art Nouveau The artistic style ‘art nouveau’ emerged in the 1880s and remained popular until the First World War. First showcased in Paris, it then went on to influence design in London, Europe and all over the world! Many people argue that it was the first ‘modern’ art movement. This is because instead of taking inspiration from the past, art nouveau can be seen as a reaction to contemporary developments and events.
Art nouveau has its roots in the Arts and Crafts, and Aesthetic Movements, as you can see the similarity with William Morris’ prints and the work of J W Whistler (such as the Peacock Room). Although it is often expressed slightly differently in different regions, art nouveau style is characterised by the ‘whiplash’ line - flowing, undulating and often asymmetrical, and the use of stylised, floral or foliate forms. Key figures associated with the movement are: Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Emile Galle, Rene Lalique, Aubrey Beardsley and of course, Louis Comfort Tiffany.
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Tiffany CeIling Light 30 inches diameter
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20 inches ÂŁ1,780
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20 inches ÂŁ1,780
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20 inches £1,780
After returning to New York, Tiffany was increasingly focused on interiors and decorative art, despite also being a painter himself. He set up his own workshop in 1875 and by the 1880’s was a sensation and extremely popular. Following his death in 1933, Tiffany glassware is still popular and extremely collectable today. This demonstrates Tiffany’s impact and influence in changing the face and aesthetic potential of glassware.
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FLOOR LAMPS
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Magnolia Drapery Glass Floor Lamp
Tiffany Bamboo Floor Lamp 22 inches Diameter
28 inches Diameter
The drapery glass used in this shade gives a naturalistic 3 dimensionsal finish to the magnolia petals.
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Magnolia Floor Lamp 28 inches Diameter
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Wisteria Tiffany Table LamP 18 inches Diameter One of the most iconic lamps produced by Tiffany constructed with 1,950 pieces.
Whats involved in producing one of our replica Tiffany shades ? The following 2 pages show the life cycle of one of our shades from the selection of the glass panels, through to the design, cutting and extensive preparation of each piece, ensuring it fits the pattern perfectly. Each piece is numbered and painstakingly fitted to the pattern. Made by our workshop, this lamp shade is an exact replica of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s original work. The pattern of the dome, the crown and the base match exactly to the orginal patternmade by Tiffany Studio in New York. A staggering 1950 unique pieces of handmade glass are required to make this pattern. Each element was cut from the original slab of glass, then pollished and wrapped in copper tape. All of this it is only a part of the work required to make this exraordinary lamp shade.
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