My Tiffany Lamp

Povey Brothers Art Glass Works is subject of preservation lecture

The Lower Columbia Preservation Society and Clatsop Community College Arts & Ideas will celebrate Historic Preservation Month with a lecture on the Povey Brothers Art Glass Works at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Performing Arts Center, located at 16th Street and Franklin Avenue. Tickets are $10.Portland’s David Schlicker, a stained glass window expert, will discuss the Povey family studio which produced opalescent glass for churches and wealthy homes throughout the West Coast, including the First Presbyterian Church in Astoria.

The rarity of some exquisite objects spawns replicas or imitation pieces.  Take the case of Tiffany lamps.  Very few of these gorgeous antique lamps with a stained glass shade can still be found and acquired these days, and those that are on sale are truly expensive. But because many desire to own one, reproduction Tiffany lamps have surfaced and are now popular.

Here are other interesting facts about Tiffany lamps:

1.      All original Tiffany lamps were handmade.
2.      The first Tiffany lamp was purportedly created in the late 1890s. It had a bronze base and was designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
3.      Copper foil is used to fuse and bond the stained glass pieces of the lamp’s shade.
4.      Tiffany lamps are generally grouped into seven design categories: Irregular Upper Border, Irregular Lower Border, Favrile, Geometric, Transition to Flowers, Flowered Cone, and Flowered Globe.
5.      At one auction, an original Tiffany Studios lamp commanded a record $8,000,000.

Original Tiffany lamps may be breathtakingly beautiful, but they are also scarce and expensive.  Art Nouveau fans therefore go for the next best thing:  Meyda Tiffany lamps.  Like the genuine article, these lamps are lovingly handmade and feature colorful stained glass shades together with an elegant metal finish.  When placed in a room, a Meyda Tiffany lamp effortlessly brightens and adds ambiance, which is only natural since it comes from a company that is renowned for its expertise in Tiffany lamps and decorative lighting.

Anyone can own a Meyda Tiffany lamp which comes in various styles, colors, and heights.  It is easy to find online as it is categorized under Meyda Table Lamps, and is affordable.  Table lamps by Meyda have varied themes such as Americana, Art Glass, Asian, Contemporary, Country, Deco, Fabric, Galle, Gothic, Holiday, Lodge, Nautical,
Nouveau, Prairie, Rustic, Southwest, and Victorian.  The polish and color differ too as well as the height.  Examples of finish are amber, antique copper, bronze, brown, charcoal, clear, gold, grey, natural rust, nickel, pewter, steel, and vintage copper.  The lamps may be as tiny as 4 to 6 inches or as tall as 36 to 50 inches.

 If you are looking for a unique way to add charm and beauty to your home, why not opt for peacock Tiffany lamps. They can be very decorative and makes nice conversation pieces for your house guests. This kind of Tiffany glass lamp is beautifully detailed and usually adorned with images of nature. Another great thing about a Tiffany lamp is that it gives any room a very cozy and elegant touch. Tiffany lamps are also very nice for reading as the light from them is bright, but has a soft quality.

These elegant lamps can be easily found at various online stores. With many choices in styles and designs to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect peacock Tiffany lamps that will best compliment your home interior.

 When shopping for antique Tiffany lamps, you should consider more than just the name on the lamp to decide if the item is fairly priced and worthy of your investment. For those who are just about to start a collection of these timeless lamps, here are some tips to consider:

~Consider any purchase carefully and inspect each lamp objectively.
~Try to stick with shades and bases from the same company. While you can mix and match shades and bases from several makers, collectors tend to prefer only one company per lamp.
~An unsigned stained glass lamp can have better overall quality and overall appearance, raising value considerably for the piece even without the signature from the artist.
~No two stained glass lamps are exactly the same.
~Buy the best lamp you can afford. Lower-priced lamps do not appreciate as quickly as a higher quality more unique lamps will.
~Stay away from damaged lamps or lamps which have undergone repairs. They tend to always remain well below the value of undamaged lamps.

There are many lamp manufacturers in the world that make Tiffany lamps reproductions. China and Taiwan are two of the biggest mass producers of Tiffany-style replicas. But the quality of such manufacturers may vary compared to the ones which are based in the U.S. Tiffany lamps USA are certified made in the country. The copper welding that connects the stained glass is guaranteed to lasts for many years.

U.S. Tiffany manufacturers use only the highest standards and materials that merit the Tiffany name. These US companies provide made-to-order lamps. You can even send your own personal design to add to its authenticity.

Today, an original tiffany lamp is considered antique and very expensive. Reproductions of Tiffany lamps have revived the Art Nouveau movement. Tiffany style floor lamps capture the artistic talent of Louie Comfort Tiffany. Stained glass artistic design is the signature style of a tiffany.

Each stained glass is intricately connected using welded copper foils by a well-skilled craftsman. Each lamp is individually handcrafted and not mass or machine produced. Tiffany style floor lamps are innovations of the original. The shade stained glass is a classic Tiffany signature and the Manhattan style lamp captures it in a modern design.

Glass items are fragile and beautiful. They make great additions to any home décor because they can add color to any room. They especially make tasteful housewarming gifts.

Stain glass gifts are beautiful classics that any homeowner would love to display.  Look for great items with vibrant colors and high-quality glass that doesn’t break easily. You might even want one of your own.

Home decor is a reflection of personal tastes. Even if you hire an interior decorator, at the end of the day, it is still up to you to decide on the overall result. Your home should show off your personality.

There is also a need to regularly update your home’s look. This will give a fresh perspective, and give you a sense of satisfaction in finding just the right additions. To brighten up your living space, look for good quality and beautiful fixtures such as Wisteria Tiffany style lamps, which give a classic look and feel to your room.

Growing up I attended our neighborhood Catholic Church. The church was beautiful; it was built from white bricks and surrounded with lush greenery. Every Sunday morning we walked there from our house. We had a big family so it was quite a procession.

What I loved most about the Sunday school room was that it was furnished with several stained glass lamps. The church had been built in the 1800s, so the lighting system was totally outdated. But I loved that about it. The stained glass lamps really created a special ambiance.