What Are Authentic Tiffany Lamps?
An authentic Tiffany lamp has decorative stained glass panels of various designs opposed to other types of shades. These lamps have superb artisan-ship and made from the best quality materials. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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Authentic Tiffany lamps were created in the late 1800's by Louis Comfort Tiffany who was well known as a stained glass artist in the United States. Not only was he known for his Tiffany lamps but for other decorative glass items and windows.
Designs
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Authentic Tiffany lamps are set apart from other types of lamps with their unique glass panels showing different flower designs like lotus, peony, roses, wisteria, daffodils and other popular designs such as the dragonfly.
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Categories
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Tiffany lamps are divided into several categories which are: upper border irregular; lower border irregular; geometric; favrile or simple, earlier pieces; transition to flowers, which combined geometric shapes with flowers; flowered globe; and flowered cone.
Facts
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The original Tiffany lamps were all made by hand. Tiffany's stained glass lampshades were bonded together with copper foil.
Considerations
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When looking for a authentic Tiffany lamp make sure it is signed with the artist signature. Do not purchase lamps with damage or repairs if you want the lamp to hold its value.
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