Antique Hanging Lamps

Tiffany Lamps can add a seventies touch to your décor. Even a really modern white and orange plastic mod seventies look can be augmented by a Tiffany glass lamp simply because the "surprise" of something out of date is part of the entire 70s look - like something out of a Stanley Kubrick movie.

Not to mention that Tiffany lamps had a real hey day in the 1970s when they made a comeback in popularity. They were widely sought after collectibles during that time and also that was the decade when many factories opened up to start making reproduction Tiffany lamps. These reproductions are easily identified because the way the glass is cut is more reminiscent of the type of broad and curvaceous shapes that you would see in something like the Beatles animated movie "Yellow Submarine."

Tiffany style lamps were also very much a part of the country styles of décor that was popular in the seventies. They went well with stuffed brown couches and octagonal shaped side tables. Many gaudier examples of Tiffany lighting was seen hanging by big looped cords over dining room tables in seventies color schemes such as orange and brown or mustard and green. At the time these types of Tiffany style lamps could be picked up for ten bucks at a mall but nowadays they can be worth a small fortune so if you have one in your garage you might want to consider putting it up on e-Bay.

Today's contemporary versions of these decorative Tiffany floor or table lamps tend to be much more refined in design and also the glass panes that comprise the shades also tend to be more brightly jewel toned then in past decades.

Tiffany glass lamps are beautifully detailed and adorned often with images of nature such as the dragonfly, peacock feathers, wisteria flowers and blossoms. It is hard not to be drawn into their beauty and is it easy to see how they also double quite easily as an ornamental object during the day.

The nice thing about a Tiffany lamp, no matter what era it is from, is that it can reflect little coin or diamond shaped shards of light that can end up on your wall. This gives any room a very cozy and elegant touch. Tiffany lamps are also very nice to read by as the light from them is bright, but has a soft quality. Tiffany lamps also look best in a dark corner where they can shine in their full glory.

The less clutter that is around a Tiffany stained glass lamp the better it looks. Most have very elegant lamp bases as well that are reminiscent of flower stems or curved like swan's necks.

These gorgeous lamps can quite easily make a tacky looking kitchen appear more expensive, a recreation room seem cozier and a dining room seem like the height of elegance.

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Antique Lamps and the Colours of Canton

The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co are renowned for their range of antique decorative lighting. Table lamps for interior lighting have been used for the past 120 years; in fact, the first light bulb was produced in the 1870’s.

Antique lamps have several distinct advantages to offer as each lamp is an original, produced as a “one off” with no element of mass production. The company’s lamps share, with antiques in general, the advantage of improving in value over time.

The use of antique lighting adds an element of uniqueness to an interior and can be used as bed side lamps, desk lamps, reading lamps, or, simply placed as a decorative lighting element in illuminating a room.

The company’s range of lamps includes a number of 19th century Chinese export lamps. Here indeed is “a rose by many names”. These export porcelains are also known as Famille Rose, Rose Medallion, Canton export and Mandarin to name just a few!

These Famille Rose lamps were made at the great kilns of Jingdezhen and sent to the South of China, to the export port of Canton; here they were decorated in the bright palette of coloured enamels, which today is generally known as Chinese Export. These brightly enamelled porcelains are full of colour and decorated with vigorous scenes of figures in tea houses, the Imperial court and domestic every day life.

Remember also, The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co is celebrated for its exquisite, handmade silk lampshades in all styles, knife or box pleated, gathered, ruffled or plain. Sconce shades can also be ordered.

About the Author

Maurice Robertson, principal of The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co , has had a lifetime’s association with antique porcelain and pottery. From an early age he recalls picking up tea cups, looking for the mark on the base, discerning the maker.

Selecting Perfect Themed Table Lamps

When an individual is decorating a themed room, the type of table lamps that are chosen can have an impact on the room. In many cases the lamp will be used to enhance and highlight the theme of the room. This is especially true of table lamps in children's rooms.

When replacing table lamps with new themed lamps one will want to remove the old lamps from the room. One idea is to store table lamps that are not in use in an area where they will not be damaged. In this way, when there is a need for more lighting in a room there are table lamps available when needed.

A table lamp can be a creative way to highlight a focal point or serve a dual purpose in a room. When using table lamps in children's rooms one will want to do the necessary research to make sure that the theme of the room is included in the lamp.

A child's table lamp must have some safety features that are not needed with lamps used in other rooms. The lamp must be versatile and easy for the child to use. Many table lamps are made with touch mechanisms built in to their base. These lamps are activated by touching the base of the lamp. A child does not need to use the switch in the lamp to turn the lamp on and off.

If the table lamp will be on a table near the child's bed or near clothing, it should have a bulb that does not get hot. There are many energy efficient bulbs that do not get hot when they are on. By using this type of bulb, there is no danger that the child will be insured if the lamp falls over. This will also alleviate the possibility of items being burned by a hot bulb, if the lamp is left on when the child leaves the room.

In most cases the lamps in a child's room contain figures or images reflecting the theme of the room. One will want to make sure that the figures are built in to the base of the lamp to make it sturdy. In some cases images and figures are not secured firmly to the lamp and children are tempted to pull them away from the fixture.

There is a wide range of prices for children's table lamps. These lamps are small versions of the table lamps used in other rooms but have the safety features and accessories that make them appropriate for young children. If the lamp is well constructed it can last for several years.

A table lamp for a child's room should also contain a nightlight in the body of the lamp. Many lamps are now made with a nightlight which comes on when the room is dark. This is very comforting for a child. Some of these types of table lamps also are activated with a three way switch that a child can turn to activate the nightlight.

When selecting themed table lamps an individual will want to have an idea of what they will do with the lamp when they change the decor in the room. Some people select lamps that can grow with a child and are neutral so that they fit with any theme. Other people give the lamp to another child when the theme is changed.

Discussing the needs of the room and what functions the table lamp will serve with a professional will be of great benefit. A person will find that a professional who knows about the different types of table lamps that are available will be of great assistance in identifying the lamp that will best meet the needs of the decor and child that will be using it.

About the Author

Annie is an expert furniture and interior design writer. Her current area of specialism is sideboard, furniture sale and chair sale