Choose Style and Practicality with Tiffany Style Table Lamps

Most homes contain at least one decorative or functional table lamp. These stylish, practical items fulfil several important needs. They provide task lighting, for writing, reading, or watching television. They also add elegance and sophistication to a room, because the finest decorative table lamps come with intricate shades and beautiful, ornate stands.

The Tiffany-style lamps available from the Interior 1900 collection have colourful stained glass shades and can be placed in any area of the home. They mimic the famous Tiffany style, to give homeowners a piece of design luxury and history for a fraction of the price. As genuine Tiffany lamps are extremely hard to find, these careful imitations are a great purchase.

This guide to some of the benefits of Tiffany-style table lamps will help you decide if they are right for your home.

Plenty of Choice and Variety

Of all the lighting fixtures available on the market, decorative table lamps are the most varied and diverse when it comes to style and design. They come in a huge range of colours, materials, shapes, and intensities. For instance, check out this Butterfly Table Lamp, from the Interior 1900 range. It combines all of the delicacy and colour of a Tiffany-style shade, with a strong pedestal base and retro pull cords. The Interior 1900 collection also contains a wide variety of full-sized freestanding fixtures for rooms that require more even light distribution.

Beautiful Hand-crafted Shades

The shape and size of the lampshade determine how much light the fixture emits and how it is distributed around the room. Traditionally, Tiffany-style shades are closed at the top and broad at the bottom, so that the light is directed downwards. This makes them particularly effective when used with table lamps and pendants because they provide practical task lighting as well as aesthetic appeal. Why not reinvigorate a tired office space with an attractive Tiffany-style desk lamp?

Tiffany at a Fraction of the Cost

Genuine Tiffany table lamps are both rare and extremely expensive. Many are considered to be antiques, so they only really exist in stately homes and museums. However, technology has now made it possible to recreate and replicate the stained glass features of the Tiffany design. This Anderson Table Lamp is a great example; the glass panels have been skilfully handcrafted to imitate the floral themes common to these antiques. Plus, the artfully twisted base adds interest and uniqueness to a piece that would look charming in any family home.

Choosing the Right Tiffany Lamp

When shopping for a new desk lamp, make sure that you pick one that provides soft light, with the minimum amount of glare. The best way to do this is to opt for a shade that is deep enough to shield the room from harsh reflections. Your desk or table lamp should perfectly fit the décor in the room where it will be positioned. So, pick out an accent colour or two and find a shade that also contains these tones. Size is important, so think carefully about whether or not you want an oversized statement piece or something a little more subtle.