Article by Stewart Ames
People have been illuminating their homes with tiffany accent lamps for over a hundred years. Accent lamps originated in the New York studios of Louis Comfort Tiffany back in the 1800s. Before 1890, tiffany lamps, sconces and chandeliers were crafted to be used in homes, churches and buildings. They were used as fuel lamps and only burned oil at the time. As the years past, however, these lamps became a work of art instead. Now, tiffany lamps are still to this day being cherished and displayed in people's homes.
Tiffany lamps are bought and collected for their beauty and elegance and are enjoyed as much today as they were in the 19th century. Tiffany glass is well known for its artful design and can be distinguished by its colorful glass panes. Tiffany lamps will illuminate any room in the home such as the living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
Tiffany accent lamps are wonderful little creations for your child's bedroom. You can find them in different shapes too such as a cat or turtle. The smaller accent lamps come in sizes starting around 9" x 9" x 11". They make wonderful gifts and can easily be found in Tiffany lighting manufactures. These lamps accent any child's bedroom. You can decorate their night stand tables, dressers and desks.
Little Mini accent table lamps make the perfect night light for your child. Most of these mini lamps use an actual candle rather than bulb which provides a soft glow in your child's room. These are great for saving electricity and your children will love them.
Not only are these little lamps great for decorating your child's bedroom, but you can also light up your own bedroom as well. Accent lamps can be placed on your night stands to accent the colors of your walls and bedspread. Your room will be lit with a warm, colorful glow. You can choose to use candles or bulbs, but either way, you will be adding an intimate look to your room.
Tiffany accent lamps are also great for lighting up your living room. There are different sizes for different tables, but generally the sizes are between 9 to 21 inches with their shades being around 9 to 14 inches. These lamps look good on end tables and small hallway tables leading into the living room. Lamps can be placed on your fireplace and entertainment stands as well. These lamps make great alternatives to picture windows and a living room could be filled with 2 or 3 of these beautiful lamps for perfect lighting.
These accent lamps range in cost depending on style and size. You can expect to pay anywhere from to 0. It is least expensive if you buy reproduction lamps rather than originals and these can be found a great deal easier as well. Keep in mind that reproduction lamps will not be made with the same high quality glass as original tiffany glass products. They still illuminate any room with beautiful colors.