Tiffany style chandeliers

The Tiffany brand is on everyone's lips; when it is mentioned, images of luxurious life, sophistication and aristocratic atmosphere emerge. This style differs from others in the color palette with shades of turquoise, as well as smooth lines in the interior. Tiffany style chandeliers are an aesthetic addition to create a particular style of space.

The history of the brand's creation, modern features of the direction, variations in the use of chandeliers for different rooms, as well as common models will allow you to get closer to the features of this style.

Tiffany chandeliers between the 19th and 20th centuries represented an interesting modern style in our era. The founder of Tiffany, Louis Tiffany, grew up in a family of aristocrats, the prevailing environment of luxurious life influenced the young artist. As a designer, he successfully created unique interiors, stained glass devices. These chandeliers gained popularity pretty quickly.

Today, Tiffany's design pieces are enchanting with sophistication. This is the embodiment of the Art Nouveau era, when aristocratic interiors were at the peak of their popularity.

Stained glass lighting fixtures are also called Tiffany. All models of this brand are unique and sophisticated. The traditional stained glass design technique is the application of pieces of colored glass to the surface. Tiffany chandeliers are distinguished by the way details interact with a sophisticated metal frame.

Many people are still interested in the creativity of the designer Tiffany, and among collectors and connoisseurs, original products from an unsurpassed specialist are held in high esteem. The ideas embodied by Tiffany are applied by modern craftsmen.

The Tiffany era is more than a hundred years old, the original works of the master are antique, and the lamps made using the master's technology are still relevant in our time. Such products are perfectly combined with the Art Nouveau style, classicism, in harmony with the actual items in the interior. As before, the ornaments of the lampshades are natural motives, flowers, butterflies, dragonflies. Geometry in design is not very common.

Models of lamps with historical value can be seen at auctions and at antique collectors. At the first glance at such a chandelier, you get the feeling of rough production, even mediocrity. But the idea of ​​creating chandeliers based on stained glass is still relevant today, and such products complement the range of most chandelier manufacturers.

The original design of Tiffany floor lamps, which are produced in our time using improved technologies, has a number of additions:

1. Glasses in stained glass technique, which are used in the production of elements, differ in a number of effects - for example, they let light through. An interesting geometric pattern was added in the form of spots, stripes, cells, and so on.
2. The fusing technique has found application. This method is interesting in that the multi-colored parts are connected, baking the cuts, thereby creating an interesting ornament without the use of a metal frame.
3. Plafonds and lampshades are decorated with refined forging and patina elements, gilding.
4. When used in the interior of a frame ceiling, pendant chandeliers are not very appropriate.Therefore, modern designers have created recessed luminaires at Tiffany with a lamp change design - by removing the plafond.

Distinctive features of such lighting devices:

• long service life;
• originality of style;
• a color scheme;
• use of models in a variety of rooms.

Luxurious chandeliers, mesmerizing floor lamps are not the only ones from Tiffany that have come down to our time through decades. The style of the Tiffany premises is uncommon and elegant, and it is with renewed vigor that arouses the interest of designers.

Style features:

• A combination of the latest finishing materials for furniture with decorative elements of stained glass and antiques - paintings, statues, vases and so on.
• In the Tiffany style, landscapes and floral ornaments are quite vividly presented.
• The interior is an interesting combination of forged items and vintage items.
• It is generally accepted that Tiffany is a style that is part of modernity, so in the setting it is worth moving away from straight lines and corners.
• Tiffany lampshades are the epitome of grandeur and grace. Chandeliers located in the ceiling area are often complemented by lamps located on the walls.
• Windows and doors are made in the form of rounded arches.
• When finishing surfaces, floral ornaments with ornate patterns are used.
• Stained glass panels, mosaics and bulky mirror surfaces are the perfect complement to the Tiffany style.
• The decoration is done in pastel colors, turquoise, white, cream colors, shades of sand are welcome.

Tiffany appliances are perfectly combined not only with modern, but also with other styles. Good options are the atmosphere of ethnicity, country style, French Provence, interesting art deco.

The choice of lighting fixture depends on the purpose of the room:

• Living room. Stained glass technique will perfectly complement this room, a hanging chandelier above the table and sconces in the same compositional style are excellent options. This will be true for other rooms as well - for example, for the kitchen. The main focus is on minimal size and decorativeness.
• Bedroom. A relaxation room should provide peace and tranquility. A floor lamp complements the space perfectly (in combination with a ceiling chandelier). A Tiffany lamp will decorate the bedside table or dressing table. A pleasant soft light emanates from the components of the stained glass, which contributes to the achievement of the desired effect.
• Children's. The Tiffany night light will perfectly fill the interior with colors. A fabulous atmosphere will be created by lampshades in the form of animals, insects - in combination with a floral pattern. This combination promotes calmness and wonderful dreams.

Supplementing with Tiffany lamps is appropriate in the kitchen area. To make the interior complete and interesting, it is worth using models of stained glass appliances that are made to order.

The registration process is as follows:

1. A sketch is being prepared, where the details and interior of the necessary kitchen are taken into account.
2. A blank is produced, an example is a model of a future chandelier.
3. Elements of the required sizes and shapes are cut out of multi-colored glass.
4. On a cut, each part is processed with a special foil.
5. The elements are selected, the ornament is formed.
6. Parts are connected to each other.
7. For additional strength, a lampshade is glued from the inside.

The Tiffany lamp for the kitchen does not have a bright light, so you should take care of additional lighting. Decorating the space with stained glass lamps will create a calm, warm atmosphere in the room, and will provide home peace.

In the dining room, the chandelier is best placed in the center of the room or above the dining area. This arrangement is perfect if you need to divide the room into zones (a place for eating and a work area). If the dining room is equipped with a bar counter, then wall shades will be of interest.

The kitchen workspace requires maximum lighting, but not too bright. When choosing lighting fixtures, you should also take into account the color of the shades, the shape and the ornament. It is preferable in such cases to use lampshades of light shades, pastel, white tones. For high-quality cooking, every corner of such an area of ​​the room should be illuminated.

The seating area is the epitome of Tiffany luxury, so a chandelier with elements of the style of the room will be the best option. To create comfort, glass in dark-colored lampshades or processed, matte, darkened products are suitable.

Tiffany style colored glass fixtures are elite decoration items and require an interesting backdrop. To accentuate the splendor of Tiffany stained glass, the ceiling and walls are in light colors - no ornament or pattern. The elegance of this style will be emphasized by furniture in dark colors.

Drawings on stained glass lampshades are chosen taking into account the style of the room:

1. The classics are characterized by geometricity and symmetry. Chandeliers with floral motifs have a regular, even shape.
2. Art Nouveau differs from other trends in the image on the chandeliers of beautiful dragonflies, graceful butterflies and floral motifs.
3. Simplicity is inherent in country styles, Provence, so fruits will serve as the main theme.

For a kitchen space, Tiffany appliances are not unsuitable in terms of care. It is worth regularly removing dust; during general cleaning, it is possible to use glass cleaning agents. Metal elements are made of materials that are not affected by moisture - this is also very convenient for the kitchen.

In the following video, you can watch the process of making a Tiffany style chandelier.