About Lamps

SnS Designs Inc asked:


In this day and age, people are not known to conform to the norm. We are always on the lookout for home décor that is unique and beautiful at the same time, which are exactly the words used to describe Tiffany style lamps. Though these types of lamps are no stranger to the world, they have just begun to rise in their popularity. Tiffany style lamps were once very popular in the 19th century, but that popularity waned until recently.

When you are looking for a lamp that is stylish, beautiful, unique, and elegant, you need look no further. These lamps have the ability to accent almost any home décor and provide a warmth and welcoming feeling to any room in which it is placed. The designs are unmatched, though many have tried. Tiffany style lamps always include colors that are both rich and deep. The unique stained glass used to create the lamps create a very inviting color and lighting to any room.

What is great about Tiffany style lamps is that they come available in many different styles, sizes, and designs. You will have no problems finding something that fits your own style and taste. To add to its versatility, Tiffany lamps can be the perfect fit in almost any room. Do you need some ideas? Here are some that you can use.

Decorate for the season with Tiffany style lamps. Many of these lamps can make great decorations depending on the season; this is especially useful for people who like their home to depict the weather outside or by season. For the fall season, why not place one of the many fall-like Tiffany lamps within any room. Some great lamps for the fall season include the Turning Leaf Lamps or the Autumn Leaf Table Lamp.

If Mother Nature is more your style, you might want to try Tiffany style lamps such as the beautiful and bright Peacock Feather Table Lamps. You might even enjoy one of the many styles surrounding that of the dragonfly, such as the Dragonfly Cone Lamp, Mosaic Dragonfly Table Lamp, or the Hanginghead Dragonfly Lamp.

Flowers and trees are extremely popular aspects of the Tiffany lamp designs as well. You have a wide variety of choices when it comes to flower or tree designs. For example, the Rose Garden Table lamp or the Flowering Lotus Accent Lamp.

The great thing about Tiffany style lamps is that you will have no trouble finding something in your own personal style and taste. There are so many to choose from, you might even have trouble deciding which one is for you. We can help there as well.

When choosing a Tiffany lamp for your home, take a moment to think about the surroundings. First, look at the décor already in place in the specific rooms. Unless you intend to change the décor, you should find the right lamp to fit in well with that look. Not only do you want to consider the overall design of the room, but also the colors as well. When it comes time to choose your Tiffany style lamp, choose one that works well with the theme and matches in color as well. Of course, it does not have to be the same colors, but a group of colors that works well with the existing colors is a good idea.

Where should you put your Tiffany style lamps? Another great thing about Tiffany lamps is that they are very versatile and will work almost anywhere. It really depends on the type of Tiffany lamp you choose. Some places to consider might be:

• Night Stands

• End Tables

• Coffee Table

• Buffet

• Desk

• Bath

• Hallway

Again, you have a wide variety of choices in Tiffany style lamps. Choose from table lamps, wall sconces, floor lamps, chandeliers, and ceiling lights. Whichever you choose, you are guaranteed a beautiful, elegant, and unique look when it comes to both style and lighting.



Maureen

Elaine Edwards asked:


If you want to break away from the ordinary, then settle for intricacy and exquisiteness to a design that suits your ambiance. Tiffany lamp is what you need.

Tiffany lamps are made with superb pieces of stained glass that are soldered together to form beautiful designs and conceptual motifs. These lamps also have solid metal bases which are decorated delicately. It was Louis Comfort Tiffany who designed these wonderful creations. The first Tiffany Lamp was made in New York in 1899 in Louis’ studio that was specifically for lamp-making.

Tiffany lamps are considered to be one of America’s greatest contributions to the world. In Europe, it began in the late 19th century. Today, most lighting companies are producing Tiffany Lamps. There are different sizes to choose from. It ranges from small to medium, just as they were originally. You can also choose a variety of colors that would match your personal tastes and any type of decoration or color scheme you have. They are suitable for the home and in businesses.

These styles of lamps do have certainly limitless varieties. You can either choose tall floor lamps that match the small table lamp or just simply standalone lamps without any further add-ons. There are also ceiling lamps that also have a touch of Tiffany.

Tiffany lamps are truly a work of art. They are a classic, definitely timeless. They have stood the test of time. You can always be sure of the quality of the product. It’s not only on quality but also the elegance that one is looking for. Tiffany lamps undoubtedly define the world “elegant”.

Lamps can really change the mood of a certain room depending on their designs. These lamps have distinctive designs that will surely last for a long time. Their intricacies really capture one’s imagination.

There are several ways for taking care of your Tiffany lamps — it varies from the type of glass that makes-up your lamp.

If it’s opaque glass, you can clean your lamp with furniture polish made with lemon oil. Polish evenly with a clean rag. Lamps made with transparent glass can be cleaned with a regular glass cleaner.

On the other hand, if your lamp is made with jadestone, clean the jadestone with furniture oil that is made with lemon oil. If you have a Mica Tiffany lamp, do not make the mistake of using commercial cleaners. Use a dry or slightly damp cloth instead. If your Tiffany lamp is made of fabric so it does gather dust, but you can easily clean it with a duster, just make sure you don’t dust with a heavy hand. Otherwise, you will just be pushing the dust into the fabric. If there are dust particles that still won’t come off, brush away with a clean, dry rag.

It doesn’t really matter if your Tiffany lamp is genuine or a masterful reproduction. Your Tiffany lamp will stimulate anyone who sees it and will be appreciated, so make sure you’re doing your part in cleaning your lamp.



Crystal

§V H§ asked:


I don’t even know where to start for this problem:

Two lamps are of intensities 40 and 5 candle-power respectively, and are 6 m apart. If the intensity of Illumination, I, at any point is directly proportional to the power of the source and inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source, find the darkest point on the line joining the two lamps.

Tyrone

Victor Epand asked:


Antique lamps are a special medium through which you can bring light and history into your home. There are several different kinds of antique lamps that you can choose from. As a part of your home decor, antique lamps can serve the function of bringing light, as well as adding class and style to your home.

Antique kerosene lamps are wonderful for decorating your kitchen, especially if you have a country style design. You can put them on your desk or hang one up in the bathroom. They are great for the front porch or to light up the back yard as well. The flicker of a flame adds to the beauty of an antique kerosene lamp, which makes it an excellent choice. These days, this type of lamp is primarily used for camping trips, and you can certainly use it for that. It is nice to add it to your home, however.

If you prefer another style of antique lamp, try an antique piano lamp. They can be clipped onto things like a desk and used as a reading lamp or they can light up a framed picture on a shelf or the fireplace mantel. Piano lamps can be used in the hallway or in the kitchen. The style permits antique piano lamps to be a part of just about any room of your house.

For those looking for something a little bit larger, and antique floor lamp might serve the purpose. Antique floor lamps are tall and slender. They are usually designed with special lamp shades of colored glass, frills, and brass stands. They can light up a corner, or the whole room. Antique floor lamps certainly command attention in whatever room they are in. They go best in living rooms, family rooms, dens, and hallways. It is nice to sit on an easy chair and read under an antique floor lamp.

There are many more types, sizes and styles of antique lamps, including antique crystal lamps, antique bridge lamps, and antique oil lamps. Each type has its own special features. It is all up to you how much you would like to spend on your antique lamp. Determine your budget, think about where you will put the lamp, and consider what you will use the lamp for. Once you have a good idea about these things, you can go ahead an shop for your very own antique lamp.



Harold

Lauren Tyler asked:


Desk and table lamps may at first seem to be the same thing but there is most definitely a slight difference in these two items as regards their functionality.

Table lamps might be seen as the more decorative type of lamp, perhaps used for some armchair reading but typically just to add more light to a room. In the case of tiffany style table lamps, it is easy to see how these types of lamps can also be used as a decorative piece by day.

Desk lamps on the other hand have a more definite function as they are used to provide light for tasks (and therefore are used for task lighting). Ideally used for work such as computer work, studying, typing etc. Desk lamps and study lamps are synonymous as these can either be placed on a desk, or can be fitted or connected to a shelf or other piece of the furniture nearby.

Usually these are fixed using a clasp or clamp.

Clamp-on task lights occupy very little of the precious desk space but tend to only really fit properly/adjust properly in a limited number of places. Many desk lamps come with an adjustable or bendable neck which allows the light source to be twisted around and aimed at an angle that most suits the person who is working.

Also, desk lamps tend to be more functional looking and are just one color, made from plastic/metal and quite plain. But they tend to be quite cleverly engineered to allow them to be bent into many different positions and angles easily and usually with one hand and a light touch and they also need to have quite a heavy base and be sturdy so that they do not tip over easily.

Table lamps and lighting are available in a huge range of styles, designs and sizes. It is not uncommon for the purely decorative table lamps to have intricately adorned lamp bases carved out of expensive materials such as marble. By virtue of being decorative, table lamps lend themselves to much personal design taste because they serve as ornamental objects as well.

Table lamps also provide a nice source of light with which to highlight objects that are placed near the lampshade and effectively bask in the light of the lamp.

One thing to look out for when purchasing a table lamp is that there should be no glare emanating from the lamp and this is best checked when you are seated, given that most table lamps are placed on a table beside an armchair. Pay particular attention to the lamp height and also to the accompanying lampshade - as a fairly deep shade is needed to avoid glare.

It is possible to coordinate the lampshade of your table lamps with the fabric and furnishings of your room and there are companies that make shades professionally if you want the lamp shade fabric to closely match the rest of the decor in the room.

Task or desk lighting on the other hand will tend to be more functional looking and plain. Nothing fancy or decorative about that.

Commonly, most types of modern task lights tend to be tungsten-halogen lights that come with a dimmer.



Elizabeth

kcs_dolphins asked:


Are the flowers real or silk?

Lewis

dglad4 asked:


I have found an old, stinky fish tank that was thrown away and my friend wanted to put a light in his small backyard shed. The fish tank has a fluorescent lamp inside the top. I want to know if I can extend the lamp about 20 meters away from the ballast it has. I would rather send the output of the ballast than the 240v AC under the lawn (if I had to I would use pipe). How do you recommend I do this?

Thanks

Annette

davidgarciadrg asked:


I’ve been given an antique lamp and want to have the wiring redone before I put it to use. Though not experts, the friends and family I’ve spoken to swear the lamp must be an antique, due to its design and material.

Before I leave it in the hands of a restoration shop I’d like to narrow down this lamp’s origin as much as possible on my own. Any good books or websites? - And any advice about what I should be wary of at an antique restoration shop would be helpful too. Thanks!

Kristin

ridesonroces asked:


Specifically the model R-9451 of a rembrandt lamp. I obviously know it’s a floor lamp, and an antique, is there anything else you can tell me?

also, i didn’t know which category to put this in, so i put it in here.

Reginald

Craig Chambers asked:


Rustic lamps with rawhide lamp shades are some of the most popular western lamps you find in rustic cabins and in rustic decorating or western decor. If you have lived in the west or visited western States, you understand what I mean. Lamp shades made of rawhide are easy to decorate with, working well with just about any home decor. Rawhide leather lamp shades are also available in multi-colors to make it possible for designers to use any color pallet. Try using rawhide shades in your decorating project and see for yourself how well they compliment your western design theme.

When you get ready to buy rawhide lamp shades you will want to think about how your lamp will be used. This is just a matter of choosing where in the room you will use it. For instance, you might be lighting a big area or just adding some light to a dark corner of the room. Rawhide shades are also a must for antler chandeliers and antler lamps since rawhide lampshades are a standard for western lighting. From small chandelier lampshades with attached bulb adaptor clips for candelabra bulbs or sconces to large wall lamps or floor lamps, rawhide shades work wonderfully for southwestern lighting.

When using rawhide lampshades for accent lighting, you will really enjoy the warm glow created by the lamps light coming through the stretched rawhide. This is how rawhide shades work to create that inviting feel. It is a balanced harmony of texture and color that creates that warm glow. While it may not be the focal point of your room, it will no doubt add a lot of character to your space.

When you use rawhide skin lampshades for reading you will probably want to use a large lamp and shade that can be used to give you light from behind and above the person reading. This allows for the most comfortable environment for reading. Wall sconce lampshades also allow for great reading light and rawhide shades come in just the right diameter for your reading and decorating needs.

Remember, when you are purchasing the lighting for your home, the light from rawhide floor lamp shades allows you to cancel out the glare and bring out the beauty of the light while using it where you want it. Bleached rawhide, sometimes called southwestern lamp shades, lets the greatest amount of light shine through while dark rawhide shades, known as western lamp shades, are more subtle producing a charcoal or smoke color when your lamp is on.

One of the incredible things about the rawhide lamp shades offered online is that they combine well with so many different variations of lamps including rustic lamp styles as well as traditional ones. Like the sought after antler lamp with a rawhide leather lamp shade, they also look great used on table lamps or wall lamps. Heavy wrought iron lamps with rawhide shades are another very popular choice in lighting fixtures for rustic decor.

You do not have to make major changes if you own more modern style lamps. It is a rawhide shade that is enhancing the rustic look and feel which is why professional decorators love using them. You can use rawhide with traditional lamps to achieve a very nice southwestern feel.

The many different variations of size and color lend these lamp shades to be utilized in practically any environment where you want to create rustic charm or are enhancing your room with what has been called rustic chic style. Equally at home in the living room, family room or den as well as bedroom or study, rawhide shades can be used in just one room or used to bring in a rustic theme throughout your whole home.

Popular as table lamps as well as on end tables or on floor lamps and chandeliers, lampshades can make a strong statement and bring a unique charm to any room. Purchasing rawhide lamp shades online is simple and often saves you a lot of money. Using rawhide in your home is an investment in tranquility and peace that you will enjoy for years to come.

If you love the rustic decor used in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana, or want to build your own year round Arizona room or bring in the Native American style of New Mexico, you will love adding your western decor using rawhide lamp shades.



Melvin