Tiffany Style Chandeliers

In order to bring a touch of elegance to the interior, many experts recommend focusing on lighting. Chandeliers are not only the light familiar to everyone that illuminates the room, but also a great decorative element. Such special and at the same time laconic models of Tiffany style chandeliers will help to turn any ceiling into a real work of design art. How Tiffany chandeliers are made, what features and capabilities they have in the interior, you will learn by reading further information.

Such an unusual and luxurious stained glass style appeared at the turn of the XIX and XX centuries in America. Its founder is an artist and designer from the aristocratic family Louis Comfort Tiffany. This famous person in the whole world has succeeded among many of his undertakings, but he devoted most of his time to art and creation.One of his most important achievements, which today enjoys tremendous success and popularity throughout the world are Tiffany chandeliers.

They are made with the help of a special patented technique of creating and casting stained glass and producing a colored mosaic. Many people often personify the name “Tiffany” exclusively with the famous jewelry house, and only then with chandeliers.

Today, in such a mosaic and stained glass technique Tiffany, you can find the design of many public buildings, mostly abroad, but in our country various decorative chandeliers are most popular, although window decorations with the famous mosaics are no exception.

It is also very important to know that the style of Tiffany chandeliers is always associated with the modern style, but modern American style. In this style of interior decoration stained glass lights always look the most advantageous.

The traditional stained glass technique wasthat a variety of colored pieces were created on the base surface of the product, which ultimately looked like a single pattern or ornament. The process of making light devices also consisted in the fact that a spike of colored pieces took place using a metal frame.

Any model of stained glass ceiling chandeliers, sconces or lamps in the style of Tiffany is considered to be unique and inimitable, and some models are called the only ones of its kind.

Thanks to the centuries-old history, the famous models of chandeliers and lamps from the brand are still considered rare and expensive, some of which are in the hands of collectors.

In the modern world, using the stained glass technology of the founder of the Tiffany style, a lot of similar and improved models of lighting devices are being produced, which from year to year are becoming increasingly popular and in demand among the most diverse segments of the population. More expensive, exclusive models of durable and high-quality glass, made with the help of handmade abroad can decently hit the pocket of buyers.

Historical models of the brand can be found at auctions, modern copies can be purchased in elite stores with light products. But a variety of inexpensive copies are sold at every step. Of course, if you are looking for a genuine quality that will not look like a Chinese fake, it is best to give preference to models made of expensive materials using the original stained glass technique.

The main features of modern chandeliers from Tiffany include the following:

• Classic stained glass can be made with all sorts of effects. These are both matte details and various other advanced add-ons.
• To date, stained glass technique skillfully combined with hand-painted on glass and fusing. Such an unusual word means a rather new technique of creating a stained glass window, which has become actively used in the manufacture of devices in this style. With the help of fusing, glass elements are sintered, which results in a very unusual pattern, without the need for a metal frame.
• Modern unusual forms of lampshades and other details on chandeliers and lamps can be decorated with forged parts and other elements, such as gilding.
• In the modern world produced a variety of models of chandeliers.Among the rich range you can find not only suspended, but also recessed models for the ceiling.

Light products made in the style of Tiffany are very popular not only among amateurs, but also interior designers, which note the following positive aspects when choosing models of this type:

• Chandeliers "Tiffany", if we talk about the original models, will last for many years. For some, they will become a family heirloom, which will be inherited.
• With proper and high-quality care, such products will meet all expectations, and the lifetime will be countless, just change the light bulbs.
• Many designers and decorators choose chandeliers of this style because of their originality and practicality.
• Contrast stained glass models always beat any interior, so bright colors on a chandelier can make it a highlight of any room in a house like never before.
• To make the Tiffany style complete, you can complement the chandelier with lamps in the same stained glass technique. They will be perfectly combined with each other and will be excellent decorative elements.

To emphasize all the beauty of stained glass on the chandelier, many experts recommend to purchase halogen or fluorescent lamps, which perfectly diffuse light through the color flowed.

When buying a Tiffany chandelier it is better to choose it not on the website, but directly in the store. Thus, you will certainly choose the model you need, you can look at it and clarify all the information you are interested in - from the manufacturer’s country to the materials used.

The original stained glass coating in the style of Tiffany is considered unique, in addition, even now, some models are created in single copies. Next, we propose to consider the main models of chandeliers from Tiffany:

• A rather wide conical-shaped ceiling can be framed around the edges with the help of decorative bricks. Luxurious and bright poppies and their leaves can be used as a stained glass pattern. This whole picture will be laid out of luxurious pieces of colored glass. This model is called "Maki".
• Model "Narcissus" in the Tiffany style, it is most often made in the shape of a dome, which is studded with stained glass flowers. Mostly yellow, lemon, green and white colors are used.Such a spring picture always looks fresh and unique.
• Very expensive and unusual model will look "Broom"which is an imitation of a lush tree. Such chandeliers are often suspended. Although the design of the model itself was originally thought only for small lamps.

Of course, these are just some of the main models of chandeliers. In addition to the classic options, there is also a lot of different combinations and their combinations. In addition, very popular and models on order with an individual stained glass pattern.

If you decide to purchase an original model that will look immaculately in the interior, then be prepared that it will be very expensive. To date, many companies offer chandeliers in this style, and their price can vary from 5 to 150 thousand rubles. Of course, these price frames are conditional. There are models and more expensive.But the bigger the model and the more painstakingly the masters have worked on it, the more expensive it will cost.

If you still decide that the Tiffany chandelier is what your home lacks, then look for a proven and licensed chandelier and lighting equipment salon. Be careful with online stores, which very often sell fake and low-quality models. The most luxurious models are produced in Europe, for example, Italy or Spain often supply excellent specimens.

Do not be afraid to diversify the interior of your kitchen with the help of Tiffany style chandeliers. Most often stained glass models hang in the dining area above the table. Of course, the interior must match the future lighting.

By themselves, the chandeliers belonging to this style belong to the luxury category. Elite stained glass models most advantageously look in spacious living rooms, halls and bedrooms.No exception and jobs - office, but there it is best to place fixtures.

Also, experts recommend to consider the following points in the interior:

• For classic interiors, you can choose chandeliers with floral mosaic decoration, but at the same time geometrically correct models.
• If you are looking for chandeliers for the modern style, then the best option would be the model "Tiffany" with insects, for example, dragonflies or butterflies and floral motifs.
• For country style or Provence stained glass models with fruit or vegetable combinations are perfect.

If you are not sure that you can independently choose a stained-glass chandelier for your home, then it is best to use the services of professionals who will surely select a worthy option for your design.

To prevent the chandelier from looking dark or muddy, it is enough to wipe the dust off of it with a slightly damp cloth.It is best to work in special gloves from textiles, so as not to leave prints and stains on the stained-glass window.

Do not wash the stained glass with hard cleaners, you can use a special liquid to clean the glass or use plain water to remove small dirt. In general, we can say that the chandeliers from Tiffany are quite unpretentious in the care, the main thing is to do everything in a timely manner.

Do your own hands to make a lamp in the style of "Tiffany". The process of its manufacture is shown in the following video.