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The Jerry Bovino Show – Tiffany Boys Part 3 of 6

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Ben Macklowe and Lary Matlick of the Macklowe Gallery discuss Tiffany, Tiffany Lamps, and the management of an antique gallery with Jerry Bovino.

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Country town treasures

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:24:52 +0000

Country town treasures
Sue Wallace explores Ballarat, Bendigo and Castlemaine, finding trinkets, quirky cafes and other curiosities.

Shopping Tips: Choosing Your Floor Lamp

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:19:32 +0000

Before you buy a floor lamp there are certain things that you might want to keep in mind. First of all you need to know that floor lamps were considered to be more dangerous than other lamps until the last decade or so when technology and good design helped fix some of the problems that made this style of lamp flawed in the first place.

For instance, historically, floor lamps have always been known to tip over. Nowadays there is a standard that contemporary floor lamps must meet call the UL “tipability” standard. This means that the floor lamp you are buying has a much heavier base and there is less danger of it falling over and landing, say, on a sofa cushion and setting it on fire.

Yet another feature of floor lamps that made them dangerous for years was the cords. The cords were made of cloth and easily caught fire with the slightest of power surges. Nowadays floor lamps are made with a plastic zip cord rather than the old cloth cords. The old cloth cords also used to fray and it was much easier for an animal or child to chew through them or get accidentally shocked just by touching it.

The fact that most antique lamps do not have a standardized non-tippable base or a safe electrical cord is why you are probably better off to buy a new floor lamp then one from an antique store. It is just safer.

Yet another reason is that the very old floor lamps attached their lampshades through a wire clamp that was attached to the shade itself. This style of clamp for attaching light bulbs is also obsolete.

However if you do find the floor lamp of your dreams there is no reason why you can’t take it to an electrician or antique dealer to see what can be done to refurbish it. This is done all of the time to recycle old floor lamps. It is probably a good idea not to try and rewire an old lamp yourself unless you
are an experienced electrician.

Although rewiring an old floor lamp is easy, making sure the base is stable is not. All it takes is one wild child or unruly dog to tip it over and you could have a fire on your hands.

Floor lamps come in an incredible number of styles nowadays including all of the retro looks that you would find in an antique store and all of the more contemporary styles. As you browse online to shop for floor lamps it is quite common to find them in every style imaginable including Mission, Seventies Retro, Tiffany, Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Country, Late Victorian and Gas. You can also find modern Swedish
styles that include shades shaped like upside down frying pans and large metallic mixing bowls.

Nowadays floor lamps come in every type of finish and shade including glass, porcelain and brushed metal and there are some very unique, beautiful and interesting contemporary floor lamps, as well as the more traditional styles, around.

Lauren Tyler is a writer at LampLightWorld.com

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Latest Accent Lamps Auctions

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:17:13 +0000

Hey, check out these auctions:

Lovely Brown Casual Table Lamp, Bedside/Accent Lighting

US $94.95
End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 4:37:54 PDT
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Tripod Metal Table Lamp with Red Shade, Accent Lighting

US $74.95
End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 4:39:13 PDT
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Wisconsin Tiffany Table Lamp

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:27:53 +0000

Stained Glass Table Lamp
Hand Cut Stained Glass shade.
Featuring team colors, logos.
19.5″ tall
Uses a 60watt standard bulb.

Product Description
A Hand-Cut Stained-Glass shade with a cast metal base…. More >>

Wisconsin Tiffany Table Lamp

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Gorgeous art deco lamp at former Bacardi HQ in Havana 2

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:27:50 +0000

Image taken on 2006-12-22 22:21:44 by projectkevp.

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Latest Brass Lamps Auctions

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:17:55 +0000

Hey, check out these auctions:

Vintage Brass And Glass Hurricane Lamp

US $24.99
End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 7:46:52 PDT
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Vintage Green Glass Oil Lamp Brass Base 5" Tall

US $7.95
End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 7:54:39 PDT
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Latest Tiffany Lamps Auctions

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:29:39 +0000

Hey, check out these auctions:

New Tiffany Style Stained Glass Diamonds Desk Lamp

US $42.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 7:02:55 PDT
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Bazyli Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp 21.75" H

US $161.10
End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 7:05:32 PDT
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Tiffany Lamps for the Contemporary Home

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:25:03 +0000

Interior decorating trends have always harkened back to classic and retro designs to create a contemporary yet comfortable living space. With lighting, this is no exception. Most of us remember the beauty and decadence that was Tiffany lamps and in fact, they’re so exceptionally beautiful and rare that an original lamp will fetch up to $2 million dollars at auction. Undeniably, these lamps are unlike ordinary lamps in the sense that they’re treated as works of art that speak of a time in history.

Tiffany lamps were a strong part of the Art Nouveau movement, featuring beautifully colored stained glass lamp shades in a variety of designs ranging from floral scenes to country landscapes. Originally designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, who founded world renowned jewelry and silver company Tiffany and Company, Tiffany lamps have had a strong following for its fine art, craftsmanship and attention to detail. But only if you’ve lit a Tiffany lamp will you truly be able to understand the significance and beauty of it.

Granted that not too many people would be able to afford an original Tiffany lamp, there are many gorgeously styled contemporary Tiffany lamps available out on the market. Eco-Lights.com has an incredibly large selection filled with unique styles that recall the elegance and originality that is the Tiffany. Many contemporary styles combine the artistic quality of creating stained glass designs with fabric or linen lamp shades, such as the Deep Waters Table Lamp and Nightlight, which can be found on Eco-Lights.com.

Tiffany designs are no longer restricted to just lamp shades and the appreciation of making a fine quality lamp has not been compromised. Contemporary Tiffany lamps are perfect for capturing a creatively classic essence, adding a sense of sophisticated elegance for even the most modern home. Considerably, it’s also best to have Tiffany lamps as accent pieces around your home; having too many and you may run the risk of turning your home into a 19th century backdrop. But with just a few key pieces, you’ll be able to design a contemporary yet comfortable living space.

For an wide selection in floor lamp, chandeliers and bathroom lighting, visit Eco-Lights.com today.

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On-Off

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:19:47 +0000

Two bedside lamps fall in love with charmingly tragic results.

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