| Since the early part of the 20th century
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| | Vintage original Tiffany fixtures can be
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| lighting designers have created lamps and
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| | bought for more than the cost of a down
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| fixtures to captivate our senses. Much
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| | payment for a San Francisco home.
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| like the tranquility one feels staring at
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| | Motion lamps, like the animated lamps of
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| a warming fire or the excitement one
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| | the 1920's, feature popular scenes such
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| feels staring at the spectacle of a
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| | as water cascading over Niagra Falls or
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| lightening storm, accent lamps - those
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| | flames burning around a log. It's no
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| with colorful stained glass patterns,
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| | wonder why advertisers sought to
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| mythical figures, pastoral scenes or
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| | reintroduce action lamps again in the
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| action, evoke our emotions.
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| | 1950's. In the 50's these moving lamps
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| While illumination is a function of
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| | were brought back to life featuring Cole
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| lighting, many of the lamps of the
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| | Swimwear models or popular snacks and
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| sensory ilk, including lava lamps of the
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| | drinks such as popcorn or coke and would
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| 50's and 60's, and animated action lamps
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| | rest upon the counter of a bar for all to
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| of the 20's and again in the 1950's,
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| | enjoy!
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| favor more the sense of accent,
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| | Lava lamps also captured our fascination
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| entertainment and decoration than the
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| | with colorful lighting and movement.
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| practical function of task lighting.
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| | Today, these, and the above mentioned
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| Static yet colorful stained glass
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| | vintage lamps, continue to be popular.
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| lighting appeals as eye candy. Beautiful
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| | Collectors may seek higher valued
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| patterns of Wisteria, Iris, and nature
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| | originals, whereas the homeowner may be
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| captivate, whether lit or not. Not much
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| | just as happy with a modern day
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| has changed since pioneer Louis Comfort
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| | reproduction. Adding to the feel of a
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| Tiffany introduced his first stained
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| | place, these kinds of fixtures are here
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| glass art lamps more than 100 years ago.
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| | to stay!
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