Lighting as Art with Tiffany Lighting

The decorative arts have always been treated as the poor cousin to the fine arts. Fine artists seemed to believe that painting and sculpture had more artistic value than simple craftsmanship. The Tiffany lighting that came to being, and that can still be seen today, went a long way to redress that balance. The decorative arts could claim a new champion.

Tiffany Lighting featured intricate designs using stained glass and precious metals to create superior light fittings and lamps. The monochrome exterior of Victorian times was broken by the bold colors of these lights. The colors were vitally important to the effect and the success of the lighting. This is because much of the Tiffany Lighting that can be bought has a natural theme. Lamps based on flowers and trees, with the Wisteria being the most popular during the early part of last century, but many flowers were represented from tulips through to sunflowers and irises. The garden could live inside the house all year around.

As well as flora, many animals were rendered in glass. Butterflies and dragonflies were prevalent in many of the designs as they naturally boast many colors. These animals that were considered as pests to many, now were centerpieces on the same people’s mantelpiece. Tiffany Lighting brought out the beauty in everything. Tiffany has created such beauty for well over a century.

Tiffany Lighting comes in every conceivable form from table lamps to desk lamps, floor lamps to chandeliers, wall lights to ceiling lights. Everyone needs light, everyone likes art. This said, it is now possible to have an artwork in every room of your home as Tiffany clearly is art.