LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY


The use of stained glass has been around and admired for more than 1000 years, where it was most used on cathedrals and churches. However, one of the most famous designers in this field was Louis Comfort Tiffany who also developed lighting products featuring stained and art glass at his famous New York studios. Tiffany himself had originally trained as an artist and later learnt the craft of glassmaking while working at several glasshouses in the Brooklyn area. After perfecting some of his own techniques for stained glass by making his own opalescent glass utilising the copper foil technique, he founded Tiffany Studios in 1879. At its peak, the then famous and highly successful company employed more than 300 artisans. Tiffany original objects are still highly regarded and collected all over the world.

TIFFANY BY QUOIZEL


Today, the name Tiffany is synonymous with products featuring stained and art glass pieces, copper foiled together, and particularly light fittings that benefit the beauty that the electric light bulb does to these when lit. Quoizel provides a range of looks that capture the Tiffany spirit; from highly traditional and transitional styles to more contemporary interpretations sure to suit any modern-day décor. Whether you are looking for deep jewel tones and intricate patterns to serve as a statement piece in your home or whether you seek a light, neutral palette that offers the beauty of stained glass as a subtle complement to your room décor, Quoizel has many Tiffany style art glass lamps and lighting fittings that will suit your needs perfectly.

THE ART OF MAKING TIFFANY STYLE LAMPS

The skilled artisans trace out the pattern from a template then hand cut the art glass.
Each piece of glass is then ground to fit the shape of the mosaic pattern required.
The pieces of art glass are then cleaned and copper foiled.
Flux is then applied to the copper foil and each mosaic piece is put into place within the fibre glass mould.
The shade is then soldered together on the inside with lead solder, and again on the outside to strengthen construction.
An authentic Bronze patina is applied to the solder, it is then hand waxed to protect the solder from oxidisation. It is then polished to give a lustrous finish.

EXQUISITE INVESTMENTS OF TODAY – CHERISHED HEIRLOOMS OF TOMORROW


Art glass can be more expensive than crystal glass. All Quoizel Tiffany Collectibles are made of art glass and the shades in the Elstead Collection have between 44 to 632 pieces. The average shade takes 80 hours to create by skilled artisans. Nothing adds colour to a room quite like Tiffany style lighting.


TAKING CARE OF QUOIZEL TIFFANY


Never use chemicals to clean your art glass. Use a damp cloth only to remove any excess oil. Use linseed oil on the solder to maintain the lustre after cleaning.