by Linda Banks | 2nd March, 2022 | Blog
Most people today instantly recognise the style of a Tiffany lamp. These beautiful glass lightshades were introduced in the USA in the late 1800s by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Here is a brief history of this innovator in glass and design, featuring the development of his...
by Linda Banks | 28th February, 2022 | Blog
As you will know from my numerous blogs on the subject, I have undertaken many Tiffany lamp repairs over the years. Each one has its particular challenges and damage to rectify. Some lamps are dented, some have glass pieces missing, some have cracked or fractured...
by Linda Banks | 1st February, 2022 | Blog
The trend of ‘make do and mend’ that accelerated during the coronavirus lockdown has shown no sign of slowing. So many people found damaged Tiffany-style glass lamps when they were decluttering or organising their homes. Thanks to the Repair Shop tv show,...
by Linda Banks | 4th January, 2022 | Blog
Do you have an old or damaged Tiffany lamp that you would like repaired or refurbished? Many people have been inspired by the hugely popular TV series The Repair Shop and now want to have treasured items restored. What could be better than preserving a previously...
by Linda Banks | 10th June, 2021 | Blog
Naturally, a lamp made from stained glass weighs quite a lot. Add to this the weight of the solder required to hold all the glass pieces together, and you definitely have a heavy structure. Therefore it is not a surprise that Tiffany-style lamps sometimes come apart...