topic Re: Tiffany Style Lighting in Home

Tiffany Style Lighting

Hershey2 — Tue, 27 May 2014 23:55:05 GMT

Does this type of lighting offer enough light for the average room or does it need to be supplemented?

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 27 May 2014 23:57:09 GMT

I live in a townhouse and I have a floor lamp and a table lamp in my living room and I don't think they give enough light to do any type of detail work (when I do a jigsaw puzzle I have to put my ceiling fan light on.

The floor lamp takes 3 25 watt ceiling fan bulbs and the table lamp takes 2 25w ceiling fan bulbs.

I have 2 table lamps in my bedroom on my night tables and those take chandelier bulbs (15 watts maybe?). I use my ceiling fan light for any meaningful lighting in there when the sun isn't out.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 27 May 2014 23:59:12 GMT

So in answer to your question, I supplement so I think unless the lamps you get take higher watt bulbs, you will probably want to supplement, too.

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lovesrecess — Wed, 28 May 2014 00:10:00 GMT

I think it depends on the size and style of your Tiffany-style lamp. Check the maximum wattage allowed and that should help give you an idea. Those that have shades that are mostly deep reds and purples will give much light than those with more pastel or white colors.

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Mominohio — Wed, 28 May 2014 00:13:33 GMT

Most of my Tiffany style lamps take up to 60 watt bulbs and are pretty standard in the light they give off as compared to regular table lamps. I have a couple of brass floor lamps that take 3 way higher wattage bulbs, but haven't seen those higher wattages in the Tiffany.

The smaller lamps take lesser wattage bulbs.

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bluejeansluvr — Wed, 28 May 2014 00:27:59 GMT

I think that the Tiffany lamps I have, are mostly for ambience and not really for things like reading, etc., I agree, supplementing is a good idea.

I think they are beautiful tho and I have many. I have them all over my house and whenever someone comes in my home that is the first thing they notice, they tell me how beautiful the lamps are. They really have such a soft glow. Even in my office/den where the lights are brighter and I have spot lighting, I have a few small Tiffany accent lamps because I love them so much.

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stevieb — Wed, 28 May 2014 00:37:26 GMT

I have a beautiful Tiffany style lamp and while it's not in use right now, it really needed supplementing. I tend to have several lamps in each room so it wasn't a big problem, but because of the colors of this lamp, it really was more a beautiful object than a functional lamp.

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Ladybug724 — Wed, 28 May 2014 00:48:08 GMT

They are beautiful, but more for mood lighting

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goodstuff — Wed, 28 May 2014 03:18:28 GMT

They can be fine for reading if the stained glass shade's shape lets light out and if your reading chair is placed where the light falls on your book when you're sitting by the lamp. Otherwise, the light is subtle and great for atmosphere, but doesn't brightly light up a room. Which is the point, if you like this kind of beautiful lighting. I love it.

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Hershey2 — Wed, 28 May 2014 04:42:53 GMT

I have been wanting to add some Tiffany lamps since I am redecorating but looks as if I`ll have to add regular lighting also since I sometimes do hand sewing in the living room. Thank you for the recommendations.

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mousiegirl — Wed, 28 May 2014 16:01:03 GMT

The are for ambience and beauty, and if you plan to read or do other work, definitely supplementation is in order. I just bought a 54" three lamp chandelier for my new kitchen, mainly for the ambience over the table, as in that area no great light is needed.

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Anniecamp — Wed, 28 May 2014 16:27:56 GMT

I don't think it's the wattage of the bulbs that makes the difference. With the Tiffany lamps, it's that the shades don't reflect the light, so, although beautiful, not good for areas where you need to see well. Best to have additional lighting. I also find it to be a problem with other lamps that have darker shades like black, brown, dark green, etc.

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ValuSkr — Wed, 28 May 2014 16:57:40 GMT

Laura Duffek on ShopHQ is great. I enjoy her presentations of Tiffany-style lighting.

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 30 May 2014 02:37:42 GMT

I have 2 Tiffany style table lamps that are rustic design.

Each uses 2 60w maximum bulbs with chain pulls.

With 120watts going I don't have any issues sitting on the sofa doing hand sewing, etc. The lamps are tall enough that I get enough light.