Mission style accent Table Lamps
What are Mission style lamps?
Mission also referred to as “Frank Lloyd Wright”, “Craftsman” or “Prairie” is a style of stained glass that has geometrical design patterns. Unlike the traditional “Tiffany” style patterns that are single faceted designs, floral or patterns of the dragonfly on them. The mission style portrays the geometric designs. Some styles of the mission appearance will also contain Aztec design patterns.
The differences between the two are obvious but are still very appealing to the eye. While the debate continues about the true origin of the term “mission style lamp,” the style itself remains very distinctive and very popular to this day. However, legend has it that the Mission style concept originated around the year 1895 by Joseph McHugh, a New York furniture manufacturer. The Tiffany style concept was started by L.C. Tiffany in 1899, also of New York.
The colors seen on the Mission stained glass and Tiffany stained glass are pretty much the same and share the same blends. Mission style uses subtle colors it takes from the inspiration of the earth, specifically the desert. The colors of the mission style stained glass are usually gold, amber or brown. They do manufacture green, red, blue or rich orange as well.
Tiffany style colors share some of the same shades as the Mission style. Olive green color with red, blue and amber.
These colors are meant to fit into the surroundings of dark wood furniture and earthy tones. These lamps help to emphasize the natural materials like wood furniture and wood structures within your home or office. The Mission style concept has blended itself with the company called Arts & Crafts. And between the concept and the company, these lamps have become considered as an Accent of Appeal.
The Mission style lamps are handcrafted. Look for that specific description when purchasing one of these lamps. Their are some lamps out there that are “knock offs” and are manufactured by machine. However, this is a rarity even in this technologically advanced age. The stained glass lamps offer an heirloom of quality that deepens with age.
Mission and Arts & Crafts style furnishings and interiors are typically very durable and a classic accent of timeless appeal.
The 1974 Tiffany Mission blend was created.
In 1974, Paul Sahlin came up with “His” version of a mission style concept lamp and a tiffany style concept lamp and merged the two together. Paul’s idea is what came to be called the “Tiffany Mission” style lamp, also called the Paul Sahlin Tiffany lamp. This variation was subtle, yet he did manage to create a lamp that was a blend of the two. Some of the mission lamps even to this day will contain the “tiffany mission” words within the lamps description. But a lot of Paul’s lamps still appear to be strictly geometrical in design like the original mission lamps. Or the single faceted patterns like the original Tiffany style.
As stated earlier, the two styles, mission and tiffany still remain to be very distinctive in their appearance and patterns.
Why should I buy a Mission style lamp?
Adding Mission style stained glass lamps is a great way to improve the interior design of your home. You can combine Mission lamps to balance and complement the visual depth of wood and add warmth into the room.
Have a Frank Lloyd Wright atmosphere. The overall feeling has a harmony of all elements working together which in turn creates a comfortable and relaxing home.
Using Mission style decorating in your master bedroom is a great way to get a wonderful interior design that you can relax in.
The unique designs and exceptional quality of these stained glass creations makes them a welcome addition to any home.
If you select a Mission floor lamp, it does create an atmosphere of peace and elegance. Floor lamps are also easy to move from place to place.
Mission stained glass creation is carefully cut, each piece is made by hand from art glass and then soldered together by experienced craftsmen.
All fixtures are U.L. approved and the assembly level/degree of difficulty is rated as: Easy.
The Mission Ribbon Table Lamp is a wonderful accent piece that will seamlessly meld with any decor. This elegant lamp features warm caramel, honey and cream tones, and will be treasured for years to come.
Mission Ribbon Table Lamp – New – Hand Crafted
The Large Mission Square Table Lamp is a wonderful accent piece that will seamlessly meld with any decor. Allow a touch of the timeless elegance of the Mission style into your home.
Large Mission Square Table Lamp – New – Hand Crafted
Farah Mission Table Lamp with Night Light adds style and an art decor design flair to your interior decor. Constructed of a dark bronze finished metal base with amber inner sand glass finished panels and shade.
Farah Mission Table Lamp and Night Light
Odessa Table Lamp and Night Light is constructed of a dark bronze finished metal base with amber inner sand glass finished panels and shade, looks are everything! The Odessa demands attention with it’s incandescent glow and built-in night-light in the base!
Odessa Table Lamp and Night Light
Mission Pine Cone Vanity with Amber Mica Glass. Custom made in the USA using metal with a rust finish. Measures 27 Inch wide and 11 Inch tall. Light Projection 11 Inch.
Rustic Pine Cone Vanity light w/ Amber Glass
Large Desk Lamp – Hand Crafted – Rich Caramel Tone. Showcasing the Mission style, this large desk lamp will make a striking addition to your home. This glass in this lamp features various shades of a warm caramel, and this lamp’s “double pole” makes a strong visual statement.
Large Desk Lamp – Hand Crafted – Rich Caramel Tone
Mission Table Lamp with Caramel & Root Beer Glass. Bring the timeless elegance of Mission design to your home with this Mission Table Lamp. This lamp features rich caramel and root beer colored glass, which will provide a soft, warm light that will complement any home.
Mission Table Lamp with Caramel & Root Beer Glass
