Choose Tiffany Lamps for the Hour After the Overhead Light Goes Off
Switch it on and the corner changes first. Light moves through the glass one pane at a time, and the room takes on its colors: amber, rose, green, a deep blue. At Lumelova, a tiffany lamp is a small stained-glass window for a nightstand or a sideboard, lit from inside and still worth looking at once it is off. Choose the color you would want at ten o'clock at night, set it where the evening settles, and let the room slow down around it. Yours is in the grid above.
Why Choose a Tiffany-Style Lamp
A Tiffany-style lamp earns its place twice. Lit, the colored glass turns an ordinary bulb into a soft glow in amber, blue, green or red. Switched off, the fine metal lines and the pattern still give a console or a bedside table something worth looking at. One lamp is often enough to change how a corner feels after dark.
Every lamp here is Tiffany-style: the look of the colored-glass lamps made around 1900, built new for today's homes and priced as home decor. Each product page gives the height, the shade diameter, the plug options and what's in the box, so you know exactly what you're ordering.
Find the Right Size for Your Table
Start with the surface. A compact lamp around 14 inches tall, like the 14.4 in leaf-and-grape shade, suits a nightstand, a shelf or a narrow console. A taller lamp such as the Yellow Peacock Tiffany lamp, 19 in high with a 12 in shade, wants a sideboard or a wide side table where the broad shade has room.
Measure your table first, then compare it with the height and shade diameter on the product page. A wide shade overhangs a narrow nightstand, and a small one gets lost on a big console.
Pick a Color That Suits Your Room
Amber, yellow and red glass lean warm. They flatter wood and brass, so they're the easiest first choice if you've never had a colored shade. Blue and green lean cool and calm, and read dark and graphic when the lamp is off, which works well against a pale wall.
Floral and vine patterns soften a room full of straight lines. Geometric ones sit easily beside contemporary furniture. Look at the lit and unlit photos on each product page before you decide, because the same shade can read very differently in each state.
Where a Tiffany-Style Lamp Works Best
- On a console or sideboard. The shade gets room to stand out, and the light falls on the wall behind it.
- Beside the bed. A compact shade leaves space for a book and a glass of water. Start with our bedside lamps.
- On a side table. Check that the shade doesn't crowd the arm of the sofa.
- In a hallway or reading corner. A low point of colored light, on for atmosphere more than for work.
Use it next to your main lighting, not instead of it. The colored glass tints and softens the light, so a brighter lamp nearby still makes sense for reading.
What to Check Before You Order
- Size. Height and shade diameter are on every product page.
- Plug and voltage. Pick the US, EU or UK plug option that matches your outlet.
- Bulb. The product page says whether a bulb is included.
- Delivery and returns. Shipping is free on every order and takes 15 to 20 days, with tracking. You can return a lamp within 30 days of delivery. Details in our return policy.
Styling It Without Overdoing It
The shade has enough detail to hold its own, so the furniture around it can stay simple. Wood, brass, plaster and stone all work. Keep one lamp per surface, pick a warm bulb, and repeat one color from the glass somewhere else in the room. Wondering if the style still fits a modern home? Read are Tiffany lamps in style.
Ready to choose? Compare the lamps above, check the size against your table, and pick the one you'd still like with the light off.
Tiffany-Style Lamps: Your Questions
What is a Tiffany-style lamp?
It's a lamp that takes the look of the colored-glass lamps Louis Comfort Tiffany's studios made around 1900: a shade of colored sections, usually in nature-inspired patterns. It's a style, not an original. A Tiffany-style lamp is a modern piece, and it was never made by Tiffany.
Are Tiffany-style lamps made of real glass?
Many are, and it makes a visible difference: real glass gives deeper color and a better glow than plastic. Each product page lists the shade and base materials, so you can see exactly what you're getting.
What's the difference between an original Tiffany lamp and a Tiffany-style lamp?
An original was made by Tiffany Studios in the early 1900s, usually with the studio's marks, and is sold as an antique or collectible. Our lamps are absolutely not originals. They're Tiffany-style: the same look, made new for today's homes, ready to use and priced as home decor. That's the whole point of the style.
Are Tiffany lamps related to Tiffany & Co.?
Not directly. Louis Comfort Tiffany was the son of Tiffany & Co.'s founder and later became its design director, but his lamps came from his own studios, Tiffany Studios. LUMELOVA has no affiliation with either. The story is in why they're called Tiffany lamps.
Are Tiffany-style lamps still made today?
Yes. Tiffany Studios closed in the early 1930s, but the look never went away, and lamps in this style are made today by many manufacturers. Quality varies a lot from one to the next, which is why we choose our lamps from suppliers we trust.
How big is a Tiffany-style lamp?
It varies a lot by model. Table versions range from compact bedside sizes to broader shades made for sideboards, so rely on the height and shade diameter on each product page, not on the photo. Measure your surface first and leave space around the base so the shade isn't crowded.
What kind of bulb does a Tiffany-style lamp use?
It depends on the model. Check the product page for the bulb base, the maximum wattage and whether a bulb is included, since these aren't the same on every lamp. Also check the plug type and voltage against your outlet. Warm-toned bulbs tend to suit colored glass.
Are Tiffany-style lamps dimmable?
It depends on the model. If a lamp is dimmable, its product page says so. If dimming isn't mentioned, treat the lamp as simple on and off.
Can I use a Tiffany-style lamp for reading?
It can work, but it's mainly a decorative light. Colored glass softens and tints the light, so it's gentler than a dedicated reading lamp. A pale or amber shade is easier for a few pages at bedtime than a dark one. For longer reading, add a brighter lamp nearby.
How do you clean a Tiffany-style lamp?
Unplug it and let the bulb cool first. Dust the shade with a soft, dry cloth or a soft brush, working gently around the lines between panels. Avoid sprays and strong cleaners, which can mark the glass or the finish. Follow any care notes on the product page.
Do Tiffany-style lamps work in small rooms?
Yes, if the shade is compact. A small lamp on a shelf, a bedside table or a narrow console adds color without taking floor space. In a small room, choose one lamp and keep the surface around it clear, so the pattern reads as a detail and not as clutter.
Are Tiffany-style lamps safe?
Yes. Our lamps are selected from quality suppliers and made for everyday use at home, like any other table lamp. Use the bulb the product page recommends, keep the shade clear of fabric and other flammable items, and unplug the lamp before cleaning it.
Do Tiffany-style lamps contain lead?
Not the ones we sell. The question comes from antique and traditional stained glass, where lead was part of the construction. Our lamps are modern pieces, selected from quality suppliers and made for everyday use in the home, so lead isn't something you need to worry about.
Where can I buy Tiffany-style lamps?
Right here. We choose each lamp from quality suppliers for its design and its quality, and present it with real dimensions and details. Delivery and returns are explained on our Shipping & Returns page. Explore the Tiffany-style lamps above.