Friday, April 10, 2009

When You Want a Meyda Tiffany Light Product

Let the experts serve your lighting needs

What would you do if you needed to get your car fixed?  Would you take it to the bakery?  Maybe you would go to a general repair garage.  That might be alright, but ideally you probably want someone who has experience with your make and model vehicle.  If nothing else,  there is a level of credibility associated with their specific knowledge of your assets.

So why wouldn’t this apply to all your specialty needs?  Let’s face it, there are a million retailers offering a million products but not all of them offer much in the way of expertise on any one product line.  When I became an exclusive distributor for Meyda Tiffany Lighting and Gifts I made it my business to know my products and more importantly to back them.  I don’t need to sell the quality or value as they have been doing that for years.  It speaks for itself.

So next time you are shopping for lighting or any other products, consider the authority of the merchants you deal with.  Whether it’s lighting or ebooks or anything else, develop your relationships to enhance your online experiences.  Have a great day.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Why Would you Choose Meyda Tiffany?

I think it would be fair to say that when redecorating your home, the primary element of redecoration is ultimately going to be the lighting of the room or space you are working with.  Let’s face it, lighting changes everything.  Your home, office or workspace in and of itself is a huge investment which can bring huge returns if you consider its equity and ongoing changes in value.  That is why lighting, specifically fixed lighting should be a significant consideration when redecorating your space.

So why Meyda Tiffany?  It’s simple.  They have a history of quality and value which will inevitably help increase the value of your space and/or the equity in your home.  They do not manufacture one item that they won’t customize to your needs.  Therefore the size or layout of your space is inconsequential to your needs in terms of lighting.  They will make it work for you.  As previously discussed, you can simply opt for replacement shades to spruce up existing lighting fixtures, or you can go for completely customized lighting designs that will set you apart from your friends and neighbors.  How?  Very simply because they will not be able to walk into a local lighting store and duplicate your efforts.  You will have a unique and sometimes, one of a kind, lighting or decorative product.

But it’s not just size and shape that can be manipulated.  It’s also color as well. For example, you can see a huge variety of replacement glass lamp shades in a wide variety of colors to suit your personal needs. And the best part is if they don’t have it, there is still a chance they will make it for you.  I am not aware of general Electric or any other manufacturer doing this for you.

To give a brief overview, in case you are unaware, here is a look at some of the different things you can purchase from this company to turn an ordinary room into a dazzling one: Wall sconces, fireplace screens, windows (also called stained glass panels), table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers, billiards lighting fixtures (pool table lighting and other island fixtures), hanging lamps (also called pendants or mini pendants), contemporary lighting (with some really cool stuff in the Metro Fusion and Metro lines), comfort lighting, a huge selection of gifts and novelties  and lamp bases and fixtures.  I think you get the idea.  Meyda Tiffany has everything you need in one place to complete the job, and oh, I forgot to mention Meyda Tiffany furniture.  Yes, they make furniture items too.

What about the cost?  Well,, as we said before, you can spend a lot of money and get nothing in return, or you can invest in your assets and create a better long term value for your space.  If you are simply looking to put any arbitrary lighting in a room then Meyda Tiffany lighting is probably not for you.  But if you are looking to create a unique and personal space that you seek comfort and solace in, then this is exactly what you are looking for.

There are a million products out there, and undoubtedly you could find many that would suit your needs.  Meyda Tiffany is not the only one, but it certainly pts a lot of check marks in the “Pros” column.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Origin of the Stained Glass Lamp by Meyda Tiffany

In most interior design circles, it would fair to say that the name Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) is synonymous with the art of stained glass designing.  He is credited with developing the copper foil method of stained glass construction that is still utilized today by the Meyda Tiffany Company.  In fact, all Meyda Tiffany lamps, including the stained glass lamp, are constructed utilizing this technique.  The earliest Tiffany lamp was created around 1895.  Here is the image of one of the early Tiffany Dragonfly lamps:


The design techniques employed by the company are associated with the Art Noveau movement of the early 20th century, and still enjoy significant popularity today.

Although we do tend to associate the stained glass artistry with artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany, its roots are much deeper and stretch farther back than we can reasonable predict.  For example, there have been discoveries of stained glass artwork that date back several thousand years to the days of the Ancient Romans who are also, in part, known for their art and craftsmanship.

We, as a society, may be most familiar with the application of stained glass artistry and panels in the religious sect of our communities, but thanks to people like Tiffany, it has evolved into a cultural lifestyle and made popular through the home decor channels of modern society.  It's no longer just for churches, nor has it been for quite some time.

So whether your interests lie with stained glass lamps, panels, chandeliers or sconces, you are sure to find what you are looking for within the massive collection of the Meyda Tiffany Company located in Yorkville, NY.