savillefurniture Interior Design Ideas
We all know the importance of
lighting in our homes or work areas.
Ever since fire was invented, man has used it for lighting. The invention of electricity literally electrified
human lives. Now life without light is
an unthinkable thought. In fact,
lighting these days is not just for the sake of lighting. It is also for decorative purposes. It is quite possible that there is not a
single house out there without some form of lamp. There are different types of lamps. Tables are decorated with it depending on
the interior of the house.
The history of the
table lamp has seen some very iconic
moments.
Argand lamps
Lamps
have been around for centuries. The
Argand lamp invented by Aime Argand in 1780, however, was the first device
that could be kept on a table.
Victorian
lamps
Victorian Era Lamps Tables
were inspired by various influences around the world. Different traditional styles and new
interpretations of works of art from Asia and the Middle East merged. This time gave too much decoration or
embellishment; lashes, stained glass,
pearls and many other decorative details.
Mission
Lamps
The end of the era led to a
different style that was completely different. It was inspired by the Spanish missions in
the area and thus got the name Mission Style.
It was simple and made with natural materials. It stood out with strong vertical and
horizontal lines. These Mission lamps
were simple, usually made of stained glass and
pyramid-shaped.
Dragonfly lights
Art Nouveau which came in at the
end of the 19thth and early
20th The century continued with organic shapes and
decorative styles but emphasized more on flowing lines. The iconic Tiffany lamps were a century-old
brand introduced by Louis Comfort Tiffany from the United States. The dragonfly design was the most popular
actually designed by Clara Driscoll who worked in the studios in
Tiffany.
Art Deco
lamps
