Customer Reviews

1908 Studios Tiffany Aztec Mission Floor Lamp

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Watch "Antiques Roadshow" some time and you'll get an idea of what a genuine Tiffany lamp will go for (tens of thousands). These plastic shade replicas carry off the classic themes Tiffany created and do it well. They are not shoddily made, they cast a beautiful light and they are quite affordable. We have three of these "Mission" style lamps, one floor and two table. They go well with our Southwestern decor and we didn't break the bank to be able to afford them. It's true that we sent even more money to China and contributed to the travel of yet another container ship, but no one in the U.S. is making them so no choice in that matter. Bottom line, if you like the Tiffany Mission style, or any of the other Tiffany designs, these well made lamps are an affordable answer.

I bought 2 of these, for either side of a sofa. They assembled easily and the solid base made it sturdy. The lamps produce of soft light and I am pleased with the purchase.

When this lamp arrived, the shade was broken in the corner. Although we thought this indicated the shade was made of glass, it still seemed to feel very much like cheap plastic. The lead piping around the stained glass also seemed to be made of something definitely not metallic, either plastic or rubber. The base was very heavy and seemed to be quality, but the shade looked cheap. We actually didn't mind that it arrived broken, because it made it easier to send it back and get the refund, instead of having to hem and haw about if we wanted to keep a lamp with a cheap shade that cost over $100. It was very easy and convenient to return, and I was refunded the entire price, including shipping (there was no charge for return shipping).

On a side note, the lamp was packaged in a thin cardboard box with Styrofoam inserts. There didn't seem to be much padding, considering the breakable lampshade inside, and the Styrofoam was the kind that disintegrated into a million minuscule white balls that clung to everything with static. It took a few different times sweeping and vacuuming to get them all up, and even then I'd find a stray white ball here and there. We don't have pets, but if you do, you might want to be careful about how you open the package because the Styrofoam gets everywhere.

I bought this lamp because it goes nicely with my southwest decor. I really enjoy the colors of the shade and how they accent my living area. The lamp was easy to assemble, arrived timely. For me, this was an excellent purchase.

Yes, the shade is darker than appears in the photo, but the light is still very nice.

The fact that it has two bulbs (included) gives it enough light.

Assembly was easy in theory, not so much in fact. The base and top are connected by two tubes. All of these screw together, with a wire running through. The base and top are very heavy, so lining up the threads correctly against all that weight is tricky.

Apart from that, assembly is a snap.

The shade is also quite heavy. I can't honestly tell if it's glass or not: it's heavy enough to be glass, but it may just be very thick resin.

The piece is very solid on its base.

The whole thing is packed in a HUGE box, filled with styrofoam. A big rainstorm and wind came up while I was assembling it, scattering styro chips everywhere--which my cat enjoyed chasing.