Stained Glass Lamps
Choosing a Soldering Iron for Your Stained Glass Kit
Once you begin your Stained Glass hobby you will find that the soldering iron in your stained glass kit will become one of the tools you use most.
Creating items of stained glass is usually done by one of two primary methods. The traditional lead came method is used to make Leaded Glass windows or other, usually larger items. The copper foil method is used to make beautiful Tiffany style stained glass lamps or other more delicate artwork. Although the materials you use to join your Stained Glass Pieces is not the same in each of these methods, you will still need to use your soldering iron to attach, or solder, these pieces together.
It is really not necessary, especially when starting out, to have a large or costly soldering iron. In fact a lightweight and easy to handle iron is best to allow you to easily solder the finer joints you will have between small pieces of glass.
When you look to purchase a soldering iron you will find that they are rated by their wattage. The amount of heat put out is determined by the rated wattage of your iron. And unless you have prior experience and intend to do large Stained Glass Projects such as Church Windows as small soldering iron in the 80 to 100 watt range will handle all your needs.
On the web stained Glass Suppliers such as Delphi Glass have good quality soldering irons that are made for working with stained glass. Irons of this class usually are sold with a number of extra tips. These tips come in a variety of widths. This allows you to easily control the final width of your soldering joints and build up the solder so the final look is even and clean. It is a simple matter to change tips and by doing so change the width of your solder line. The different tips also vary by the amount of heat that is put out. So you can control the ouput heat based on the tip you choose.
When you are choosing between the various soldering irons for your stained glass kit try to stay with one that has iron plated tips. Tips are quite easy to keep clean and with good care will last a long time. By taking care of your tips and making sure you strike them off and clean them before you switch to a different one you will find that they will improve in performance over time. By using them and keeping them clean they become smoother and the solder flows off them smoothly and easily.
If you are starting your hobby and looking to get your first stained glass kit, or are putting a kit together piece by piece, there is no need to spend a lot of money on your first iron. While it probably doesn’t pay to go with the cheapest one you can find, it is also not necessary to spend a lot of money on your first iron.
Look at the various choices available. An iron priced in the middle of those available would be a good choice. As you get a feel for stained glass work and learn more about what types of project you enjoy doing you will also become more familiar with doing soldering and using your iron. Then if your craft takes you in a specific direction you can consider getting another iron that is more targeted to the work you will be doing.
Choosing the soldering iron for your stained glass kit is a fairly easy job as you start your hobby.
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Choosing the soldering iron for your stained glass kit is a fairly easy job as you start your hobby. If you would like more information about Stained Glass Kits and getting started in stained glass please visit our website at http://www.stainedglasskits.org/.
The Making of a Stained Glass Lamp Featuring Meyer Cohen
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp Reindeer Carousel $59.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp “Gingerbread House” $79.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp “Valencia” w/ Carved Metal Base $129.99 |
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TIFFANY Style STAINED GLASS Pool Table HANGING LAMP $175.00 |
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Coca Cola Stained Glass Lamp Set – NIB $120.00 |
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LOVELY STAINED GLASS TEDDY BEAR LAMP NURSERY LIGHT $14.95 |
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Electric Peacock Lamp Stained Glass/2 Nightlight Bulbs $42.00 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp Flower Fields $54.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Pendant Lamp w/ Jade Insert $299.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Accent Lamp “Teapot” $59.99 |
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Tiffany Sty Stained Glass Accent Lamp Clock Fruit Vine $89.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Dog Lamp Cocker Spaniel $109.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Accent Lamp “Santa w/ Gift” $44.99 |
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Vintage Antique Art Deco style Bridge Floor Lamp Stained Glass Shade $400.00 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Honey Toned Pendant Lamp $139.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp “Spring Petals” w/ 20″ Shade & Poinsettia Card $169.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Art Deco Table Lamp w/ 20″ Diagonal Shade &MetalBase $139.99 |
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Lamp Light Delight Stained Glass Pattern Book, Books $11.23 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Dog Lamp “German Sheperd” $109.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Floor Lamp “Azur Sea” $209.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp “Holiday Bells” $54.99 |
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Tiffany Sty Stained Glass Mission Lamp Aspen w/CFLBulbs $124.99 |
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Meyda Tiffany Style Dragonfly 25.5″H Lighted Base Stained Glass Table Lamp $314.75 |
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New Tiffany Style Stained Glass Habitat Hanging Lamp $79.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp Winter Scene & Snowman $99.99 |
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New Tiffany Style Stained Glass Peacock Table Lamp $98.95 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Replica Lamp Dragonfly $299.99 |
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Tiffany Replica Stained Glass Lamp Dragonfly w/ Bronze Base & Poinsettia Card $299.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Mission Lamp “Aspen” $119.99 |
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New Fleur De Lis Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp $107.95 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp “Sonoma” w/ Decorated Metal Base $139.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp “Key West” w/ Metal Base $129.99 |
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Stained Glass (tiffany style) Rooster Lamp $33.00 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp Golden Mission w/ Bulb $129.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp “Dog Duo” $69.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp “Golden Daze” $129.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp “Blue Fairy” $54.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Pendant Lamp w/ River Rocks $269.99 |
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Stained Glass 16″H Dragonfly Cone Bronze Table Lamp $282.60 |
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VINTAGE OPAL RUBY STAINED GLASS CEILING FIXTURE HANGING LAMP WITH CHAIN & PLUG $129.98 |
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Tiffany Sty Stained Glass Lamp Sonoma w/ Decorated Metal Base & Poinsettia Card $139.99 |
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VINTAGE STAINED GLASS WITH LEAD INLAY LAMP SHADE? $1.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp “Spring Garden” w/ Carved Metal Base $149.99 |
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SMALL STAINED GLASS TABLE LAMP $11.49 |
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Stunning Tiffany Style Victorian Stained Glass Lamp $327.51 |
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Tiffany Style Floral Design Stained Glass Table Lamp $296.69 |
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Victorian Stained Cut Glass Table & Matching Floor Lamp $416.81 |
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Stained Glass Ivy Hanging Ceiling Light Lamp Fixture $161.32 |
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Victorian Tiffany Style Stained Cut Glass Table Lamp $152.29 |
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Mission Arts & Craft Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp $179.37 |
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Stunning Tiffany Style Contemporary Stained Glass Lamp $311.13 |
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Mission Style Stained Glass Floor Lamp Arts & Crafts $549.81 |
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Stunning Tiffany Style Wisteria Stained Cut Glass Lamp $309.46 |
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Dragonfly Stained Glass & Cabochons Tiffany Style Lamp $192.00 |
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Stunning Tiffany Style Victorian Stained Glass Lamp $327.51 |
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Mission Arts & Craft Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp $134.34 |
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Tiffany Style Mission Arts Crafts Stained Glass Lamp $179.37 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp Dragonfly & Cabochons $171.25 |
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Butterfly Night Light Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp $46.31 |
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Victorian Tiffany Style Stained Cut Glass Floor Lamp $224.49 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Floral Lamp Dragonfly Base $206.44 |
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Bronze Victorian Design Stained Glass Lamp Lighted Base $616.31 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Fairy Accent Table Lamp $81.00 |
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PAIR Victorian Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamps $327.51 |
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Mission Tiffany Style Stained Glass Ceiling Light Lamp $179.37 |
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Mission Design Stained Glass Arts Crafts Table Lamp NEW $206.44 |
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Wisteria 28″H Varigated Blue Stained Glass Table Lamp $558.67 |
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TIFFANY COLOR & LIGHT BOOK LAMPS STAINED GLASS WINDOWS $69.99 |
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Beautiful Vintage Stained/Leaded Glass Lamp (Heavy) $89.00 |
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UNIV OF ALABAMA LOGO STAINED GLASS FLOOR LAMP $189.99 |
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Edward Miller Brass Blue Slag Stained Glass Art Nouveau Metal Overlay Table Lamp $1,224.97 |
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TIFFANY STYLE Hand Crafted Stained Glass Christmas Tree 101/2″H Accent Lamp $79.99 |
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Tiffany Replica Stained Glass Table Lamp Poinsettia $129.99 |
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Cute multicolored stained glass turtle lamp $5.00 |
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Scentier Fragrance Lamp Earth & Olive stained glass NEW $65.00 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp “Florence” w/ 20″ Shade & 3 Bulbs Included $171.99 |
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Giacomo 21″H Iridized Ivory Stained Glass Table Lamp $216.75 |
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PRETTY LARGE VINTAGE LEADED STAINED GLASS LAMP SHADE GRAPES VGC $81.00 |
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Renaissance Rose Tiffany Style Stained Glass Floor Lamp $522.00 |
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Mosaic Dragonfly Tiffany Style Stained Glass Floor Lamp $630.00 |
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Poppy Cone 23″H Blue and Green Stained glass Table Lamp $274.40 |
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Baroque Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp 18.5″ $180.00 |
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New! Rosebush Tiffany Sty Stained Glass Table Lamp 19″ $207.00 |
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Jeweled Grape Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp $552.60 |
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New Emerald Tiffany Style Stained Glass Table Lamp w/ Ruby Dragonflys $97.95 |
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Prairie Wheat 22″H Green Stained Glass Table Lamp $142.20 |
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VICTORIAN STAINED GLASS TABLE DESK LAMP TIFFANY STYLE – BENTED GLASS 16 INCH $159.00 |
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Rare Bradley & Hubbard Holophane Art Deco Lamp Stained Glass c. 1920 $1,100.00 |
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VICTORIAN STAINED GLASS TABLE DESK LAMP TIFFANY STYLE 18 INCH DIAMETER NEW $139.00 |
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OHIO STATE UNIV LOGO STAINED GLASS FLOOR LAMP $189.99 |
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Tiffany Style Stained Glass Lamp “Granduer” w/ 20″ Shade & 3 Bulbs Included $171.99 |
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Tiffany Repro Stained Glass Gold Dragonfly Lamp Shade $1,375.00 |
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University Texas Longhorns Stained Glass Lamp NIB $155.00 |
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STAINED GLASS MANTLE LAMP. GORGEOUS!!!!! $22.99 |
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Tiffany Sty Stained Glass Floor Lamp AzurSea w/CFLBulbs $209.99 |
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Trademark Global Texas Christian University 16″ Stained Glass Tiffany Lamp $154.99 |
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Trademark Global Central Michigan University 16″ Stained Glass Tiffany Lamp $154.99 |
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Trademark Global NHL Vancouver Canucks 16″ Stained Glass Tiffany Lamp $154.99 |
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Trademark Global Air Force Academy 16″ Stained Glass Tiffany Lamp CLC1600-AF $154.99 |
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Two Art Deco Stained Glass Dragonfly Lamps Lanterns 18″ $149.56 |
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Antique Pewter Finish Enchanted Amethyst Candle Lantern $7.89 Royal purple shows its romantic side as it banishes the darkness with its gorgeous amethyst glow. Rich stained glass panels are elegantly offset by ornate cutwork and an antique pewter finish. Weight 1.3 lbs. Iron and glass. Candle not included. 5 3/4″ x 5 3/4″ x 11 1/2″ high…. |
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Stained Glass Turkey Accent Light by Winston Brands $7.97 Thanksgiving s guest of honor is de-lighted to be here! Charming seasonal lamp is made of stained glass & metal, detailed with sculpted resin pumpkins, gourd, wheat and apples at the base. Tabletop design is lit from within. Req. one 7W bulb (incl.). Plugs into AC outlet. Measures 8 1/2″L x 6 1/4″D x 8″H……. |
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Tiffany Dragonfly Metal Bookmark $10.95 The richly hued dragonfly was inspired by a Louis Comfort Tiffany Lamp Screen, Dragonfly shape. This leaded glass screen hung from the finial over the lamp shade to provide an additional shield from the harsh light of early electrical light bulbs…. |
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AmerTac 75057 Mission Night Light $4.35 Mission Night Light… |
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GE 46645 25-Watt Stained Glass Light Bulb $5.49 Stained glass bulbs are hand painted so each one’s completely unique. Use them to replace regular bulbs for the look of a Tiffany lamp or to create a festive mood for special occassions…. |
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AmerTac 75056 Silhouette Night Light $7.89 Silhouette Night Light… |
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Stained Glass DVD Video Soldering Skills Copper Foil $19.99 This first-class DVD covers all the techniques, safety concerns, tools, and supplies needed to understand and learn how to solder your stained glass projects. Taught by master artisan, college instructor who has over 29 years experience and whose amazing stained glass domes are purchased worldwide! You will be learning from the best: copper foil technique vs. lead came technique – using various so… |
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Globe 4860201 13-Watt Ultra-Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (60-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White, 4 Pack $13.04 … |
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Stained Glass Cross Table Lamp by Winston Brands $14.97 Inspirational Accent Light: Classic mission style lamp casts a warm, reassuring glow with a little something extra. Beautiful painted glass shade subtly blends an image of a cross into its design. Bronzed metal antique-style base beautifully brings century-old charm to your dcor. Requires one 15W bulb (not incl.). Plugs into AC outlet. 7 1/4″Sq. x 14 3/4″H……. |
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Florida Gators Mission Lamp $119.99 Here’s a distinguished â and timeless â design that will complement the room wherever it is placed! Created in the classic mission motif, the colorful Tiffany-style glass shade is a 14-in. square in team colors and logos tastefully integrated into the exquisite artistic pattern. The brass-finish resin base and post is finely detailed with a subtly engraved motif. Standing 21-in. tall, th… |
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