Oriental Fans

A fine 20" design by Lynne Salcetti of Houston, Texas. To fabricate the overlapping fans, Lynne used Chicago Art Glass, Oceana, Bullseye, Uroboros, Armstrong and German flashed glass. Base by Spelter.

Photography by George Carlson.

Peach symbolizes immortality and fertility.
Bird & Peony - good fortune and honor.
Plum blossoms amd bamboo - longevity and return of spring.
Lotus - purity, faithfulness and summer.
Butterfly - joy, long life and beauty.
The red background signifies good luck.

Poppy (Above, Left).

Wayne Boland of Clinton, Ontario, Canada, constructed this dramatic 16" example of Tiffany's poppy motif through a skilful combination of Oceana and Uroboros glass. The applied filigree gives roughness to the leaves and adds dimension to the flower center's seeds. Base by Odyssey.

Photography by Wayne Boland

Poinsettia

This vibrant 16" shade was designed and constructed by Carol Conti, Gig Harbor, Washington, using Oceana glass. Dominating the surface of the shade are large petal like red bracts that are, in reality, modified leaves. Base by Odyssey.

Photography by Don Conti.

Lotus

This unique 26" Tiffany design of drooping leaves and flowers was built by Mayumi Sasaki of Kyoto, Japan using Oceana and Uroboros glass. The bronze frame to which the shade is attached, is an integral part of the 'stem' base. Base made in China.

Photography by Kaoru Takagi.