"When I used to go for date nights to the Applebee's of yore, I always noticed the branded glass "Applebee's"-stamped lamps that hung above each table. Those types of lamps are based upon antique Tiffany-style lamps that debuted in the late 1800s and were a hallmark of Art Nouveau style. They've had a few comebacks - notably, in the 1970s, when my parents used to have one just like this that hung above our dining room table - and this year marks their latest revival."
"In the reel that she recently posted, Bodrug takes a $15 Tiffany-style lamp that she scored on Marketplace and completely transforms it with the simplest hack. First, she flips the lamp upside down to create a bowl shape, then she lines it with coir before hanging a planter chain around the lamp (tested for security!) and potting flowers inside. The result is a whimsical glass planter that looks way more expensive than it actually is."
"Real-deal Tiffany lamps sell for thousands at auctions, but you can still find actual retro Tiffany-inspired lamps at thrift stores and on Facebook Marketplace. But some inventive DIYers aren't just displaying the lamps as is: They're taking it a step further and figuring out new and different ways to put these lamps to work. Case in point? The stained glass light that Instagram influencer Carleigh Bodrug transformed into a planter."
Branded glass lamps used in restaurants draw on antique Tiffany-style designs that debuted in the late 1800s as an Art Nouveau hallmark and experienced revivals in the 1970s and again recently. Authentic Tiffany lamps command thousands at auction, but retro Tiffany-inspired shades appear at thrift stores and online marketplaces for low prices. One simple repurpose flips a Tiffany-style shade into a hanging planter by lining it with coir, securing a planter chain, and potting flowers. The glass planter appears upscale but outdoor exposure can corrode lead solder and freeze-thaw cycles can crack the glass, so cheaper pieces or indoor use are safer.
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