Being Practical

from Jack Hartwein-Sanchez of Tiverton, RI

Regarding Michael Krumme’s closing statement “Being a purist as to these “lamp issues” is great, but being practical has its benefits, too.” hits home. After all weren’t the lamp bases intended to be part of a practical article, i.e. a lamp? And vases, while wonderful to look at, weren’t they intended to hold flowers? I serve guests breakfast and lunch using my celeste tableware and Carder Steuben clear handle flatware – as they were intended to be used. Nice to see in a display case, more enjoyable when shared as originally intended.

Decision Making

from Janet Ziffer of Columbia, MD

Dear Alan

I’ve followed the discussion on lamps with great interest. This does not have to be an either-or decision. Would I drill a hole in an existing vase – never. But when I find a lamp, or an already drilled vase, I’m eager to embrace the opportunity. I have many beautiful glass pieces, all residing in various places in the house, mostly in cabinets. But I also have two Durand vase lamps in my bedroom. I use them everyday, and they bring a lot of pleasure. To find something that it beautiful and useful is an opportunity not to be missed.

Durand

Durand

Viva La Difference

from Beth Shaut of Corning, NY

Alan: As you will notice by the photos the tops of both vases are different. The 6031 rolls in and the 6769 does not. Base done the same though but both done with Diamond optic, swirl ribs, non-ribbed and reeding.