Television presenter Matt Baker has inadvertently highlighted a growing interior design trend after a Tiffany-style lamp was spotted in the background of a recent Instagram post, with lighting experts confirming the vintage style is making a significant comeback in 2026.
Baker, known for his work on Countryfile, The One Show and Blue Peter, shared a video on his Instagram account showing his parents a copy of his new book, My Dogs and Me. In the footage, a cream Tiffany lamp can be seen glowing in the background of what appears to be his country kitchen.
Jamie Moxey, a buyer and lighting specialist at Dusk Lighting, said the lamp complemented the rustic setting. "Matt's Art Nouveau Tiffany lamp fits really well in his room," Moxey said. "The wider space is very country/traditional, featuring a lot of natural wood, rattan and greenery above his mantle. The lamp fits in nicely as an Art Deco touch in a country kitchen, adding a luxurious note to the space."
Tiffany lamps, known for their intricate stained-glass shades, have been rising in popularity over the past couple of years as retro lighting styles, particularly those associated with the Art Deco movement, return to fashion. The lamps are often regarded as symbols of craftsmanship, with detailed designs that add character to interiors.
Julia Barnes, product director at ValueLights, praised how the lamp had been incorporated into Baker's space without appearing out of place. "What I love about Matt's is that it doesn't seem out of place or overly traditional," Barnes said. "The green in the stained glass works really well with the plants and other natural tones around it, so although the lamp itself is quite decorative, it feels like it belongs. It's also a great example of how you don't need a completely vintage interior to make this style of lighting work."
Barnes explained the enduring appeal of the design lies in its use of coloured glass. "Tiffany-style lamps take inspiration from those beautiful leaded-glass designs, with all the colour, pattern, and detail that people have loved for more than a century. There's something special about the glow you get through coloured glass," she said. "Once you switch the lamp on, all those different shades come to life and give off a lovely, warm light that instantly makes a room feel cosier. When it's switched off, you've still got something incredibly decorative to look at, which is why these lamps can feel almost like a piece of art in the room."
While Baker's lamp suits his rustic farmhouse-style kitchen, experts say the style need not be confined to traditional interiors. Homeowners with contemporary properties can also incorporate the look successfully.
"Tiffany lamps can be styled very easily in most modern homes," Moxey said. "Minimalist briefs can use more simplistic Tiffany lamps as a showcase item to build a room around. Alternatively, in colour-drenching or maximalist aesthetics, a Tiffany lamp can create a jewel tone that echoes the rest of the space."
Moxey added that the lamps come in a wide variety of styles and patterns, meaning they can suit different design approaches. "Tiffany lamps have the benefit of coming in a variety of styles and patterns; natural patterns fit biophilic design, geometric patterns to support urban looks," he said. "Today a lot of interior design projects aim to avoid mass-produced, flat-pack furniture; Tiffany lamps act as an antidote, bringing a touch of artisanal class to the space."
Barnes agreed that the lamps could sometimes work better in modern settings than among antiques. "If you love the Tiffany look, but your home is more modern, don't feel like you suddenly need to fill the room with antiques," she said. "Personally, I think these lamps look their best when there's a bit of contrast. Style one alongside a contemporary sofa, a simple side table or more modern furniture and let the lamp be the piece that brings in the colour and character."
She suggested homeowners use the colours within the lamp's glass as a starting point for wider decorating decisions. "You can also use the colours in the glass as your starting point. Pick out a green, amber or red and bring little touches of that shade into cushions, artwork or accessories around the room," Barnes said. "You don't need to match everything perfectly; just having those small connections will make the lamp feel at home in the space."
The renewed interest in Tiffany lamps forms part of a broader Art Deco revival that has featured prominently among home decor trends this year, with consumers increasingly drawn to decorative lighting that offers both function and visual character.
