The hand-crafted kerosene and early electric lighting fixtures created at Tiffany Studios now rank among the most coveted decorative objects in the world. Tiffany designs of any kind are emblematic of taste and craftsmanship, and Tiffany glass refers to far more than stained-glass windows and decorative glass objects. The iconic multimedia manufactory’s offerings include stained-glass floor lamps, chandeliers and enameled metal vases. The most recognizable and prized of its works are antique Tiffany Studios table lamps.
The name Tiffany generally prompts thoughts of two things: splendid gifts in robin’s-egg blue boxes and exquisite stained glass. In 1837, Charles Lewis Tiffany co-founded the former — Tiffany & Co., one of America’s most prominent purveyors of luxury goods — while his son, Louis Comfort Tiffany, is responsible for exemplars of the latter.
Louis was undoubtedly the most influential and accomplished American decorative artist in the decades that spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Rather than join the family business, he studied painting with several teachers, notably the scenic painter Samuel Colman, while spending long periods touring Europe and North Africa. Though he painted his entire career, visits to continental churches sparked a passionate interest in stained glass. Tiffany began experimenting with the material and in 1875 opened a glass factory-cum-laboratory in Corona, Queens — the core of what eventually became Tiffany Studios.
In his glass designs, Tiffany embraced the emerging Art Nouveau movement and its sinuous, naturalistic forms and motifs. By 1902, along with glass, Tiffany was designing stained-glass lamps and chandeliers as well as enameled metal vases, boxes and bowls, and items such as desk sets and candlesticks. Today such pieces epitomize the rich aesthetics of their era.
The lion’s share of credit for Tiffany Studios table lamps and other fixtures has gone to Louis. However, it was actually Clara Driscoll (1861–1944), an Ohio native and head of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department for 17 years, who was the genius behind the Tiffany lamps that are most avidly sought by today’s collectors. A permanent gallery of Tiffany lamps at the New-York Historical Society celebrates the anonymous women behind the desirable fixtures.
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Tiffany Studios, Favrile glass bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Tiffany Studios by Louis Comfort Tiffany, rare orange, red and gold iridescent Favrile glass bowl, USA, New York circa 1895-1905. Marks : 1073-5056 M L.C. Tiffany Inc. Favrile
Glass
$714
H 4.34 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Compote, Art Glass, Italy, 1910s Design
Located in Roma, IT
A gold iridescent Glass Compote by Tiffany Studios Favrile, realized around 1910. Market on base with acid 8482A. Very good condition.
Art Glass
Tiffany Studios Favrile Ribbed Iridescent Art glass Footed Open Salt
By Tiffany Studios
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Louis Comfort Tiffany,Golden iridescent, cauldron form with a ribbed base with polished pontil mark. Signed L.C.T on bottom rim. Tiffany Studios. 1907. 1.5" H. Price per item.
Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Gold Glass Bowl Circa 1880s
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile iridescent gold art glass bowl, circa 1882. The hand blown bowl displays a luminous golden surface with shifting iridescent undertones of pink, blue, and violet that change beautifully with the light, exemplifying the rich luster and color depth for which Tiffany’s Favrile glass became renowned. This elegant example reflects the pioneering artistry of Louis Comfort Tiffany and the refined aesthetic of American Art Nouveau glassmaking. Signed “1882 P 1402 L. C. Tiffany…”. Measuring approximately 167.6 mm in top diameter, approximately 83.1 mm in base diameter, and approximately 59.7 mm in height. Gross weight of 332.60 grams. Keywords: Louis Comfort Tiffany glass bowl, Favrile iridescent glass, Tiffany art glass bowl...
Tiffany Studios Floriform Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning gold iridescent favorite Floriform vase by Tiffany Studios. Louis C. Tiffany produced blown glass, named "Favorite", between 1892 and 1928.Th...
Glass
Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Vase with Cypriote foot A rare marriage of dreamy Favrile and lunar cypriote designs forming a must have for your cabinet’s collection of treasures. USA, New York c. ...
Art Glass
$2,975
H 3.5 in Dm 5.75 in
Art Nouveau Iridescent Yellow Blue Favrile Glass Footed Dish signed Tiffany & Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Nouveau iridescent Favrile glass footed dish, signed L.C. Tiffany & Co., circa 1907, exemplifies the unparalleled innovation and artistry of Louis Comfort Tiff...
Art Glass
$1,200
H 3.63 in W 4 in D 4 in
Amber "Sherbet" Favrile Glass Compote by Tiffany Signed LCT New York Circa 1905
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Incline Village, NV
Amber colored favrile art glass sherbet compote made by Tiffany Studios, circa 1905; signed "L.C.T." and numbered "5037 B" (see image). It is in excellent and all original condition ...
Glass
Fenton Art Nouveau Iridescent Cut Glass Bowl, Early 20th Century
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality American Fenton art glass dish dating from the early 20th century. The moulded glass dish stands raised on a pedestal and is of rounded ...
Cut Glass, Art Glass
Gold Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Austin, TX
A delicate gold iridescent favrile art glass bowl by Tiffany and Co., featuring a flared and ruffled mouth. Height: 3.25 in Diameter: approx. 5.5 in.
Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Compote Dish or Tazza
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau Favrile iridescent art glass compote dish or tazza By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1910 M...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Bowl With Scalloped Edge
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass bowl with scalloped edge By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Floriform Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass floriform bowl with flared and ruffled edge By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the u...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Bowl With Intaglio Grapevine
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass bowl with intaglio grapevine motif By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)...
Art Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Pedestal Bowl or Compote Dish
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pedestal bowl or compote dish with abalone inlay By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...
Bronze
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Ruffled Edge Finger Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowl with underplate By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (both pieces signed to the under...
Art Glass
