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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Antique Tiffany Studios Bronze Doré Pen Tray Neoclassical Taste
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Norwich, England
Antique Tiffany Studios New York gilt bronze pen tray/desk tidy. Neoclassical Taste. Maker's Stamp. Circa 1900. The tray has a lovely patina, commensurate with age and use. Showing ...
Bronze
$340Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.5 in W 9.88 in D 3 in
Tiffany Studios bronze patinated pen tray form #1000 Arts and Crafts
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mobile, AL
The Zodiac pen tray is a fantastic holiday gift for the Cancer or Pisces who loves Tiffany, Arts and Crafts or simply fine living. Designed for pens over a century ago, the functions today can be endless. This examples is well cast and retains a fair amount of the original patina. The surface is a lovely mottled brown and black finish and there is significant red and green patina underneath where it was not exposed to UV light over the past century. The detail shots show the quality of the cast clearly and the markings of Tiffany Studios 1000. There is minor overall wear and modest scratching from both use and from cleaning. Nonetheless, the photos show how astoundingly attractive this example is and would we really expect a century old desk...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany Studios gilt bronze inkwell. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1072. Simply iconic Tiffany design! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall goo...
Bronze
Bronze Ashtray by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark
By N. Dam Ravn, Nordisk Malm
Located in Værløse, DK
Bronze Ashtray designed by Niels Dam Ravn in the 1930s. * Bronze ashtray with lid with motif of a deer * Designer: Niels Dam Ravn * Manufacturer: No...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Style Hammered Copper Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Arts & Crafts style hammered copper ashtray, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 6.75"W x 6.7.5"D x 1.5"H. #3825
Copper
Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Tazza, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Tiffany Studios gilt bronze Tazza, circa 1910, impressed Tiffany Studios New York 1066. Measures: height 4 3/4 in, diameter 9 in. (11.9cm by 22.9cm...
Bronze
$1,995
H 0.8 in W 2.55 in L 9.65 in
Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios NY Pine Needle Bronze & Slag Glass Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A striking bronze pen tray crafted by Tiffany Studios, this piece showcases intricate geometric patterns. The bronze material and caramel color slag glass gives it a warm, rich tone,...
Bronze
Brass ashtray, 1950s, France, beautiful patina with sculpted decoration
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A 1950s French ashtray in solid brass, adorned with a sculpted, twisted design. Its generous circular shape is accentuated by molding around the rim and two integrated cigarette rests. The beautiful antique patina, with its warm, golden hues, highlights the form and enhances its authentic character. An elegant decorative piece, typical of post-war design. Specifications Origin: France Period: 1950s Material: Brass Decoration: Sculpted twists, molded rim Color: Antique patina Condition: Good vintage condition, signs of age consistent with its age Style Mid-century French classic Vintage decorative 1950s bistro style / lifestyle Keywords 1950s brass ashtray, vintage French ashtray...
Brass
$3,250
H 3.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Bronze "Zodiac" Pattern Inkwell on Tray #1078
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tiffany Studios number 1078 bronze Art Nouveau "Zodiac" pattern inkwell. This bronze inkwell is permanently mounted on a tray featuring 11 zodiac signs throughout the piece with Libr...
Bronze
Tiffany & Co. Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Gilt bronze pen tray, 20th century impressed Tiffany & Co. 22062-z Measures: Width 9.0 in. (22.86 cm.) Depth 3.5 in. (8.89 cm).
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray in the "Chinese" pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century (Dated Jan...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern match box stand By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style pen tray, desk tray, or ashtray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, US...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray in the "American Indian" pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Me...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style pen tray, desk tray, or ashtray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, US...
Bronze
Apollo Studios Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Ashtray With Matchbox Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass ashtray with matchbox holder with verdigris green patina ...
Bronze
