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Tiffany Studios by Paul Crist, Twisted Vine Lamp Base, USA Circa 1990s
Tiffany Studios by Paul Crist, Twisted Vine Lamp Base, USA Circa 1990s

Tiffany Studios by Paul Crist, Twisted Vine Lamp Base, USA Circa 1990s

By Tiffany Studios, Paul Crist Studios

Located in PARIS, FR

Paul Crist for Crist Studios. Beautiful statuary size, exquisite details true to the original creation

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1990s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson Co. B'klyn N.Y ca. 1910
Large Antique Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson Co. B'klyn N.Y ca. 1910

Large Antique Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson Co. B'klyn N.Y ca. 1910

By Wilkinsons

Located in Petaluma, CA

Paul Crist. Our base is a different model as consumers were offered their choice of bases on most lamps

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Leaded Glass Lamp,  "Adams" by Duffner & Kimberly, ca. 1910, Signed on Base
Leaded Glass Lamp,  "Adams" by Duffner & Kimberly, ca. 1910, Signed on Base

Leaded Glass Lamp, "Adams" by Duffner & Kimberly, ca. 1910, Signed on Base

By Duffner and Kimberly

Located in Petaluma, CA

, bottom right in the book "Mosaic Shades Volume II " by Paul Crist. I am a big lover of these lamps and I

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Arts & Crafts Figural Griffin Lamp by Handel & Mosaic Stained Glass Shade, c1920
Arts & Crafts Figural Griffin Lamp by Handel & Mosaic Stained Glass Shade, c1920

Arts & Crafts Figural Griffin Lamp by Handel & Mosaic Stained Glass Shade, c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

(referenced on page 140 of "Mosaic Shades Volume II" by Paul Crist First Edition 2005), unsigned, c1920

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lead, Metal

Wilkinson Leaded Glass Table Lamp
Wilkinson Leaded Glass Table Lamp

Wilkinson Leaded Glass Table Lamp

By Wilkinsons

Located in Petaluma, CA

it is an original package. For a similar example, please see "Mosaic Shades, Volume II," by Paul

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson
Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson

Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson

By Wilkinsons

Located in Petaluma, CA

recommend "Mosaic Shades Vol. II by Paul Crist. We guarantee this lamp to be executed by Wilkinson.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Five-Arm Arts and Crafts Chandelier by the John Morgan Company, New York
Five-Arm Arts and Crafts Chandelier by the John Morgan Company, New York

Five-Arm Arts and Crafts Chandelier by the John Morgan Company, New York

By J. Morgan & Sons

Located in Petaluma, CA

of Morgan. For an example of this style work, please check Paul Crist's book, "Mosaic Shades, Volume

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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson, circa 1910
American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson, circa 1910

American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson, circa 1910

By Wilkinsons

Located in Petaluma, CA

characteristic of Wilkinson lamps. For a similar model, consult "Mosaic Shades VOLII, by Paul Crist, Page 263

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Signed Handel Leaded Glass Table Lamp
Signed Handel Leaded Glass Table Lamp

Signed Handel Leaded Glass Table Lamp

By Handel Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

Paul Crist. This lamp is 100% guaranteed old and made by the Handel Company. A beautiful example of

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Oriental Poppy Ca. 1910
Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Oriental Poppy Ca. 1910

Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Oriental Poppy Ca. 1910

By Unique Art Glass Company

Located in Petaluma, CA

pictured in the book "Mosaic Shades"Vol II by Paul Crist,page 68 top left. The red flowers are especially

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Full Floral "Apple Blossom" Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Unique Art Glass Co
Full Floral "Apple Blossom" Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Unique Art Glass Co

Full Floral "Apple Blossom" Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Unique Art Glass Co

By Unique Art Glass Company

Located in Petaluma, CA

this shade, refer to Paul Crist's book, "Mosaic Shades, Volume II," page 62, bottom left. This base and

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Stained Glass

Four Arm Arts & Crafts Handel Chandelier with Original Signed Shades
Four Arm Arts & Crafts Handel Chandelier with Original Signed Shades

Four Arm Arts & Crafts Handel Chandelier with Original Signed Shades

Located in Petaluma, CA

We think we have something very special here. This chandelier is virtually the one pictured in Paul

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Three-Arm Handel Tulip Table Lamp
Three-Arm Handel Tulip Table Lamp

Three-Arm Handel Tulip Table Lamp

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H 16 in Dm 17.5 in

Three-Arm Handel Tulip Table Lamp

By Handel Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

Century. An example of this lamp is pictured in Paul Crist's book, "Mosaic Shades, Volume II," page 122

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Austrian Chunk Jewel Table Lamp
Art Nouveau Austrian Chunk Jewel Table Lamp

Art Nouveau Austrian Chunk Jewel Table Lamp

Located in Petaluma, CA

a big lamp.For a smaller example, check out page 5,top right of Mosaic Lamps Vol II,by Paul Crist

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

American Leaded Glass Floral Lamp by Wilkinson
American Leaded Glass Floral Lamp by Wilkinson

American Leaded Glass Floral Lamp by Wilkinson

By Wilkinsons

Located in Petaluma, CA

consult "Mosaic Shades Vol II" by Paul Crist, page268 lower left. This example has the green color for the

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Signed Leaded Glass Table Lamp by the Handel Company
Signed Leaded Glass Table Lamp by the Handel Company

Signed Leaded Glass Table Lamp by the Handel Company

By Handel Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

book, "Mosaic Shades, Volume II" by Paul Crist, page 138, top right.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Huge Leaded Glass Table Lamp
Huge Leaded Glass Table Lamp

Huge Leaded Glass Table Lamp

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H 31 in Dm 22 in

Huge Leaded Glass Table Lamp

By Unique Art Glass Company

Located in Petaluma, CA

pictured on page 71 of the "Mosaic Shades, Volume II" book by Paul Crist. This very colorful lamp has so

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Duffner & Kimberly Leaded Stained Glass and Bamboo Table Lamp
Duffner & Kimberly Leaded Stained Glass and Bamboo Table Lamp

Duffner & Kimberly Leaded Stained Glass and Bamboo Table Lamp

By Duffner and Kimberly

Located in Toledo, OH

as shown in photos. Shade and lamp base are photo'd in Mosaic Shade Volume II by Paul Crist on page

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Leaded Glass Hanging Dome by Handel
Leaded Glass Hanging Dome by Handel

Leaded Glass Hanging Dome by Handel

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H 46 in W 30 in D 30 in

Leaded Glass Hanging Dome by Handel

By Handel Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

noted maker "Handel" while unsigned, our expertise as well as the expertise of Paul Crist, who authored

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Duffner and Kimberly Leaded Glass Table Lamp
Duffner and Kimberly Leaded Glass Table Lamp

Duffner and Kimberly Leaded Glass Table Lamp

By Duffner and Kimberly

Located in Petaluma, CA

WWI. This is a nice early example of their workmanship. It is pictured in Paul Crist's book "Mosaic

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Slag Glass Table Lamp, Signed Wilkinson
Slag Glass Table Lamp, Signed Wilkinson

Slag Glass Table Lamp, Signed Wilkinson

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H 25 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Slag Glass Table Lamp, Signed Wilkinson

Located in Petaluma, CA

, Volume II" by Paul Crist in the original advertisement for this company. (Top left ad, bottom right

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Duffner & Kimberly, circa 1910
Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Duffner & Kimberly, circa 1910

Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Duffner & Kimberly, circa 1910

By Duffner and Kimberly

Located in Petaluma, CA

in the book Mosaic Shades Volii by Paul Crist, page 224 top left. This lamp is very heavy and won't

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson, circa 1910
American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson, circa 1910

American Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Wilkinson, circa 1910

By Wilkinsons

Located in Petaluma, CA

Shades Vol II" by Paul Crist, page 268 where several similar examples of our lamp our photographed. While

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Leaded Glass Table Lamp
Leaded Glass Table Lamp

Leaded Glass Table Lamp

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H 22 in Dm 18.5 in

Leaded Glass Table Lamp

By Suess Ornamental Glass Company

Located in Petaluma, CA

larger and bronze bases, as well as their unusual designs. We discussed this lamp with Paul Crist, the

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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Handel, circa 1905
Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Handel, circa 1905

Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Handel, circa 1905

By Handel Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

, many of which are pictured in the Paul Crist book, Mosaic Shades Vol II. In fact this exact shade and

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Duffner & Kimberly, New York, circa 1900
Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Duffner & Kimberly, New York, circa 1900

Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Duffner & Kimberly, New York, circa 1900

By Duffner and Kimberly

Located in Petaluma, CA

know this company very well. An example of this lamp is pictured in Paul Crist's book "Mosaic Lamps

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Duffner & Kimberly
Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Duffner & Kimberly

Leaded Glass Table Lamp by Duffner & Kimberly

By Duffner and Kimberly

Located in Petaluma, CA

was known as "The Owl". For an example of this exact lamp check out "Mosaic Lamps" by Paul Crist, page

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Riviere Studios Table Lamp
Riviere Studios Table Lamp

Riviere Studios Table Lamp

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H 23 in Dm 19 in

Riviere Studios Table Lamp

By Riviere Studios

Located in Petaluma, CA

Shades" by Paul Crist,page151. A really stunning lamp.

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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Austrian Bronze and Chunk Jewel and Glass Table Lamp
Austrian Bronze and Chunk Jewel and Glass Table Lamp

Austrian Bronze and Chunk Jewel and Glass Table Lamp

By Paul Crist Studios

Located in Buffalo, NY

Austrian bronze and chunk jewel, slag glass table lamp. This incredibly colorful lamp is one of the more exotic examples of this style table lamp. The jewels are all handcut and ligh...

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Chunk Glass Table Lamp
Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Chunk Glass Table Lamp

Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Chunk Glass Table Lamp

By Paul Crist Studios

Located in Buffalo, NY

Austrian Art Nouveau bronze chunk glass table lamp, cast bronze with inserted chunk glass jewels in the shade, made in Austria in the 1900s, rewired. Wonderful patina to the metal su...

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Chunk Glass Table Lamp
Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Chunk Glass Table Lamp

Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Chunk Glass Table Lamp

By Paul Crist Studios

Located in Buffalo, NY

Austrian Art Nouveau bronze chunk glass table lamp, cast bronze with inserted chunk glass jewels in the shade, made in Austria in the 1900s, rewired. Wonderful patina to the metal su...

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Style Leaded Glass Wisteria Lamp, by Paul Crist Studios
Tiffany Style Leaded Glass Wisteria Lamp, by Paul Crist Studios

Tiffany Style Leaded Glass Wisteria Lamp, by Paul Crist Studios

By Paul Crist Studios

Located in Cleveland, OH

Tiffany style leaded glass Wisteria lamp, signed Paul Crist studios on base.

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Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Stained Glass

Tiffany Studios Reproduction Stained Glass Mosaic Chandelier by Paul Crist
Tiffany Studios Reproduction Stained Glass Mosaic Chandelier by Paul Crist

Tiffany Studios Reproduction Stained Glass Mosaic Chandelier by Paul Crist

By Paul Crist Studios

Located in Pasadena, CA

A large and stunning Tiffany Studios reproduction chandelier by Paul Crist Studios. Multicolored

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Vintage 1980s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Style Leaded Glass Nasturtium Lamp, Shade by Paul Crist
Tiffany Style Leaded Glass Nasturtium Lamp, Shade by Paul Crist

Tiffany Style Leaded Glass Nasturtium Lamp, Shade by Paul Crist

Located in Cleveland, OH

Tiffany style leaded glass Nasturtium lamp with base made by Buffalo Studios of Pasadena, CA.

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Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Stained Glass

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Associated Pair of Art Nouveau Table Lamps w/ Period Glass Shades, circa 1910
Associated Pair of Art Nouveau Table Lamps w/ Period Glass Shades, circa 1910

Associated Pair of Art Nouveau Table Lamps w/ Period Glass Shades, circa 1910

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H 24.5 in W 5.5 in D 10 in

Associated Pair of Art Nouveau Table Lamps w/ Period Glass Shades, circa 1910

Located in Petaluma, CA

While they are obviously not a pair, they were so close, we thought it best to list them as such. The bases are bronze and the shades are etched. The arms can be moved around the cen...

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

$131,144

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in London, GB

‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Lead

Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio
Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio

Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio

By Daum

Located in London, GB

This exquisite Art Nouveau lamp is by the celebrated French glasswork studio Daum which was founded in 1878 in Nancy, France. The lamp is inscribed ‘DAUM, NANCY’. The lamp is of ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Tiffany Studios Dogwood Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Dogwood Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Dogwood Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Art Glass and Bronze Dogwood Table Lamp Dogwood Band table lamp New York, USA, c. 1910 Leaded glass, Patinated bronze Height: 21.5 Inches X 16 Inches Diameter (55 × 4...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Table Lamp

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Table Lamp

$6,300

H 17.25 in Dm 9.25 in

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Table Lamp

By Daum

Located in Dallas, TX

Daum Cameo Glass and Wrought Iron Maple Leaf Table Lamp, circa 1920 Art Nouveau Art Deco design. Mottled and variegated glass base with with carved and acid etched Deco symmetric...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920
Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920

Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920

By Tiffany Studios

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tiffany Studios “Curtain Border” Floor Lamp 1899-1920 "Scroll" Senior floor base and "Pig Tail" finial leaded glass, patinated bronze 78 in. (198.1 cm) high 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm) dia...

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20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Tiffany Studios New York "Globe" Glass and Bronze Chandeliers
Pair of Tiffany Studios New York "Globe" Glass and Bronze Chandeliers

Pair of Tiffany Studios New York "Globe" Glass and Bronze Chandeliers

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

This enchanting pair of Tiffany Studios New York "hanging globe" chandeliers are composed of two reticulated glass shades. Tiffany’s idea of blowing glass through openwork bronze had...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

One of four "Liberty" Italian Stained Glass door- window Panel, Italy 1900 ca.
One of four "Liberty" Italian Stained Glass door- window Panel, Italy 1900 ca.

One of four "Liberty" Italian Stained Glass door- window Panel, Italy 1900 ca.

Located in Sacile, PN

One of four "Liberty" Italian Stained Glass door- window Panel, Italy 1900 c Measure: Each door/panel measures height cm. 190, width cm. 52 and just under cm. 2 thick. One panel is...

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Lead

Gallé Cameo Glass Anemone Vase, circa 1900
Gallé Cameo Glass Anemone Vase, circa 1900

Gallé Cameo Glass Anemone Vase, circa 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in Dallas, TX

Galle Cameo Glass Anemone Vase, circa 1900 Art Nouveau Marks: Gallé Height: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) Diameter: 4.5 Condition: Vase features red and pink anemones over a white to yellow...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Table Lamp A gorgeous Tiffany Studios diachronic light blue to green Dragonfly table lamp with confetti glass wings. A true piece of Museum quality collecti...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tiffany Style Stained Art Glass Pink Floral Leaded Slag Table Lamp 23"
Antique Tiffany Style Stained Art Glass Pink Floral Leaded Slag Table Lamp 23"

Antique Tiffany Style Stained Art Glass Pink Floral Leaded Slag Table Lamp 23"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique mid to early 20th century two-light aluminum-based table lamp with a unique Tiffany-style stained glass shade featuring an off-white lattice / grid trimmed with drooping leav...

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Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Colourful Tiffany Stained Glass Table Lamp Art Deco Style, 1970s
Colourful Tiffany Stained Glass Table Lamp Art Deco Style, 1970s

Colourful Tiffany Stained Glass Table Lamp Art Deco Style, 1970s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Big Tiffany table lamp with colourful stained glass shade. The base is made out of metal and the shade is made from acrylic. The stained glass creates a beautiful light effect. The s...

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20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau French Table Lamp "Tiffany Style", 1930s
Art Nouveau French Table Lamp "Tiffany Style", 1930s

Art Nouveau French Table Lamp "Tiffany Style", 1930s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A beautiful Tiffany style table lamp, French production from the 1930s, Art Nouveau period. The base is in cast brass and base in black marble, the lampshade in colored glass and cry...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900
Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900

Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in Delft, NL

Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 20 cm high footed Cameo vase made in...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915

Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915

By Tiffany Studios, Unique Art Glass Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unique Art Glass & Metal Company (New York, active 1889-1917), circa 1915. This truly magnificent leaded glass table lamp which was produced during the time period after Louis Comfo...

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20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Newell Post" Favrile Glass Desk Lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

The "Newell Post" lamp by Tiffany Studios New York, features three gold Favrile glass shades with purple iridescence, suspended from a gilt bronze “Wilson” base with a twisted stem. ...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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