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 Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Tiffany Studios box. In gilt Bronze. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1655. This table box is often referred to as a cigar humidor. It also functions beautifully a...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique bronze stamp box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Box, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique Arts & Crafts period bronze desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Pattern Hankerchief Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage early 20th century Tiffany Studios, New York “handkerchief” box is designed in caramel color favrile art glass with a pine needle pattern...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Enameled Copper "Olive" Covered Box
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios, Stonebridge Glass Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany Studios New York covered box by Louis Comfort Tiffany, covered with an enamel "Olive" motif, was executed by the Enamelware Department of The Stonebridge Glass Company in New York. The stoic composition is primarily composed of richly enameled copper, with the cover and body of this rare piece sharing decoration of subtly-hued olives, with purple-brown copper branches and deep green leaves. While the rarity of the object itself makes it an incredibly collectible item, the easy beauty of the composition also makes it an instant treasure. Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Circa: 1905 Dimensions: 5.25" height, 6.5" diameter Materials: Repoussé copper, Enamel and counter enamel Signed: "Louis C. Tiffany and impressed SC 332" Provenance: Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, Private Collection, circa 1965, thence by descent to the present owners Literature: Box pictured in Behind the Scenes of Tiffany Glassmaking: The Nash Notebooks, by Martin Eidelberg and Nancy McClelland, New York, 2001, pp. 21 and 178 (for the model executed in pottery); Box also pictured in Louis C. Tiffany: The Garden Museum Collection, by Alastair Duncan, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2004, p. 466 (for the model executed in pottery) and p. 471 (for the model executed in bronze pottery)
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Box, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Chinese pattern desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA,...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket / cigar box ,,, cedar lined,, Wonderful little decorative item,, Amazing finish , patina, Signed but very difficult to read,,
Bronze
Bronze and Slag Glass Tiffany Jewelry Box, Art Deco Period, United States
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and slag glass Tiffany jewelry box. Art Deco period. United States circa 1900. Signed in the back "Tiffany Studios New York 821".
Bronze
Bronze and Slag Glass Tiffany Jewelry Box, Art Deco Period, United States
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and slag glass Tiffany jewelry box. Art Deco period. United States, circa 1900. Signed at the back "Tiffany Studios 823".
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous bronze doré desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.38"W x 3.5"D x 1"H....
Bronze
Bronze and Slag Glass Tiffany Jewelry Box, Art Deco Period, United States
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and slag glass Tiffany jewelry box. Art Deco period. United States, circa 1900. Signed in the back "Tiffany Studios New York 830".
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Desk Box or Humidor
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze desk box or humidor By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x ...
Bronze
French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
A French dore bronze mounted blue opalescent and dore bronze finial covered box. This round form box is very unusual with a blue opalescent color and dore bronze mount. The top is fi...
Crystal, Bronze
$12,000
H 13 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Lamp on Circular Fluted Base, New York. Circa 1920
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Charleston, SC
Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five bal...
Bronze, Wire
Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Toledo, OH
Lovely bronze inkwell from Tiffany Studios in the New York Bookmark pattern. Beautifully detailed octagonal design with round lid. Marked Tiffany Studios 1094. 3" x 3" x 2 1/2" tall.
Bronze
19th Century Dog House Cigar Box or Humidor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming 19th Century cigar box or humidor guarded by a metal dog with glass eyes on a short lease. These boxes are perfect for collectors of boxes...
Metal
$3,500
H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Bronze and Slag Glass Tiffany Jewelry Box, Art Deco Period, United States
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and slag glass Tiffany jewelry box. Art Deco period. United States circa 1900. Signed in the back "Tiffany Studios New York 821".
Bronze
$12,600
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.75 in
American Bronze and Enameled Box/Humidor by E.F. Caldwell, New York, 1900s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An American Gothic Revival bronze and enamelled box/humidor. By Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Inc., New York, first quarter of 1900s. The rectangul...
Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern stamp box, desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) Ne...
Bronze
1920s Tiffany Studios Zodiac Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Marked” Tiffany Studios on underside. Solid bronze box with Zodiac motifs and Greco-Roman grid motif. Classic art deco shapes and forms.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pair of "Pineapple" Candelabrum
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Tiffany Studios’ Twelve-light candelabrum features twelve green Favrile blown-glass bobechés that mimic the silhouette of a closed flower in bloom. Tiffany’s blown glass...
Bronze
$5,995
H 13.75 in W 12.38 in D 6 in
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Large Picture Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period large picture frame By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronze in iconic pine needle pattern, with b...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone stamp box By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 4"W x 2.13"D x 1.25"H. Good orig...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt-Bronze Pine Needle Card Box "Spider Web"
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt-Bronze Pine Needle Card Box "Spider Web" Card boxes come in single and double. Both are moderately rare, with the double box the rarer of the two. Thi...
Bronze
Sold
H 1.75 in W 4.38 in D 3.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Box, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze and slag glass Grapevine desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique bronze desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Cigar Box, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique cedar-lined gilt bronze desk box or cigar box featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measure...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze Graduate pattern desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box with verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique gilt bronze stamp box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.75"W x 2"D x 1"H. Ver...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone stamp box By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 4"W x 2.13"D x 1.13"H. Good orig...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Bronze Doré Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yor...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Bronze Doré Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yor...
Bronze
Box Tiffany studios glass and gilt bronze
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Box Tiffany studios Box with gilt bronze Grapevine model desk box Materials Gilded bronze and glass (paste) The box is sealed and numbered at the bottom. Origin United States Circa 1900 perfect condition Tiffany glass refers to the many and varied types of glass developed and produced from 1878 to 1933 at the Tiffany Studios in New York City, by Louis Comfort Tiffany and a team of other designers, including Clara...
Bronze
Sold
H 1.5 in W 4 in D 2.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Stamp Box, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau stamp box By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th century Measures: 4"W x 2.25"D x 1.5"H. Very good original vintage condition, with b...
Bronze