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 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
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Three-Light Candelabrum, 1920s
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and brass triple candelabrum By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.5"W x 4.5"D x 10.75"H. Good orig...
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Pair of Tiffany Studios Dore Bronze Art Nouveau Two Arm Candelabras
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Tiffany Studios Poppy flower bud centers candelabrum, in the Art Nouveau Design finished in doré bronze gold finish Stamped: Ti...
Bronze
19th Century Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Branch Form Candelabra
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This matched pair of Art Nouveau gilt bronze candelabra were made by Tiffany Studios of New York. The candelabra have an naturalistic form modeled after tree branches and feature six...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Bronze Pair Candlesticks #1213
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of bronze candlesticks by Tiffany Studios circa 1905. Marked Tiffany Studios New York #1213 on the underside of the base. Textured bronze dore finish. Excellent condition.
Bronze
$2,274
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Bronze and Gilt Cherub Candelabras, Twin-Light Design
Located in Lincoln, GB
A pair of 19th century bronze and gilt ormolu twin cherub candelabra Beautifully detailed bronze cherubs adorned with olive wreath crowns (seen as a s...
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
$16,800Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 13.78 in
Amazing Pair of French 19th Century Bronze and Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of French 19th century bronze and gilt bronze candelabras, each with a dark bronze delicious dancing putto figures and parrots holding aloft three scrolled candle-branche...
Bronze
$1,090
H 20.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Gilt Bronze Tiffany "Puddlestick" Candlestick New York 20th Century
By Tiffany Studios
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tiffany Studios gilt bronze "Puddlestick" candlestick. Signed with stamped signature "Tiffany Studios New York 1213" to bottom.
Bronze
A pair of Tiffany Studios Etruscan bronze Candlesticks
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
A pair of art nouveau tall and slender candlesticks, In dark and green patinated bronze. A large disc with rippled edge and swirling texture serves as the foot of the composition, f...
Bronze
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 13.78 in
Amazing Pair of French 19th Century Bronze and Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of French 19th century bronze and gilt bronze candelabras, each with a dark bronze delicious dancing putto figures and parrots holding aloft three scrolled candle-branche...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabras
Located in Skanninge, SE
A pair of European Mid-19th Century bronze-gilt candelabras. For two candles each. Very nice original condition.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Glass "Paperweight" Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau ‘paperweight’ glass vase. White blossoms with pink millefiori florets sprinkled throughout a green pulled-leaf motif, all featured on a clear b...
Art Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Among the most visually alluring and technically excellent of all Tiffany Studios New York's desk accessories, the exciting design for this refined but robustly rounded inkwell features green blown glass in pinched triangular forms that appear to dance in perfectly coordinated movement around the circumference of the piece. The negative space between the blown green glass appears in the form of stylized flowers with Minimalist linear accents in patinated bronze. Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States circa 1900 Dimensions: 3.75" height, 6.25" diameter Materials: Leaded glass, bronze Signed: "Tiffany Studios New York 25055” along with the Tiffany Studios monogram...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Tall Blown Out Candlestick
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage early 20th century authentic Tiffany Studios candlestick is decorated with blown out green color favrile art glass in its candle cup. The candlestick has beautiful dark ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Double arm Candelabrum
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
Matched pair of vintage early 20th century Tiffany Studios, New York double arm candelabras are beautifully designed & retain their original patinated surface. They are exceptionally...
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Doré Bronze Candle Holder, c1890
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Art Nouveau double candle stick by Tiffany Studios features Dore bronze construction with central stylized fleur de lis or flame torchiere column having two arms, each ter...
Bronze
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H 8.75 in W 7 in D 3 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Floral Candelabras Signed Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of bronze Art Nouveau candelabras were realized in the United States circa 1910 by Tiffany Studios- one of America's finest luxury goods companies since 1837. They feature graphic and sculptural forms consisting of two urn...
Bronze
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H 15 in W 14.07 in D 4.13 in
Tiffany Studios Four Place Candelabra with Blown Out Green Glass Candleholders
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage patinated bronze candelabra was made by the Tiffany Studios, New York & dates from the early 20th century. The decorative four place candelabra is designed with blown out green glass candle...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Candle Lamp"
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany studios New York "Candle Lamp" glass and patinated bronze base. The three arms have green favrile glass bobeches. The white and gree...
Pair of Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau Candlesticks, 1900
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany studios New York Art Nouveau candlesticks, 1900. These bronze patinated and gilt candle holders are in mint condition. Supported by four lion’s paw feet on a cross stand. Lig...
Bronze