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 Jeweled Favrile Glass Candle Lamp, Patinated Bronze Base
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A rare and finely executed early 20th century candle lamp produced by the renowned Tiffany Studios, United States, circa 1906. This example represents an important period in Tiffany ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios “Leaf and Vine” Favrile Glass Large Bowl Centerpiece with Frog
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An important early 20th century Favrile glass flower large bowl with matching frog Centerpiece by Tiffany Studios, produced in the United States circa 1926. Known as the “Leaf and Vine” pattern, this elegant floral bowl exemplifies Tiffany Studios’ late production of functional yet highly decorative Favrile glass tableware and interior objects. The bowl is hand-blown in Favrile glass, a material patented by Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1894 and celebrated for its inherent iridescence achieved through the incorporation of metallic oxides into the molten glass. The surface displays subtle tonal variations and depth characteristic of authentic Favrile glass. The accompanying glass frog is designed to support floral arrangements while remaining visually integrated with the bowl’s organic form. This example is fully signed, with the glass insert etched “1790 453N L.C. Tiffany – Inc. Favrile” and the underside of the dish etched “1790 – 9182L L.C. Tiffany – Favrile,” confirming the model number, maker, and authenticity. The use of “L.C. Tiffany Inc.” is consistent with Tiffany Studios production from the mid-1920s. The bowl measures approximately 4¼ inches high by 12¼ inches in diameter (11 × 31 cm). It is in good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, and shows no chips, cracks, or repairs. A highly collectible and functional example of Tiffany Studios Favrile glass, this “Leaf and Vine” flower bowl represents the enduring appeal of Tiffany’s nature...
Art Glass
Tiffany Studios Blue Favrile Glass Centerpiece
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tiffany Studios Blue Favrile Glass Centerpiece 1900 This remarkable Favrile glass centerpiece by Tiffany Studios exemplifies the firm’s extraordinary artistry and technical innovati...
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
$1,409
H 4.33 in W 11.81 in D 9.45 in
Blue Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece by Alberto Donà, 1980s Italy
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Blue vintage Murano glass centerpiece by Alberto Donà, 1980s Italy. This superb Venetian centerpiece steals the scene, thanks to its vivid color ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Japanese Bronze Vase on Tripod Base, Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine Japanese bronze ikebana vase decorated with a landscape of trees and mountains, a house with tiled roof in the foreground. A heavy ...
Bronze
$1,752 / item
H 7.09 in Dm 9.85 in
21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Container Murano Glass Ocean Blue
By Purho Murano, Karim Rashid
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece container Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Kountess is a stately, sculptural jar with a lid. Just like its twin model, Kou...
Murano Glass
Ribera Handmade Large Centerpiece Bowl - Stoneware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful large centerpiece bowl crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this extra large fruit bowl showcases a distinctive blend of artistry and nature, capturing the tranquil beauty of the sea. Each centerpiece bowl is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed in our studio, featuring a soft, white matte finish that beautifully enhances the organic textures of the clay. The glaze has been specially formulated for this collection, reflecting the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Ideal for keeping your weekly fruits out on the counter or as a striking standalone accent, this white centerpiece bowl...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
A Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Censer
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Meiji censer rising on three stylized Foo Dogs feet with Frog form handles. Censer having exceptional patination. Acquired from Michael Goedh...
Bronze
$1,409Sale Price|60% Off
H 4.34 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
Flavio Poli Large Bowl Centerpiece Murano Glass for Seguso, 1960
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Flavio Poli bowl centerpiece for Seguso Vetri D'Arte made in the 1960s from the Sommerso collection. This large bowl has eye-catching sunset colors, with pink glass submerg...
Glass
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Cobalt Blue Glass Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cobalt blue glass centerpiece is raised by a shaped gilt bronze pedestal base adorned with finely chased foliate scrolls...
Bronze
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
Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano glass centerpiece vase in purple and filigree clear glass rim, Italy, 1950s. Stunning blown glass purple centerpiece with faceted body and h...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Large Antique Tiffany Favrile Art Glass Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Tiffany & Co. Favrile glass bowl with a principally orange iridescent finish. The polished pontil on base bears a factory sticker. ...
Art Glass
Murano blue & clear sommerso glass centerpiece/bowl by Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large blue and transparent Murano glass pocket emptier bowl made with the "soomerso" technique. Depending on the refraction of the light, the glass takes on different colors, as can ...
Murano Glass
Tiffany Studios New York "Cobweb and Apple Blossom" Tea Screen
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios was renowned for transforming everyday household objects into works of art. This tea screen, while functional in shielding the flame beneath a teapot, was conceived p...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Lily Pad Centerpiece and Tiffany Studios Flower Frog
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Kingston, NY
Signed Tiffany Studios favrile glass lily pad centerpiece with Signed Tiffany Studios flower frog, signed on underside of base. Accompanied with a Tiffany gold favrile flower frog. M...
Art Glass
Tiffany Studios Barware Punch Bowl Service /12 People
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Tiffany studios barware / tableware punch bowl service for 12 people. This barware / Tableware service is just exquisite and each piece is in great condition. Maker's mark signed on the underside of the base, " Louis. C. Tiffany Favrille E1044" and on the top of the base" L.C.Tiffany E1055, The bottom of the punch bowl is marked with the same corresponding number. The set include the large punch bowl and 12 serving drinking cups. The punch bowl stands: 13.5 inches diameter X 6.75 inches high. Each Cup stands...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 1.25 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
Antique Egyptian Revival Tiffany Studios, Ny Bronze Footed Tazza, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Egyptian Revival style tazza by Tiffany Studios, NY offers cast bronze construction with bowl having tribal pattern surround and footed, maker mark as photographed, c1910 ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Bronze Tazza Centrepiece with Equestrian Motifs, circa 1920
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Tiffany Studios bronze tazza from the early 20th century, with equestrian motifs. Born in second decade of the 20th century, this exquisite bronze tazza features a circular bowl, a...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Favrile Glass Centrepiece
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau centrepiece, featuring deep-blue green iridescent Favrile glass decorated with a iridescent green leaf and vine decoration. The centrepiece has...
Art Glass