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 & Co. Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Large Victoria Pendant
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Marquise cut Diamond Platinum Large Victoria Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ776 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Large Victoria Pendant Type: Pendant RRP: £15,300 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Victoria Diamond Aquamarine Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Victoria Diamond and Aquamarine Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 4 diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .64ct 1 round 7mm aquamarine approximately...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Victoria Marquise Cut Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Victoria Natural Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pendant Necklace. A beautiful 18k yellow gold pendant set with four 5x3mm marquise cut natural vivid...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Co Victoria Large Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co Victoria large necklace made of platinum 950. 0.81 ctw diamond pendant on 16 in chain 4 Marquise diamonds in a platinum setting Come with the original box No defec...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Co Victoria Large Mixed Cluster Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Co Victoria Mixed Cluster Pendant on the chain 18 inches long round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 1.04ct pear-shape diamonds weighing approximately 0.94 ct Marquise diamonds weighing approximately 0.92 ct Pt950 Comes in a large jewelry case...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ruby Platinum Quatrefoil Victoria Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized key displaying a pierced quatrefoil motif head with fanning accents Centering a bead set round cut ruby- medium red in color Bead and prong set throughout with...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Diamond And Sapphire Platinum Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A delicate and elegant “Victoria” pendant crafted in platinum, featuring a refined floral-inspired design set with four marquise-cut diamonds 0.46cttw of F color and VS clarity. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Pendant 0.81ct TDW 14743715
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond pendant by Tiffany & Co. from the Victoria collection. The pendant comprises of a flower motif set with four marquise cut diamonds with a total weight of...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Tiffany & Co. Victoria Diamond Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Estate Tiffany & Co. Victoria Collection diamond pendant necklace (large size) in platinum. The pendant has 4 marquise-shaped diamonds that total 0...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Tiffany & Co Victoria Aquamarine & Diamond Platinum Flower Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co Victoria Round Cut Aquamarine & Marquise Diamond Platinum Flower Pendant Necklace A beautiful platinum pendant set a fine quality 7mm natural vivid blue aquamarine...
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .34ct Diamond Victoria Key Pendant Medium
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .34ct Diamond Victoria Key Pendant Medium Metal: Platinum Pendant: 1.59" long, medium size Weight: 4.70 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Victoria Marquise Natural Diamond Platinum Flower Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Victoria Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Pendant Necklace. A beautiful platinum pendant set with four 5x2.5mm marquise cut natural diamonds. Superb colou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Fancy Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Victoria Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized skeleton style key with a pierced quatrefoil motif head Accented by fancy yellow round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set in gold Bead set with additional F/G co...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Large Victoria Pendant
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Marquise Cut Diamond Platinum Large Victoria Pendant Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model- Large Victoria Pendant Product Type- Pendant Accompanied By- Tiffany & Co Box Material...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 12.00 Carat Aquamarine Amethysts Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Tiffany Studios and retailed by Tiffany & Co., this extraordinary aquamarine and amethyst necklace is a r...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum