Louis Comfort Tiffany Wisteria Lamp

Tiffany studios new york marks on base.

Louis comfort tiffany wisteria lamp.

Composed of nearly 2 000 tiny pieces of glass it was priced at 400 in 1906 the equivalent price adjusted for inflation in today s prices would be over 10 000. The lamps made by louis comfort tiffany were stamped tiffany studios new york. The wisteria lamp has been handcrafted using methods first developed by louis comfort tiffany. This large lamp is poised to be a stunning addition to your decor.

Is an american artist and designer best known for his work with stained glass especially lamps he founded his own glassmaking firm in 1885 which by 1902 became known as tiffany studios. He was affiliated with a prestigious collaborative of designers known as the associated artists which included lockwood de. Louis comfort tiffany son of charles lewis tiffany founder of tiffany co. The base has an exquisite tree trunk design to accent the wisteria shade.

Founder charles lewis tiffany 1812 1902 strayed from the family business to become one of the most pivotal artists and designers of the art nouveau movement. Louis comfort tiffany february 18 1848 january 17 1933 was an american artist and designer who worked in the decorative arts and is best known for his work in stained glass he is the american artist most associated with the art nouveau and aesthetic movements. Wisteria proliferated tiffany s leaded glass windows and the wisteria lamp design was one of tiffany s most popular models. The origins of tiffany studios louis comfort tiffany 1848 1933 not to be confused with his father charles tiffany who founded the renowned jewellery house tiffany company was an artist decorator and designer.

The shade contains pieces of stained glass each hand cut and wrapped in fine copper foil. After successful careers as a painter and interior decorator louis decided to shift focus onto the design and production of stained glass windows explains beth. Wisteria table lamp was created in 1902 by louis comfort tiffany in art nouveau modern style. Clara driscoll wisteria table lamp ca.

One of the most iconic design styles to come out of the louis comfort tiffany studios was the wisteria design. Clara driscoll american 1861 1944 marks on shade. There will be what is called patina fading or small color. Born in new york to a family of prominent high end jewelry makers tiffany was afforded the opportunity to travel at.

342 wistaria design lamp and shade large leaded glass bronze tiffany studios new york city 1902 32 designer. An authentic lamp won t look brand new. Characterised by many hundreds of small pieces of glass welded together to form a cascading flowing design in blues and greens this design is known the world over as a standard for beauty and form. Signs of age.