Louis Comfort Tiffany Wisteria Lamp

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Louis comfort tiffany wisteria lamp.

Wisteria proliferated tiffany s leaded glass windows and the wisteria lamp design was one of tiffany s most popular models. 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. The shade contains pieces of stained glass each hand cut and wrapped in fine copper foil. Born in new york to a family of prominent high end jewelry makers tiffany was afforded the opportunity to travel at.

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. In the late 19th century louis comfort tiffany 1848 1933 son of tiffany co. 342 wistaria design lamp and shade large leaded glass bronze tiffany studios new york city 1902 32 designer. Clara driscoll wisteria table lamp ca.

There will be what is called patina fading or small color. Tiffany studios new york marks on base. 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. He was affiliated with a prestigious collaborative of designers known as the associated artists which included lockwood de.

The wisteria lamp has been handcrafted using methods first developed by louis comfort tiffany. 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. 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. Tiffany studios new york conjoined tgdco 27 x 18 in.

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. The lamps made by louis comfort tiffany were stamped tiffany studios new york. An authentic lamp won t look brand new. Louis comfort tiffany son of charles lewis tiffany founder of tiffany co.

Wisteria table lamp was created in 1902 by louis comfort tiffany in art nouveau modern style. 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. Tiffany studios gift of dr.