Louis Comfort Tiffany Wisteria Lamp

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Louis comfort tiffany wisteria lamp.

One of the most iconic design styles to come out of the louis comfort tiffany studios was the wisteria design. 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. 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. There will be what is called patina fading or small color.

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. Wisteria proliferated tiffany s leaded glass windows and the wisteria lamp design was one of tiffany s most popular models. Clara driscoll wisteria table lamp ca. 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.

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. This large lamp is poised to be a stunning addition to your decor. Wisteria table lamp was created in 1902 by louis comfort tiffany in art nouveau modern style.

In the late 19th century louis comfort tiffany 1848 1933 son of tiffany co. 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. Clara driscoll american 1861 1944 marks on shade. Tiffany studios gift of dr.

Tiffany studios new york conjoined tgdco 27 x 18 in. 342 wistaria design lamp and shade large leaded glass bronze tiffany studios new york city 1902 32 designer. Tiffany studios new york marks on base. An authentic lamp won t look brand new.

The shade contains pieces of stained glass each hand cut and wrapped in fine copper foil. 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. 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.