The Vision of Louis Comfort Tiffany

M.S. Rau presents an extraordinary collection celebrating Louis Comfort Tiffany, the pioneering American artist whose mastery of color, light and form defined an era. The son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of Tiffany & Co., Louis forged his own creative path, transforming glass, metal and interior design into radiant expressions of beauty. His lifelong fascination with nature and luminosity gave rise to a body of work that forever changed the course of American art. Among his many celebrated works are his lamps that often feature hits of green shade which exemplify his love for nature and beauty. Our collection also includes jewels, crafted masterpieces like the exquisite Jadeite and enamel pendant necklace, designed to capture the luminous colors and natural forms he adored.

Master of Light and Color

Trained as a painter, Tiffany viewed every material as a medium for artistic expression. Through Tiffany Studios, he developed his patented Favrile glass, a groundbreaking innovation that imbued vases, lamps and windows with iridescent brilliance. Inspired by the organic forms of the natural world, his designs capture the fluidity of flowers, vines and landscapes in glass. Each creation reflects the ideals of the Art Nouveau movement, where artistry and craftsmanship unite in perfect harmony. His signature style also extends to jewelry, such as a sapphire Kashmir necklace, designed to evoke the colors of the natural world with one-of-a-kind jewels. Tiffany’s innovative approach to color and light continues to influence both the decorative arts and contemporary design.

The Louis Comfort Tiffany Collection at M.S. Rau

The Louis Comfort Tiffany collection at M.S. Rau offers collectors a rare opportunity to experience the genius of America’s foremost glass artist. From shimmering Tiffany Studios lamps and Favrile glass vases to exquisite stained-glass windows, each piece exemplifies Tiffany’s pursuit of beauty through innovation. Whether displayed in our New Orleans gallery or explored online, these works illuminate the enduring legacy of an artist who believed that art should enrich every aspect of life.