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$298,500
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$58,500
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Tiffany Lamps: Icons of American Decorative Art
Tiffany lamps rank among the most recognizable achievements of American decorative art. Celebrated for their richly colored glass, intricate leaded shades and extraordinary craftsmanship, original lamps by Louis Comfort Tiffany and Tiffany Studios transformed functional lighting into works of art. Explore the broader Tiffany Studios collection at M.S. Rau to discover the remarkable range of glass, lighting and decorative objects produced by Tiffany’s celebrated workshops.
The Artistry of Antique Tiffany Lamps
Created primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, antique Tiffany lamps reflect the ideals of Art Nouveau, combining innovative glassmaking with forms inspired by flowers, insects and the natural world. Floral shades, geometric patterns and luminous Favrile glass demonstrate Tiffany’s exceptional command of color and light. Collectors interested in the period can also explore M.S. Rau’s Art Nouveau collection and selection of antique lamps and decorative lighting.
Tiffany Glass, Favrile and Innovation
Louis Comfort Tiffany continually experimented with glass to achieve variations in color, texture and translucency that gave his lamps remarkable depth when illuminated. His development of Favrile glass and the sophisticated leaded-glass techniques employed by Tiffany Studios helped establish the firm at the forefront of American design. Learn more about these innovations in Tiffany Glass: Favrile and Beyond and discover the history and collectibility of period lighting in Art of Illumination: Turn-of-the-Century Lamp Makers You Should Know.
Explore Authentic Tiffany Lamps for Sale
Explore M.S. Rau’s collection of authentic Tiffany lamps for sale, from iconic floral and dragonfly designs to geometric shades, desk lamps and rare examples with exceptional provenance. Selected for quality, rarity and historical importance, these original Tiffany Studios lamps offer collectors the opportunity to acquire enduring examples of American artistry, equally compelling as decorative lighting and as significant works of design.
