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Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt-Bronze Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt-Bronze Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt-Bronze Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt-Bronze Desk Set
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Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt-Bronze Desk Set

  • This unique Tiffany Studios gilt-bronze desk set is a rare, complete example
  • It features the Zodiac pattern, first introduced in 1906
  • Every piece of this beautiful set displays a complete decoration of zodiacal signs
  • Comperable sets are in the Met, the Smithsonian and the VMFA
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$7,850
Item No. 32-1502

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Four-Piece Gilt-Bronze Zodiac Desk Set Tiffany Studios
Circa 1906

This exceptional four-piece desk set represents one of Tiffany Studios' most celebrated and enduring designs, the Zodiac pattern introduced circa 1906. The Zodiac pattern stands among the earliest and most iconic of Tiffany's desk set designs, featuring intricate astrological motifs that were coveted during the height of the American Arts and Crafts movement. A complete ensemble such as this with an inkwell, letter holder, calendar. . .
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Four-Piece Gilt-Bronze Zodiac Desk Set Tiffany Studios
Circa 1906

This exceptional four-piece desk set represents one of Tiffany Studios' most celebrated and enduring designs, the Zodiac pattern introduced circa 1906. The Zodiac pattern stands among the earliest and most iconic of Tiffany's desk set designs, featuring intricate astrological motifs that were coveted during the height of the American Arts and Crafts movement. A complete ensemble such as this with an inkwell, letter holder, calendar frame and card holder, all with matching patina, is exceedingly rare to find.

The set showcases masterful gilt-bronze craftsmanship through its comprehensive surface decoration of zodiacal signs rendered in crisp, detailed relief. The three-tier letter holder displays graduated compartments adorned with celestial imagery, while the inkwell features a domed lid crowned with astrological symbols. The calendar frame and card holder complete the ensemble with corresponding motifs that create visual harmony across the collection. Each piece demonstrates Tiffany Studios' philosophy of integrating artistic beauty with practical utility, transforming mundane office accessories into objects of aesthetic contemplation.

Tiffany Studios, under the artistic direction of Louis Comfort Tiffany, revolutionized American decorative arts by elevating functional objects to the realm of fine art. The Zodiac pattern exemplifies this achievement, combining ancient symbolic traditions with modern manufacturing techniques to create desk accessories worthy of the most discerning collectors. Examples of this pattern are preserved in prestigious institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Marked "Tiffany Studios/New York"

Inkwell: 3 5/8“ high x 6 1/4” wide x 6 1/4“ deep
Letter holder: 4 7/8” high x 6“ wide x 2 5/8“ deep
Calendar frame: 4 1/2“ high x 4 5/8” wide x 6” deep
Card holder: 8 1/4“ high x 12” wide x 3 7/8“ deep 
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Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt-Bronze Desk Set
Maker: Tiffany & Co.
Period: 20th Century
Origin: America
Type: Desk Accessories
Style: Art Nouveau
Depth: 3.88 in. (9.84 cm)
Width: 12.0 in. (30.48 cm)
Height: 8.25 in. (20.96 cm)
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt-Bronze Desk Set
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