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.
Louis comfort tiffany wisteria lamp.
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 table lamp was created in 1902 by louis comfort tiffany in art nouveau modern style.
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Born in new york to a family of prominent high end jewelry makers tiffany was afforded the opportunity to travel at.
This large lamp is poised to be a stunning addition to your decor.
He was affiliated with a prestigious collaborative of designers known as the associated artists which included lockwood de.
The lamps made by louis comfort tiffany were stamped tiffany studios new york.
There will be what is called patina fading or small color.
In the late 19th century louis comfort tiffany 1848 1933 son of tiffany co.
The base has an exquisite tree trunk design to accent the wisteria shade.
The shade contains pieces of stained glass each hand cut and wrapped in fine copper foil.
Tiffany studios new york marks on base.
342 wistaria design lamp and shade large leaded glass bronze tiffany studios new york city 1902 32 designer.
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Louis comfort tiffany son of charles lewis tiffany founder 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.
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.
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.
An authentic lamp won t look brand new.
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.
Wisteria proliferated tiffany s leaded glass windows and the wisteria lamp design was one of tiffany s most popular models.
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The wisteria lamp has been handcrafted using methods first developed by louis comfort tiffany.