Tiffany’s Wisteria lamp, designed by Clara Driscoll
The late-19th and early-20th centuries were a time of extraordinary creativity in the arts, as New York City emerged as a global center of innovation and design. Among the leading figures of this vibrant era was Louis Comfort Tiffany, whose spectacular stained-glass windows, luminous lamps, iridescent vases, and elegant home furnishings transformed decorative arts into coveted works of fine art.
In his several studios, Tiffany pursued what he called a lifelong “pursuit of beauty,” experimenting boldly with color, light, and new glassmaking techniques. His designs—at once opulent and organic—captured the spirit of the Gilded Age and the Art Nouveau movement while redefining the relationship between art and everyday life.
Janetta Rebold Benton, distinguished professor of art history at Pace University, herself a collector of Tiffany lamps, explores Tiffany’s fascinating life, artistic vision, and business ventures. She also examines his complex relationship with his father, Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of the legendary Tiffany & Co., illuminating the connections between the famed jewelry house and Louis Comfort Tiffany’s artistic legacy.
Discover how Tiffany’s radiant creations continue to enchant collectors and admirers more than a century later.
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