Louis Comfort Tiffany was undoubtedly the most influential and accomplished American decorative artist in the decades that spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Beyond glass, he worked in mediums that ranged from furniture and enameling to ceramics and metalware, with his Tiffany Studios producing highly collectible table lamps, vases, serveware and other objects.
The name Tiffany prompts thoughts of two things: splendid gifts in robin’s-egg blue boxes and exquisite stained glass. Charles Lewis Tiffany founded the former, and his son, Louis, is responsible for exemplars of the latter.
By the time Louis Comfort Tiffany was born, the stationery and “fancy goods” emporium his father had established 11 years before had grown to become the most fashionable jewelry and luxury items store in New York. Tiffany fils declined to join the family business and pursued a career as an artist. He studied painting with several teachers, notably the scenic painter Samuel Colman, while spending long periods touring Europe and North Africa. Though he painted his entire career, visits to continental churches sparked a passionate interest in stained glass. Tiffany began experimenting with the material and in 1875 opened a glass factory-cum-laboratory in Corona, Queens — the core of what eventually became Tiffany Studios, a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory.
Tiffany developed a method in which colors were blended together in the molten state. Recalling the Old English word fabrile, meaning “hand-wrought,” he named the blown glass Favrile, a term that signified handmade glass of unique quality. In his glass designs, Tiffany embraced the emerging Art Nouveau movement and its sinuous, naturalistic forms and motifs. The pieces won Tiffany international fame. (Siegfried Bing, the Paris entrepreneur whose design store, L’Art Nouveau, gave the stylistic movement its name, was the leading European importer of Tiffany pieces.)
By 1902, along with glass, Tiffany was designing stained-glass lamps and chandeliers as well as enameled metal vases, boxes and bowls, and items such as desk sets and candlesticks. Today such pieces epitomize the rich aesthetics of their era.
Antique Tiffany Studios table lamps are the most recognizable and the most prized. They range in price from $60,000 to upward of $2 million for intricate shade designs like the Dragonfly. Tiffany glass vases and bowls are generally priced from $1,000 to $30,000 depending on size, color, condition and form. Simpler accessories such as metal trays and small picture frames can fetch from $800 to $3,000. Tiffany design of any type is an emblem of taste and craftsmanship. As you will see on 1stDibs, Louis Comfort Tiffany ensured that each piece he and his company produced, magnificent or modest, was a work of art.
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Antique Original L.C.Tiffany Green Feathered Glass Bowl, ca. 1905, Signed L.C.T.
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very fine example of the work of the premier glass maker, Louis Comfort Tiffany. In addition to the wonderful lamps his studio produced, he made many beautiful and exotic glass it...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Floriform Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass floriform bowl with flared and ruffled edge By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the u...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Scalloped Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass scalloped bowl By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1910 M...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Salt Cellars, Set of Ten
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of ten antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowls or salt cellars By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to t...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Favrile Bronze Doré Footed Centerpiece Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze footed centerpiece bowl or tazza with enameled floral decoration By Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Inc. (signed to the unders...
Bronze, Enamel
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Salt Cellars, Pair
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowls or salt cellars By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the ...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Ruffled Edge Finger Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowl with underplate By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (both pieces signed to the under...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Salt Cellars, Set of Three
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of three Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowls or salt cellars with ruffled edges By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios...
Art Glass
Lime Green Favrile Glass Fruit Bowl by Tiffany (marked); New York, Circa 1910
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lime green colored favrile art glass fruit bowl made by Tiffany Studios, circa 1910; marked on the underneath "Tiffany Registered Trademark Favrile Glass" (see image). It is in very ...
Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Glass Salt Dishes – Set of Eight - Early 20th C.
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional antique set of eight Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile glass salt dishes dating to the early 20th century. This elegant collection features richly iridescent gold and amber F...
Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Bowl With Scalloped Edge
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass bowl with scalloped edge By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York...
Art Glass
Amber "Sherbet" Favrile Glass Compote by Tiffany Signed LCT New York Circa 1905
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Incline Village, NV
Amber colored favrile art glass sherbet compote made by Tiffany Studios, circa 1905; signed "L.C.T." and numbered "5037 B" (see image). It is in excellent and all original condition ...
Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Favrile Bronze Doré and Enamel Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze bowl with enameled jewel decoration By Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Inc. (signed to the underside) New York, USA, 1920s Measur...
Bronze
Original Antique L.C. Tiffany Gold Aurene Cup, Signed "LCT", ca. 1905
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely gold iridescent cup was made by the premier glass maker of his time, Louis Comfort Tiffany. The son of the famous owner of Tiffany Company. Louis Comfort Tiffany went o...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Bowl With Intaglio Grapevine
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass bowl with intaglio grapevine motif By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)...
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Tiffany Favrile Glass Five-Piece Serving Set
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This Tiffany iridescent gold Favrile glass five-piece set includes a fruit bowl and four individual serving bowls. The matched set has cylindrical b...
Glass
Asian Japanese Red Lacquered Footed Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Japanese shallow footed bowl in red lacquer with gold calligraphy design. This beautiful lacquerware were made to serve foods during elaborate banquet. Great decorative...
Lacquer, Paint
20th Century Tiffany Studios Bronze / Iridescent Favrile Glass Trumpet Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exceptional Tiffany Studios trumpet vase, dating from circa 1910-1915, represents the finest artistry of Louis Comfort Tiffany and the Tiffany Studios workshop in New York. Craf...
Bronze
$1,450
H 4.25 in Dm 7.75 in
Wonderful French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze & Cut Crystal Round Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French empire gilt doré bronze & cut crystal round centerpiece bowl raised on paw feet
Crystal, Bronze
Fenton Art Nouveau Iridescent Cut Glass Bowl, Early 20th Century
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality American Fenton art glass dish dating from the early 20th century. The moulded glass dish stands raised on a pedestal and is of rounded ...
Art Glass, Cut Glass
$590
H 4.72 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
20th Century Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, Blue & Green Tones, Italy ca. 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing looking mid century blue Murano glass bowl or centerpiece coming from the world famous workshops in Venetia/ Italy from the period around 1960. This absolutely beautiful Mur...
Murano Glass
$790
H 7.87 in W 20.08 in D 7.68 in
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl, Green/ Clear Tones - Italy ca. 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, large modern Murano glass bowl out of the world renown workshops in Venetia/ Italy coming from the period around 1960/70. This amazing looking mid century Murano glass bow...
Murano Glass
$2,975
H 3.625 in Dm 8.25 in
Art Nouveau Iridescent Yellow Blue Favrile Glass Bowl signed L.C. Tiffany & Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau iridescent Favrile glass bowl, signed L.C. Tiffany & Co. #1925, circa 1900, is a captivating example of Louis Comfort Tiffany's mastery of glass artistr...
Art Glass
$2,650
H 8 in W 17 in D 6 in
Dore Bronze Crystal Oval Bowl Centerpiece Ormolu Bows Filigree Swag Paw Feet
Located in Roslyn, NY
Doré bronze crystal oval bowl centerpiece ormolu bows filigree swag paw feet Measures: 17" L x 6" W x 8" H.
Crystal, Bronze
Tiffany Favrile Glass Tulip Form Vase
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A colorful iridescent favrile glass vase in beautiful tulip form by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Signed on the base. This LC Tiffany Favrile vase has a timeless design and coordinates well...
Glass
Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Gord Form Vase Signed Louis Comfort Tiffany
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This highly rare and innovative Iridescent Favrile Art Glass Gord Form Vase is by Louis Comfort Tiffany and originates from the United States Circa 1916. This vase is a true gem, wit...
Art Glass
$2,975
H 3.5 in Dm 5.75 in
Art Nouveau Iridescent Yellow Blue Favrile Glass Footed Dish signed Tiffany & Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Nouveau iridescent Favrile glass footed dish, signed L.C. Tiffany & Co., circa 1907, exemplifies the unparalleled innovation and artistry of Louis Comfort Tiff...
Art Glass
$1,072Sale Price|54% Off
H 8.125 in W 18 in D 12 in
Louis XV Bronze Mounted Chinese Export Centerpiece Bowl or Vase
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Louis XV style bronze mounted Chinese Export centerpiece bowl. The porcelain bowl is finely hand painted with exotic birds, dragon fruits and plants. The bowl features t...
Bronze
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H 3 in W 18 in D 10.38 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Favrile Bronze Doré Handled Centerpiece Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze footed centerpiece bowl with handles By Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Inc. (signed to the underside) New York, USA, 1920s ...
Bronze
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H 3 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Favrile Bronze Doré & Enamel Centerpiece Bowl
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze footed centerpiece bowl or tazza with enameled floral decoration By Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Inc. (signed to the unders...
Bronze, Enamel
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H 4.75 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Favrile Iridescent Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1920s
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Furnaces
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass and gilt bronze footed centerpiece bowl By Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Inc. (signed to the underside) ...
Bronze
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Scalloped Bowl
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass scalloped bowl By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 191...
Art Glass
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H 4.25 in W 5.13 in D 5.13 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Pulled Feather Footed Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass footed bowl or compote dish with ruffled edge and pulled feather design. By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tif...
Art Glass
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H 3.63 in W 4.63 in D 4.63 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Footed Bowl or Compote Dish
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass footed bowl or compote dish By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, ...
Art Glass
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H 1.38 in W 6.13 in D 6.13 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Finger Bowl With Underplate
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowl with underplate By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (both pieces signed to the under...
Art Glass
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H 2.75 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Favrile Bronze Doré and Enamel Footed Center Bowl
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze footed center dish or tazza with enameled jewel decoration By Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Inc. (signed to the underside) ...
Bronze, Enamel
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H 3.38 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Bowl With Scalloped Edge
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass bowl with scalloped edge By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York...
Art Glass
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H 3.25 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Bowl With Scalloped Edge
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass bowl with scalloped edge By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Cir...
Art Glass
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H 2.5 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Finger Bowl With Ruffled Edge
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass finger bowl with ruffled edge By Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA...
Art Glass
Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Bronze Enameled Footed Dish or Bowl
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period enameled footed dish or bowl By Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Inc. (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 7.88"W x 7.88"...
Bronze, Enamel