Plain Squares Turtle Back Band Lamp shade
Object name
Plain Squares Turtle Back Band Lamp shade
Date
c. 1900-1906
Medium
Glass, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/4 x 16 in. ( 15.9 x 40.6 cm )
Description
Curved glass "plain squares, turtle back band" shade, composed of geometric arrangement of mottled green glass with band of 20 green iridescent turtlebacks which circle the shade.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.17
Marks
stamped: on metal tag inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1434"
Gallery Label
"Turtlebacks" are irregularly shaped tiles of pressed iridescent glass. Jimmy Stewart, a Tiffany Studios glass blower from 1895 to 1928, operated the tile presses, turning out 200 turtlebacks an hour on a good day. This shade, referred to as "16" Plain squares, Turtle Back Band, dome" listed for $50 in 1906.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Linenfold table lamp
Object name
Linenfold table lamp
Date
1910-1913
Medium
Gilt bronze, glass
Dimensions
Overall: 21 3/4 x 14 in. ( 55.2 x 35.6 cm )
Description
Gilt bronze and glass "linenfold" table lamp; cone-shaped sixteen-sided shade, each side composed of 3"-long panel of amber pleated glass, vertically rippled in a linenfold design and bounded top and bottom by thin strips of the same glass; integrated base has tubular center stem encased by long stylized leaves; shade and base finished in gold dor
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.13
Marks
stamped: inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/1931"
stamped: on underside of base: "TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/586"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chandelier
Object name
Chandelier
Date
1899-1920
Medium
Bronze, Favrile glass, brass
Dimensions
Part (large shade): 14 x 6 in. (35.6 x 15.2 cm)
Overall: 36 x 28 in. ( 91.4 x 71.1 cm )
Each (miniature shades): 4 x
Description
Bronze and Favrile glass "golden ball" chandelier; circular bronze ceiling fixture with central hanging pipe from which is suspended a dome-shaped gold shade; six miniature bulbous paneled shades are suspended from metal tubing around the perimeter; each shade flanked by gilded chain with three brass balls, with swag of similar chain connecting vertical chains. Shades are adaptations.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.12
Marks
etched: on flange of miniature shades: "L. C. T. Favrile"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plain Square Shade
Object name
Plain Square Shade
Date
c. 1900-1906
Medium
Glass, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/2 x 24 in. ( 16.5 x 61 cm )
Description
Leaded glass and bronze "plain square" shade; gently curving shade composed of quadrangular pieces of leaded glass, arranged in 12 horizontal and 60 vertical rows; orange glass speckled with darker orange and traces of green and red. Replaced finial.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.14
Marks
stamped: on metal tag inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lotus, Pagoda Lampshade
Object name
Lotus, Pagoda Lampshade
Date
c.1900-1906
Medium
Glass, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 6 3/8 x 25 in. ( 16.2 x 63.5 cm )
Description
Leaded glass "lotus, pagoda" lampshade; ridged shade having 24 lead midribs running radially from the top center toward the periphery of the shade; each section set with rows of quadrangular striated green glass.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.21
Marks
stamped: on metal tag inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1524"
Gallery Label
Because of its resemblance to a type of Chinese hat, this shade is sometimes referred to as the Mandarin shade. It is also called the Lotus Leaf shade.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Floor lamp
Object name
Floor lamp
Date
ca. 1927
Medium
Bronze, Favrile glass
Dimensions
Overall: 60 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. ( 154.3 x 29.8 cm )
Description
Bronze and Favrile glass "Spanish" floor lamp; base has central shaft with three outward-flaring arms each supporting a green Favrile glass shade; between arms is central pierced canister with pointed glass finial and bulbous glass drop.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.11
Marks
etched: in shades: "853V L.C.T. Favrile"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hanging shade
Object name
Hanging shade
Date
c. 1904-1910
Medium
Favrile glass, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 10 1/2 x 8 in. ( 26.7 x 20.3 cm )
Description
Pear-shaped Favrile glass hanging shade decorated in paperweight technique; light orange transparent background decorated with green leaves and yellow flowers, interconnected by light green stems.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.10
Gallery Label
Tiffany's home at Laurelton Hall had four similar pear shaped globes hanging in the Fountain Court.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Student lamp
Object name
Student lamp
Date
c. 1900-1910
Medium
Bronze, Favrile glass
Dimensions
28 1/2 x 28 x 10 1/4 in.
Description
Double-arm bronze and Favrile glass student lamp; two green domed shades supported on arms on either side of a central bronze kerosene font with twisted wire decoration.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.9
Marks
etched: inside shades: "L.C.T."
Gallery Label
Tiffany Studios produced an extensive line of student lamps, which provided efficient and convenient lighting for desk surfaces. The lights, fueled by kerosene in the central canister, can be adjusted to the appropriate height by sliding the arms along the frame. Tiffany Studios' 1906 price list includes thirty models of single and double arm student lamps at prices ranging from $10 to $150.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Old English shade on Water Lily base
Object name
Old English shade on Water Lily base
Date
c. 1910-1913.
Medium
Glass, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 26 1/2 x 20 in. ( 67.3 x 50.8 cm )
Description
Leaded glass and bronze "Old English" table lamp; paneled shade with 8 panels having rows of pale gold (orange when lit) quadrangular glass pieces; 4 panels have central heraldic emblem with red, green, and blue glass surrounded by green laurel wreath; 2" apron with pattern of broken circles; Water Lily base.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.26
Marks
stamped: on metal tag inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1914"
stamped: on underside of base: "TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/567"
Gallery Label
Dr. Neustadt called this the "Harvard" table lamp since it was supposedly made for the library of Harvard University. There is no evidence supporting this story.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lantern
Object name
Lantern
Date
1899-1920
Medium
Glass, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 12 x 8 x 8 in. ( 30.5 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm )
Description
Turtleback tile hanging lantern; square bronze lantern leaded on each side with two rectangular yellow turtleback tiles on each side and four triangular pieces on the bottom; bottom panel hinged to allow insertion of bulb. Curved arms project from each top corner to common juncture where heavy supporting ring is fastened.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.30
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.