Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces Inc. (New York, c. 1910–1920)
Doré Gilt Boudoir Lamp, Model #83
Bronze, gilt finish, with removable wire-mesh shade
Height: 14 in. | Diameter: 7.5 in.
This finely crafted boudoir lamp, attributed to Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces Inc., exemplifies the firm’s celebrated marriage of utility and artistry. Resting on delicate animal paw feet and finished in dore gilt, the lamp features an elegant removable mesh shade decorated with hand-colored floral motifs, softly diffusing the light and creating a warm, intimate ambiance.
Louis Comfort Tiffany, a pioneer of the American Art Nouveau movement, established Tiffany Furnaces in 1902 as a specialized workshop to produce bronze and metalwork for Tiffany Studios. Under the supervision of renowned glassmaker Arthur J. Nash, the furnaces were responsible for casting some of the most iconic decorative objects of the early 20th century, including lamps, candlesticks, and desk accessories.
While often overshadowed by Tiffany’s leaded glass lamps, pieces like this highlight the artistry involved in the company’s metalwork designs. The sculptural quality of the lamp’s base and the refined decorative details reflect Tiffany’s dedication to craftsmanship and his lifelong belief that beautiful design should elevate everyday life.
