Favrile Glass Floor Lamp by Tiffany Studios

TIFFANY STUDIOS (AMERICAN, 1902–1932)
Favrile Glass Floor Lamp, c. 1910

Favrile glass and patinated bronze
49 × 12 × 12 in. (124.5 × 30.5 × 30.5 cm)

This elegant floor lamp features a richly colored Favrile glass shade in warm amber tones, its softly mottled surface producing a gentle, atmospheric glow when illuminated. The restrained dome form allows the nuanced variations in the glass to take precedence, demonstrating Tiffany Studios’ mastery of color and translucency.

The tall, slender bronze standard rises from a finely cast base with organic, petal-like detailing, culminating in a gracefully curved armature that cradles the shade. Balancing structural clarity with subtle ornament, the design reflects the influence of the Art Nouveau movement and Tiffany’s commitment to uniting beauty with utility. Such floor lamps were prized for their ability to provide both functional light and refined decorative presence within early 20th-century interiors.