New Acquisition Spotlight: Two Stunning Tiffany Lamps come to MAACM

We are pleased to announce two new Tiffany Studios lamps have joined the collection of the Two Red Roses Foundation (TRRF).

The Banded Dogwood, c. 1905, lamp has a refreshing Spring palette with soft opalescent and semi-transparent green glass representing green foliage. The leaded glass shade is comprised of a square geometric pattern in green, white and yellow, with a band of dogwood blossoms in the center. The colorful shade sits atop a base of patinated bronze modeled to look like twisting vines as if the flowers and green foliage are growing from the base. This lamp is currently on display in MAACM’s Library on the center table, adding a pop of color and light to the space.

The Grapevine lamp, c. 1900, standing at 19 inches high, is designed to imitate an oil lamp with a hand-blown Favrile glass shade. Favrile glass, patented by Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1894, is created by treating molten glass with metallic oxides to create a colored, iridescent glass. This Favrile glass shade was made with horizontal ribbons giving it a ripple-like effect and when lit, emits a soft orange glow similar to a flame. The bulbous copper base, decorated with enameled decoration of colorful grapes in shades of yellow, green, red and blue, amongst green leaves and vines, mirrors the shape of the shade. Different from the rest of the Tiffany Studios lamps in the TRRF collection, it stands out for its unique materials and splendid design. The Grapevine lamp will be on view in our upcoming Metalwork show Dignity and Grace: These Humbler Metals, opening soon.