Overview
This is a classic 'Tiffany-style' leaded glass lamp featuring a domed shade decorated with vibrant pink blossoms and intricate butterfly motifs.
Preliminary identification
Tiffany-Style Butterfly and Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
Louis Comfort Tiffany revolutionized interior lighting in the late 1890s by using leftover scraps from his massive stained-glass window commissions to create these jewel-like domestic objects.
Maker / Origin
While not an original Tiffany Studios piece from the early 1900s, this lamp follows the 'copper foil' technique perfected by Tiffany's lead designer, Clara Driscoll.
Condition & Value
The glass appears to be in excellent condition with no visible heat cracks or loose solder joints. The bronze-tone finish on the base shows light, age-appropriate wear. Maintaining the integrity of the glass panels is the most critical factor in preserving its value.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD