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"Lotus, Pagoda" lamp

Tiffany Studios

ca. 1900–15

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 774

Although Tiffany Studios is famous for leaded-glass floral motif shades, it also created arresting geometric designs, such as this “Lotus Pagoda” lamp. This example--the largest and rarest of this design--was owned by an apprentice who worked in Frank Lloyd Wright’s studio. A similar model was among the furnishings displayed at Fallingwater, the landmark house Wright designed for Edgar Kaufmann in 1936. The design of the shade is based on Japanese sources, which were of great interest to both Tiffany and Wright.

"Lotus, Pagoda" lamp, Tiffany Studios (1902–32), Leaded Favrile glass and patinated bronze, American — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Detail of Tiffany Studios mark on shade

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Title: "Lotus, Pagoda" lamp

Maker: Tiffany Studios (1902–32)

Date: ca. 1900–15

Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States

Culture: American

Medium: Leaded Favrile glass and patinated bronze

Dimensions: 31 1/2 in. (80 cm)
Body diameter: 26 3/8 in. (67 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Chilton Jr., 2011

Object Number: 2011.99.1

Chronology

The United States and Canada, 1800-1900 A.D.

Chronology

The United States and Canada, 1900 A.D.-present

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