Tiffany Glass & Decorating Co.
American, 1892 - 1900
Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company, founded by Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1892, was a pivotal American glassmaking firm known for revolutionizing the stained glass industry. The company introduced innovative techniques such as the copper foil method and the creation of Favrile glass—an iridescent glass achieved by applying metallic oxides to molten glass. These advancements allowed for intricate designs and a broader color palette in stained glass windows, lamps, and decorative objects.
Although the company operated under this name until 1902, it set the stage for the later formation of Tiffany Studios. After the company merged with Tiffany Studios in 1902, it continued to influence the decorative arts with its signature stained glass lamps and art objects. Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company’s legacy endures through its groundbreaking glasswork, much of which is now housed in major museum collections. Its work is celebrated for its artistic quality and exceptional craftsmanship, shaping the landscape of American decorative arts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Although the company operated under this name until 1902, it set the stage for the later formation of Tiffany Studios. After the company merged with Tiffany Studios in 1902, it continued to influence the decorative arts with its signature stained glass lamps and art objects. Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company’s legacy endures through its groundbreaking glasswork, much of which is now housed in major museum collections. Its work is celebrated for its artistic quality and exceptional craftsmanship, shaping the landscape of American decorative arts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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