Tiffany Lamps

Styles and Motifs for Tiffany Studios Lamps

Tiffany Studios lamps have distinct styles that make them truly iconic. They often feature designs inspired by nature, with popular motifs that include butterflies, daffodils, dragonflies, Greek keys, peacocks, poppies, fish and wisterias.

Most Tiffany Studios lamps fall into one of several distinct lampshade categories:

Favrile glass shades: This term means "handcrafted" and features iridescent glass.

Geometric shades: This group of leaded glass shades features patterns with simple shapes such as squares, rectangles and triangles.

Floral shades: This group includes leaded glass shades with floral, leaf and vine motifs that can either encompass the whole shade or be in a border.

Figural Motif Shades: These leaded glass shades include dragonfly, butterfly, peacock and aquatic motifs.

Jeweled Feather Shades: This group is usually accompanied with a geometric pattern below the jeweled feather glass.

Turtleback Shades: These shades can be all turtleback glass or have a turtleback band that is bordered with a geometric pattern.

Linenfold Shade: These shades are paneled and have linenfold shaped glass.

Overlay Shades: These shades have a glass liner with bronze overlay.

Tiffany Studios Lamps and Fontaine's Auction

Buying and selling lamps from Tiffany Studios, New York, is simple with Fontaine's Auction Gallery:

Selling With Fontaine's Auction Gallery

When you want to work with a top seller of Tiffany lamps, trust Fontaine's Auction Gallery. Consignment for Tiffany lamps is easy and straightforward when you work with us. Send us information and photos via email or through our auction estimate form, or make an appointment for an in-person antique Tiffany lamp valuation, free of charge.

We charge one flat rate with no hidden fees for our services, so you won't have to deal with separate charges for photography, transportation or insurance. We also maximize exposure for your item by making our auctions accessible worldwide and starting our marketing efforts weeks in advance of other major auction houses.

With extensive market knowledge and international experience, Fontaine's Auction Gallery will help you get the best value for your antique Tiffany lamp. Contact us today to find out more about consigning with us.

This very rare Tiffany Studios "Pond Lily" table lamp sold for $3.37 million.

Buying With Fontaine's Auction Gallery

Fontaine's Auction Gallery is proud to be a top choice for buyers. We simplify the buying process, and our team has extensive experience obtaining and verifying antique Tiffany lamps. If you have an interest in any of our available vintage Tiffany lamps or are in the market for a specific piece, we have the following buying options:

• In-person bidding: In-house bidding offers the traditional auction experience. Choosing to bid in person also allows you to examine vintage Tiffany lamps more closely, allowing you to more accurately assess the item you wish to purchase.
• Online bidding: Online bidding allows you to follow the auction in real time and place bids against attendees in person and over the phone. We use four online bidding platforms. Typically, a lot up for bid will be on the screen with the bid level next to it. The online bidder must simply click a button to enter their bid.
• Phone bidding: If you cannot attend an auction in person or prefer a more discreet bidding option, phone bidding is an excellent choice as it enables you to speak directly with staff for clear and direct communication. When you register as a phone bidder, you will indicate which Tiffany Studios lamp you have an interest in before you begin the bidding process. We will inform you of what is happening in the room during the auction so you can relay your bids to the auctioneer.