Tiffany Studios New York "Nasturtium" Chandelier

This octagonal Tiffany "Nasturtium" chandelier is divided by eight vertical amber columns, each extending slightly below the lower border, and two matching horizontal bands that represent a trellis—a decorative device the company also employed in many of Tiffany’s hanging shades. Over this latticework are slender green vines and masses of pompadour pink, red, and butter yellow nasturtium flowers, artistically positioned against a delicate lavender and burnt umber background. In today’s world, nearly all Tiffany chandeliers are lacking original Tiffany hardware or any Tiffany hanging parts at all. In some cases, the chandeliers were originally made with kerosene lighting that was discarded with the widespread adoption of electricity. More frequently, original Tiffany hanging parts were left behind when the shades were taken to a new residence. Referencing an original Tiffany design found in historical literature, we brought the light back to its former glory as a chandelier, with a handmade suspension mechanism.
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Product Details

Item #: L-21836
Artist: Tiffany Studios New York
Country: United States
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 24.25" diameter, 10" height.
Materials: Leaded Glass, Bronze
Shade Signed: Tiffany Studios New York
Literature: Similar shade pictured in: Tiffany Louis Comfort Martin P Eidelberg and Colin Cooke. 2005. The Lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany. 1st ed. New York: Vendome Press. p. 124-125

Item #: L-21836
Artist: Tiffany Studios New York
Country: United States
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: 24.25" diameter, 10" height.
Materials: Leaded Glass, Bronze
Shade Signed: Tiffany Studios New York
Literature: Similar shade pictured in: Tiffany Louis Comfort Martin P Eidelberg and Colin Cooke. 2005. The Lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany. 1st ed. New York: Vendome Press. p. 124-125

Curator's Notes
Nasturtiums were commonly known in Europe as Indian Cress or a translation of “Capucine cress”, in reference to the flower shape, which resembles Capucine monks’ hooded robes. Leaves of both species were eaten in salads; unripe seeds and flower buds were pickled and served as a substitute for capers.
Nasturtiums were commonly known in Europe as Indian Cress or a translation of “Capucine cress”, in reference to the flower shape, which resembles Capucine monks’ hooded robes. Leaves of both species were eaten in salads; unripe seeds and flower buds were pickled and served as a substitute for capers.
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