This exceptional Tiffany Studios Turtleback Tile Table Lamp captures the inventive spirit and material richness that define the firm’s finest early-20th-century lighting designs. The domed leaded-glass shade is composed of luminous green favrile panels, crowned by a striking band of iridescent “turtleback” tiles. These jewel-like elements shimmer with layered peacock tones—deep petrol blues, soft violets, and flashes of gold—creating a dynamic surface that shifts with the light and rewards close inspection.

Equally compelling is the lamp’s original patinated bronze base, designed as an integral extension of the shade rather than a supporting afterthought. Inset with matching turtleback tiles and raised on tripod strut supports, the base exhibits a dark brown-green patina of exceptional depth and warmth. This harmonious dialogue between glass and metal reflects Tiffany Studios’ mastery of unified design, where structure, ornament, and surface are carefully balanced. The presence of original signatures—“Tiffany Studios New York” on the base and “Tiffany Studios New York 7812” on the shade—further underscores the lamp’s authenticity and quality.

Standing 24 inches high with a 16-inch diameter shade, this lamp has a commanding yet refined presence, ideal for both period interiors and thoughtfully curated modern spaces. Its provenance, from the Estate of Martin Griffin of Simsbury, Connecticut, adds an additional layer of interest and historical continuity. Offered at auction, this Turtleback Tile Table Lamp represents a rare opportunity to acquire a sculptural and highly expressive example of Tiffany Studios lighting, prized for its color, craftsmanship, and enduring visual impact.

Lot 206: https://bid.nadeausauction.com/online-auctions/nadeaus/tiffany-studios-turtleback-tile-table-lamp-8494980

Auction:

2026 Annual New Year’s 2-Day Auction
Day 1: Thursday, January 1st, 2026 – 10:00 AM
Day 2: Friday, January 2nd, 2026 – 12:00 PM

Bid In Person:
Nadeau’s Auction Gallery
25 Meadow Road, Windsor CT 06095

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