The Lost Treasures of Louis Comfort Tiffany: Windows, Paintings, Lamps, Vases, and Other Works

by Hugh McKean

The works of the Tiffany Studios revolutionized interior design in turn-of-the-century America. All of the company's works-from stained-glass windows to blown-glass vases; lamp shades to inkwells-bore the unique stamp of one man, Louis Comfort Tiffany, who created the Tiffany Studios and supervised every aspect of their production. Many of these official studio pieces are well known today-avidly sought by museums and collectors worldwide. Special...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764315471
• ISBN13: 9780764315473
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 3.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.8" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

True Treasures

An excellent pictorial review of the works and life of Louis Tiffany. Lots of details about his works.

A "must" for readers who admire the beauty of Tiffany

The "Lost" Treasures of Louis Comfort Tiffany is a dazzling artbook showcasing paintings, jewelry, glass windows, and many more wondrous works of the Tiffany studios in vibrant full color. Out of print for many years, this superbly presented Schiffer Publishing edition is a much appreciated contribution for contemporary readers with its more tan 200 color plates showcasing windows, paintings, lamps, vases as true and enduring works of fine art. The extensive and informative text evaluates Tiffany's art in personal as well as aesthetic and humanistic terms. A "must" for readers who admire the beauty of Tiffany creations, The "Lost" Treasures Of Louis Comfort Tiffany is a welcome and highly recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library reference collections.