Tiffany Studios New York Damascene Favrile Glass Lamp with “Counter Balance” Design

Composed of a damascene favrile domed shade and patinated bronze “Counter Balance” or “Balanced-Weight” base, this Tiffany desk lamp dates from circa 1904. The dichroic green and amber damascene patterned shade is suspended from slender double arms, counterweighted by an orb, hinged at an adjustable balance, and raised on a tapering baluster form stand, its patinated bronze base with subtle green and red tones throughout. This versatile lamp is brilliant for adjustable, directional lighting, while its parabolic lines and the intense wave patterning of the shade provide arresting visual interest, whether illuminated from within or without.