4x5 transparency scanned on Hasselblad Flextight X1 by Ed Pollard-2019.

Dragonfly Library Lamp

Manufacturer Tiffany Studios (American, 1902-1932)

Designer Clara Driscoll (shade) (American, 1861-1944)

Dateca. 1905

MediumLeaded glass with bronze base

DimensionsOverall: 27 in. (68.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 22 in. (55.9 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.8123

Terms

Twisted Vine
Dragonflies
Lilies
Bronze
Green
Blue
Chartreuse
Violet
Mauve
Amber
Yellow
New York

Collections

Glass Art

On View

On view

DescriptionThe bronze base of this table lamp has a green patina and is in the "Twisted Vine" design. The platform is ribbed and these ribs spiral up the stem. Four curved bronze tubes with light sockets are attached to the bulbous top of the stem. The shade support is screwed into the stem. The finial has a diamond-shaped framework and a conical top. ; ; Three geometric bands (two of blue streaked with chartreuse and one of violet streaked with mauve and amber) circle the top aperture of the shade. The background is formed of translucent blue glass and transparent blue "jewels." Eight dragonflies circle the shade and create the irregular border. The bodies and heads are blue with striations of violet and yellow, the wings are blue with green streaks and the eyes are green "jewels". Bronze filigree with a green patina covers each wing.

Label TextClara Driscoll, designer American, 1861–1944 Tiffany Studios New York, 1902–1932 Dragonfly Library Lamp, ca. 1905 Leaded glass with bronze base Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.8123