Louis Comfort Tiffany

United States, 1848–1933

Louis Comfort Tiffany was an American artist and designer known for his work in decorative arts, particularly in art glass, stained glass, and Favrile glass. He was associated with the art nouveau and aesthetic art movements and contributed to various mediums including lamps, mosaics, ceramics, jewelry, enamels, and metalwork. Tiffany served as the first design director at Tiffany & Co., a family-founded company. His glass work is recognized under the name Tiffany glass.