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Sample pattern for a lamp shade

1900–1907
Not on view
Floral motifs dominate some of the most evocative nature-inspired lampshades produced by Tiffany Studios. The tulip was a popular subject and as this sample pattern shows, the colors range from rich pink and deep red to a range of blues and greens for the foliage. This watercolor rendering on linen represents the first step in the making of a Tiffany Studios lampshade. Once approved, the sample pattern was then translated into a working cartoon (1980.497.14) used for the actual cutting of the individual glass pieces to create a lampshade. This pattern is part of a group of tools and objects, including a workbench, given to the Met by John Dikeman (1882–1967), the last head of the lampshade shop at the firm. (For example, see 1980.497.1-.9,.15, .23-.25).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sample pattern for a lamp shade
  • Maker: Tiffany Studios (1902–32)
  • Date: 1900–1907
  • Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Metal, cloth, glass
  • Dimensions: 1980.497.5a: 9 1/2 x 16 1/16 in. (24.1 x 40.8 cm)
    1980.497.5b: 9 9/16 x 5 1/2 in. (24.3 x 14 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Fred and Nancylee Dikeman, in memory of his father, John Dikeman, 1980
  • Object Number: 1980.497.5
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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