Nearing the end of the 19th century, urban homes in the United States were introduced to electricity on a large scale. This was an illuminating development for decorative lamps, which not only provided light but became a focal point for rooms in homes of the upper class.
This convergence of modernization and art - as well as an influx of wealth during the Gilded Age - played a critical role in the emergence of the most prominent name in decorative lighting: Tiffany
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) established himself as the dominant figure in decorative lighting history, combining artistic talent, innovation and the fortuitous access to wealthy clientele who would
