Tiffany & Co. Gilt-Bronze Candelabra

Gilt-Bronze Candelabra Tiffany & Co. Circa 1900-1910 This pair of gilt-bronze candelabra, created by Tiffany & Co. circa 1900–1910, exemplifies the firm’s embrace of Art Nouveau. Departing from neoclassical traditions, the design reflects the organic naturalism that defined the movement at the turn of the 20th century. The sculptural leaf-form bases rise into curving arms terminating in fleur-de-lis motifs, while foliate brackets support bulbous candle cups. The warm gilt-bronze surface heightens the naturalistic modeling, and integrated extinguishers reveal Tiffany’s balance of beauty and function. Tiffany’s metalwork division, active in the early 20th century, was central to the firm’s expansion beyond silver and jewelry, producing bronzes that demonstrated both technical mastery and artistic innovation. Guided by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the department embraced new materials and modern design vocabularies while maintaining uncompromising standards of craftsmanship. These can