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Tiffany Studios "Dragonfly" lamp with stained-glass shade featuring dragonfly motifs in amber, blue, and green hues.

The “Dragonfly” Lamp by Clara Driscoll and Tiffany Studios

The “Dragonfly” lamp, designed by Clara Driscoll, showcases Tiffany Studios’ artistry and innovation in decorative arts, embodying the Art Nouveau style and women’s contributions in design.Read More →

Johanna Grawunder: Illuminating Spaces with Light and Color

Johanna Grawunder, an American artist and designer, is known for her innovative use of light, color, and geometric forms to create vibrant installations.Read More →

Miss Sissi Lamps designed by Phillippe Starck

Missi Sissi Table Lamp – A Whimisical Design

A Playful Reimagining of a Familiar Object The Miss Sissi Table Lamp, with its intriguingly enigmatic name, is a signature product by Philippe Starck. ItRead More →

Essential Reading in Decorative Arts

A selected reading list of authoritative texts on material culture, ornament, interiors, and design history.

Material Culture in the Social World — Tim Dant
The Design Encyclopedia — Mel Byars & Terence Riley
The Craftsman — Richard Sennett
The Classical Language of Architecture — John Summerson
Scandinavian Design (45th ed.) — Charlotte & Peter Fiell
A History of Interior Design — John Pile & Judith Gura
World History of Design, Vol. 2 — Victor Margolin
The Grammar of Ornament — Owen Jones
Decorative Arts: Style and Design from Classical to Contemporary — Judith Miller
The Penguin Dictionary of Decorative Arts — John Fleming & Hugh Honour

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