How can lighting companies today reproduce exact Tiffany copies and take the name “Tiffany”?
During the 1920’s, the Art Nouveau style fell out of favor to the sleek Deco look. This caused the Tiffany Studios to close in bankruptcy with no claim to the names or patterns. The lamps were relegated to junk shops and many were melted down for their lead during WW2. Not until the 1960’s, when young artists began reproducing exact copies from rubbings taken off originals, did the public become aware of these beautiful, decorative items. Today “Tiffanies” are mass produced and have become a standard household item. The originals are once again valued as museum antiques.
