Planter c. 1905

This "Planter" is a piece of art nouveau-inspired glasswork created by Tiffany Studios around 1905. The piece is made of iridescent glass tiles set in a copper frame. The planter's unique and decorative design exemplifies Tiffany Studios' signature use of Favrile glass, which achieves its distinctive and highly sought-after iridescent finish through a process of fusing various metals and pigments onto the glass surface. The planter's rounded form, reminiscent of a classical bowl, suggests that Tiffany Studios' work drew inspiration from historic decorative styles. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this beautiful object.