Treasure King Museum Gallery

The Legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany, and John La Farge and associate artist of the American gilded age at the Treasure King Museum

Welcome to Treasure King™ Museum, where we offer extraordinary artifacts from renowned landmarks across the world, selected to enhance your home or business with elegance and historical depth. Since 1976, our founder, Richard Marcello—known as the Treasure King™—has traveled the globe to source unique pieces that reflect the finest in craftsmanship, including the legendary works of Charles Lewis Tiffany, Louis Comfort Tiffany and John La Farge, whose contributions left an indelible mark on American decorative arts.
 

Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of the world-renowned Tiffany & Co., was a pioneer in the luxury goods industry during the 19th century. Known as the "King of Diamonds," Charles revolutionized the American jewelry market by introducing exquisite designs and unmatched craftsmanship. His vision of quality and refinement laid the foundation for the Tiffany brand, which became synonymous with timeless elegance. Though celebrated for his mastery of jewelry and silverware, Charles Tiffany’s influence extended beyond precious metals, setting the stage for the artistic achievements of his son, Louis Comfort Tiffany.
 

Louis Comfort Tiffany built on his father’s legacy, but his true passion was in the decorative arts, particularly stained glass. A visionary in his own right, Louis Comfort Tiffany became a central figure in the Art Nouveau movement, pushing the boundaries of color and light through his innovative glassmaking techniques. His development of Favrile glass, which produced iridescent surfaces and rich color variations, transformed stained glass from a utilitarian material into an art form of unparalleled beauty. Tiffany’s windows, lamps, and mosaics remain some of the most iconic pieces of the early 20th century, celebrated for their organic motifs and ability to capture the delicate interplay of nature and light.
 

Tiffany’s artistic journey was shaped in part by his contemporary and friendly rival, John La Farge, who was also a master of stained glass and decorative arts. La Farge is credited with pioneering opalescent glass, a technique that allowed for deeper, more varied color effects within a single sheet of glass—an innovation that would influence Tiffany’s own glasswork. While La Farge’s creations were rooted in traditional themes with a more subdued palette, Tiffany expanded these ideas, creating bolder, more fluid designs that captured the vibrant beauty of the natural world. Together, these two artists redefined the decorative arts, pushing the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
 

Each piece in our collection tells a story, reflecting the rich history of craftsmanship and the exquisite attention to detail that these masters instilled in their work.
 

Browse our collection online and contact us to make an appointment for acquisition or custom consultation. We look forward to helping you adorn your life with artifacts that reflect the highest standards of luxury and artistry.