Art Deco Chandeliers & Ceiling Lights
_t.jpg)
French Art Deco 1940s Brass and Chrome Six Light Ceiling Fixture
This 1940’s French art deco modernist ceiling light announces the shift from earlier fixtures and shows the sleek smooth forms of the 1950’s. Constructed of brass and chrome with milk glass shades, the light is in excellent condition and has been rewired for American electricity. It is 21 ½” high, 17” wide and 12” deep.
Atelier Petitot French Art Deco Chandelier
This spectacular French art deco chandelier is from the famed Lyon firm "Atelier Petitot". The frame is a silver colored wrought iron with a cascading geometric shaft of open work beneath a two part ceiling cap. The "basket", with wrought iron circles and beading matching the shaft, holds four panels in high relief of geometric translucent glass. Four extended arms hold geometric shades of translucent glass. The panels are signed and the fixture drops 35" from the ceiling and is 31" in diameter.
French Art Deco Modernist Ceiling Light or Chandelier
This elegant French art deco modernist ceiling light is from the 1930’s. The satin polished nickel over brass fixture holds eight “Fins” of frosted and clear glass arranged in four pairs. These, along with a frosted glass center distribute the light from five 60-watt bulbs. The fixture is 22” in diameter and drops 28” from the ceiling. The chain can be shortened or lengthened to the customer's specification. It is in excellent condition and has been rewired for American electricity.
Pair of American Art Deco Ceiling Lights
This pair of 1930’s machine age drop ceiling lights are from an Arkansas Movie Theater. The milk glass globe is held in place by a stepped cap. Two nickel bands drop from the cap and terminate in “arrow heads” finals. The two bands support a nickel ring with two upward facing finals. Another ring encircles the bottom and features a star medallion, the medallion is repeated in a larger style on the top of the cap. From the ceiling cap an unusual chain supports the globe. The chain can be shortened by removing links. Presently the light drops 52” from the ceiling, the glass globe is 14” in diameter.
_t.jpg)
Three American Art Deco Flying Saucer Ceiling Lamps
These three American art deco ceiling lamps resembling flying saucers were made in the 1930’s by the Miller Company of Meriden, Connecticut. The ceiling lights consist of two graduated size aluminum shades separated so that light can emit from the space in between each shade. An aluminum shaft supports the shades from an aluminum ceiling cap and a milk glass globe centers the lower shades. Each light descends 30” from the ceiling (it can be shortened to customers’ requirements) and the larger shade is 20 ½” in diameter. The aluminum has been polished and each fixture is rewired.
Muller Freres French Art Deco Peach Glass with Roses Six Arm Chandelier
This 1930’s chandelier was made by Muller FreresMuller Freres
[Founded in 1895]
(Muller Brothers) in Luneville, France, was one of the premier glassmakers of the period. The Mullers produced art glass competing with Daum and Galle from 1895 till the war intervened in 1914.
Resuming production in 1919, the company concentrated on ceiling fixtures, wall sconces and table lamps. The Depression caused Muller Freres to cease production in 1933 and finally close down in 1936. in Luneville, France. The nickel plated body has its original ceiling cap, suspension and six geometric arms. The large pale peach center glass has a three step central dome, above which is a frieze of roses. The rose décor is echoed in the six pale peach shades. The glass is signed “Muller Freres, Luneville”. The chandelier, which has been replated and rewired for American electricity, drops 33” from the ceiling and is 32” in diameter.
Degue French Art Deco Frosted Glass Ceiling Light with Roses
This French art deco ceiling light was designed by David Gueron for his firm “Verriere D’art DegueDegue
[1889 - 1974]
In 1928 Edouard Cazaux, (1889 - 1974), an artist, sculptor and ceramic designer joined forces with David Gueron, founder of Christalleries de Compiegne. The company was called "Verrerie d' art Degue". They opened a retail outlet in 1930 in Paris on Rue Druout which existed until 1939. The company participated in the decoration of the steamship Normandy, launched in 1935. Their glass was signed "Degue".” in Paris. Gueron opened his workshop in 1926 and closed it in 1939 in advance of the German invasion. The light, from the 1930’s has its original brass chain and ceiling cap. The frosted glass shade is molded in a geometric floral and leaf décor. The light is 14” in diameter and drops 15” from the ceiling.
French Art Deco Six Arm Modernist Chandelier
This 1930’s French art deco modernist chandelier has it in “sixes”. The bright nickel body hangs from a six sided shaft with six arms emanating from a six sided center, at the outer end of the arms are six sided sockets for the bulbs. The bulbs are above frosted and clear planes each with six sides. Above the center a pyramid of three discs is separated by spacers. The discs and spacers all have six sides. The chandelier, which is 23” in diameter and drops 31 ½” from the ceiling, has been replated in bright nickel and rewired for American electricity
French 1950’s Brass and Glass Chandelier
This 1950’s French chandelier hangs 25” from the ceiling on a brass rod. The serpentine platform holds six tall faceted glass shades. The fixture is 35” long and 15” wide.
French Art Deco Opalescent Icicles Chandelier
This 1930’s French art deco chandelier has six opalescent glass bowls atop graceful swag arms. The arms as well as the ceiling cap, shaft, central bowl and finial are all finished in bright nickel. The chandelier has been replated and rewired for American electricity. It is 32” in diameter and drops 36” from the ceiling (can be shortened at customer’s request).
French Art Deco Eight Arm Chandelier with Chipped Ice Shades
This French art deco chandelier is from the 1930’s. The bright nickel body has a cone shaped ceiling cap, an oval center ball and a seven step bottom with a three ring very “Flash Gordon” finial. The eight frosted glass shades each have six clear “Chipped Ice” buttresses. The chandelier has been replated and rewired for American electricity. It is 36” in diameter and drops 37” from the ceiling (can be shortened at customer’s request).
_t.jpg)
French Art Deco Opalescent Glass Chandelier BIRDS IN WINTER
An amazing and spectacular 1930’s French Art Deco chandelier! With its nickel shaft, cones, wings and rings supporting seven illuminated opalescent glass bowls dripping icicles and three illuminated opalescent glass birds in flight, this fixture will be the centerpiece of any room. The chandelier drops 36” from the ceiling (can be shortened) and is 30” in diameter. The nickel has been replated and the fixture is rewired for American electricity.
_t.jpg)
Le Verre Francais French Art Deco Chandelier CEDRES by Charles Schneider
This large and impressive French art deco chandelier is by Charles SchneiderCharles Schneider
[1881 - 1962]
In 1913, Charles Schneider and his brother established the Cristallerie Schneider at Epnay-sur-Seine, France. Charles had learned his trade as a designer for the great Art Nouveau glass firms of Galle and Daum.
Art glass by Schneider was originally signed Schneider, Le Verre Francaise, or Charder (a contraction of Charles Schneider). Occasionally, it was signed with the inclusion of a small candy-cane of striped glass in the base.
The glass marked "Schneider" was produced from 1913 to 1933 in a variety of shapes and colors, including a new deep orange, which Schneider developed in 1926 and called "Tango". This orange became so popular a color that it was copied in other mediums.
The glass that Schneider produced marked Le Verre Francais (the glass of France), and Charder, was made of two contrasting layers of colored glass. Part of the outer layer was cut away in various Art Deco motifs by acid etching, to reveal the lower layer.
At the famous 1925 Paris, France Exposition des Arts Decoratifs, from which Art Deco took its name, Schneider exhibited and caused a sensation. In 1926, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor. (1881 – 1953) from his Le Verre Francais line. The ceiling light is cut in the “Cedres” pattern with a cream and violet ground overlaid in orange (a color Schneider named “Tango”) and acid etched to reveal the “Cedres” (pine cones). The chandelier, which was produced from 1924 to 1927 is 22” in diameter and drops 27” from the ceiling.
Barovier & Tosso Italian Art Deco Ceiling Light
Made in the 1930’s, this Barovier & Tosso ceiling light is constructed of bronze and blown glass. A ribbed glass rod hangs from the bronze ceiling cap and holds a circle of ribbed glass. Centered in the glass circle is a bowl of Murano glass with reticulated top and applied glass fringe. This quality fixture, which drops 37” from the ceiling and is 16” in diameter, has been rewired for American electricity and is ready for your home.
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Chandelier
This impressive French art deco silver bronze chandelier dates from the 1920’s and is reminiscent of a chandelier from that period by Emile Jacques Ruhlmann. The seven piece silver on bronze column extends from the ceiling cap to the center bowl and ends with a tassel finial. Six gadrooned arms flow from the center bowl and gracefully turn up to support the six lights which are shielded by pleated ivory silk shades with brown redone fringe bottoms. The chandelier drops 38” from the ceiling and is 38” in diameter. Re-silver plated and rewired for American electricity and ready to install.
French Art Deco Bronze and Pate d’Verre Chandelier
A rich and beautiful French art deco bronze and pate d’verre glass chandelier from the 1920’s. The bronze body supports a large center bowl and four “tulip” shades in cream, blue and orange glass. The glass in swirled powders. The fixture has seven sockets and has been polished and rewired for American electricity. The chandelier is 28” in diameter and drops 30” from the ceiling.
Twist Chandelier
This French art deco chandelier features a nickel plated wrought iron body and frosted glass center bowl with three matching shades. Dating from the 1930’s, the chandelier exhibits a variety of iron working techniques and has been replated and rewired for American electricity. The fixture drops 34” from the ceiling and measures 22” in diameter.
Gay Electric Chandelier - ”Hirondelles”
This French art deco chandelier was designed in the early 1930’s by Jean Gay of Avignon for his company, “Gay Electricite”. It has a geometric nickel plated frame and rare powder blue glass center bowl and three shades. The bird in flight pattern called “Hirondelles” on the glass is repeated on the metal arms. It has been rewired, replated and is ready to hang. The fixture drops 32” from the ceiling and is 28” in diameter.
Charles Schneider French Art Deco Geometric Glass Chandelier
Designed by Charles SchneiderCharles Schneider
[1881 - 1962]
In 1913, Charles Schneider and his brother established the Cristallerie Schneider at Epnay-sur-Seine, France. Charles had learned his trade as a designer for the great Art Nouveau glass firms of Galle and Daum.
Art glass by Schneider was originally signed Schneider, Le Verre Francaise, or Charder (a contraction of Charles Schneider). Occasionally, it was signed with the inclusion of a small candy-cane of striped glass in the base.
The glass marked "Schneider" was produced from 1913 to 1933 in a variety of shapes and colors, including a new deep orange, which Schneider developed in 1926 and called "Tango". This orange became so popular a color that it was copied in other mediums.
The glass that Schneider produced marked Le Verre Francais (the glass of France), and Charder, was made of two contrasting layers of colored glass. Part of the outer layer was cut away in various Art Deco motifs by acid etching, to reveal the lower layer.
At the famous 1925 Paris, France Exposition des Arts Decoratifs, from which Art Deco took its name, Schneider exhibited and caused a sensation. In 1926, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor. (1882 - 1962) in the 1930's this French art deco chandelier features a center bowl with high relief geometric designs and three matching shades in frosted glass with a nickel frame. It measures 26" in diameter and drops 29" from the ceiling. The glass is signed “Schneider”. The chandelier has been rewired for American electricity.
French Art Deco Blue Glass Ceiling Light
This French art deco blue glass ceiling light is from the 1930’s. It has a geometric faceted form and the original hanging suspension. It has been rewired for American electricity and is 14" in diameter with a 24" drop.