Studio RT Ltd

Description

We are pleased to offer for sale this lovely Art Deco ceiling light by Muller Freres of Luneville, France, the renowned glass and lighting makers. The light has a patinated metal rose in the form of a petalled flower, below which is a chain, leading to a pierced ornate framework with a gallery at the bottom to hold the globe. The globe is in moulded, part frosted glass decorated with panels of birds, possibly doves, as shown. The globe is signed Muller Fres Luneville, as shown.

Muller Freres was an esteemed French glassmaking company based in Luneville, France, famous for its Art Nouveau vases, lampshades, and chandeliers, which often incorporate layered and colored glass. Their workshop was established by Henri Muller and his brothers in 1895 after they trained with Emile Galle - who would retain a grudge against Muller for setting up a rival enterprise. In 1910, the company began making lamps in association with Chapelle and, at its height, employed around 300 workers. Production was stopped in 1933 and the factory closed three years later, a victim of the Great Depression.

The ceiling light has been rewired with black braided silk covered wire and has a new lampholder. It is ready for installation by a qualified electrician.

Total height from celing: 28 3/4" - 73cm

Diameter of globe: 10" - 25.4cm

Material: Glass and metal

Condition: Very good. Apart from the usual tiny nibble to the top rim of the globe, the globe itself has no cracks or damage.