Muller Frères - Shaded ceiling lamp - Brass - Art Deco

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Description from the seller

An absolute masterpiece of French glass artistry from the Art Deco era.

Up for auction is a museum-quality, 4-light chandelier by the world-famous glassworks Muller Frères Lunéville, crafted around 1920–1930 in France. This noble piece features a homogenous, beautifully color-coordinated ensemble consisting of a large central bowl and three surrounding tulip shades, all showcasing a gorgeous, warm orange-and-white marbled tone.

-> Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/EexaF-QjOAk

-> Outstanding Collector Feature:

Fully Signed: Every single glass element – both the large central bowl and all 3 tulip shades – bears the authentic signature "Muller Freres Luneville".

Historical Fixtures: The shades sit securely in their period-correct bayonet mounts and are held in place by their matching retaining screws – an absolute rarity, as these are typically lost over the decades.


-> The Frame & Material:

Authentic Art Deco Craftsmanship: The intricately decorated metal frame features a stunning combination of floral and geometric Art Deco motifs, highly characteristic of the 1920s era.

Heavy Quality: It is a heavy, solid cast metal construction (traditional French patinated régule / bronzed white metal or brass/bronze) that gives the chandelier its grand and stable presence.

Condition & Partial Restoration (Ready to Hang):
The lamp has been professionally and carefully prepared for modern use:

Cleaning: The entire metal frame has been gently cleaned in our workshop. The honest, beautiful age patina and historical signs of wear have been deliberately preserved to maintain its unique antique character and charm (see detailed photos).

Rewired: The three outer tulip arms have been completely rewired with a high-quality, period-style fabric-covered cable, expertly soldered and safely insulated. The lamp lights up beautifully and is ready for immediate installation.

Central Socket: The B22 central socket in the middle of the bowl has been left in its untouched condition and was intentionally not wired up to perfectly preserve the historical integrity for collectors.

FREE BONUS FOR THE BUYER:
To ensure you can enjoy this chandelier immediately upon arrival, I am including 3 brand-new Osram light bulbs (in their original packaging) with the matching B22 bayonet base completely free of charge!

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Details:

Manufacturer: Muller Frères Lunéville, France

Period: Art Deco (c. 1925)

Glass Elements: 1x large bowl, 3x tulips (all flawless, no chips or cracks in the visible areas, minor age-appropriate wear on the hidden rims inside the mounts).

Frame Material: Heavy patinated cast metal (régule / bronzed alloy)

Light Bulbs: B22 (matching new Osram bulbs are included in their original packaging).

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a fully signed, cleaned, and already functionally rewired collector's item from one of the most significant glassworks of the 20th century. A stunning eye-catcher for any sophisticated interior.

An absolute masterpiece of French glass artistry from the Art Deco era.

Up for auction is a museum-quality, 4-light chandelier by the world-famous glassworks Muller Frères Lunéville, crafted around 1920–1930 in France. This noble piece features a homogenous, beautifully color-coordinated ensemble consisting of a large central bowl and three surrounding tulip shades, all showcasing a gorgeous, warm orange-and-white marbled tone.

-> Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/EexaF-QjOAk

-> Outstanding Collector Feature:

Fully Signed: Every single glass element – both the large central bowl and all 3 tulip shades – bears the authentic signature "Muller Freres Luneville".

Historical Fixtures: The shades sit securely in their period-correct bayonet mounts and are held in place by their matching retaining screws – an absolute rarity, as these are typically lost over the decades.


-> The Frame & Material:

Authentic Art Deco Craftsmanship: The intricately decorated metal frame features a stunning combination of floral and geometric Art Deco motifs, highly characteristic of the 1920s era.

Heavy Quality: It is a heavy, solid cast metal construction (traditional French patinated régule / bronzed white metal or brass/bronze) that gives the chandelier its grand and stable presence.

Condition & Partial Restoration (Ready to Hang):
The lamp has been professionally and carefully prepared for modern use:

Cleaning: The entire metal frame has been gently cleaned in our workshop. The honest, beautiful age patina and historical signs of wear have been deliberately preserved to maintain its unique antique character and charm (see detailed photos).

Rewired: The three outer tulip arms have been completely rewired with a high-quality, period-style fabric-covered cable, expertly soldered and safely insulated. The lamp lights up beautifully and is ready for immediate installation.

Central Socket: The B22 central socket in the middle of the bowl has been left in its untouched condition and was intentionally not wired up to perfectly preserve the historical integrity for collectors.

FREE BONUS FOR THE BUYER:
To ensure you can enjoy this chandelier immediately upon arrival, I am including 3 brand-new Osram light bulbs (in their original packaging) with the matching B22 bayonet base completely free of charge!

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Details:

Manufacturer: Muller Frères Lunéville, France

Period: Art Deco (c. 1925)

Glass Elements: 1x large bowl, 3x tulips (all flawless, no chips or cracks in the visible areas, minor age-appropriate wear on the hidden rims inside the mounts).

Frame Material: Heavy patinated cast metal (régule / bronzed alloy)

Light Bulbs: B22 (matching new Osram bulbs are included in their original packaging).

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire a fully signed, cleaned, and already functionally rewired collector's item from one of the most significant glassworks of the 20th century. A stunning eye-catcher for any sophisticated interior.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Art Deco
Material
Brass
Manufacturer/brand
Muller Frères
Country of origin
France
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
84 cm
Width
65 cm
Depth
65 cm
Colour
Purple
Number Of Fittings
3
Estimated period
1920-1930, 1930-1940, 1950-1960
GermanyVerified
21
Objects sold
100%
Private

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