Lampe fer forgé - Muller Frères (1897 - 1933) - Lamp - Around 1930 - 36 cm

Beautiful lamp by the Muller brothers, around 1930.

The molded and acid-etched glassware decorated with stylized floral motifs rests on an iron foot composed of a base with a radiating hammered pattern, topped with an added shaft that brings lightness and sobriety to the whole. The combination of steel and glass places this lamp firmly within an Art Deco style.

The glassware is referenced under the model 'éphémère'.
It is in perfect condition and signed Muller Frères Lunéville.

The electrification is new.

The lamp will be shipped with professional and eco-responsible packaging + Ad Valorem insurance.
Exclusive use of eco-friendly and recyclable kraft adhesive tape

Muller Frères (1897 - 1933)
The Muller Brothers, emblematic figures of Art Nouveau, have left an indelible mark on the history of decorative glassmaking in France. Originally from Kalhausen, they settled in Lunéville at the end of the 19th century, where they revolutionized the decorative arts of their time. Émile, Henri, and Désiré, trained at the Cristallerie de Saint-Louis and the Verrerie de Meisenthal, were recruited in 1894 by Émile Gallé, a renowned glassmaker, who introduced them to the secrets of glassmaking techniques. However, artistic and professional differences led Henri to leave Gallé in 1897, possibly taking with him valuable know-how and manufacturing secrets.

By founding their own workshop in Croismare, the Muller Brothers embarked on a direct competition with Gallé and Daum, two other giants of glassmaking of the time. However, despite the tensions between these creators, the Mullers managed to establish themselves thanks to their exceptional talent and mastery of innovative techniques. Their production is distinguished by organic shapes inspired by nature, floral motifs, and unprecedented light effects that appeal to art enthusiasts and collectors.

The Muller company experienced rapid expansion after the First World War, employing up to three hundred people and establishing itself as one of the leading players in decorative glassware. Their style evolved towards Art Deco, with more geometric creations, marbleized glass ceiling lights, and molded pieces that marked a turning point in the aesthetic of the period.

However, the great economic crisis of the 1930s weakened the company, which filed for bankruptcy in 1933. The Croismare factory was then acquired by the famous Daum manufacture, bringing an end to an era of creativity and prolific production. Yet, the legacy of the Muller Brothers remains alive and continues to influence designers and collectors until the 1950s, a period during which the workshop was transformed into a glassmaking training center.

Today, the works of the Muller Brothers are rare pieces sought after by collectors around the world. Their signature remains a mark of authenticity and quality, reflecting the extraordinary richness of the Art Nouveau period and the innovation that characterized this era when art and craftsmanship intertwined to give rise to extraordinary creations.