Scroll to see my collection of hanging French Art Deco and Art Nouveau lights and chandeliers! A brief description follows each picture; most have been fully restored and rewired (meaning that they've been totally disassembled, replated in brushed nickel, "antiqued" to avoid that Born Yesterday look, reassembled and outfitted with new American sockets and wire) and are ready to hang and "light up your life!" If you look around the web at comparable quality French Art Deco chandeliers and light fixtures, you'll notice that my prices are reasonable in the extreme; they're a mere shadow of what they were when I exhibited them in my San Francisco showroom (now closed) or on 1stdibs.com, where I showed for four years. What you can't really see is how carefully these items have been restored, how MY renovation work makes others' look, well, "wanting." In most instances these lights are in better condition than when they were brand new, nearly a hundred years ago (primarily because modern plating is superior by far, believe it or not).
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(1) I might say "arguably" the most powerful, commanding light fixture I've ever had, but... where's the argument?! Brilliantly designed, this triangular (!!) wrought iron tour de force shows off four equally brilliantly designed and executed Schneider shades. Whoa! For that very special place in a very special home. Hanging at 23 inches long, it's about 14 in diameter. (e-mail Jack for the price and more photos)
(3) My critics have been caterwauling about the lack of Arts & Crafts/Mission on my site. Well, hopefully this beauty will cut short their wailings! It's about 18 inches long, overall, and made of solid copper, with a tubular, frosted glass insert. Perfect for your hobbit house's entryway, inside or out! (e-mail Jack for the price)
(3a) This Modernist beauty -- probably the finest of its nature I've ever seen, let alone owned -- was designed by that lion of French Modernist design, Henri Petitot, in his Parisian atelier in the 20s, 30s, or possibly 40s. The solid brass hardware has been refurbished in brushed nickel. There are some age stress cracks in the canopy but there are no structural consequences; likewise a small chip on the lower glass bowl has been ground out. (e-mail Jack for the price)
(3b) Offering this very special, three-sided bowl by Noverdy -- a virtual festival of Art Deco geometry! Its rare shape and knock-out design contribute to making it perhaps Noverdy's most sought-after lighting bowl. Here mounted with my custom brushed-nickel hardware. It hangs around 18 inches long and is about 15 across. (e-mail Jack for the price)
(3c) Yes, the previous Noverdy bowl -- that geometric wonder! -- holds the title of "best" in some eyes, but this Noverdy is a serious contender for that #1 spot, depending on one's perspective about such lofty matters. Naturalists will prefer this gorgeous bowl, strewn as it is with nine panels of grapes and their leaves. It's 14 inches across and hangs down 16 as you see it here (it can be made to hang longer). Another French manifestation of "jewelry for the home." (e-mail Jack for the price)
(3d) Wow! Only the Czechs could rival the French with a masterpiece like this! Graduating glass beads, cobalt blue glass accents! Truly a dazzling beauty. It's on the small side, perfect for a lady's powder room, an entryway, perhaps a small room. It measures about 22 inches long, with a diameter of about 8. World Class, nothing less! (e-mail Jack for the price)
(3e) Maison Boretti, a Lyonnaise firm, specialized in lighting fixtures during this magic period, and as you can see, "they knew their stuff." Both superior design and craftsmanship are hallmarks of Boretti's output, as evidenced here. This fixture has a relatively long drop, at 29 1/2, and the diameter is about 27. Re-plated in brushed nickel for that "jewelry for the home" look! (e-mail Jack for the price)
(4) An impressive French Art Deco chandelier featuring a stylized leaf motif, with original glass (signed) by Degue. Disassembled, replated in brushed nickel (over solid brass), antiqued, fitted with American candelabra sockets, and rewired. About 33" long, 26" across. (e-mail Jack for the price)
(5) Looking for some serious atmo? This Nouveau-era patinated wrought iron French fixture, adorned as it is with three (signed) Degue multi-colored art glass shades, will provide it! An elegant configuration if ever there was... Don't bother asking if its formidible length (36 and a half inches) can be shortened, it can't! Perfect for your Victorian room or Parisian apartment. Alas, STOLEN from my storage facility -- please call me if you see it -- 415 518 2123.
(5a) Could it possibly be that you're someone who wants what no one else has?! Join the club! And with this hanging prominently in your home you're guaranteed to be the President of "Le Club Unique." The glass "shades" have an interesting pattern on them, not visible in this mere photo, and each shade has a small hole in the top for heat escapement. The fixture's about 25 inches long, 17 in diameter. Your guests will be scratching their heads wondering not only where you found this, but how it could ever have been created in the first place! You'll just shrug and say, "Well, it's French."(e-mail Jack for the price)
(5b) This splashy little turn-of-a-couple-of-centuries-ago fixture will enliven any hallway, entryway, or small room lucky enough to host it. It hangs about 17 inches long overall, every inch packed with dynamite. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(8) A long, classic French Art Deco chandelier (unsigned but certainly by Des Hanots), with six large "slip" shades and three matching "tulipes." Note the (typically French) contrast between the spare, geometrical designs on the shades and the lush, organic stylized floral designs on the metal. Disassembled, replated in brushed nickel (over solid brass), antiqued, fitted with American candelabra sockets, and rewired. About 40" long (including that extra-long finial at the bottom), 21" across. Alas, also STOLEN from my storage facility -- please call me if you see it -- 415 518 2123.
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(10) The final word in French lighting bowls could perhaps be this blaze of geometry by Pierre d'Avesn, master glass artist and craftsman whose career began with employment by Rene Lalique, during which time d'Avesn created several of Lalique's (presently) most sought-after pieces. Unusally large, with a diameter just under 17 inches. A virtual "tour de force!" Likewise STOLEN from my storage facility -- please call me if you see it -- 415 518 2123.
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(12) What a great hanging Modernist ball, with its mottled glass and gold decorations! The highly stylized chromed fitter and canopy are original, the chain replaced. It's even equipped with its original porcelain socket, and heat-resistant wire has been installed, so you can comfortably use a 100-watt bulb. Of course CFL bulbs burn cooler and look terrific. The ball's about 7 1/2 inches across and as shown, the entire affair hangs down around 30 inches. Chain can easily be subtracted. (e-mail Jack for the price)
(12a) The cased glass shade suggests the presence of a Japanese lantern, suspended by hand-hammered, hand-wrought iron from La Belle France -- such an international marriage! It measures about 32 long and the shade is 8 1/2 in diameter. Alas, STOLEN from my storage facility -- please call me if you see it -- 415 518 2123.
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(13) A French chandelier from the 40s or early 50s, of wood, copper, and chromed brass. The chrome finish is original and in excellent condition. Fitted with American candelabra sockets, and rewired. About 32" long, 26" across. (These shades may have been replaced with similar shades.) Alas, STOLEN from my storage facility -- please call me if you see it -- 415 518 2123.
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(14) A classic four-light French Art Deco wrought iron chandelier with unsigned but very high quality glass. Disassembled, replated in brushed nickel (over wrought iron), antiqued, fitted with American candelabra sockets, and rewired. About 32" long, 20" across. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(15) An usually configured, intriguing Art Deco four-light with high quality glass shades. Disassembled, replated in brushed nickel (over solid brass), antiqued, fitted with American candelabra sockets, and rewired. About 23" long, 16" across. Temporarily on loan -- inquire if you are interested, it might get sprung just for you!
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(18) Probably bronze (judging by the impressive weight), with its original chrome plating, in very good condition; heavy, larger-than-normal, exquisitely decorated shades by Muller, top caliber. Fitted with American candelabra sockets, and rewired. About 30" long, 20" across. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(19) And speaking of Muller, how about a drum roll for this gorgeous bowl!? Muller's lighting glass designs were rich with stylized Deco motifs, as this very special bowl attests. The canopy and other hardware is all plated in brushed nickel, giving this that "jewelry for the home" look of elegance. About 14 inches across, hanging about 16 inches long as shown (it can be increased in length for $$). Another tour de force by les Freres Muller. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(21) A French Moderne fixture with a heavy, pyramiding frosted shade of very high quality, probably Czech. The shaft is wood, painted black to contrast with the nickel and aluminum. Disassembled, fitted with an American porcelain socket, and rewired. About 27" long, 10" across. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(23) Atelier Petitot created this French Moderne wonder. The original chrome plating is in excellent condition, having been cleaned and polished. The fixture has been fitted with American candelabra sockets, and rewired. About 29" long, 25" across. Alas, STOLEN from my storage facility -- please call me if you see it -- 415 518 2123.
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(24) Hanging by a French fabric cordelier, this American Beauty from the 20s or so has a lovely opalescent glow about it. It's about 10 inches across and hangs down around 27, perfect for an entryway or small room. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(27) An acid cut-back, hand-blown, 40-centimeter Le Verre Francais lighting bowl with its original hand-wrought iron hardware, in the "Mirettes" pattern. About 17" across; the length of about 35" can be shortened by taking out as much of the chain as you wish. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(28) Putti come, putti go. But this one, in gilded cast bronze, will steal my heart when he flies away. More magic from France: little porcelain roses, hand-blown floral shades. All in all, a tour de force. Hanging about 22 long, about 8 across. Putti fly away, away to next lovers... SOLD!!
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(29) This early -- early!! -- Ca. 1910 Muller chandelier was probably inspired by a gentle French sunrise, a muted sky with delicate purples and rust colors with a hint of yellow-green opalescence (sound like the wine you're drinking?!). Perfect for the entrance to your wine cellar! Or, any other room where you want your guests to oooh and ahhh. It's about 28 inches in diameter and hangs about 37 long. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(31) If Sue et Mare's design esthetic isn't reflected in this chandelier, then I don't know my French Art Deco design! Oops, no challenges, s'il vous plait! Wonderful scroll work, non? It hangs down about 22 inches long and takes three 60-watt bulbs for a maximum output of 180 watts, certainly enough light for Scrabble at the dining table. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(32) A blazing "end of day" glass bowl and shades typically associated with 1930s Czech production (but probably French). Disassembled, cleaned and polished, fitted with American candelabra sockets, and rewired. About 28" long, 26" across. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(34) A three-light fixture in the manner of Boretti, the notable Lyonnaise Art Deco lighting manufacturer, with its original nickel plating and two-tone acid patina. Fitted with American candelabra sockets, and rewired. About 34" long, 24" across. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(37) A formal French fixture consisting of a solid brass canopy supporting, with rope, a ribbed, three-sided brass shade holder, with shades by the Parisien firm of Donna (unsigned). Fitted with American candelabra sockets and rewired. About 31" long, 15" across. Alas, STOLEN from my storage facility -- please call me if you see it -- 415 518 2123.
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(38) A spare, graceful wrought iron fixture, Ca. 1930. Rewired and fitted with American candelabra sockets. The frosted shades pictured can be replaced with 3-color art glass shades by Delatte or, if you prefer, three frosted glass shades in the manner of those you see here. About 27" long, 18" across. Alas, STOLEN from my storage facility -- please call me if you see it -- 415 518 2123.
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(40) A powerfully designed, classic Art Deco geometric design by the famed Hettier-Vincent company, with its original bronze patina in excellent condition. The fiery opalescent shades are from a later time, late 30s or possibly even 40s, gloriously designed and with fitting gravitas for their new home. Rewired, fitted with American candelabra sockets. About 28" long, 22" across. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(41) A striking French Art Moderne, "Machine-Age" 5-light fixture. Disassembled, replated in polished chrome (over solid brass), and fitted with American candelabra sockets; rewired. About 23" long, 28" across. FIVE sockets = good for 300 watts of light! (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(45) A large French Art Deco/Moderne fixture with six opalescent shades having blue and gold tones when lit. The original two-tone patina of the metal (solid brass with its original nickel finish) is in good condition. Needs re-wiring. Can be lengthened or shortened from the 36" as shown by adding or subtracting chain links; 32" across. (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(48) And what to our wondering eyes should appear, but this flock of five opalescent shades on a 1920s French slender, "barely there" fixture -- meant, of course, to emphasize the beauty of the shades. The 34-inch long fixture has its original nickel plating, but that plating has been dulled and otherwise compromised by the elements. So, you'll have to be "looking for a bargain," and be willing to be "flexible." The cherry on the banana split, this time: I've used the original French bayonet sockets (don't dismay, bayonet bulbs are readily available on our all-wonderful Internet). Changing those sockets out to American candelabra bulbs would take endless hours and basically prove pointless. Lots of additional photos available; just ask! (e-mail Jack for the price)
(49) What grace and lightness this wrought iron chandelier brings into a room! The shades are particularly splendid, being signed Schneider and besides gorgeous, super-rare! (Closeups available). This hangs about about 25" long, with a diameter of about 24". (e-mail Jack for the price)
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(50) An unrestored copper and peach glass French Art Moderne fixture in the design manner of Petitot; needs rewiring, which of course I will do for you (I can even take it all apart and have it plated in brushed nickel, woo-woo, but for "big bucks")! About 30" long, 29" across. Alas, STOLEN from my storage facility -- please call me if you see it -- 415 518 2123.
(52) A long, well-worked French wrought iron fixture with signed Schneider mottled white and orange art glass shades. Rewired and fitted with American candelabra sockets. Mica has been cut and molded to fit into the center element, which hides two small sockets.) About 38" long, 19" across. Alas, STOLEN from my storage facility -- please call me if you see it -- 415 518 2123.
(56) A nickel-plated (original finish, original glass) wrought iron chandelier with signed art glass by Degue,Please make a selecti including an extra-large 40-centimeter bowl. Tell me this wasn't inspired by the glorious sunsets in autumnal France!! Rewired and fitted with American candelabra sockets. It hangs down about 26 inches and is about 23" across. The nickel finish, as befitting its hundred-year-old age, is not quite like new (you like my euphemisms?). Alas, STOLEN from my storage facility -- please call me if you see it -- 415 518 2123.
(59) One of a pair of American nickel-plated fitters (Ca. 1910) with particularly large French Art Deco shades of singular quality. Rewired, fit ted with standard-based porcelain sockets. About 10" long, 5" across. If you prefer to "buy American" I have a pair of Steuben verre de soie shades which, on these fitters, bring the house down! (e-mail Jack for the price or pictures with the Steuben shades)
(66) This one just "steals my heart," it's so blindingly beautiful! I'd say it's "transitional" rather than Art Nouveau, but why be picky?! It hangs down around 21 inches, with a diameter of about 18. The shades? Handmade art glass by Daum of Nancy, of course! For the true aficionado...(e-mail Jack for the price)
(68) Here's a true rarity -- a pink, eight-sided (well, four biggies and four minis) signed Degue bowl with wondrous Modernist design elements and its original pink-colored cordelier and rosettes. The canopy is a gem in itself, nickel-plated, patinated brass with a fabulous Art Deco design. Fitted with one American standard socket. Hanging about 22 inches long, 14 1/4 across the square sides, 18 1/2 on the diagonal, giving terrific presence. (e-mail Jack for the price)
(69) Three splendid, hand-blown American signed Quezal "calcite" art glass shades with gold aurene interiors adorn this fanciful, ornate 1910-vintage French solid brass chandelier, its original gold finish now largely having succumbed to Father Time's forces (all the more glorious for the true antique fancier!). Rewired and fitted with American candelabra sockets. Hanging about 29 inches long, 22 across. (e-mail Jack for the price)
(73) Probably Hettier-Vincent (an entirely superior French company), with truly "stunning" -- ouch, I'm stunned! -- design and weight, quality up the ying-yang. The solid brass metal has just been re-plated in a jewelry-like brushed nickel finish, and given my famous antique patina. It hangs down about 26 inches as shown and the glass is about 6" square. What a hunk, would you believe the glass weighs 6 pounds just by itself?!! (e-mail Jack for the price)
(74) Ultra-rare gold and iridescent shades lend such an air of elegance to this French 1910-ish solid brass wonder. The embellishments give the appearance of licking flames... YUM! It hangs down around 25 inches as you see it. Rewired and all that business, of course! (e-mail Jack for the price)
(75) For the Sophisticated Collector -- a (signed) Wrought Iron Piguet Chandelier!
(77) So, who needs electricity, anyway (especially in the New Normal of power outages)?!! My instincts tell me it's French, but I bought it here in the U.S., so who really knows? One thing's for sure, the craftsmanship is impeccable, in the manner of French Art Deco hand-wrought iron. Candlelight dinners? Too much romance for you? Move over!! Of course it can be wired for electricity, if you must... Meanwhile, enjoy the soft, delicate light of the five beeswax candles (or buy battery-powered "candles"). If you've toured through France lately, you'll recognize this as a fine example of what I'm now calling "chateau lighting!" It's about 24 inches across and hangs down 22. (e-mail Jack for the price)
(80) Another zinger from the Beeler collection! It speaks for itself and is in perfect condition. It measures about 11 x 11 plus the fitter for a total of about 16 inches long. (e-mail Jack for the price)
(82) Offering an extremely special French Art Deco 4-light chandelier! May I count the ways? Well, your eyes are no doubt drawn to the extraordinarily beautifully designed and executed glass! High style, top-of-the-mark Art Deco! The just-plated (in polished nickel) metal is solid brass, and decorated with stylized flowers like no tomorrow. This one hangs down around 31 inches and has a diameter of about 22. (e-mail Jack for the price)
(83) This "end of day" glass bowl really "pops" when lit, and the brighter the bulb the better! The myth of "end of day" glass holds that all the glass that wasn't used during the day was thrown into a vat (you know when) and ... voila! The colors of this particular bowl are especially vibrant; the dark spots (you can't tell from the photo) are little jewels of cobalt blue! This fixture provides another fine example of my custom mounting hardware -- brushed nickel squared tubing with a likewise brushed nickel-plated bronze canopy. The bowl measures about 14 inches across and as shown hangs about 17 down. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
(84) Presenting none other than the famed French "monte et baisse" (raise and lower) application. One grabs the ring (never a bad idea metaphorically) and pulls the light to the desired level. How handy! This concept (no doubt radical in its time) came into play perhaps around 1910 or earlier, and generally the examples you'll encounter look it! But when, may I ask, have you seen the monte et baisse done up in Art Deco clothing, as in all-aluminum, not to mention the sleek styling of the latter part of that Deco run, the Modernist esthetic? In conclusion, is this not "museum worthy?" As shown, it hangs down 19 inches overall; it can be drawn down to a total of about 38! (e-mail Jack for the price)
(85) State of the art, Circa 1915!! Three signed, supremely colorful and unusually shaped Muller shades hang by one of the most striking nickel-plated "montures" (hanging devices) that I've had in lo these many ... decades! Ask for a picture of the canopy. When you see it, I bet you'll buy it! This spellbinder hangs 29 long and 29 in diameter. (e-mail Jack for the price)
(86) 1910 was a good year for the American lighting designers bent on showing off their admiration for classical antiquity. This fixture emulates a European carved alabaster hanging bowl, but in a salute to American technical ingenuity, it's cast in glass, then patinated to look ancient! With a 20-inch (most rare!) diameter, it's got plenty of visual punch, especially when you consider that world-quality canopy. (e-mail Jack for the price)
(87) Yet another color bombshell from La Belle France, this one (a signed Muller with unusually shaped shades and steller wrought iron) bringing to mind the deepest sunset any romantic could wish for. Imagine having this to look at every day... (e-mail Jack for the price)
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