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Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

Michel Zadounaïsky was well known in his own time, and is duly recognized today, for his meticulous execution of wrought iron furnishings and artwork. Having learned the trade at a very young age, he became devoted to the medium, eventually attracting the attention of the wealthy French elite of the 1920s and 1930s. The artist’s level of craftsmanship and intriguing designs single him out as one of the most unique and expressive voices of the French Art Deco. Zadounaïsky was born in Odessa, a Black Sea port of the Russian Empire, in 1903. In 1916, when Zadounaïsky was only 13 years old, he and his parents emigrated to Lyon, France. Rebellious to the core, Zadounaïsky ran away from home three years later to attend the Beaux-Arts de Lyon. Though he quit after less than a year, the artist was able to make lasting connections with Art Nouveau contemporaries such as André Sornay, Claudius Linossier and Christian Krass. Out on his own, Zadounaïsky was intent to learn the art of blacksmithing. Devoting four years to the craft, and apprenticing with the Fournet chandelier makers, he was finally able to open his own enterprise. Going into business for himself, Zadounaïsky was able to explore his artistic leanings. During the 1920s, he developed his well known style, characterized by curves, interlacing patterns and sharp points. Zadounaïsky was heavily interested in animal motifs—particularly snakes—and this left a large impact on his body of work. Zadounaïsky’s work gained recognition as he continued to create singular pieces which were bold and functional. Considering himself a true craftsman, Zadounaïsky was involved in all stages of production, from drafting to fabrication. The artist’s work gained recognition from as monumental a contemporary as Raymond Subes, who extended several offers of employment and collaboration. Just like his contemporaries, Zadounaïsky was active in exhibiting his works. At the 13th Salon des Tuileries in 1935, his pieces were noticed by Ferdinand-Antoine, the Viscount de Lacroix-Laval. The nobleman’s enthusiasm for the artist’s work led him to commission Zadounaïsky to create several pieces of lighting for his chateau at Noailles in south-central France. Zadounaïsky died in 1983, but his designs remain as a legacy of his genius. Many of his creations are fixtures in the market as examples of Art Deco wrought iron mastery.

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Creator: Michel Zadounaïsky
Michel Zadounaisky, Sconces '2', France, 1940
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of sconces in hammered wrought iron with two stems by Michel Zadounaisky (1903 - 1983). Body of volutes and interlaces. Signed in the front. Excellent condition. Slight oxy...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Iron

Pair of french Art Deco Zadounaïsky ashtrays
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of french Art Deco original ashtrays by sculptor Michel Zadounaïsky circa 1930. They're in wrought iron and top in copper, both signed on the base. The elegant shape is typical ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Copper, Wrought Iron

French 1930s Michel Zadounaïsky Art Deco Floor Lamp in Forged Iron
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco forged iron floor lamp by Michel Zadounaïsky. Featuring a scrolling and knotted height adjustable arm upon a simple stem, with shapely tripod base and decorative ring fin...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Iron

Michel Zadounaïsky French Art Deco Pair of Wrought-Iron Antelope Lamps, 1930s
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of table lamps by Michel Zadounaisky, France, 1930s. Partially black patinated wrought iron antelopes. Measurements: Each-length 10.2" (26 cm), height without shade 9.8" (25 cm)...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Michel Zadounaisky Art Deco Antelope Wrought Iron and Chrome Table Lamp
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Michel Zadounaisky Art Deco antelope wrought iron and chrome table lamp is a timeless piece of French design. The classic jumping antelope design is expertly hand-craf...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Metal, Wrought Iron, Chrome

Zadounaisky Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of wrought iron bookends representing antelopes. Stamped Zadounaisky. In very good condition. Height: 19cm Length: 19cm Thickness: 4cm Total weight: 1.3 Kg Michel Zadounaïsky,...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Midcentury Bronze Flower Sculpture Signed Michel Zadounaïsky, France, 1989
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Bronze Flower Sculpture signed Michel Zadounaïsky, France, 1989.
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1980s Vintage Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Bronze

Michel Zadounaisky, Sconces '2', France, 1950
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of wrought iron sconces hammered with three stems and body of volutes and interlaces. By Michel ZADOUNAISKY (1903 - 1983). Signed in the front. Very good condition. Slight ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Zadounaisky Lampadaire Art Déco
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in NANTES, FR
Zadounaisky Art Deco floor lamp Floor lamp circa 1930 in wrought iron with 7 branches and 7 LED bulbs. Finely hammered, electrified. In perfect condition. Total height: 171 cm Base: 44cm x 44cm Length: 48cm Width: 27cm Weight: 20 Kg you can contact me for more information and delivery costs. Son of Russian emigrants, Michel Zadounaisky moved to France in 1916. I In 1920, he discovered wrought iron work by joining the Fournet chandelier factory. He also devotes himself to embossing in the round, that is to say the confrontation with metal with the sole tool of a hammer, and with the help of fire, techniques in which he is a past master. In 1924, he opened his first studio in Lyon and worked there until 1953, when he became one of the emblematic figures of Lyon's decorative arts. Michel Zadounaisky regularly exhibits pieces influenced by the Art Deco style in the Salons Lyonnais. From the 1930s, his theme was personalized, and appeared a whole bestiary of animals sometimes bordering on the fantastic and the strange. Naturalized in 1948, Michel Zadounaisky continues to create, in close and intimate collaboration with Buer (binder) and Dumaine (glassmaker), objects intended for a wealthy and enlightened clientele. Eager to abolish the boundary between the liberal arts and the useful arts, he is a craftsman, an artist, and perhaps the only Art Deco iron sculptor...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Greenhouse Bookends Art Deco Wrought Iron stamped Zadounaïsky
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of greenhouses wrought iron bookends stamped Zadounaisky. In very good shape. Measures: Height: 12.4 cm Length: 16 cm Width: 4 cm Weight: 3,250 kg Son of Russian emigrants, Michel Zadounaisky moved to France in 1916. In 1920, he discovered wrought iron work by joining the Fournet chandelier factory. He also devotes himself to embossing in the round, that is to say the confrontation with metal with the sole tool of a hammer, and with the help of fire, techniques in which he is a past master. In 1924, he opened his first studio in Lyon and worked there until 1953, when he became one of the emblematic figures of Lyon's decorative arts. From the 1930s, his theme was personalized, and appeared a whole bestiary of animals sometimes bordering on the fantastic and the strange. Naturalized in 1948, Michel Zadounaisky continues to create, in close and intimate collaboration with Buer (binder) and Dumaine (glassmaker), objects intended for a wealthy and enlightened clientele. Eager to abolish the boundary between the liberal arts and the useful arts, he is a craftsman, an artist, and perhaps the only Art Deco iron sculptor...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Zadounaïsky Suite of 4 Art Deco Wall Lights
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in NANTES, FR
Zadounaïsky Suite of 4 Art Deco Wall Lights Elegant Art Deco sconces, circa 1930, in wrought iron. Electrified and in perfect condition. Mounted with lampshade clipped on the bulb. The 4 sconces are stamped Zadounaisky Height : 33 cm Width : 22 cm Depth : 12 cm Total weight : 6 kg You can contact me for more information and shipping costs. Son of Russian emigrants, Michel Zadounaïsky settled in France in 1916. I In 1920, he discovered the work of wrought iron by joining the Fournet chandelier factory. He also devoted himself to repoussage en ronde bosse, that is to say the confrontation with the metal with only a hammer for a tool, and with the help of fire, techniques in which he became a master. In 1924, he opened his first workshop in Lyon and worked there until 1953, becoming one of the emblematic figures of Lyon's decorative arts. Michel Zadounaïsky regularly exhibited pieces influenced by the Art Deco style in the Lyon Salons. From the 1930s onwards, his themes became more personal, and a whole bestiary of animals appeared, sometimes bordering on the fantastic and the strange. Naturalized in 1948, Michel Zadounaïsky continues to realize, in close and intimate collaboration with Buer (bookbinder) and Dumaine (glassmaker), objects intended for a wealthy and enlightened clientele. Desiring to abolish the frontier between the liberal arts and the useful arts, he is a craftsman, an artist, and perhaps the only iron sculptor...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Pair of Bullet-Shape Lamps
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent pair of Art Deco bullet-shape lamps by French wrought iron blacksmith Michel Zadounaisky. Made in France Circa: 1930 Signed in the base.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Serving Trolley/Bar Cart by Michel Zadounaïsky
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Soho, London, GB
Serving trolley/bar cart by Michel Zadounaïsky in gilded wrought iron, with two rectangular glass shelves. Stamped.    
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Candleholders by Michel Zadounaisky
By Jean Royère, Michel Zadounaïsky, Paul Kiss, Edgar Brandt, Raymond Subes
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful rare large pair of French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron candelabra, candlesticks or candleholders by Michel Zadounaïsky. These candleholders are stamped with the maker'...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Zadounaisky Floor Lamp
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco wrought iron floor lamp with 2 adjustable round frosted glass platform shelves below 2 adjustable side lights. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Michel Zadounaïsky Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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Michel Zadounaïsky furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Michel Zadounaïsky furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Michel Zadounaïsky were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by EJG Lighting Co., J. Robert, and Serge Roche. Prices for Michel Zadounaïsky furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $799 and can go as high as $23,099, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,340.

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