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Jacques Emile Ruhlmann Chandelier

Ruhlmann Chandelier
Ruhlmann Chandelier

Ruhlmann Chandelier

$11,000

H 11.5 in Dm 14 in

Ruhlmann Chandelier

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Jacques Emile Ruhlmann Chandelier Small fixture made of multiple rows of satin glass pearls

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Ruhlmann 'Boudoir du Collectionneur" Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Ruhlmann 'Boudoir du Collectionneur" Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Ruhlmann 'Boudoir du Collectionneur" Gilt Bronze Chandelier

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Fourtin, Private Collection, Paris. Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (1879-1933) was a French furniture designer

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Chandelier France circa 1920s
Art Deco Chandelier France circa 1920s

Art Deco Chandelier France circa 1920s

$3,790

H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in

Art Deco Chandelier France circa 1920s

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Merida, Yucatan

bead fringe is reminescent of the those utilized by the Art Deco french desiger Jacques Emile Ruhlmann

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Art Deco Chandelier, Made of Three Fringes of Pearls and Metal, circa 1930
Art Deco Chandelier, Made of Three Fringes of Pearls and Metal, circa 1930

Art Deco Chandelier, Made of Three Fringes of Pearls and Metal, circa 1930

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sue et Mare

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant Art Deco chandelier, made of three fringes of pearls and metal, style Sue et Mare, Ruhlmann.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Svelte Ruhlmannesque French Art Deco Chandelier with Schneider Shades
Svelte Ruhlmannesque French Art Deco Chandelier with Schneider Shades

Svelte Ruhlmannesque French Art Deco Chandelier with Schneider Shades

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in San Francisco, CA

As I purchased this chandelier in France, the purveyor remarked, "Ah, zees one zee Americans like

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Art Deco Bronze Pendant by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Art Deco Bronze Pendant by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Art Deco Bronze Pendant by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in London, GB

Art Deco Holophane ceiling pendants, designed by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann for 'Galerie Le Bon Marché

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass

Large Chandelier in Onyx and Brass Attributed to Jacques Emile-Ruhlmann, 1940s
Large Chandelier in Onyx and Brass Attributed to Jacques Emile-Ruhlmann, 1940s

Large Chandelier in Onyx and Brass Attributed to Jacques Emile-Ruhlmann, 1940s

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Milano, IT

Large chandelier in onyx and brass attributed to Jacques Emile-Ruhlmann from 1940s circa. Ten

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Onyx, Brass

Mid 20th C Pair of Pendants, Manner of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann & Holophane
Mid 20th C Pair of Pendants, Manner of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann & Holophane

Mid 20th C Pair of Pendants, Manner of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann & Holophane

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Lowestoft, GB

strap gallery. Very much in the manner of Ruhlmann, who famously redesigned the interior lighting of

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Small Art Deco Style Alabaster Chandelier, Style of Ruhlmann
Small Art Deco Style Alabaster Chandelier, Style of Ruhlmann

Small Art Deco Style Alabaster Chandelier, Style of Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco style contemporary chandelier, made in the style of Emile Jacques Ruhlmann's designs

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2010s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Silver, Bronze

Pair of Original Ruhlmann Hanging Lights
Pair of Original Ruhlmann Hanging Lights

Pair of Original Ruhlmann Hanging Lights

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of rare Art Deco hanging lights by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann. These stunning nickel-plated

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Ruhlmann Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendant
Ruhlmann Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendant

Ruhlmann Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendant

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Jacques Ruhlmann. The piece features a large stepped circular alabaster shade with bronze appliques in a

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants
Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants

Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

famous by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. The piece features a large stepped circular alabaster shade with bronze

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants
Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants

Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

famous by E´mile-Jacques Ruhlmann. The piece features a large stepped circular alabaster shade with

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Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants
Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants

Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

famous by E´mile-Jacques Ruhlmann. The piece features a large stepped circular alabaster shade with

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Art Deco Cubist Bronze & Prismatic Glass Holophane Chandelier by E.J. Ruhlmann
Art Deco Cubist Bronze & Prismatic Glass Holophane Chandelier by E.J. Ruhlmann

Art Deco Cubist Bronze & Prismatic Glass Holophane Chandelier by E.J. Ruhlmann

By Holophane, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in New York, NY

This stunning High Style Art Deco pendant chandelier was realized in France by master Émile Jacques

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Art Deco Bronze & Prismatic Glass Holophane Pendants by E.J. Ruhlmann
Set of 3 Art Deco Bronze & Prismatic Glass Holophane Pendants by E.J. Ruhlmann

Set of 3 Art Deco Bronze & Prismatic Glass Holophane Pendants by E.J. Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Holophane

Located in New York, NY

This stunning set of three High Style Art Deco pendant chandeliers were realized by master Émile

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

A French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier in the Manner of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
A French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier in the Manner of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann

A French Art Deco Crystal Chandelier in the Manner of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Deco crystal chandelier, the center stem with reeded elements above a three tiered

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Bronze & Prismatic Glass, 1920s Art Deco Holophane Pendant by Émile J. Ruhlmann
Bronze & Prismatic Glass, 1920s Art Deco Holophane Pendant by Émile J. Ruhlmann

Bronze & Prismatic Glass, 1920s Art Deco Holophane Pendant by Émile J. Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Lisse, NL

created by none other than Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and manufactured by Holophane. The combination of the

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Art Deco Ruhlmann Double Style Dome Alabaster Chandelier **Saturday Sale**
Art Deco Ruhlmann Double Style Dome Alabaster Chandelier **Saturday Sale**

Art Deco Ruhlmann Double Style Dome Alabaster Chandelier **Saturday Sale**

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

mount. Design Inspired by Art Deco master of artist Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann. Dimensions: OAH: 33, Dia

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2010s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Bronze

Art Deco Beaded Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Ruhlmann
Art Deco Beaded Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Ruhlmann

Art Deco Beaded Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in New York, NY

details throughout. Executed in the style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, this piece exemplifies the glamorous

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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants
Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants

Ruhlmann Style Three-Tier Alabaster Stepped Deco Pendants

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Van Nuys, CA

made famous by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. The piece is a large stepped circular alabaster shade with

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Early 2000s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster

Pair Art Deco Antique Holophane Ceiling Pendants Lights Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Pair Art Deco Antique Holophane Ceiling Pendants Lights Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Pair Art Deco Antique Holophane Ceiling Pendants Lights Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

By Holophane

Located in Sale, GB

the time such as Edgar Brandt and Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann were asked to convert the department store

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Highly Stylish 1920s Art Deco Era Vienna Bronze and Glass Pendant Light Fixture
Highly Stylish 1920s Art Deco Era Vienna Bronze and Glass Pendant Light Fixture

Highly Stylish 1920s Art Deco Era Vienna Bronze and Glass Pendant Light Fixture

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning little Art Deco pendant. If you can appreciate the combination of true elegance and geometrical, Art Deco design then this beautiful 1920s pendant could be perfect for you....

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Petit Luster by Jacques Emile Ruhlmann, circa 1925
Petit Luster by Jacques Emile Ruhlmann, circa 1925

Petit Luster by Jacques Emile Ruhlmann, circa 1925

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Petit Luster by Jacques Emile Ruhlmann, circa 1925

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in charmes, FR

Small chandelier "Cascade" by Jaques Emile Ruhlmann Circular structure with chrome-plated brass

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Art deco ceiling fixtures
Art deco ceiling fixtures

Art deco ceiling fixtures

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Art deco ceiling fixtures

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Art Deco bronze pendant lights with molded industrial glass.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Art Deco Chandelier 1920s-1930s Antique Beige Alabaster Ruhlmann Era
French Art Deco Chandelier 1920s-1930s Antique Beige Alabaster Ruhlmann Era

French Art Deco Chandelier 1920s-1930s Antique Beige Alabaster Ruhlmann Era

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Large creamy white to beige alabaster chandelier or light fixture with charcoal mineral veining

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Bronze and Glass Cuboid Ceiling Light Attributed to Ruhlmann
Bronze and Glass Cuboid Ceiling Light Attributed to Ruhlmann

Bronze and Glass Cuboid Ceiling Light Attributed to Ruhlmann

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in London, GB

Large bronze ceiling light with opaque glass panels by Ruhlmann (attributed), French, 1930s

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Unique French Art Deco Globe Alabaster Chandelier, 1920 Chareau Ruhlmann Era
Unique French Art Deco Globe Alabaster Chandelier, 1920 Chareau Ruhlmann Era

Unique French Art Deco Globe Alabaster Chandelier, 1920 Chareau Ruhlmann Era

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Pierre Chareau

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Unique carved creamy white beige alabaster globe crown chandelier with beautiful charcoal mineral

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

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Jacques Emile Ruhlmann Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic jacques emile ruhlmann chandelier available at 1stDibs. A jacques emile ruhlmann chandelier — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage jacques emile ruhlmann chandelier now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer jacques emile ruhlmann chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A jacques emile ruhlmann chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made jacques emile ruhlmann chandelier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Holophane are consistently popular.

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A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.