Peter Behrens "Luzette" Ceiling Light
By Peter Behrens
Located in New York, NY
An unusual rare size of German designer Peter Behrens "Luzette" opal glass model. Made for AEG company circa 1900.
Brass
Antique Industrial Bauhaus Peter Behrens Opaline Luzette Ceiling Pendant Light
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Luzette pendant light by Peter Behrens for AEG, German circa 1920. - Two tone glass with copper gallery and central band. - Fantastic original condition, a stu...
Glass
$830Sale Price|20% Off
Peter Behrens “Luzette” Art Deco Opaline Glass Pendant, Germany, 1930s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional “Luzette” pendant designed by Peter Behrens for AEG and Siemens, Germany, circa 1930.
Brass
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens, 1900s
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Praha, CZ
Brass cleaned and polished Opaline glass upper shade. Satin glass bottom shade. Both glass in excellent condition and marked by serial number. Brass chain can be shorten on request. ...
Brass
Large Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Behrens Luzette pendant lamp from 1910-1920, frame in old copper and opaline/satined glass.
Copper
Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Behrens, "Luzette" pendant lamp from 1910-1920, frame in old copper and opaline glass.
Copper
Rare Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Peter Behrens, "Luzette" pendant lamp from 1910-1920, frame in old copper and opaline glass.
Copper
Rare Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Peter Behrens, "Luzette" pendant lamp from 1910-1920, frame in old copper and opaline glass.
Copper
Peter Behrens Luzette Industrial Pendant Lamp, Siemens Schuckert, Germany, 1910
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Behrens is celebrated as a pioneer of modern industrial design.
Metal, Copper
Peter Behrens Small Luzette Pedant Glass + Copper by Siemens Schuckert 1910s
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Bauhaus small version Luzette pendent designed by Peter Behrens (1868-1940) in 1908 for Siemens-Schuckert.
Brass, Copper
Peter Behrens Small Luzette Pedant Glass + Copper by Siemens Schuckert 1910s
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Bauhaus small version Luzette pendent designed by Peter Behrens in 1908 for Siemens-Schuckert.
Brass, Copper
German Art Nouveau Jugendstil Siemens Luzette pendant lamp by Peter Behrens
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
'Luzette' pendant lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens, Germany A very nice Luzette pendant lamp, made in the early 20th century This Luzette lamp has its original decorative chain...
Brass
$1,840Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Pendant Model "Luzette" by Peter Behrens, AEG and Siemens
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Design by Peter Behrens (1868-1940), produced by AEG and Siemens.
Bronze
Art Nouveau Luzette Pendant Lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens, 1900s
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This wonderful Art Nouveau Luzette pendant lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens is in very good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful p...
Metal
Elegant 'Luzette' Pendant Lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens-Schuckert 1910s
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in München, BY
Elegant Bauhaus / Modernist 'Luzette' pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert, Germany, 1910s.
Metal
$1,398Sale Price|20% Off
Lampada a sospensione Luzette di Peter Behrens per Siemens - numerata colore blu
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Lugo, IT
Lampada a sospensione Luzette di Peter Behrens per Siemens. Numerata La coppetta e appoggiata Buone condizioni Grazie
Glass
Bauhaus Pedant in style of Peter Behrens Luzette Lamp Opaline Glass Copper 1910s
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large Bauhaus pendant and ceiling light made of opaline glass with patinated copper fittings in the early 20th. In the style of the Luzette pendent designed by Peter Behrens in 1908 ...
Copper
1920s Luzette Pendant Light by Peter Behren for Siemens & Schukert
Located in London, GB
1920s Luzette Pendant Light by Peter Behren for Siemens & Schukert Stylish and sleek, a classic example of a early 20th Century pendant light by Peter Behren for Siemens & Schukert.
Glass
Iconic "Luzette" Pendant Light by Peter Behrens for Siemens, c. 1910s
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare conical "Luzette" pendant lamp is a hallmark of early 20th-century industrial design.
Metal
Early German Art Deco Milk and Frosted Glass Luzette Pendant , 1900s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An early German art nouveau milk and frosted pendant with brass mount, ca.1900s. Socket: one E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
Brass
Luzette industrial modernist pendant lamp made from copper and glass, 1920s
By ASEA, Peter Behrens
Located in Forserum, SE
A Luzette pendant lamp, often attributed to the German architect Peter Behrens.
Copper
$1,660Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 1930s Peter Behrens Luzette Pendants in Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare pair of “Luzette” pendant lamps was designed by Peter Behrens for AEG and Siemens in the 1930s, representing one of the most influential lighting models of the early modern...
Brass
1925 Rare White Enamel Peter Behrens Luzette Lamp Small Model
By Peter Behrens
Located in Drottningholm, SE
1925 rare white enamel Peter Behrens Luzette lamp small model. This lamp is of the rare kind with white enamel on the tube and on the top mounts.
Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 11.82 in Dm 9.06 in
German Art Nouveau Jugendstil Siemens Luzette Pendant Lamp by Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in Drottningholm, SE
German Art Nouveau Jugendstil Siemens Luzette pendant lamp by Peter Behrens. A very nice Luzette pendant lamp, made in the early 20th century and designed by the great designer Pete...
Copper
Luzette Glass Pendant by Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Teardrop opaline glass top with frosted glass bottom secured by copper fitter and brace; Germany, circa 1920.
Copper
Peter Behrens Luzette Pendants, Germany, circa 1930
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Peter Behrens Luzette pendants, Germany, circa 1930.
Copper
Peter Behrens Luzette Pendant, Germany, circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Peter Behrens Luzette pendant, Germany, circa 1920. Large pendant with opaline glass top and frosted glass bottom, secured with copper fitter and brace.
Opaline Glass
Peter Behrens Luzette Pendant, Germany, circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Peter Behrens Luzette pendant, Germany, circa 1920. Small pendant with frosted glass top and opaline glass bottom, secured with copper fitter and brace.
Opaline Glass
Luzette Ceiling Lamp by Peter Behrens, 1910s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Uppsala, SE
This classic Peter Behrens design piece from circa 1910 was manufactured in Germany by SSW (Siemens-Schuckert-Werke GmbH). A frosted white glass shade is held in place by a bell-shap...
Metal
Luzette Pendant Lamp by Peter Behrens
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A pendant lamp designed in 1908 by Peter Behrens who worked as an architect and designer in the early 20th century. This product was produced by Seamens and used in public buildings...
Copper
Luzette Pendant Lamp by Peter Behrens
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A pendant lamp designed in 1908 by Peter Behrens who worked as an architect and designer in the early 20th century. This product was produced by Seamens and used in public building...
Copper
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1910
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Luzette pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1910.
Brass
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens Germany circa 1920 White glass upper shade with etched glass diffuser, and oxidized steel brace and gallery. 15”dia x 23”h
Steel
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Luzette pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany circa 1930.
Copper
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens Germany circa 1920 Etched glass upper shade with white glass diffuser, and oxidized steel brace and gallery.
Steel
Luzette Lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens, 1908
By Peter Behrens
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Luzette hanging lamp was designed by Peter Behrens in 1908 for Siemens.
Luzette Pendant Lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens
By Peter Behrens
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Luzette hanging lamp was designed by Peter Behrens in 1908 for Siemens.
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Luzette pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany circa 1930.
Copper
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Luzette pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1920.
Copper
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Luzette pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1920.
Copper
Peter Behrens Luzette Pendant Lamp, circa 1910, Germany
By Peter Behrens
Located in Brussels, BE
Peter Behrens Luzette pendant lamp, circa 1910, Germany.
Metal
Behrens Luzette Glass Pendant Lamp, circa 1910, Germany
By Peter Behrens
Located in Brussels, BE
Peter Behrens "Luzette" pendant lamp, circa 1910, Germany.
Metal
‘Luzette’ Pendant by Peter Behrens for AEG
By AEG, Peter Behrens
Located in Brussels, BE
"Luzette" pendant by Peter Behrens for AEG. A pair available Price for one.
Opaline Glass
Pair of Peter Behrens "Luzette" Pendant Lamps
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Matching pair of "Luzette" hanging lamps by Peter Behrens. Original condition with rarely found long original chains.
Metal
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Germany, 1920 13”dia x 19”h Ref. L5179 $ 3,200
Brass
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Germany, 1920 Produced by Siemens & Schuckert. 13”dia x 19”h Ref. L5178 $ 3,600
Brass
Large Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Large Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens Germany circa 1920 White glass upper shade with etched glass diffuser, and oxidized steel brace and gallery.
Steel
Unique Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1930
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Unique Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1930.
Brass
Large Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1930
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Large Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1930.
Brass
Large "Luzette" Pendant Lamp by Peter Behrens
By AEG, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel with white enamel, fitted with one E27 porcelain socket up to 100W. Upper shade clear glass satin finish, lower part opaline glass. Originally designed by Peter Behrens for AEG...
Steel
Rare Large Nickel-Plated "Luzette" Pendants by Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare set of 3 large "Luzette" pendants by Peter Behrens with nickel-plated brass hardware.
Brass, Nickel
Large Early 20th Century Copper, Peter Behrens Luzette Pendant
By Peter Behrens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large examples of a Peter Behrens pendant, with a copper gallery and central band Frosted top section, with a opaline bowl, circa 1920 The light comes with a length of an...
Copper
Large 'Luzette' Ceiling Lamp by Peter Behrens, 1910s
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Oslo, NO
Iconic ceiling lamp on a metal frame with frosted glass and opaline glass shade. Model 'Luzette'. Designed by Peter Behrens and made in Germany by Siemens from 1910.
Steel
Set of Four Peter Behrens "Luzette" Ceiling Fixtures
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare set of four "Luzette" ceiling fixtures by Peter Behrens, the forefather of industrial design.
Metal
Ceiling Mount Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Ceiling Mount Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens Germany circa 1920 For Siemens Measures: 9”diameter x 21”h.
Brass
Small Luzette Pendant Lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens, 1908
By Peter Behrens
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Luzette pendant lamp was designed by Peter Behrens in 1908 for Siemens.
Metal
Petite Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany Circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Germany, 1920 Opaline glass upper shade with etched glass diffuser, and oxidized steel brace and gallery 9”dia x 15”h Ref. L5191 $ 3,600
Steel
Conical Luzette Pendants by Peter Behrens, Germany circa 1920
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Germany, 1920 Produced by Siemens & Schuckert. 13"dia x 46”h Ref. L5175 $ 4,800 ea ( 2 avail )
Brass
Luzette Pendant Lamp by Peter Behrens for Siemens
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
The pendant was designed by Peter Behrens in 1908 for Siemens. This lamp is completely original with a nice combination of an opaline glass upper shade and a frosted clear glass low...
Copper
Luzette Pendant Light by Peter Behrens for Siemens, circa 1920s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Gloucester, GB
Luzette pendant light by Peter Behrens for Siemens, circa 1920s - Acid etched glass bottom with opaline glass top - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Model L1521 - Produced by Siemens ...
Opaline Glass
Luzette Pendant Light by Peter Behrens for Siemens, circa 1920s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Gloucester, GB
Luzette pendant light by Peter Behrens for Siemens, circa 1920s - Acid etched glass bottom and top - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Model L1521 - Copper flash gallery and rim - Pro...
Glass
Luzette Pendant Light by Peter Behrens for Siemens, circa 1920s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Opaline glass bottom with acid etched glass top - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Model L1521 - Produced by Siemens & Schukert, Berlin - Designed by Peter Behrens - German, 1920s -...
Opaline Glass
Luzette Pendant Light by Peter Behrens for Siemens, circa 1920s
By Peter Behrens
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Opaline glass bottom with acid etched glass top - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Model L1521 - Produced by Siemens & Schukert, Berlin - Designed by Peter Behrens - German, 1920s -...
Opaline Glass
Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Behrens, "Luzette" pendant lamp from 1910-1920, frame in old copper and opaline glass.
Copper
Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Behrens, "Luzette" pendant lamp from 1910-1920, frame in old copper and opaline glass.
Copper
Large "Luzette" Pendant by Peter Behrens for Siemens Schuckert
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Behrens, "Luzette" pendant lamp from 1910-1920, frame in old copper and opaline glass.
Copper
Sold
H 35 in W 25 in D 25 in
Antique Peter Behrens Opaline Milk Glass Luzette Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Luzette pendant light by Peter Behrens for AEG, German circa 1920
Glass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Antique Industrial Luzette Opaline Milk Glass Pendant Light by Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in Sale, GB
- An original and rare Luzette pendant light by Peter Behrens for AEG, smaller variant, German circa 1920
Glass
Luzette Pendant Light by Peter Behrens for Siemens, 1920s
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Antique opaline glass pendant light designed by Peter Behrens for Siemens. The lamp emits a beautiful 'soft' light and is nicely shaped. The two parts are held together by the ...
Copper
Sold
H 18.51 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Large Early 20th Century Steel and Brass, Peter Behrens Luzette Pendant
By Peter Behrens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large examples of a Peter Behrens pendant, with a polished and lacquered steel gallery/central band with brass details. Frosted top section, with a opaline bowl circa 1920 ...
Glass
Sold
H 21.26 in Dm 12.6 in
Large Early 20th C Brass & Frosted Glass Conical Peter Behrens Luzette Pendant
By Peter Behrens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare and complete Peter Behrens conical pendant, with its original spun brass gallery central band and ceiling mount. The lantern also has its factory issue pressed brass decora...
Brass
Set of Three Large 'Luzette' Ceiling Lamps by Peter Behrens, 1910s
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Oslo, NO
Set of three iconic ceiling lamps on a metal frame with frosted glass and opaline cupolas. Model 'Luzette'. Designed by Peter Behrens and made in Germany by Siemens from 1910.
Metal
Sold
H 14.57 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique Peter Behrens Siemens Luzette German Opaline Glass Pendant Light, C.1920
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in London, GB
An elegant 'Luzette' opaline glass pendant light designed by Peter Behrens for Siemens.
Glass
Peter Behrens Luzette Pendants, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Peter Behrens Luzette pendants, circa 1920. Opaline glass top with frosted glass bottom secured with copper fitter and brace.
Copper
Antique Peter Behrens Luzette Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An original antique German pendant light, by Siemens-Schuckert company, by repute designed by Peter Behrens. German, c1910. Opaline style base, matt top glass, metal gallery a...
Glass
Peter Behrens Luzzete Pendant Lamp
By Peter Behrens
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Luzette pendant lamp by Peter Behrens. This product was produced for Seamens and used in public buildings such as stations in the early 1900s.
Brass
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens Germany circa 1920 Etched glass upper shade with white glass diffuser, and oxidized steel brace and gallery. 12.5”dia x 22”h
Steel
Opaline Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1930
By Peter Behrens
Located in Culver City, CA
Luzette Pendant by Peter Behrens, Germany, circa 1930.
Brass
Luzette Pendant Light By Peter Behrens For Siemens Circa 1920s
By Siemens
Located in Gloucester, GB
Luzette Pendant Light By Peter Behrens For Siemens Circa 1920s - Opaline glass bottom and top - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Model L1521 - Produced by Siemens & Schukert, Berlin - Desi...
Opaline Glass
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$1,358 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): "H x "W ...
Brass
Large Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A large sized opaline pendant light, with delicate brass gallery and ribbed brass rim. France, c1960s. No original chain or ceiling roses were retained. But these are easy to...
Glass
French Art Deco Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
The thickness of the alabaster is about 1 cm (0.25in). The lamp gives a warm, ambient light and unusual effects, made in France in the 1920s. Shade is still in good condition. Mino...
Alabaster
Art Deco pendant around 1920s with opaline glass shade vienna 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco pendant around 1920s with opaline glass shade vienna 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Beautiful antique opaline glass shade The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Brass
Small art deco hanging lamp with clear cut glass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Small art deco hanging lamp with clear cut glass vienna around 1920s The glass is clear glass it is darker because of the background Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer this Art Deco Milk Glass Skyscraper Pendant Light. The price its per item but we have two available.
Brass
1910s Antique Behrens for Siemens Ceiling Chandelier, Germany
By Siemens, Peter Behrens
Located in Praha, CZ
- original good condition - opal white glass in the shape of a bell connected by a circle with lower frosted glass - patinated copper - plated sheet metal - only re-polished - new...
Copper, Sheet Metal
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