Maurice Dufrène Lighting

French, 1876-1955

Maurice Dufrene was born in Paris in 1876. He studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs.In 1899, at the age of just 23, he became director and manager of La Maison Moderne, an association of artists who worked together to create designs which could be produced in multiples. These artists were van de Velde, Horta, Plumet and Selmersheim.His work was first shown at salons in 1902, and from 1903 he regularly exhibited at Salon d’Automne and Salons of Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He quickly moved to the forefront of modern design and was with Leon Jallot, among the group of French designers which became known as the Constructeurs, before the First World War. Dufrene had worked on Meier-Graefe's 'La Maison Moderne' around 1900 designing in the Art Nouveau style.By 1910, his work adapted more simplified forms using more substantial materials and construction. In 1904, he became a founding member of the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs, through which he exhibited for thirty years.He taught for a while at Ecole Boulle, and returned to design in 1919 producing neat and logical designs embellished with recurring carved scroll motifs and decorated with marquetry floral medallions in boxwood, ebony and ivory. In 1921 he joined the studio La Maitrise, as Artistic Director, and began a period of prolific production. The full flowering of his talent became apparent in his refined furniture designs and complete interiors. His inspiration was taken from 18th and 19th Century designs, with a modern approach. At the 1925 Exposition, Dufrene was everywhere. As well as the La Maitrise pavilion, he designed the 'petit salon' in the 'Ambassade Francaise', a boutique for the furrier Jungman, and the row of shoes on the Pont Alexandre Ill. Dufrene's stylistic development continued into the 1930s when he experimented with steel and glass. Adapting quickly to the Art Deco movement, the 1930s were just as busy for him. He died in Nogent-sur-Marne in 1955. His interiors ranged eclectically from townhouses to avant-garde to glass, metal and mirrors, to commissions from Mobilier National for embassies and the Palais de l’Elysée in Paris. He would remain at La Maîtrise until 1952. Today much of his work goes unidentified.

Creator: Maurice Dufrêne

Art Deco/Art Nouveau floor lamp by Maurice Dufrène

$11,610

Art Deco/Art Nouveau floor lamp by Maurice Dufrène

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in NANTES, FR

Rare art nouveau transitional art deco floor lamp. In bronze with floral decoration topped with an alabaster basin. Electrified and in perfect condition. Model listed in “The Paris Salons Voloume V” page 234. It dates from 1913, autumn salon. Total height: 177 cm Base diameter: 34 cm Basin diameter: 45 cm Weight: 20 Kg Sent in two separate packages. Maurice Dufrène is a French cabinetmaker, interior designer, chief decorator and writer, born in 1876 in Paris and died in 1955 in Nogent-sur-Marne. Maurice Dufrène was co-founder in 1902 of the Society of Decorative Artists. In 1920 he created the Maîtrise workshop at Galeries Lafayette. He advocates mass production and works with all materials: fabric, glass, wood, silver, ceramics. Through Henri Rapin he met Camille Tharaud for whom he created several forms of porcelain cups. He designed the decoration of the large hall of the Parisian cinema Le Grand Rex...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

Maurice Dufrene Bronze and Leaded Glass Ceiling Fixture

$24,000

Maurice Dufrene Bronze and Leaded Glass Ceiling Fixture

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early Classic French Art Deco ceiling fixture by Maurice Dufrene circa 1910, in bronze and leaded glass. 21" square with 5" high border. Ceiling drop length as needed. Exceptional or...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Art Glass

Maurice Dufrene Table Lamp

$6,200

Maurice Dufrene Table Lamp

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco sculpted wood table lamp by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 17” high. .

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Wood

Maurice Dufrene Gilt Bronze and Daum Glass Ceiling Fixture

$11,000

Maurice Dufrene Gilt Bronze and Daum Glass Ceiling Fixture

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco ceiling fixture/chandelier by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1920, in gilt bronze; with Daum (signed) glass shades. 27” diameter overall x 33” high. Maurice Dufren...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Bronze

Monumental large Art Deco chandelier by Daum Nancy & Maurice Dufrene 1920 bronze

$33,419

Monumental large Art Deco chandelier by Daum Nancy & Maurice Dufrene 1920 bronze

By Daum, Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Exquisite antique Art Deco chandelier, a monumental masterpiece designed by Maurice Dufrene in 1925. Showcasing six elegant arms with twelve luminous lights, expertly crafted from gi...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Bronze

Maurice Dufrene Small Gilt Bronze Lamp

$5,800

Maurice Dufrene Small Gilt Bronze Lamp

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco small table lamp in sculpted gilt bronze, circa 1920, by Maurice Dufrene. 6” high.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Bronze

1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

$6,800 / item

H 25 in Dm 18 in

1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.

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1910s American Neoclassical Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Bronze

Spanish Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron and Glass, 1950s

$4,934

H 3.55 in Dm 22.84 in

Spanish Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron and Glass, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

One of kind Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Frosted Glass Mid-Century Modern gilt iron sunburst flush mount with leaves surrounding a central frosted glass di...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron

Midcentury Bronze and Glass Light Fixture

$3,200

H 34 in Dm 23 in

Midcentury Bronze and Glass Light Fixture

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual and good looking high quality bronze and glass mid-century modern light fixture. Having a bronze cage and original glass disc. Newly-rewired and ready to install. In very...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Bronze

Large Sunburst Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Glass, c. 1950

$4,980

H 11.03 in Dm 20.48 in

Large Sunburst Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Glass, c. 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching gilt wrought iron sunburst ceiling flush mount with large frosted glass lampshade. Spain, 1950s Rare find. This stunning ceiling light fixture features a sunburst struc...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

$1,275

H 26 in W 12 in D 9 in

Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

Located in Norwood, NJ

Vintage gilt bronze and tole 2-light bouillotte lamp. Round bronze base and oval gilt and painted tole adjustable shade with two arm candle lights and wreath finial.

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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Brass Bridge Arm Floor Lamp

$1,595

H 55 in W 9.5 in D 14.75 in

Antique Art Nouveau Brass Bridge Arm Floor Lamp

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Art Nouveau or Art Deco period brass bridge floor lamp USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 14.75"D x 55"H. Very good vintage condition, with beautiful patina...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Brass

Large Leaded Glass Light Fixture

$16,000

H 30 in Dm 32 in

Large Leaded Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's English large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights and bronze body. Measurements: Present drop: 30" Diameter: 32"

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1920s English Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Glass

Vintage Leaded Glass Light Fixture

$4,800

H 12 in Dm 14.5 in

Vintage Leaded Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's English leaded glass light fixture, with 4 candelabra interior lights. Measurements: Diameter:14.5" Drop: 12"

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1930s English Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Art Glass

French Arte Deco Cut Glass Gilt Bronze Flush Mount, Ceiling Light, 1930s

$1,590

H 14.5 in Dm 5.5 in

French Arte Deco Cut Glass Gilt Bronze Flush Mount, Ceiling Light, 1930s

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A lovely cut glass and gilt bronze flush mount/ceiling France, 1930s. This beautiful piece is very good condition, aged patina to gilt bronze, no chips or cracks, rewired. One brass...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Bronze

Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globe

$2,781Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.67 in Dm 17.72 in

Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globe

Located in Barcelona, ES

Gorgeous Brutalist gilt iron sunburst flush mount with opaline glass globe, France, 1950s. This sunburst light fixture features a double layer of leaves / rays surrounding a central milk glass globe shade. This stunning ceiling flush mount combines Hollywood Regency and Brutalist accents. Each leaf is richly adorned by the hammer work. Nice patina showing its original gold leaf gilding. It can be placed flush mounted or as a pendant hanging from a chain at the desired height. Newly wired. Overall Measures: 45 cm diameter x 22 cm H // 17,71 in diameter x 8,66 in H We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of light fixtures, pendants lights and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to enjoy the whole collection. Sunburst flush mount light // sunburst pendant lamp // sunburst ceiling light fixture // Sunburst Gilt Iron Light...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Ceiling Round Light, clear Murano glass, brushed bronze Fixture by Multiforme

$6,815 / item

H 13.78 in Dm 27.56 in

Ceiling Round Light, clear Murano glass, brushed bronze Fixture by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Cosmopolitan ceiling light clear Murano listels, brushed bronze fixture by Multiforme. The modern style ceiling light Cosmopolitan, from our Progressive collection, is an extremely v...

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2010s Italian Other Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

English Leaded Glass Light Fixture

$5,200

H 15.5 in Dm 17 in

English Leaded Glass Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's English leaded glass light fixture with four interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 17" Drop (adjustable): 15.5"

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1930s English Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Bronze

Previously Available Items

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Dufresne

Sold

H 19 in W 7 in D 3.25 in

Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Dufresne

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Maurice Dufresne (1876-1955). Pair of one-armed gilded bronze and glass wall sconces with tulips molded with stylized floral decoration....

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lighting

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Bronze

Maurice Dufrêne lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Maurice Dufrêne lighting 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 Maurice Dufrêne lighting, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Maurice Dufrêne were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 1920s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Lorraine Nancy, Charles Schneider, and Limousin. Prices for Maurice Dufrêne lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,800 and can go as high as $11,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,200.