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.
Zadounaisky French Art Deco Pair of Wrought-Iron Antelope Lamps 1920
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of Table Lamps by Michel Zadounaïsky, France, 1920s – Art Deco Wrought Iron Antelopes A stunning pair of table lamps by Michel Zadounaïsky, crafted in France during the 1930s, ...
Wrought Iron
Michel Zadounaisky Art Deco Antelope Wrought Iron Table Lamp, circa 1930
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco wrought iron and chrome table lamp is a timeless piece of French mastery and was designed by renowned French metalwork artist Michel Zadounaisky. The classic j...
Wrought Iron
Michel ZADOUNAISKY (1903 - 1983), Chandelier, France 1950s
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in PARIS, FR
Wrought iron chandelier by Michel ZADOUNAISKY (1903 - 1983), hammered, with nine arms. Body of volutes and interlaces joined by a central strut with hammered palmettes decoration wit...
Wrought Iron
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...
Iron
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Michel Zadounaïsky, 1930s
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco wrought iron floor lamp with 2 adjustable round frosted glass platform shelves below 2 adjustable side lights. ...
Wrought Iron
$5,507 / set
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...
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...
Wrought Iron
Michel Zadounaïsky Art Deco Wrought Iron Table Lamp, France, circa 1930
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Miami, FL
A striking Art Deco table lamp in hand-forged wrought iron by Michel Zadounaïsky, one of the most distinctive ironworkers of the French Art Deco period. The lamp rises from a circula...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Bullet-Shape Table Lamps by Michel Zadounaïsky, Circa 1930
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional pair of table lamps exemplifies the bold geometric sensibility of French Art Deco design. Each lamp features a dramatic bullet-shaped alabaster shade with rich, clou...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
$7,558 / set
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 ...
Wrought Iron
$5,624
H 13.78 in Dm 6.3 in
Daum Nancy Art Deco Table Lamp, Etched Colorless Smoky Glass, Wrought Iron 1930s
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Daum Nancy table lamp, Art Deco, France, 1930s. Colorless smoky glass, etched ice mat. Three arms in hammered wrought iron holding the shade. Electrified, foot illuminated. Foot and ...
Wrought Iron
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14” H x 15” Width x 30"Depth ...
Brass
Set of 3 Art Deco Amber Shell wall lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful set of 3 Art Deco Shell Wall Lights. The shades are in excellent condition and a lovely toffee amber colour. The shells are held firmly in place via small chrome brackets...
Chrome
French Art Deco Table Lamp, Wrought Iron & Alabaster, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco table lamp, made circa 1925 and combining a sculptural wrought-iron base with a refined alabaster shade. The design is built around a sophisticated contrast of materials. The dark, graphic wrought iron gives the lamp structure and visual strength, while the natural alabaster softly diffuses the light and brings warmth to the composition. This combination is highly characteristic of French decorative lighting from the 1920s, when metalwork and translucent stone were frequently paired to create both functional and highly decorative objects. Its compact proportions make the lamp especially versatile. It works beautifully on a console, side table, nightstand, desk, or small cabinet, while its balanced silhouette allows it to remain decorative even when not illuminated. The alabaster shade displays the subtle natural veining and tonal variations inherent to the stone, which become particularly attractive when the lamp is lit. The wrought-iron base adds a more architectural quality and reinforces the handcrafted character of the piece. Preserved in excellent condition, this lamp is a fine example of 1920s French Art Deco lighting, combining period craftsmanship, decorative restraint, and practical usability. A strong addition to a collection of French Art Deco lighting, antique alabaster lamps...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light oxidation and tarnish ...
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Plaster Wall Lights 1940
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of French Art Deco plaster demi lune sconces. Rewired with one e12 socket each.
Plaster
1920s Art Deco Floor Lamp by Jan Joustra, Wrought Iron & Silk
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School floor lamp. Design by Amsterdamsche Kunstsmederij Jan Joustra Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Original Patinat...
Wrought Iron
Michel Boyer Era Large Metal Sconce, circa 1970, France.
By Michel Boyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Impressive wall light in circa 1970, France. Nickeled metal. Electric system checked by a professional, one E22 bulb. Dimensions: 54 cm H, 15 cm W, 16 cm D. Rare item in good conditi...
Metal
1930s French Patinated Wrought Iron Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Patinated Metal Twin-Arm Table Lamp with Twisted Central Support, Early 20th Century. A decorative twin-light table lamp formed from patinated cast and wrought metal. The design fea...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Amber Wall lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A pair of 1920s Art Deco Wall Lights. The shades are of crocus design and in a beautiful soft amber. Shells are original and in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The chrom...
Chrome
Pair of Art Deco Blood orange wall lights
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Circa 1930, this wonderful pair of Art Deco Clam Shell Wall lights are blood orange in colour and offered in excellent condition. No pitting to the chrome or chips to the shells, a r...
Chrome
$2,460
H 57.09 in W 15.75 in D 27.56 in
Scandinavian Art Deco Floor Lamp in Wrought Iron with Pleated Shade, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant Scandinavian Art Deco floor lamp from the 1930s, handcrafted in wrought iron with graceful scrollwork details and an adjustable-height stem. The sculptural frame is paired wi...
Cast Iron
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H 72.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
French Art Deco Michel Zadounaïsky Forged Iron Scrolling Floor Lamp
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in London, GB
A chic Art Deco forged iron floor lamp by Michel Zadounaïsky (1903-1983). Three bespoke white silk cone shades sit on scrolling arms, above a simple knopped stem with shapely tripod ...
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...
Iron
Pair of 1925 Table Lamps by Michel Zadounaïsky, Signed
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of hammered wrought iron candlesticks mounted in table lamps and representing two drawned up antelopes (one more elevated than the other) mounted on a rectangular tiered base. E...
Wrought Iron