Paul Kiss helped elevate metalwork to an art form in the 1920s and 1930s, creating beautiful Art Deco-inspired furniture like table lamps and wall mirrors with exquisite ornate details. The pieces often featured geometric designs, plant motifs and human and animal figures.
Kiss was born in Hungary in 1885, but he settled in Paris in 1907. There, he worked under Raymond Subes and Edgar Brandt, two of the most celebrated metalworkers of the day. After World War I, Kiss opened his own studio and showroom on the city’s rue Léon-Delhomme. Kiss designed and produced numerous pieces of iron furniture throughout the 1920s and 1930s. He was commissioned to restore historic monuments and make new public monuments as well. Among his clients were the kings of Siam and Egypt.
Kiss produced the metalwork for the Monuments aux Morts war memorial in Levallois-Perret, France, for which he received the silver medal at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1924. In 1925, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes.
In the 1920s, Kiss was a mentor to the skilled young designer Paul Fehér. Fehér later moved to the United States, where he became a distinguished designer for Rose Iron Works, continuing the tradition handed down to him by Kiss.
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Paul KISS French Art Deco Alabaster & Wrought-Iron Table Lamp, 1920
By Paul Kiss
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco table lamp by renowned metalworker and designer Paul Kiss, created in France during the 1920s. Combining finely worked wrought iron with a beautifully veined ...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Paul Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron table lamp by the French artist Paul Kiss . Decorated in different textures with fine intricate stylized symmetric geometric scrolled flower ...
Wrought Iron
Antique Art Deco French Wrought Iron Table Lamp by Paul Kiss, 1925
By Paul Kiss
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco beautiful and rare wrought iron table lamp by Paul Kiss, France, circa 1925 Table lamp with a stylized lion walking through the jungle. Shade in wrought iron and glass, deco...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Wall Sconces by Paul Kiss, Alabaster & Wrought Iron, 1925
By Paul Kiss
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces by Paul Kiss, circa 1925, combining carved alabaster bowls with exuberant wrought‑iron scrollwork. The deep, half‑moon alabaster shades flare gently at the rim and show dramatic veining that glows warmly when lit, giving a soft, diffuse light typical of Kiss’s use of stone. Each bowl is cradled in a black patinated iron bracket composed of tight volutes and overlapping spirals, the lower section forming a stylized finial that anchors the composition and showcases the designer’s virtuoso fer‑forgé Paul Kiss was a Hungarian-born master of wrought iron who became one of the leading metalworkers of the French Art Deco movement in Paris during the 1920s and 1930s. In Paris he trained and worked with the great ironworkers Edgar Brandt and Raymond Subes, absorbing their technical refinement before opening his own atelier and showroom in the rue Léon-Delhomme after the First World War. Kiss specialised in hand‑forged iron furniture...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron and Acid-Etched Glass Sconces by Paul Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Art Deco patinated wrought ron and acid-etched glass sconces by Paul Kiss. one iron base twice impressed P. KIS/PARIS, each glass shade incised SCHNEIDER France : circa 1925 ...
Bronze
$11,000
Kiss Wrought Iron Lantern
By Paul Kiss
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Paul Kiss hexagonal lantern, wrought iron and hammered, decorated with branches, foliage and a stylized sun. Signed.
Iron
$1,493
H 13 in W 15.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of French Art Deco/ Modern Craftsman Hand Wrought Iron Sconces /Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco double arm, hand-hammered and hand forged wrought iron sconces expressing the unique hand made quality of the modern craftsman tradition typical of the French...
Wrought Iron
$2,450 / set
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Wall Sconces by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, Circa 1925
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of sconces created for candlelight. Always intrigued by the good life; in southern Europe, the Swedes liked portraying happy musicians in costume. The theme of the d...
Jacaranda
$5,457
H 13.78 in Dm 6.3 in
Antique Daum Nancy Art Deco Table Lamp, Etched Smoky Glass, Wrought Iron 1920s
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
American Wrought Iron and Gilt Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and gilt three-light hanging lantern with six-paneled glass sides, decorative gilt acanthus and floral medallions, adorned with upper and lower scrolled spikes ...
$2,501
H 27 in Dm 12 in
Fine Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Opalescent Glass Entry Hallway Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique hand crafted, antique hall lantern with striking cylindrical glass. If you are looking for a rare, elegant, truly stylish and all-handcrafted pendant to grace your hallway, s...
Wrought Iron, Brass, Wire
Art Nouveau Wrought Iron Wall Sconces - a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
A beautiful pair of Art Nouveau period wall sconces made of wrought iron. Eight scrolled arms are decorated with flowers and foliage. Recently rewired.
Wrought Iron
$9,000 / set
H 16.93 in W 7.49 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Wrought Iron and Glass Sconces, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1930
By J. Robert
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wrought iron and glass sconces. Art Deco period, France, circa 1930. Glass signed "J. Robert".
Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf
$2,785
H 28 in Dm 15.4 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs. Rare early 20th Century handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant lantern...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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
$3,865
H 31 in Dm 11.5 in
Extra Large Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Porch or Hallway Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and great looking, antique hall lantern of formidable size. This unique light fixture of a wonderful design is both finely made and great...
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th/20th Century Wrought Iron and Bronze Four Light Hanging Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Baroque style wrought iron and bronze hanging lantern with distinctive bronze decorative plaques and original chain and hardware. Dating from the 1890's - 1910, this beautifully craf...
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Pair of Sconces Wrought Iron and Hammered Glass, Italy 1970s
By Longobard
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of large wall lamp or ceiling lamps sconces in golden wrought iron and multi-color hammered glass. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Each lamp is supported by a handcrafted center piece holding 6 bulbs to spread an even light and is secured hand crafted center knob...
Metal, Iron
Spanish 1940s Wrought Iron Lantern, Scroll and Twisting Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Forged Scrollwork Wrought Iron Pendant / Lantern, Spain, 1940s. Eye-catching hand forged lantern or hanging light with scroll and twisting details thorough. The lantern hangs from an iron chain accented by rhombus shaped links and it is topped by a wrought iron flower shaped canopy. Entirely made by hand. Outstanding design in the style of gothic with spanish colonial and baroque accents. Heavily detailed hand forged work. This piece will be a great choice for any main entry, hallway or foyer. It can be a nice addition to any contemporary, classical, Spanish colonial or Spanish revival home decor. It can be placed outdoor hanging on the porch or indoor in a entry hall / hallway. Newly wired with 1 E27 bulb holder Overall measures: 72 cm H x 30 cm diameter The lantern itself without the chain is: 30 cm diameter x 33,5 cm H We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of iron ceiling light fixtures, chandeliers, pendants and wall lights is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to join our profile and check "more from this seller". Spanish Iron Lantern...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$20,000 / set
H 44.25 in Dm 22.5 in
Pair of American Wrought Iron & Brass Dome Shaped Hanging Lanterns, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass dome shaped hanging lanterns with decorative floral corner medallions, scroll work, and circular ring finials. Early 19th Century. Pair were o...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$3,465Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in L 27.5 in
A Rare French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass...
Wrought Iron
Paul Kiss And Jean Noverdy Art Deco Lamp
By Jean Noverdy, Paul Kiss
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco lamp circa 1925. Wrought iron foot, stamped P. Kiss. Acid-etched white glass shell, signed Noverdy. In perfect condition and electrified. Total height: 44 cm Base: 10.5cm x...
Wrought Iron
Paul Kiss Style Hand Forged Torchiere Floor Lamp with Alabaster Shade
By Paul Kiss
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Torchiere floor lamp in the style of “Paul Kiss” hand forged mild steel hammered metal finish with clear coating and alabaster shade. Dimensions: 72 ht x 25.5 diameter shade.
Alabaster
Art Deco Floor Lamp Paul Kiss And Daum Nancy
By Paul Kiss, Daum
Located in NANTES, FR
Floor lamp circa 1930 in wrought iron stamped P Kiss Paris, glass paste cup signed Daum Nancy. Perfect condition and electrified. Diameter: 42 cm Height: 175,5 cm Weight: 25 kg Daum (French establishment created in 1878) is a glass and crystal workshop located in Nancy. Founded by the industrialist and notary Jean Daum, the workshop was then taken over by his sons Auguste and Antonin, who ran it during the Art Nouveau period. It was not until the Universal Exhibition of 1900 that the company was at the forefront of the decorative art scene, when Daum received the prestigious Grand Prix medal. At this time, Daum glass became more complex, acid treatment was often used in the cutting, enameling and etching of a piece to produce glass masterpieces. Daum also produces applied glass elements, such as handles and ornamental motifs in naturalistic shapes. The Daum brothers quickly became big names in Art Nouveau, rivaling the famous designer Émile Gallé, and established themselves as leaders in the field of decorative glass after his death. In 1906, Daum revived glass paste, a process by which glass is transformed into paste, then it is applied to the surface of a mold and fired. This technique originates from ancient Egypt. Today, Daum is the only industrial crystal manufacturer that uses the glass paste process for its glass objects and crystal sculptures. Following the First World War, Paul Daum began to develop works in the Art Deco style, moving away from naturalistic forms and turning to linear, angular, simplified forms and geometric patterns characteristic of the movement. After the Second World War, Henri and Michel Daum became interested in the transparency of glass and pure lines. Daum collaborates with a large number of famous artists, such as Louis Majorelle, Salvador Dalí, Hilton Mac Connico, Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti to create glass paste objects...
Wrought Iron
Rare Floor Lamp Designed by Paul Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940s wrought iron floor lamp.
Wrought Iron
Superb Art Deco Floor Lamp by Paul Kiss, 1920s
By Paul Kiss
Located in Paris, FR
Superb lamp floor made of wrought iron by Paul Kiss. Signed "P Kiss Paris" on the base. The lamp is decorated with Ginkgo Biloba leaves. The lamp shade is a large bowl made of alaba...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Paul Kiss, Iron and Ceramic Lamp, France, circa 1925
By Paul Kiss
Located in New York, NY
A fine and rare Art Deco lamp by Paul Kiss in wrought iron and glazed ceramic Stamped: Paul Kiss Paris Shade Height: 7" - Shade Diameter: 18".
Wrought Iron