Exceptional 1920s French Art Deco Chandelier

Superb art deco chandelier by Hugue in silvered metal and frosted glass molded in protruding geometric shapes. All glass elements signed. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 44.5 x 60 Very good condition. Oxidation and minimal chipping to glass usual of this type of item. Shipped disassembled. Léon Auguste Hugue (Paris, 1878 – Clichy-la-Garenne, 1970) began his career as a bronze fitter. In 1907, he established his own lighting bronze manufacturing business at 14 rue Pierre Levée. In 1913, he created a new limited partnership, "L. Hugue, fabrique de bronzes et d’appareils d’éclairage," at number 10 on the same street. The business grew, and around 1925, he set up a factory at 68 rue des Rondeaux, where he worked with the help of his son Maurice Léon, also a bronze fitter (see images 13 and 16). At the 1927 French Exhibition in Madrid, he received the Gold Medal diploma alongside Francis Hubens. Strangely, in 1932, Léon Hugue...

Beautiful and small 4 light chandelier, manufactured in France circa 1920 in nickel plated brass, pressed glass and crystal beads, showing stylized roses throughout its design. The s...

Nickel-plated 3-flamming Art Deco chandelier. 3 x 40W, E25-E27 bulbs Nickel with minor age patina, polished Rewired US wiring compatible.

PRESENTING A GLORIOUS French Art Deco Chandelier by Charles Schneider. Fully Signed – ” Schneider France II06″, on each of the larger bowls. Made circa 1925, this pendant chandelie...