French 1920's Art Deco Chandelier by Gilles

French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Maison Leune, 28bis rue du Cardinal Lemoine, Paris, France, 1920s. 3 enameled granite glass shades. Solid bronze fixture. Height : 25.6"(65cm), ...

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...

French Art Deco pendant chandelier by DEGUE (Compiegne), France, 1920s. Thick white frosted glass lampshade with an Art Deco stylized pattern. Nickel plated metal frame. Height: 31"(...

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...