French Art Deco Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Muller Frères, 1930s
A French Art Deco glass table lamp from the 1930s, attributed to Muller Frères.
The domed frosted glass shade diffuses the light softly, its surface catching a warm glow while maintaining the geometry characteristic of French Art Deco. The shade sits above a tapered bronze-toned column, creating a strong vertical line that anchors the composition.
The contrast between the luminous glass and the darker, patinated metal gives the lamp its character. At the base, stepped geometric detailing and a broad octagonal foot reinforce the period’s fascination with symmetry, structure, and finely resolved ornament.
The shade is reminiscent of the molded and frosted glass forms associated with Muller Frères, whose work often explored the relationship between light, texture, and nature-inspired ornament.
About Muller Frères
Founded by members of the Muller family in Lunéville, France, Muller Frères became known for its art glass during the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods. By the 1920s and early 1930s, its production increasingly included molded glass lighting paired with metal mounts, moving away from the naturalistic decoration of its earlier work toward the geometric patterns associated with Art Deco.
DIMENSIONS: 14"W x 14"D x 21"H
ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1930s
MATERIALS: Glass,Metal
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