Art Deco Frosted Glass Chandelier with Stylized Cubist Floral Motif

This French Art Deco frosted glass chandelier, created circa 1935, exudes an understated elegance with its intricate grape motif and sleek nickel fittings. The softly glowing frosted glass showcases a finely molded pattern of cubist floral and grape clusters and leaves, a graceful nod to natural forms rendered with the streamlined sophistication of the Art Deco period. The interplay between the translucence of the glass and the smooth, polished nickel creates a harmonious balance between organic and industrial elements.

Suspended from its nickeled bronze fittings, the chandelier embodies the clean lines and geometric precision that defined 1930s French design. Its refined detailing is both decorative and functional, casting a warm, diffused light that enhances its sculptural presence. This piece exemplifies the era’s devotion to combining artistry and utility, transforming everyday objects into objects of beauty.

Sophisticated yet approachable, this chandelier would have graced an elegant interior, bringing a sense of modern refinement and understated luxury. Today, it remains a timeless lighting fixture, capable of adding a serene, sophisticated glow to both period and contemporary settings alike. With height that can be adjusted to suit, and newly rewired to American Standards, this fixture accommodates 12 candelabra base bulbs achieving up to 720 watts of light. In Excellent Vintage Condition.

France, Circa 1935

Dimensions:

Overall Height: 21 in (53.34 cm) x Diameter: 23 in (58.42 cm)

Body Height: 8.5"

Power Source: Hardwired

Style: Art Deco (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques: Glass, Nickel

Place of Origin: France

Period: 1930-1939

Date of Manufacture: circa 1935

Condition: Excellent. Rewired.