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American Art Deco Chandelier with Faceted Slip Shade Glass

Creator: Markel Company
Offered by: ArtDecoCollection.com

Description
American Art Deco Chandelier with Faceted Slip Shade Glass
This striking Art Deco chandelier with faceted slip shade glass is an authentic American design from the 1930s, made by Markel, one of the most recognized names in slip shade lighting. The fixture features five warm amber glass slip shades with ribbed, fan-like facets that echo modernist geometry, perfectly paired with its original brass-finished frame. The chandelier retains its original matching canopy for ceiling installation and can be adjusted to various hanging lengths, making it versatile for a dining room, entryway, bedroom, or study.

Markel Lighting Company of Buffalo, New York, active in the 1920s and 1930s, became known for its innovation in slip shade fixtures, blending bold machine-age forms with decorative artistry. Markel is well known by art deco enthusiasts for their extreme modernist designs. This chandelier showcases that balance, with its refined detailing and warm glow that highlights both craftsmanship and period design. An outstanding example of American Art Deco lighting, it remains one of the more collectible styles from the slip shade era.

Collectors value Markel chandeliers for their distinctive faceted slip shades and period craftsmanship. This example stands out for its original glass, matching canopy, and excellent preservation, making it an ideal piece for both display and functional use in period interiors.

Measurements
32" T x 16" x 16" (could be easily made to hang with a longer drop

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1920-1949
Creation Date:	1930's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco
Dealer Reference #:	3962
Incollect Reference #:	824024

Dimensions

W.	16 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	16 in;
W.	40.64 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

ArtDecoCollection.com was one of the very first Antique/Art Deco businesses to have an online, worldwide presence. In addition to our highly regarded past retail locations in San Francisco and our current 7,000-square-foot showroom-by-appointment in Oakland, California, we have maintained a website for over 25 years. P: 510.501.4020 E: info@artdecocollection.com