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Art Deco Gilt Metal Chandelier by Léon Stynen, 1930s

Creator: Léon Stynen
Offered by: After Midnight

Description
This monumental "Grand Lustre" was designed by the celebrated Belgian architect Léon Stynen for the Casino of Blankenberge, Belgium. The chandelier features a dramatic Art Deco silhouette characterized by central and peripheral vertical light columns crowned with stylized metal crowns. The structure incorporates both standard and colored lighting elements to enhance the architectural ambiance of large-scale interiors.

Léon Stynen (1899–1990) was a pivotal figure in 20th-century Belgian architecture, known for his masterful transition from Art Deco to Modernism and his significant public commissions. The Casino of Blankenberge, commissioned in the early 1930s, represents one of Stynen's most prestigious early career achievements in the Art Deco style. This piece represents a rare survival of Belgian decorative heritage on a grand scale.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Notes:	The chandelier is a documented commission for the Casino of Blankenberge, Belgium, designed by architect Léon Stynen during the 1930s.
Origin:	Belgium
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Hand-fabricated gilt metal structure featuring stylized foliate and acanthus leaf motifs; integrated vertical fluorescent and neon tube housing with a patinated bronze-tone finish.
Condition:	Good. Great condition for its age; the fixture has been professionally rewired. The metal surfaces show an age-appropriate patina and minor wear consistent with its historical provenance.
Creation Date:	1930
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco, Collectible Design
Book References:	Léon Stynen: A Life of Architecture (1899–1990), Marc Dubois, Lannoo Publishers, 2018
Article References:	The Grand Casino of Blankenberge: A Landmark of Belgian Art Deco, Heritage Flanders, 2012
News references:	"Léon Stynen’s Legacy: From the Casino of Blankenberge to Modernist Iconography," The Brussels Times, 2020 "Inside the Archives of Léon Stynen: The Architect of Belgian Grandeur," Dezeen, 2019
Dealer Reference #:	238 : Hall A
Incollect Reference #:	849874

Dimensions

H.	185.04 in;	Diam.	66.93 in;
H.	470 cm;	Diam.	170 cm;

Message from Seller:

AfterMidnight is a curated destination for rare 20th-century vintage lighting, offering one-of-a-kind design pieces where craftsmanship, history, and artistry converge. Based in Antwerp, Belgium, you can reach us at 32475629387 or via email at info@am-antwerp.com.