Art Deco Nickel Plated Bronze and Holophane Pendant Light by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, 1920s

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: Beautiful early Holophane light, constructed out of pressed glass with very heavy cast bronze fixture. This particular light is … Read more : Beautiful early Holophane light, constructed out of pressed glass with very heavy cast bronze fixture. This particular light is designed by famous French art deco designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and combines an incredible art deco motive in the bronze gallery with the beautiful subtile diffuse light of the slightly violet Holophane glass. Old glass in time and in sunlight can get this colour due to the lead or manganese content.

Condition: In beautiful original vintage condition. Some small chips/nibbles to the glass in various places all around.

Height including hook excluding chain is aprox. 55cm This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less