1920s Muller Lighting Bowl With Deco Designs, Custom Nickel Mounting For Sale

Muller Freres of Luneville occupies one of the very top positions in the history of French, and for that matter,...

Art Deco 1920s Muller Lighting Bowl With Deco Designs, Custom Nickel Mounting For Sale - Image 3 of 5

Muller Frères 1920s Muller Lighting Bowl With Deco Designs, Custom Nickel Mounting For Sale - Image 4 of 5

Or save it to favorites and we'll tell you if this item goes on sale!

1920s Muller Lighting Bowl With Deco Designs, Custom Nickel Mounting

Name: 1920s Muller Lighting Bowl With Deco Designs, Custom Nickel Mounting
Brand: Muller Frères
Price: 928 USD
Availability: InStock

$92841% Off$1,575

Decorum

Vallejo, CA

Shop safely with our Chairish Buyer Guarantee

Shopping with Chairish is kinder to the Planet

Muller Freres of Luneville occupies one of the very top positions in the history of French, and for that matter, … more Muller Freres of Luneville occupies one of the very top positions in the history of French, and for that matter, worldwide, lighting design and manufacture. The company began well before World War I (in fact, in the third quarter of the 19th Century), during the period of organic, Art Nouveau styling and design. After the war, as tastes and styling evolved into the Art Deco realm, featuring geometric motifs, Muller lept into the breach and the results were spectacular.

To my eye, Muller’s Art Deco designs – particularly on their lighting – occupy a top ranking in the world of Art Deco lighting. A close look at Muller shades, whether in the form of bowls or “tulipes” (as the French call the small outside shades) reveals an extraordinary world of intricate and compelling design. There are amazing pyramiding shapes, stars, circular and other motifs, and a depth in the levels of glass seldom found in the work of competitors of the time. But step back from all this design-noise, and the bowls, in particular, have an attractive simplicity and sparseness about them. There, we have it both ways!

This signed Muller glass bowl is made of clear, colorless glass, which was frosted when it was made and as a result (more or less) appears white. Those clever French, they often highlighted various design elements by leaving them clear (non-frosted), adding to the sensational visual impact of the bowl’s design. This particular bowl features lots of clear elements and hence the sparkle you see in the photos. As I’ve used an incandescent lamp in the photos, there is possibly a slight warmth to the bowl which, depending on what kind of bulb you use, won’t be there at all in your home. On the other hand, if you put this fixture on a dimmer (now presuming you’re using an incandescent bulb), and dim it way down at night, the bowl will be take on a very warm quality and appear like a distant planet hovering above your room or table.

The four-hole ceiling canopy I copied from the original one I purchased in France. I can’t emphasize enough how rare four-hole canopies are, and this one is a knockout, design-wise! I’ve recast it in solid bronze and had it plated in a subtle brushed nickel finish (“jewelry for the home”), and given it my special antique patina. There’s a standard-based American socket inside the bowl which can take any wattage you care to use – no limits!

There are a couple of bubbles in the glass (from the making), on the edge of the rim, which you can see in the main photo, right in front. As you have four ways to look at this light, you can position them, if it’s important to you, in the direction least likely to be noticed. Otherwise, no “condition issues!” less

Dimensions: 13.75ʺW × 13.75ʺD × 15ʺL

Styles: Art Deco; French

Brand: Muller Frères

Period: 1920s

Country of Origin: France

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Bronze; Glass; Lights; Nickel Finish

Condition: Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color: White

Power Sources: Up to 120V (US Standard); Hardwired

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: As described... There are a couple of bubbles in the glass (from the making), on the edge of the rim, …
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order. more
As described... There are a couple of bubbles in the glass (from the making), on the edge of the rim, which you can see in the main photo, right in front. As you have four ways to look at this light, you can position them, if it’s important to you, in the direction least likely to be noticed. Otherwise, no “condition issues!”
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order. less

Need more product details?

Est. Arrival from Vallejo, CA to:

The Estimated Arrival date is approximate and not guaranteed. Estimates include production, processing, and shipping times.

Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.

Shop safely with our Chairish Buyer Guarantee

Decorum

Vallejo, CA

Questions about the item?

View all

Featured Promoted Listings

Shipping

Chairish Express In-Home Delivery

Chairish Express In-Home deliveries are currently only offered for international cross-border shipments.

The item will be delivered to your home and placed in the desired room. The delivery service includes unpacking, inspecting, and removing packaging materials; and does not include installation or setting up the item.

Shipping charges start at $999 and vary based on the size, weight, packaging, and/or the value of the item.

Deliveries can take anywhere from 6 to 9 weeks to be delivered.

Chairish Freight Delivery

Delivered in a crate, to your front door.

You will need tools and/or equipment to open the crate.

Shipping charges start at $799 and vary based on the size, weight, packaging, and/or the value of the item.

Chairish Freight deliveries can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks.

Only available in selected markets.

Chairish In-Home Delivery

Shipping charges start at $149 and based on the size and the distance between pickup and delivery (for approximate values see table):

Delivery Type	Within 50 miles radius	Within 1,500 miles radius	Over 1,500 miles radius	International Cross-Border
Shipping Price	$149 - $299	$199 - $799	$449 - $899	Over $899
Transit Time	2 to 4 weeks	3 to 6 weeks	4 to 8 weeks	12 to 17 weeks

For some items, the shipping price may vary depending on the size, weight, material and/or value of the item.

Free Local Pickup

Local pickup allows customers to inspect an item at the time of pickup and avoid shipping costs.

Following purchase, a confirmation email is sent to the email address associated with the order, and includes: Pickup Verification & Seller's contact information

Please contact the seller within 5 days to coordinate pickup

Once the item has been picked up (by you or your representative) it cannot be returned or refunded.

Free Shipping

Free shipping may be offered on select listings.

Smaller items are typically delivered within 2 weeks of the purchase date, while larger items and furniture may take up to 6 weeks for delivery.

When an item with Free Shipping is returned, the cost of return shipping fees will be charged to the buyer.

Parcel Delivery

Shipment is arranged through recognized carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.

Only pieces that can be safely packed in a box or envelope may be shipped via parcel.

Shipping charges start at $9 — and vary based on the size, weight, packaging and the value of the item.

Delivery Type	US Domestic	International Cross-Border
Shipping Price	$9 - $99	$39 - $499
Transit Time	1 to 2 weeks	2 to 4 weeks

Seller Managed Delivery

Shipping is offered and managed by the seller, through a shipper of the seller’s choice.

Available on items at the seller’s discretion.

Seller Managed Local Delivery

Local curbside delivery is offered and managed by the seller, within a limited geography.

Following purchase, a confirmation email is sent to the confirmation email address associated with the order, and includes: Pickup Verification Code & Seller’s contact information

Please contact the seller within 5 days to coordinate delivery.

1920s Muller Lighting Bowl With Deco Designs, Custom Nickel Mounting

Details

Description

Shipping Options

Standard Returns & Cancellations

Extended Return for Trade

Questions about the item?

Related Collections

Almost done

Sign up for texts and get $50 Off.*

Is text preferable for you?

Sign up below.

For the fastest insider access.

Thanks for joining Chairish!