Bronze, glass and silk
France, circa 1910
Louis Majorelle (1859-1926)
Manufactured by the Maison Majorelle and Daum Frères, Nancy, France
Art Nouveau
Bronze ring-form chandelier with floral motif and featuring three Daum glass shades
MAJORELLES FRERES & CIE. MEUBLES D'ART. Nancy; Paris; Lyon; and Lille: Ateliers, (circa 1910-1915)
45” x 22 ¾” (height x depth)
Daum shades: 6” x 4 ¾” (height x depth)
Very good condition

This Majorelle chandelier is a paradigm of the Art Nouveau style. The somewhat complex, yet harmonious design blends the colorful art glass shades, floral chased bronze decoration and silk fringe into a stunning light fixture that speaks of Majorelle’s love of nature.

The naturalistic floral design elements in the bronze framework of the chandelier features irises and other foliate elements. The three Daum art glass hanging shades have a mottled surface of yellow and blue, intersected by pink stripes.

The chandelier is in very good condition with no visible flaws or losses, with the exception of some light age wear. The fixture measures 45” x 22 ¾” (height x depth). The Daum shades measure 6” x 4 ¾” (height x depth).

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926)

Louis Majorelle was a French designer and furniture maker who worked in the French ébéniste tradition. Majorelle created pieces in the Art Nouveau style and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts. After the death of his father, Majorelle became in charge of the family furniture business started by his father Auguste. The Art Nouveau created by Majorelle was influenced by the glass and furniture created by Emile Gallé, along with nature and the natural world. Majorelle exhibited an interior at the Exposition Universelle et Internationale de Paris in 1900 while he was designing in this style.