Degue - Signed - 1920-1930 French Art Deco - Pendant Chandelier / Suspension Ceiling Light - Apple Blossoms Blue

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Limited time - $350 below market value!

An original, late 1920s - early 1930s French Art Deco suspension plafonnier, created by the renowned glass manufacture Degue. The organic "Apple blossoms" design is presented in heavy artisan glass with a frosted finish, in the sought-after sky blue color. The manufacture was founded by David Gueron in 1926 in Paris, as Verrerie d'Art Degue, and was prominent in the French Art Deco movement, producing highest quality glass plafonniers until 1936, finally closing down in 1939 with the advent of World War II. As true time capsules of the period when Art Deco most blossomed, these items have historical significance and aesthetic value that is hard to overstate.

The original glass bowl is a two-level rounded cone, about 14 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep. It is made of sky-blue heavy artisan glass with matt finish, featuring a rhythmic relief of blossoms in the center cone and foliage over the body. The bowl is suspended from a large, 6 5/8 inch diameter canopy, shaped into a swirl relief with rich detail, and made of chrome-plated solid bronze. Three elegant, reeded suspension arms, also chrome-plated, conceal all electrical wiring. Each arm supports an articulating light bulb socket, capable of floating standard U.S. household light bulbs (up to 100 Watts each) safely above the glass. The entire suspension is finished to a sparkling sheen. The overall height is about 18 inches. The quality is outstanding, you can hear the solid bronze ring when installing the chandelier.

The plafonnier is in excellent condition, carefully preserved from its period, and is properly signed. All electrics have been rewired with UL listed, U.S. household compatible parts, and include a connector to the house AC line. Mounting hardware is also included, and consists of a high quality standard U.S. ceiling crossbar and a nipple bolt. Light bulbs or crossbar screws are not included, as these are specific to each home. We take great care in our restoration work, we admire Art Deco, and we love our customers. The last image demonstrates some of the benefits of our plafonniers compared to other offers.

The item will be inspected and photographed before shipping, professionaly packed, and safely delivered to you with tracking and insurance. Illustrated instructions for handling and installation will be included. The item is sold as-is with no returns. We are happy to address any of your questions or concerns before you make your purchase. You are not likely to find anything at the exact same level of quality and detail on the market.

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