French Art Nouveau lamps

French Art Nouveau lamps

A bit of history: Following the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris, an artists’ collective known as La Société des artistes décorateurs was formed in the French capital. The renowned Art Nouveau artist Hector Guimard (1867–1942), best known for the Paris Metro entrances, was one of the founders of the artists’ collective La Société des artistes décorateurs. This group of artists drew inspiration from nature, incorporating plant and floral forms and insect motifs, such as dragonflies and butterflies. Thanks to the artistic developments in Paris and Nancy, French decorative art soon gained international recognition. Similarly, the Daum Frères glassworks in Nancy, founded in 1878, became world-renowned in the field of glass art. Partly due to the development of the electric light bulb, there was a great deal of interest in the production of artistic glass lamps, and there was extensive experimentation with types of glass, form and colour. In his hometown of Nancy, glass artist and furniture designer Émile Gallé founded the École de Nancy in 1901, also known as the School of Nancy. Thanks in part to Émile Gallé’s activities, Nancy developed into an important centre for innovative architecture and decorative arts. From 1890 onwards, Jean Daum began to focus on art objects, and new techniques were tested. Daum, who hailed from Alsace, was also a co-founder of the School of Nancy. By setting up his business in Lorraine, he chose a region with a long history and recognised expertise in glass production. 

This curvilinear Art Nouveau form is clearly evident in the lamps from Art Deco Trade Coloured by Art©. These are refined light fittings with a high-quality finish that add a touch of luxury to any space. Of particular interest is the etched glass, through which the motifs subtly glow when illuminated by artificial light. The lamps truly serve as works of art within the interior. 

Now available in nickel-plated and bronze patina!