Muller Frères was a family-owned glassworks that is best known for its striking designs produced in the Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles. The French company’s chandeliers, vases, lamps and other glass pieces created in the latter style — which were largely characterized by elegantly crafted natural-world motifs and subtle, organic forms — are highly sought after and make for distinctive additions to any space.
Henri Muller opened the company with four of his brothers in Lunéville, during a time that saw the modernizing Art Nouveau movement in the decorative arts develop countrywide as well as in Britain. It quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States. Muller’s sister and an additional three brothers later joined the business.
The Muller family custom-ordered glass blanks from a glassworks near Nancy. The brothers learned about glass design from Émile Gallé, an innovative pioneer in glass artistry who would become a leading light of Art Nouveau. The style, which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. The earliest works by Muller Frères, which were often crafted in cameo glass, are strongly demonstrative of Gallé’s style and influence.
After a period that saw a pause in production owing to World War I, the company saw considerable success.
Muller Frères employed several hundred people at its commercial peak, when the Art Deco style of the 1920s, which was brought to international attention at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, was popularized by the likes of René Lalique, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Jules Leleu. Authentic Muller Frères Art Deco sconces and pendants and hanging lamps featured sculptural wrought iron frames and saw an integration of high-polished nickel plating, bronze, frosted glass and silver leaf.
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Muller Frères Lunévill Art Deco Peach Frosted Pressed Glass Rose CenterpieceBowl
By Muller Frères
Located in Beirut, LB
A rare and highly decorative spherical vase by Muller Frères, Lunéville, France, circa 1930's, and one of the most striking forms produced by this celebrated glass house. The entire...
Glass
$1,487Sale Price|20% Off
Cup in Colored Blown Glass from Muller Freres, 1930
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup in colored blown glass from Muller Freres, 1930. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Glass
$418Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 10.63 in
Art Deco Amber Blown Glass Bowl or Centerpiece by Brockwitz, Germany
By Brockwitz
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany by Brockwitz, 1930s - 1940s. This rare bowl / centerpiece is made in amber blown glass with parts that are satined. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sl...
Blown Glass
$6,850
H 4.5 in W 9.38 in D 3.38 in
Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Glass Cachepots by Muller Freres, 1930s
By Muller Frères, Louis Majorelle, Edgar Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful pair of Muller Freres art glass and nickel-plated wrought iron cachepots. Dating to the Art Deco period. In the style of Edga...
Wrought Iron
$2,789
H 24 in Dm 13.8 in
Stylish Art Deco Chandelier, Frosted Glass with Flying House Sparrows by Muller
By Muller Frères, Muller Fres Lunneville
Located in Lisse, NL
Graceful pendant light by Muller Freres with house sparrows flying in the rain sculptures in relief. This early 20th century, French Art Deco light fixture is another great example ...
Brass
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Italy Round Blown Clear Glass and Brass Vase in Chrome Finish
Located in Brescia, IT
This contemporary round blown clear glass vase is full made in Italy. The round glass turns on its square brass base in chrome finish. The shape is like a sculpture, very beautiful w...
Brass
Murano Peach Pink White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural hand blown Murano glass centerpiece or vase in a beautiful soft peach pink color. Italy, 1960s. This beautiful centerpiece has organic design, the interior part is made i...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Blown Murano Glass Plate in Green and Blue, Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
This is a unique blown Murano glass fruit plate in green and blue. No signature found. A-649-335
Murano Glass
$1,621
H 10.44 in W 22.84 in D 7.09 in
Large Murano Peach White Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase Organic Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large sculptural hand blown Murano glass centerpiece vase in a beautiful creamy peach color. Italy, 1960s. This beautiful centerpiece has organic design, the interior part is made in...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,663Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 8.67 in
Caravaggio Cup Murano Glass Centerpiece by Barovier & Toso from the 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, MI
Centerpiece cup in very fine blue Murano glass, made in inspiration of the Caravaggio cup by Barovier and Toso, in the 1980s Ø 22 cm h 17 cm Barovier & Toso is a glass factory, kno...
Murano Glass
Art Deco Centerpiece with Original Glass Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco centerpiece with original glass vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enamelled.
Brass
Glass Tray in Cool Art Deco from the, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A glass tray in very cool Art Deco from the 1920s - 1930s. Made in painted glass with a frame in walnut and colored aluminium. Slightly discolored painting...
Aluminum
Art Deco Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italian, 21.8
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Murano Glass
Art Deco Alpaca Centerpiece with opaline glass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Alpaca Centerpiece with opaline glass vienna around 1920s Only polished
Alpaca, Opaline Glass
Cup in Colored Blown Glass from Muller Freres, 1930
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup in colored blown glass from Muller Freres, 1930.
Glass
Cup in Colored Blown Glass from Muller Freres, 1930
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup in colored blown glass from Muller Freres, 1930.
Glass