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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French Art Deco Chandelier by Müller Frères 1920s
By Muller Frères
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exquisite French Art Deco chandelier attributed to the renowned glassmakers Müller Frères, this stunning fixture exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the early 20th century. F...
Brass
$2,179
H 23.63 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Antique French Art Deco Pendant / Chandelier by Muller Freres White Glass 1930
By Muller Fres Luneville, Muller Frères
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & timeless! This French Art Deco pendant by Muller Frères Luneville 1930. Marvelous white frosted glass shade with amazing geometric Art Deco motives. Exquisite frame in ...
Metal, Bronze
Muller Frères Art Deco Chandelier
By Muller Frères
Located in NANTES, FR
Muller Frères, chandelier with 4 plates and central bowl. Floral decor. Silvered bronze frame. Electrified. E14 socket. 5 lights. In perfect condition Height: 85cm Diameter: 52cm Weight: 20 Kg The Muller brothers...
Bronze
$2,238
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
French Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville 1930 pendant / flush mount
By Muller Fres Luneville, Muller Frères
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & Timeless! This French antique Art Deco chandelier from Muller Freres Luneville 1930. A rather rare model by this famous French glass manufacturer , with matching silver Art Deco canopy. Stunning geometric art deco design that looks amazing when lit and will never go out of style. The shade has is signed ''Muller Freres Luneville'' a real collectable antique that will make a lasting impression. Rewired and ready for safe use with E14 socket. This Muller Freres chandelier...
Glass
Muller Freres French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional French Art Deco chandelier was created by Muller Frères in France during the 1920s. Renowned for its refined glasswork and elegant lighting designs, the Muller Frère...
Brass, Bronze
French Art Déco Chandelier Signed Muller Frères Luneville, circa 1930
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Beirut, LB
French Art Déco chandelier made of a twisted bronze structure with detailed engravings, holding a garland at the bottom. It has six lampshades made of pressed modded sandblasted glas...
Bronze
$4,795Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 23 in D 23 in
Signed Art Deco Muller Freres Chandelier France, circa 1920
By Muller Frères
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1930s French Art Deco chandelier in frosted glass and nickel-plated metal frame by Muller Frères and Luneville. This chandelier has four-piece frosted and pressed glass shades deco...
Smoked Glass
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Muller Freres
By Muller Fres Lunneville
Located in Long Island City, NY
A gorgeous French Art Deco chandelier by Muller Freres in great condition. The chandelier consists of five square shades. Four on each side, and one in the bottom with 4 matching tu...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Frères & Marcel Vasseur, France, 1920
By Muller Frères, Marcel Vasseur
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A French Art Deco masterpiece dating from circa 1920, this exceptional chandelier brings together the talents of two of the most celebrated names of the French decorative arts: Mulle...
Wrought Iron
$1,771
H 21.66 in Dm 14.18 in
French Art Déco Chandelier, Pendant Light, Muller Frères Luneville, 1920s
By Muller Frères
Located in Schwerin, MV
French pendant light from the 1920s - 1940s with an opal glass shade and chain suspension by Muller Frères Lunéville in good original condition. The decorative glass shade has a beau...
Brass
