Modernist Pendant Light by Georges Halais, Lyon 1940s - K231
By Georges Halais
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A modernist pendant light from the 1940s, designed by French designer Georges Halais. It features a conical shade and a metal frame with a golden patina, showcasing two distinct meta...
Metal
Eloctra Desk Lamp by Georges Halais
Located in BAUD, FR
Art Deco Ocean Liner Lamp "Eloctra" by Georges Halais Lacquered steel and chrome-plated brass.
Metal, Brass, Steel
Art Deco Lamp in Brass by George Halais, France 1930s
By Georges Halais
Located in Hellouw, NL
A calm and well-balanced design, this hanging lamp shows the clarity typical of early French Art Deco lighting. The composition feels considered, with each element supporting the ove...
Brass
Original 1930's Art Deco Ceiling Light
Located in Tarporley, GB
Part of a larger collection of Art Deco light fittings all purchased from an original 1930’s Art Deco house. Attributed to George Halais. Presented in original condition & 100% com...
Brass
$12,000 / set
Art Deco Table Lamps, Bronze & Nickel, France, 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Miami, FL
George Halais was a French designer who specialized in designing lamps and chandeliers in the Art Deco period.
Nickel, Bronze
Desk lamp “Eloctra” by Georges Halais – France 1933
By Georges Halais
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco desk lamp for liners in lacquered steel and copper-plated brass. Model “Eloctra” by Georges Halais. France 1933
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Pair of Shagreen and Metal Art Deco Lamps by George Halais
By Georges Halais
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco table lamps made of Nickeled Plated metal and Shagreen details designed by George Halais. Made in France Circa 1930 Signed: G.
Nickel
Art Deco Chandelier hanging Georges Halais for Eloctra, copper, 1930s
By Georges Halais, Eloctra
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO hanging lamp design Georges Halais for Eloctra copper, 1930s The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship and style of the early 20th century.
Metal, Copper
Original Art Deco Floor Lamp, Chromed Metal, France, circa 1930
By Georges Halais
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Art Deco floor lamp by Georges Halais from France around 1930. Chromed metal and .
Metal, Steel, Sheet Metal
Art Deco Style Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Origin unknown, similar in style to French designer Georges Halais (1893 - 1945). Two standard bulb sockets.
Chrome
Art Deco Desk Lamp By Eloctra
By Eloctra
Located in London, GB
Art Deco lamp by Eloctra and attributed to George Halais. France, circa 1930's. Tarnished metal with slight warping to one side of the shade.
Metal
Art Deco Table Desk Lamp signed by Georges Halais, France 1940
By Georges Halais
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Table Desk Lamp by Georges Halais, France 1940. chrome, copper, lacquor.
Copper, Chrome
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 14.57 in
Art Deco Floor Lamp by Georges Halais, Chrome, Black Lacquer, France, circa 1930
By Georges Halais
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare, small Art Deco floor lamp with side table from George Halais, the lighting decorator of the Ocean Liner "Normandie" France, circa 1930 Black lacquered and chrome-plated metal.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier by Georges Hallais
By Georges Halais
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant chandelier in green and gold lacquered steel. Original patina. Signed "George Hallais." Beautiful lighting.
Steel
Sold
H 32.29 in Dm 27.56 in
Very Large French Six-Tier G. Halais Brass Chandelier Pendant, Gio Ponti Era
By Jacques Adnet, Gio Ponti, Georges Halais
Located in Bremen, DE
All our light´s electricals are professionally checked and tested for worldwide use Stunning very large French midcentury chandelier by Georges Halais, six tiers design with concentr...
Brass, Copper
Chandelier Art Deco by Georges Hallais
By Georges Halais
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant chandelier in beige and gold lacquered steel. Original patina. Signed three times "G.Hallais." Beautiful lighting.
Steel
Tiered Metallic Halais Chandelier
By La Maison Desny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This shimmering chandelier by George Halais features original deep green accents and smooth modern lines.
Chrome
Max Ingrand "2356" Ceiling Light for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Argelato, BO
Max Ingrand 2356 ceiling light Fontana Arte Italy 1967 This rare and extraordinary Fontana Arte suspension chandelier is an icon of mid-century Italian design, made of solid brass a...
Brass
Art Deco Ceiling Fixture Signed Kovacs
By Kovacs
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Kovacs Art Déco glass fixture, circa 1930. Mounted in a chromed metal frame. Molded signature A.Kovacs France. H. 21.7 in. (55cm,) D. 20.3” (49cm.)
Glass
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - new cabling - with patina - good, original condition
Metal
French Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Elegant French chandelier made of silvered cast bronze with a frosted acid etched shade signed "Schneider."
Bronze
Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, France Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x B22 French light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 22...
Brass
Fine French Art Deco Table Lamp by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a bronze base that supports a white opaline shade.
Bronze
1940s Stunning Six-Light Pendant Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Elegant 1940s pendant curved glass decorated with floral motifs. It holds six lights and is in excellent condition.
Brass
Art Deco Glass and Brass Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Glass and Brass Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany Brass hardware Glass cover Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E14 light bulbs. Wired ...
Brass
Nickeled Art Deco Desk Lamp, France, 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely quality desk lamp of pleasant, Minimalist design, with a domed shade which can be oriented to direct the light. Very agreable nickeled finish -- softer, warmer looking than ch...
Metal
$25,581
H 16.54 in Dm 21.66 in
Chandelier Mod. "1748", Design Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy Late 60s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Napoli, IT
Bibliography: Max Ingrand, du verre à la lumière, Martin-Vivier, pag. 198 Fontana Arte 1, Illuminazione - Catalogo del produttore, pag. 18 Domus 334, settembre 1957.
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Pendant Light by Jean Perzel, Mercury-Plated Bronze, 1930
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco pendant, mercury-plated bronze frame with satin-finished glass plate, designed by Jean Perzel (1892-1986). France, circa 1930.
Bronze
Art Deco Ceiling Lamps, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco ceiling lamps, Vienna, around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original cut glass Original wood plate on top white painted).
Brass
French Art Deco Modernist Ceiling Light or Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
This elegant French Art Deco modernist ceiling light is from the 1930s. The satin polished nickel over brass fixture holds eight “Fins” of frosted and clear glass arranged in four pa...
Vintage Design Chandelier, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal, glass - re-polished - fully functional - good, original condition.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking ceiling lamp from 1960s Italy showcases a unique blend of materials and a sophisticated Mid-Century Modern design, characteristic of classic Italian craftsmanship. At ...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Mid-century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Stilux, 1950s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Italian Ceiling Lamp by Stilux, 1950s, Italy This lamp works with 6 x E27 light bulbs. Wired and Suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Please do not hesitat...
Brass, Metal
$4,800 / set
H 11 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
French Bagues Style Bird Sconces with 1 Light Silver Leaf, Banci Firenze
By Banci Firenze, Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
French Bagues style silver leaf metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light, probably Banci Firenze
Crystal, Metal
$2,728
H 45.28 in W 16.15 in D 8.27 in
Large Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Lantern, Paolo Buffa Style. 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Italian Art Deco Lantern in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s This is a highly elegant piece, crafted thanks to the remarkable technical expertise of Italian craftsmen. T...
Wrought Iron
$2,956
H 14.18 in Dm 25.6 in
Patinated Iron, Glass & Parchment Ceiling Light by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This awesome nautical inspired fixture was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. The light features a wide circular frosted glass shade framed by ornate wrought iron ele...
Iron
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,355 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$5,457
H 70.87 in W 122.05 in D 1.19 in
Sculptural Wood Folding Screen by Baumann, from Grands Magasins Du Louvre, 1930s
By Baumann France
Located in leucate, FR
Rare and Exceptional Flexible Solid Pine Screen by Baumann, Provenance Authenticated by a Vintage Label from Grands Magasins Du Louvre, Circa 1930-1940. This flexible screen is a ra...
Wood
$106,303
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 21.26 in
PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...
Brass
Art Deco Reflectolyte Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
This unique pendent is unsigned but has the look of a classic Reflectolyte fixture. It has the bottom glass hanging by 3 hooks but the top half is very different. It is set up as a p...
Art Glass
$8,754
H 30 in Dm 31.5 in
Stunning & Timeless Alabaster and Nutwood Four Arm Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
One of the kind/best Art Deco pendant lights ever with a unique design and presence. This stunning, early 20th century, alabaster pendant with its rare 'circular-angular' design is...
Alabaster, Brass
$386
H 27.56 in Dm 10.63 in
Vintage Chandelier or Lantern Gilt Brass and Textured Glass Suspended Lighting
Located in Bastogne, BE
Absolutely amazing vintage textured glass and gilded brass ceiling chandelier or lantern. Beautifully detailed, vintage hanging lamp, lantern. The textured glass plafond is set ...
Brass
$1,850 / item
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Arms, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion in the thick weave fabric color ...
Oak
$4,138 / set
H 32 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Pendants in Pearl Optic Brass Mounted, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant pair of Murano glass globe pendants in pearl optic, brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1960s. These beautiful and rare pendants look really like a big pearl hanging fr...
Brass
On Hold|$3,487
H 70.87 in W 80.71 in D 0.79 in
French Art Deco tambour screen room divider in Pine 1930’s attributed Baumman
By Baumann France
Located in London, GB
French Art Deco Patinated Pine Folding Screen / Room Divider Attributed to Jomaine Baumann, 1940s A sculptural and beautifully patinated French Art Deco freestanding room divider or...
Metal
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