A large and highly rare pair of good quality chromed-brass six-branch art deco “icicle” chandeliers, each fitting with six strongly-opalescent glass shades signed “Ezan” for établissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G), Ezanville with further opalescent glass “icicle” embellishments. France, c1930-40.

Please note:

• 2 available to buy
• Price displayed is for 1 light only
• Available to buy as a pair or individually

Dimensions/ Specifications:

• Ht.96.5cm/38in, W.56/22.
• Supplied with additional ceiling hook

Not Included:

• 6 x B.22  (4w or 6w) L.E.D Golf Bulbs (Available to purchase in our accessories department)
• Ceiling/ wall screw fixings

Etablissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G) 1919-1939

Rue J.Robert, Paris & Ezanville

• Etablissement Jean Gauthier was a major French art deco glassworks established by the designer Jean Gauthier.
• The company is highly regarded for its moulded-pressed Art Deco glassware, often used in architectural lighting and chandeliers
• Jean Gauthier had his first workshop at 12-14 rue Jean Robert in Paris and later expanded with factories in the town of Ezanville.
• In the early days just after the first world war Gauthier made cameo shades that were sometimes signed Gauthier.
• Glass was signed E.J.G for “Etablissement Jean Gauthier” and J.Robert based on the street name of the first workshop.
• In the 30s Gauthier started a line of opalescent glass, using industrial methods, that allowed for the geometric and modernist designs typical of the 1930s.
• This glass is often signed EZAN France, based on the location of the factory in Ezanville.