A stunning signature nickel-plated modernist chandelier by Maison Petitot but apparently unsigned. The heavily cast-brass six-arm art deco electrolier supporting 6 attractive opalescent glass lampshades by Vererries des Hanots. France c1925-35

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Provenance:

• Search for lighting signed by Henri Petitot with matching arm design

Dimensions / Specifications:

• Ht. 60cm/24in W. 76/30
• Supplied with additional ceiling hook

Not Included:

• 6 x B.22  (4 or 6w) L.E.D candle/golf bulb (Available to purchase in our accessories department)
• Screw fixings

Henri Petitot, Paris 1914-1939

“Maison Petitot”

• The famous Paris based company of Maison Petitot was based at 10 rue du Vert-Bois.
• Antonin Petitot founded the company in 1878 and his son Henri took over in 1917.
• A leading figure in the French Modernist and Art Deco lighting movement “Maison Petitot” was renowned for combining industrial materials with luxury finishes to create a “Modernist” aesthetic that still feels timeless today.
• Henri Petitot collaborated regularly with Etablissement Jean Gauthier (E.J.G) at Ezanville (EZAN) to produce the glass for many of their lights although this was not exclusive.

Verreries Des Hanots/ Verlys, Les Andelys

(The Holophane Company, SA)

• The Holophane Company (France) based at Les Andelys create a specialist art glassware department under the brand name “Verreries des Hanots”.

• In 1925, in order to expand its artistic production, Verrerie des Hanots creates a brand specialising in art glassware for the table and other decorative objects under the name of Verlys.

• This name comes from the contraction of VERrerie des AndeLYS.

• In 1937 Piere D’avesn becomes artistic director at Verreries Des Hanots

• This artistic devision was unfortunately not very profitable for The Holophane Company and Verlys manufacture is abandoned around 1946.