Louis Janin and Charles Schneider | Twin-Arm Desk Lamp | France c.1920-30
£1,595.00
Product Code: JAL0017A fabulous quality wrought-iron two-branch desk lamp certainly by Louis Janin, Nancy but apparently unsigned. The base in the distinctive design of Janin with intricate rose flowers and leaves and complimented with two strongly coloured “pate-de-verre” lampshades each engraved “Schneider”. France, c.1920-30.
Provenance:
- See signed LJanin lamp with matching design to arm
Dimensions / Specifications:
- Ht.43cm/17ins; w. 36/14. W.(base)19/7.5
- Supplied with 2m flex and 13amp plug
Not Included:
- 2 x B.22 (4 or 6w) L.E.D candle/golf bulb (Available to purchase in our accessories department)
Louis Janin, Nancy
- Artistic Collaboration: Janin is most famous for his work with the renowned glassmaker Charles Schneider. Their partnership produced some of the most sought-after Art Deco lamps, where Janin’s intricate wrought-iron bases—often featuring floral motifs like roses—were paired with Schneider’s colorful “pâte-de-verre” glass shades.
- The Nancy Connection: He was based in Nancy, a city that was a major hub for Art Nouveau and Art Deco craftsmanship. This location placed him in the same artistic circle as other masters you’ve asked about, like Louis Majorelle.
- Style: His ironwork is characterized by delicate but sturdy Art Deco designs. Unlike the more robust, industrial feel of some Marcel Vasseur pieces, Janin’s work often leaned toward naturalistic and floral elegance in hand-wrought iron.
Verreries Schneider (Le verre Français), Epinay-sur-Seine 1913
Charles Schneider
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Charles Schneider was born in Chateau-Thierry, near Paris, on 23rd February 1881.
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His brother, Ernest Schneider (1877-1937), started working for Daum in 1903 as clerk. Charles had started an artistic career and was already active at Daum since 1898.
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In 1913, the brothers decided to start their own business and bought a small glass factory in association with a friend Henri Wolf, at Epinay-sur-Seine.
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In 1918, fire destroyed the studios at Galle and a group of artists went to Schneider’s.
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Early Cameo glass in art Nouveau style is signed “Le Verre Francais” and “Charder” pseudonym for Charles Schneider
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Pate-de-verre and art deco glass is signed simply “Schneider”
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