A pair of large wrought-iron wall lights, the pierced geometric framework each hanging pendant a strongly coloured orange and dark purple “pate-de-verre” lampshade by Charles Schneider. France c1930

Please Note:

• Price for the pair
• Not available to buy seperately

Dimensions / Specifications:

• Ht.(backplate)46cm/18in, Ht.(overall) 52/20.5, W.21/8.25, Dpth.14/5.5

Not Included:

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

Verreries Schneider (Le verre Français), Epinay-sur-Seine 1913-39

Charles Schneider (1881–1953)

• Charles Schneider was born in Chateau-Thierry, near Paris, on 23rd February 1881.
• 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.
• 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.
• In 1918, fire destroyed the studios at Galle and a group of artists went to Schneider’s.
• Early Cameo glass in art Nouveau style is signed “Le Verre Francais” and “Charder” pseudonym for Charles Schneider
• Pate-de-verre and art deco glass is signed simply “Schneider”