Early 20th century lighting by Edgar Brandt (France)

Edgar Brandt (1880 - 1960) was a French Art Deco ironworker and designer. He is known for his wrought iron furniture, lighting fixtures and decorative objects, many of which were created for the Art Deco movement. He was one of the most prominent ironworkers of his time, and his work was highly influential in the development of the Art Deco style.

Brandt was born in Nogent-sur-Seine, France and began his career as an apprentice blacksmith. He quickly developed a passion for the art of ironworking, and by the turn of the century he had established himself as a master craftsman. He opened his own workshop, "Edgar Brandt - Atelier de Fer" in Paris and began producing high-quality wrought iron furniture, lighting fixtures, and other decorative items. He quickly gained recognition and his work was exhibited in many prestigious exhibitions and events like Paris Salon d'Automne and the World more...

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An Art Deco forged iron cage floor lamp in the style of Edgar…

An Art Deco forged iron cage floor lamp in the style of Edgar Brandt, circa 1930s, the standard lamp with a tapering wrought iron cage column of textured splats and climbing foliate spays with scrolling terminals, the everted top with later frosted glass…

A scarce Muller Freres standard 'Uplight' lamp with an Edgar…

Rare Muller Freres Uplight Lamp with Edgar Brandt Style Stand

A scarce Muller Freres standard 'Uplight' lamp with an Edgar Brandt style stand, c.1930s, with an orange and aubergine mottled shade signed 'Muller Freres Luneville', with their stenciled mark, the handsome cast iron base with three elements ending in a…

A fine cast-iron Art Deco floor lamp in the style of Edgar…

Art Deco Floor Lamp with Stylized Deer and Shade

A fine cast-iron Art Deco floor lamp in the style of Edgar Brandt, French, circa 1925 demi-lune opaque glass shade, and the base surmounted by two stylised deer 181 cm high

O. Le Pecheur (French), Eight-Light chandelier, c. 1920, in the…

French wrought iron chandelier with alabaster shades

O. Le Pecheur (French), Eight-Light chandelier, c. 1920, in the style of Edgar Brandt, wrought iron, chrome and alabaster shades, height 130 cm diameter 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Edgar Brandt Arts & Crafts wrought iron chandelier holding…

Edgar Brandt Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Lights

Edgar Brandt Arts & Crafts wrought iron chandelier holding eight lights. Condition good, age related wear. Diameter 63 cm

After Edgar Brandt (1880-1960) bronze cobra lamp with frosted…

Edgar Brandt Cobra Lamp with Suspended Glass Shade

After Edgar Brandt (1880-1960) bronze cobra lamp with frosted and clear glass suspended shade, height 52 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

After Edgar Brandt, Art Deco boudoir wrought iron lamp with a…

Art Deco Wrought Iron Lamp with Sabino Glass Shade

After Edgar Brandt, Art Deco boudoir wrought iron lamp with a Sabino frosted glass shade, height 16.5 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Art Deco wrought iron chandelier after Edgar Brandt shades…

Art Deco Wrought Iron Chandelier with Degue Shades

Art Deco wrought iron chandelier after Edgar Brandt shades signed 'Degue', height 80 cm, width 60 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman