Verrerie Des Hanots Art Deco Suspension in Nickel-Plated Bronze & Pressed Glass Bowl

  

Imposing French Art Deco pendant light, composed of an elegant nickel-plated bronze frame supporting a spectacular satin molded-pressed glass bowl, produced in the 1920s by Verrerie des Hanots in Montreuil-sous-Bois. With an impressive diameter of 50 cm, this very rare bowl features a deeply sculpted radial design, arranged around a central star with powerfully radiating points, while a frieze of stylized stars animates the outer edge.

This model, listed in the glassworks’ catalog under reference C4 (see photo no. 6), perfectly illustrates the taste of the period for luminous compositions that are both geometric and dynamic.

Thanks to the strength of its relief, the quality of its molded-pressed glass, and the purity of its nickel-plated bronze frame, this pendant stands out as a lighting piece with a strong decorative presence. The whole piece measures 84 cm in height and 50 cm in diameter and has a total weight of 8.3 kg, reflecting the exceptional thickness of the glass. The name “Hanots” comes from a fief attached to the former Orgemont estate in Montreuil, and to its fountain. Muller produced many molded-pressed glass lighting pieces there until 1932, when he sold the business to the Holophane company in Les Andelys. Models from Verrerie des Hanots equipped many wrought-iron or bronze lighting fixtures from the Art Deco period, including exclusive models created for Hettier and Vincent.

The bowl is a monumental piece with a diameter of 50 cm and a weight close to 8 kg. It is made of very thick molded-pressed glass, slightly satin-finished and translucent. The decoration is arranged according to a radial composition. At the center of the bowl develops a deeply sculpted star, ending in a conical point descending downward. These branches have alternating surfaces.

The descending central point evokes a flame-like form, enhancing the sense of depth. Between the large points, shorter secondary rays develop, forming a network of triangular volumes. The rim of the bowl is decorated with a circular frieze of stylized stars in relief. These stars are arranged irregularly, in different sizes, with five strongly marked points (see photo no.

This frieze gives the impression of a starry sky surrounding the central radiance. The lip of the bowl forms a thick, slightly rounded circular edge, polished along its rim.

This massive border provides support for the three fastening buttons. When the three internal bulbs are lit, the reliefs catch the light, the points of the star diffuse a powerful glow, and the peripheral stars appear as cast shadows. The result is a very spectacular cosmic effect. Aside from small chips at the anchoring points of this glass piece, completely hidden by the fastening buttons, this unsigned bowl is in very good condition.

The upper canopy of the frame, made of solid bronze with a nickel-plated finish, has a polylobed and faceted shape (see photo no. Its silhouette is made up of broad radiating panels forming sharp edges. Between these panels, a stylized cluster motif, composed of small spherical protrusions reminiscent of stylized berries, appears. Three rigid nickel-plated brass arms connect the upper canopy to the bowl.

Midway along each arm is a raised applied ornament, formed of elongated, veined leaves with the same cluster motif and a slightly grainy texture, contrasting with the smooth surface of the arms (see photo no. Each arm ends in an articulated ring fitting, allowing flexible attachment to the bowl. The bowl is held in place by three imposing nickel-plated bronze fastening buttons, evenly spaced.

These elements serve both as functional fixing points and as true sculpted decorative features. Each button has a pyramidal or diamond-like shape, consisting of a thick triangular base, a faceted central point topped by an openwork polygonal handle for tightening. On the sides appears the recurring stylized cluster decoration, made up of small spherical protrusions reminiscent either of berries or mineral crystallizations (see photo no. The buttons rest on the edge of the bowl and hold the glass firmly while remaining removable. This frame is in very good condition.

This pendant has been rewired with new wire and is fitted with three nickel-plated brass B22 bayonet bulb holders. Three new B22 LED bulbs will be supplied. Any total or partial reproduction of the text and/or images in this listing is strictly prohibited.