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Robert Mathieu Mid-20th-Century Three-Shade Chandelier
A rare brass and enamel three-shade chandelier by Robert Mathieu, featuring a distinctive twisted red central detail. The chandelier retains its adjustable brass cone gallery and articulated shade supports with brass ball joints, allowing the shades to be positioned individually. Wired and ready for use, it combines sculptural appeal with the versatility characteristic of Mathieu’s designs.
Robert Mathieu (1921–2002) was an inventive French lighting designer and manufacturer whose work brought together skilled metalwork and a precise understanding of mechanics. His lighting of the 1950s explored balance, movement and the interplay of direct and indirect light through counterweights, articulated arms and adjustable reflectors.
Born in Paris on 23 November 1921, Mathieu studied at the École Boulle, graduating in 1938 as a tourneur sur bronze, a craftsman specialising in turning and working bronze. He began his career in clockmaking before moving into lighting design.
This early grounding in precision craftsmanship informed his later work. Many of his lamps have the poise of mechanical instruments, with carefully placed pivots and counterweights allowing each element to move while preserving the balance and elegance of the overall design.
Dimensions
• Height: 24 inches / 60.96 cm
• Width: 16 inches / 40.64 cm
• Depth: 16 inches / 40.64 cm
Details
• Designer: Robert Mathieu
• Date of manufacture: 1960
• Materials: Brass and enamel
• Condition: Good
• Origin: Paris (France)
Condition Report
In overall good, firm and secure condition, age to the brass material and shades, the top section of the centre support has a black ink model number written on it but this is not visible once the light is hung. The articulation of the arms and adjustable gallery work smooth as originally intended. Wired to a 2 cord power output.
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Dispatch
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At The House of Antiques Ltd / The Purest Space Ltd, we are committed to clear descriptions, careful inspection and attentive customer service.
Electrical
All items sold should be checked by a professional electrician before use.
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If your item arrives damaged or differs materially from its description, please contact us promptly, ideally within 48 hours of delivery, with photographs so that we can investigate and arrange an appropriate resolution. This requested reporting period does not limit your statutory rights.
Where statutory cancellation rights apply, these will be honoured. Please contact us before arranging a return so that suitable packing, transport and any applicable return costs can be agreed.
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• Period: 1960
• • Price: £1,250.00
  • €1,471 Euro
  • $1,653 US Dollar
• Location: London