This extraordinary Art Deco Machine Age flush mount chandelier, designed by Moe Lights and crafted in America circa 1940, encapsulates the streamlined elegance and industrial design ethos of the period. Featuring a striking airplane-inspired design, this chandelier blends chrome accents with smooth milk glass, evoking the aerodynamic forms and technological optimism of the Machine Age. The circular milk glass shade diffuses light softly, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. Its sleek chrome fittings and aerodynamic lines echo the bold aesthetics of the burgeoning aviation industry and Art Deco’s fascination with speed, precision, and modernity. The combination of materials—a juxtaposition between polished chrome and the subtle opaqueness of the glass—results in an iconic visual contrast that captures the spirit of 1940s design innovation. With a striking band in vermillion red, this subtle accent adds lovel color and a dynamic pop to the fixture. This chandelier is ideal for spaces requiring low-profile lighting solutions while maintaining a sense of vintage sophistication. Perfect for kitchens, hallways, offices, or even modern interiors, this piece seamlessly combines practicality with artistic craftsmanship, ideal for a boy's room or any space requiring a touch of playful elegance. As both an homage to Machine Age design and a timeless Art Deco statement piece, this Moe Lights chandelier represents the perfect fusion of functional lighting and sculptural decoration for any collector or admirer of vintage American design. Newly rewired to American Standards, this chandelier accomodates two edison base bulbs achieving up to 200 watts of light. In Excellent Vintage Condition.
American, Circa 1940
Dimensions:
Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm) x Diameter: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
Style: Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Metal
Place of Origin: United States
Period: 1940-1949
Date of Manufacture: circa 1940
Condition: Excellent
Reference Number: LU793451545512
TEAR SHEET
This extraordinary Art Deco Machine Age flush mount chandelier, designed by Moe Lights and crafted in America circa 1940, encapsulates the streamlined elegance and industrial design ethos of the period. Featuring a striking airplane-inspired design, this chandelier blends chrome accents with smooth milk glass, evoking the aerodynamic forms and technological optimism of the Machine Age. The circular milk glass shade diffuses light softly, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. Its sleek chrome fittings and aerodynamic lines echo the bold aesthetics of the burgeoning aviation industry and Art Deco’s fascination with speed, precision, and modernity. The combination of materials—a juxtaposition between polished chrome and the subtle opaqueness of the glass—results in an iconic visual contrast that captures the spirit of 1940s design innovation. With a striking band in vermillion red, this subtle accent adds lovel color and a dynamic pop to the fixture. This chandelier is ideal for spaces requiring low-profile lighting solutions while maintaining a sense of vintage sophistication. Perfect for kitchens, hallways, offices, or even modern interiors, this piece seamlessly combines practicality with artistic craftsmanship, ideal for a boy's room or any space requiring a touch of playful elegance. As both an homage to Machine Age design and a timeless Art Deco statement piece, this Moe Lights chandelier represents the perfect fusion of functional lighting and sculptural decoration for any collector or admirer of vintage American design. Newly rewired to American Standards, this chandelier accomodates two edison base bulbs achieving up to 200 watts of light. In Excellent Vintage Condition.
American, Circa 1940
Dimensions:
Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm) x Diameter: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
Style: Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Metal
Place of Origin: United States
Period: 1940-1949
Date of Manufacture: circa 1940
Condition: Excellent
Reference Number: LU793451545512
TEAR SHEET
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