Pair of Art Déco Sconces, DEGUÉ

Degué - Pair of French Art Déco wall sconces

This rare pair of wall sconces comes from the workshop of the famous French glassworks Degué, which was one of the leading manufacturers of Art Deco glass in the 1920s and 1930s.

The sconces combine satin-finished pressed glass with stylized rose and blossom reliefs and a geometrically structured metal frame. The sockets feature a stepped, V-shaped profile with clean edges and symmetrical lines. Overall, a contrast emerges between the soft, decorative glass surface and the more austere form of the metal frame.

The combination of sculpted glass and the clearly structured metal housing is characteristic of French Art Deco of the late 1920s and early 1930s.

• Floral nature motifs (here: stylized roses) refer to decorative Art Nouveau, but are translated into strictly geometric forms.
• The clean lines and symmetry of the metal frame reflect the architectural spirit of the 1930s.
• The high-quality material combination (frosted glass and silver bronze) underscores the luxurious appeal of the era.

Degué lamps are among the most sought-after pieces of Art Deco today and are valued as collectors items  as well as style-defining furnishing elements.