Artist Statement

The idea to use antique ART DECO glass shades from old chandeliers, which had already been in service for almost 100 years played with my thoughts. Heavy glass had to be combined with the same solid backing plate made from aluminum or brass to hold such glass shades that weight 3-5 kg. This way a first prototype of converting an antique chandelier to a contemporary designed lamp was born. It took several iterations to adjust the backing plate design to become a perfection on its own. These contemporary glass lamps can now be mounted to walls, ceilings or on tripods. I personally think that a combination with energy saving smart Philips bulbs is an added value to the whole concept.

RE-discovered, RE-designed & RE-built ART DECO lights shine new and will hold another 100 years. By giving a new life to old chandeliers we build products for a sustainable future. REARTDECO - industrial design, built to last.

My ART DECO lights are my main focus. However, I have few collections of other French glass objects of ART DECO period (bowls, vases, posters and bonbonnieres) to give you a deeper insight into the belle epoque 1920s-1930s, its glass artists, objects, style and their stories.