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MATHIEU LUSTRERIE | Louis XVI sconce with 3 lights

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Height

60 cm

Width

35 cm

Depth

26 cm / 10.00 inch


After the discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum, fashion changed for the Louis XVI style which was part of a European movement back to classicism in the second half of the 18th century. It abandoned the rounded lines of the Louis XV Style for a return to straight lines, ornamented with great lightness. The ornamental elements are also minimalist: symmetrical in shape, they find their inspiration in vegetal nature and antique themes. Among the most classic elements we find the ribbon bow, festoon and drapery. The Louis XVI style is above all that of Queen Marie-Antoinette, who loves elegance and luxury. Her universe is refined, fresh and subtle, a neo-classical style tinged with romanticism and fantasy. In the lights, we will of course retain the braided knot, ribbons or ropes, and for the most exceptional pieces in our collection, Marie-Antoinette's blue.

Height

60 cm

Width

35 cm

Depth

26 cm / 10.00 inch


After the discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum, fashion changed for the Louis XVI style which was part of a European movement back to classicism in the second half of the 18th century. It abandoned the rounded lines of the Louis XV Style for a return to straight lines, ornamented with great lightness. The ornamental elements are also minimalist: symmetrical in shape, they find their inspiration in vegetal nature and antique themes. Among the most classic elements we find the ribbon bow, festoon and drapery. The Louis XVI style is above all that of Queen Marie-Antoinette, who loves elegance and luxury. Her universe is refined, fresh and subtle, a neo-classical style tinged with romanticism and fantasy. In the lights, we will of course retain the braided knot, ribbons or ropes, and for the most exceptional pieces in our collection, Marie-Antoinette's blue.

About the designer

Recognised for their rare skills (EPV France) in restoring, re-editing and designing chandeliers using techniques from the 17th-20th centuries; Mathieu Lustrerie have been continually appointed by royal households and historic monuments to offer expert advice and restore and faithfully re-edit some of the world’s most celebrated projects. In addition to being an avid collector, Regis Mathieu has created contemporary collections adorned with rock crystal and semi precious stones, utilising the same cast bronze, hand chiseling and gilding techniques that were employed in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Founded in 1948 by Henri Mathieu in the Chutes-Lavie district of Marseille, the Mathieu Lustrerie Atelier has always associated its name with the art of the light. A family business in Provence. Henri Mathieu created a collection of lighting in 1970s of brushed aluminium blades, treating lights as sculpture. 

After Henri’s untimely death in 1982 the workshop was run by his wife Yvette. Then in early 1990 their son, Regis Mathieu assumed the helm. Fascinated by beautiful things since childhood, he immediately understands that his future is linked to history. He expanded sales to the United States and the Middle East, bringing the French style to a prestigious clientele. 

Régis Mathieu's exceptional collection of over 1000 chandeliers are showcased in both the Mathieu Museum in the Luberon and the Régis Mathieu Gallery in Paris. The objects of light are always presented alongside works of art, inviting you to take a walk through time from the 15th century to modern day.

The lighting of historic monuments, museums, and venerable homes often suffers from the scars of time, revolution or the reversal of fortune. The Mathieu Lustrerie atelier is capable of authentically re-fabricating exactly, any light fixture to the specification of the archives, drawings or photos.