expressionist ceiling light, Germany, 1930s

This ceiling light was manufactured in Germany around 1930 and belongs stylistically to the movement of expressionist modernism. A defining feature is the sculptural construction made of nickel-plated brass, consisting of elegantly curved elements that lend the piece both an architectural and a dynamic presence.

Six geometrically arranged sockets are mounted on flat glass panels, together forming a composition that appears almost futuristic. Each glass shade features a finely engraved concave line pattern – a subtle decorative element that diffuses the light and reinforces the design language of early 1930s modernism.

With its bold form and rare level of craftsmanship, this piece stands as a remarkable example of the expressive Machine Age movement. A highly distinctive lighting object that reflects the formal richness of the era – and a collector’s piece rarely found in this condition.