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Italian Modernist Chandelier, 1950s, Satin Glass and Brass

Italian Modernist Chandelier, 1950s, Satin Glass and Brass

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Italian Modernist Chandelier, 1950s, Satin Glass and Brass

Italian Modernist Chandelier, 1950s, Satin Glass and Brass

Description: Very rare Italian modernist chandelier attributed to Stilnovo from the 1950s. Three arms arranged in triangular form, each with a large acid-satinated glass diffuser and an original E14 socket with new wiring. Very good original condition with patina on the brass and the original lacquer of the canopies. Each triangle side has a length of 17 inches/43 cm, glass length is 11.5 inches/29 cm.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Stilnovo (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 77cm; Diameter 54cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 1178

Rare Hans Bergström Brass and Teak Chandelier, 1950s

Rare Hans Bergström Brass and Teak Chandelier, 1950s

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Rare Hans Bergström Brass and Teak Chandelier, 1950s
Rare Hans Bergström Brass and Teak Chandelier, 1950s
Rare Hans Bergström Brass and Teak Chandelier, 1950s
Rare Hans Bergström Brass and Teak Chandelier, 1950s
Rare Hans Bergström Brass and Teak Chandelier, 1950s

Rare Hans Bergström Brass and Teak Chandelier, 1950s

Description: Rare chanelier by Hans Bergström for ASEA, 1950s. Ribbed teak center piece with five sculpted brass arms. Frilled brass socket covers, brass leaves around the stem and a unique brass canopy complete this intricate and unique design. Very good original condition with patina on the brass and new organza shades.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Hans Bergström (designer), ASEA (Manufacturer)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 68cm; Diameter 50cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Teak, Fabric
Reference Number: 1164

J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1950, Brass and Opaline Glass

J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1950, Brass and Opaline Glass

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J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1950, Brass and Opaline Glass
J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1950, Brass and Opaline Glass
J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1950, Brass and Opaline Glass
J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1950, Brass and Opaline Glass
J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1950, Brass and Opaline Glass
J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1950, Brass and Opaline Glass

J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1950, Brass and Opaline Glass

Description: Rare J.T. Kalmar model 5172 (“Zinnen-Nurglas”) flush mount, circa 1950. A large blown, lightly green tinted glass diffuser with opaline casing is surrounded by brass ‘pinnacles’ (“Zinnen”). The backplate is designed in such a manner that the fixture appears to float about an inch from the ceiling. Good original condition with patina on the brass. Two original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.
Literature: J.T. Kalmar Leuchtenkatalog 60

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950
Dimensions: Diameter 42cm, Height 21cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Steel, Glass
Reference Number: 1153

Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s

Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s

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Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s

Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s

Description: Rare Stilnovo pendant from the 1950s. Large onion-shaped satin glass diffuser with a yellow shade. Good original condition with patina on the brass and light loss of original paint. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Original manufacturers label on the inside of the shade. 

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Stilnovo
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 79cm; Diameter 30cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Aluminum, Glass
Reference Number: 1145

Scandinavian Table Lamps, 1960s, Teak and Rattan

Scandinavian Table Lamps, 1960s, Teak and Rattan

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Scandinavian Table Lamps, 1960s, Teak and Rattan
Scandinavian Table Lamps, 1960s, Teak and Rattan
Scandinavian Table Lamps, 1960s, Teak and Rattan
Scandinavian Table Lamps, 1960s, Teak and Rattan
Scandinavian Table Lamps, 1960s, Teak and Rattan

Scandinavian Table Lamps, 1960s, Teak and Rattan

Description: Rare pair of Scandinavian tripod table lamps in teak with rattan shades. Lovely delicate design with tapered teak stem and legs and organic rattan shades that sit atop a wireframe which is mounted onto the bulb. Fine original condition with minor wear. The on/off switch is integrated into the original E27 sockets.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Scandinavia
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Height 52cm; Diameter 27cm
Materials and Techniques: Teak, Rattan
Reference Number: 1131

1950s Pendant by Ernest Igl

1950s Pendant by Ernest Igl

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1950s Pendant by Ernest Igl
1950s Pendant by Ernest Igl
1950s Pendant by Ernest Igl
1950s Pendant by Ernest Igl
1950s Pendant by Ernest Igl

1950s Pendant by Ernest Igl

Description: Rare pendant by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, Germany 1950s. A densely perforated diffuser with holes of varying sizes is attached to the large dual-color shade with brass stems in an ingenious manner. Very fine original condition with minor wear to the lacquered parts and a lovely patina on the brass. One original brass E27 socket with new textile wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Germany
Creator: Ernest Igl (Designer), Hillebrand (Manufacturer)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Diameter 44cm, Height 23cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Enameled Steel
Reference Number: 1123

J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, 1930s

J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, 1930s

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J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, 1930s
J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, 1930s
J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, 1930s
J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, 1930s
J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, 1930s
J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, 1930s

J.T. Kalmar Brass Chandelier, 1930s

Description: Rare six arm brass chandelier from the 1930s attributed to a design by Josef Frank for J.T. Kalmar. Six brass arms drop down from a centerpiece intertwined and ondulating until they branch out in classical manner. Very fine condition with a nice patina on the brass and new custom shades. Original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring. Height without chain is 15inches/38cm.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar (Manufacturer), Josef Frank (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 94cm; Diameter 66cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 1115

Italian Faceted Glass Chandelier, circa 1960

Italian Faceted Glass Chandelier, circa 1960

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Italian Faceted Glass Chandelier, circa 1960
Italian Faceted Glass Chandelier, circa 1960
Italian Faceted Glass Chandelier, circa 1960
Italian Faceted Glass Chandelier, circa 1960
Italian Faceted Glass Chandelier, circa 1960
Italian Faceted Glass Chandelier, circa 1960

Italian Faceted Glass Chandelier, circa 1960

Description: Unique Italian midcentury chandelier, circa 1960. A large pagoda-shaped body with a multi-faceted smoked glass diffuser. Very nice original condition with patina on the brass and light wear to the original lacquer and glass. Three brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring. Height without the stem is approx. 16inches/ 40cm. 

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Fontana Arte (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1960
Dimensions: Height 98cm, Diameter 36cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Steel, Cut Glass
Reference Number: 1106

Modernist Stilnovo Chandelier, circa 1958

Modernist Stilnovo Chandelier, circa 1958

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Modernist Stilnovo Chandelier, circa 1958
Modernist Stilnovo Chandelier, circa 1958
Modernist Stilnovo Chandelier, circa 1958
Modernist Stilnovo Chandelier, circa 1958
Modernist Stilnovo Chandelier, circa 1958
Modernist Stilnovo Chandelier, circa 1958

Modernist Stilnovo Chandelier, circa 1958

Description: Excellent brass Sputnik chandelier attributed to Stilnovo, 1958. The hardware is made entirely of brass, partially lacquered in black. Each of the eight-arm has a “triplex opal” satin glass cylinder with a brass “Saturn” ring held by three black lacquered stems. Very good condition with one original brass E14 socket with new wiring per arm. Glass diffusers are 6.5inches/16cm long and have a diameter of 2.4inches/6cm.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Stilnovo (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1958
Dimensions: Height 64cm, Diameter 84cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 1091

1940s Italian Umbrella Stand, Brass and Lacquered Iron, attrib. to Colli Torino

1940s Italian Umbrella Stand, Brass and Lacquered Iron, attrib. to Colli Torino

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1940s Italian Umbrella Stand, Brass and Lacquered Iron, attrib. to Colli Torino
1940s Italian Umbrella Stand, Brass and Lacquered Iron, attrib. to Colli Torino
1940s Italian Umbrella Stand, Brass and Lacquered Iron, attrib. to Colli Torino

1940s Italian Umbrella Stand, Brass and Lacquered Iron, attrib. to Colli Torino

Description: Rare Italian umbrella stand attributed to Colli Torino, possibly designed by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940’s. Hammered iron/steel body lacquered in olive with generous sculpted brass decoration. Fine original condition with patina on the brass and paint.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Colli Torino (Attributed), Giovanni Gariboldi (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 47cm, Diameter 28cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Hammered and Lacquered Steel
Reference Number: 1085