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Flush Mount by Ernest Igl, circa 1950

Flush Mount by Ernest Igl, circa 1950

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Flush Mount by Ernest Igl, circa 1950
Flush Mount by Ernest Igl, circa 1950
Flush Mount by Ernest Igl, circa 1950
Flush Mount by Ernest Igl, circa 1950
Flush Mount by Ernest Igl, circa 1950

Flush Mount by Ernest Igl, circa 1950

Description: Rare flush mount designed by Ernest Igl, circa 1950. Ondulating border with his signature ‘random’ perforations and a large glass diffuser with enameled concentric stripes. Three original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Germany
Creator: Ernest Igl (Designer), Hllebrand (Manufacturer)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Diameter 50cm, Height 8cm
Materials and Techniques: Enameled Steel, Brass, Enameled Glass
Reference Number: 1785

French Six-Arm Chandelier, 1950s

French Six-Arm Chandelier, 1950s

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French Six-Arm Chandelier, 1950s
French Six-Arm Chandelier, 1950s
French Six-Arm Chandelier, 1950s
French Six-Arm Chandelier, 1950s

French Six-Arm Chandelier, 1950s

Description: Elegant French Modern chandelier from the 1950s. Six gilt brass arms with satin glass diffusers and brass and ceramic E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: France
Creator: Lunel (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 74cm, Diameter 80cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Steel, Glass
Reference Number: 1778

Curved Glass Lantern by Luigi Fontana, circa 1940

Curved Glass Lantern by Luigi Fontana, circa 1940

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Curved Glass Lantern by Luigi Fontana, circa 1940
Curved Glass Lantern by Luigi Fontana, circa 1940
Curved Glass Lantern by Luigi Fontana, circa 1940
Curved Glass Lantern by Luigi Fontana, circa 1940
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Curved Glass Lantern by Luigi Fontana, circa 1940

Curved Glass Lantern by Luigi Fontana, circa 1940

Description: Rare glass lantern designed by Luigi Fontana in the 1930-1940s. Six tapered and curved pale-aquamarine glass panes are arranged around a delicate brass structure. Three original brass E14 sockets with new wiring. Glass height is 13.5inches/34cm.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Luigi Fontana, Fontana Arte
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 69cm, Diameter 32cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 1769

Pair of Italian Wire Pendants, 1950s

Pair of Italian Wire Pendants, 1950s

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Pair of Italian Wire Pendants, 1950s
Pair of Italian Wire Pendants, 1950s
Pair of Italian Wire Pendants, 1950s
Pair of Italian Wire Pendants, 1950s

Pair of Italian Wire Pendants, 1950s

Description: Rare pair of Italian lanterns/pendants from the 1950s. Delicate wire structure with a satin glass diffuser and two original brass and ceramic E14 sockets. Body height approximately 14inches/36cm. Priced and sold as set of two.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-century
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 79cm, Diameter 24cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Wire, Glass
Reference Number: 1763

Austrian Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Parchment Shade

Austrian Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Parchment Shade

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Austrian Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Parchment Shade
Austrian Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Parchment Shade
Austrian Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Parchment Shade
Austrian Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Parchment Shade
Austrian Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Parchment Shade

Austrian Brass Table Lamp, 1950s, Parchment Shade

Description: Rare Austrian mid-century brass tripod table lamp. Large shade with new parchment and raffia trimming. Just a touch of patina on the brass and one original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: Rupert Nikoll (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 55cm, Diameter 47cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Parchment, Raffia
Reference Number: 1756

Fontana Arte Chandelier, 1930s

Fontana Arte Chandelier, 1930s

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Fontana Arte Chandelier, 1930s
Fontana Arte Chandelier, 1930s
Fontana Arte Chandelier, 1930s
Fontana Arte Chandelier, 1930s
Fontana Arte Chandelier, 1930s
Fontana Arte Chandelier, 1930s
Fontana Arte Chandelier, 1930s

Fontana Arte Chandelier, 1930s

Description: Rare Fontana Arte chandelier from the 1930s. The centerpiece is made of thick tubular glass with eight brass arms and off-white scalloped socket covers. Eight brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring. Height without stem is 14inches/36cm.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Fontana Arte
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 100cm, Diameter 40cm
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass, Aluminum, Fabric
Reference Number: 1747

Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s

Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s

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Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s
Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s
Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s
Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s
Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s
Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s

Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s

Description: Art Deco pendant from the 1930s with an enameled glass diffuser. The shallow bowl shaped glass is sand-colored with a white inner casing and has two dark brown stripes painted along the rim. Stem with off-white passementerie trimmings and tassel. Two original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 66cm, Diameter 40cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Enameled Glass, Fabric
Reference Number: 1737

Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass

Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass

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Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass
Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass
Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass
Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass
Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass
Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass

Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass

Description: Rare brass and glass flush mount from the 1940-1950s. A satin glass diffuser with clear stripes is surrounded by a polished brass cage consisting of a multitude of curved brass wires, each with a brass ball at the end which hovers just slightly underneath the ceiling. Very nice original condition with a light patina on the brass. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Mid-century
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Diameter 58cm, Height 24cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 1729

Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce

Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce

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Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce
Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce
Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce
Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce
Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce
Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce

Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce

Description: Rare pair of large modernist torch-style wall lights designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in 1956. All brass hardware with sensuous tulip-shaped blown satin glass diffusers. Nice original condition with patina on the brass. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Literature: “Arredoluce/ Catalogue Raisonné, 1943-1987”, page 302, cat. nr. 132.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Angelo Lelii (Designer), Arredoluce (Manufacturer)
Date of Manufacture: 1956
Dimensions: Height 48cm, Width 13cm, Depth 17cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Satin Glass
Reference Number: 1721

Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer

Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer

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Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer
Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer
Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer
Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer

Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer

Description: Large Italian ceiling light from the 1940-1950s. Eight brass arms, individually curved, with Ivory lacquered socket covers – each with an original brass E14 socket. Good original condition with patina on the brass and minor wear to the original lacquer.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-century
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950
Dimensions: Diameter 90cm, Height 25cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Aluminum
Reference Number: 1715