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Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather

Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather

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Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather
xPair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather

Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather

Description: Fine pair of Swedish table lamps, manufactured by Einar Bäckström in the 1940s. Brass base, leather-clad stem and a dark-petrol lacquered shade with brass finial. Good overall condition with patina on the brass, light wear to the original paint on the shades. One original E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Einar Bäckström
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 43cm, Diameter 31cm
Materials and Techniques: Enameled Steel, Brass, Leather
Reference Number: 1707

Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940

Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940

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Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940
Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940
Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940
Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940
Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940

Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940

Description: Rare brass lantern, circa 1940, with an Ivory-colored blown glass diffuser. Nice original condition with some patina on the brass elements. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 60cm, Diameter 22cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 1700

Large Carved Oak Mirror, Late 19th Century

Large Carved Oak Mirror, Late 19th Century

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Large Carved Oak Mirror, Late 19th Century
Large Carved Oak Mirror, Late 19th Century
Large Carved Oak Mirror, Late 19th Century
Large Carved Oak Mirror, Late 19th Century
Large Carved Oak Mirror, Late 19th Century

Large Carved Oak Mirror, Late 19th Century

Description: Fine carved oak mirror from the late 19th century. Solid oak frame with hand carved decorative elements in early Jugendstil manner. The original mirror glass, with a broad facet cut, is in good original condition with minor wear.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Arts & Crafts
Date of Manufacture: Late 19th Century
Dimensions: Height 108cm, Width 70cm
Materials and Techniques: Carved Oak, Facetted Mirror
Reference Number: 1691

Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940

Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940

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Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940
Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940
Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940
Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940
Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940

Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940

Description: Rare striped glass and brass lanterns, circa 1940, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Very elegant design with large glass diffusers and dark-hued brass hardware, which has some age-related patina. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. 

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 80cm, Body Height 42cm, Diameter 26cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 1684

Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s

Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s

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Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s

Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s

Description: Rare Austrian five-arm brass chandelier from the 1930s–1940s, attributed to J.T. Kalmar and Josef Frank. Lovely playful design which simultaneously exudes a timeless elegance, underscored by the original shades. Very good original condition with a light patina on the brass. Five original E27 brass and ceramic sockets.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar (Attributed), Josef Frank (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 73cm, Diameter 73cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 1675

Wall Lights by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, circa 1957

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Wall Lights by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, circa 1957

Description: Rare pair of modernist sconces attributed to Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce. The brass hardware is patinated in a dark silvery hue and the aluminum shades are lacquered in a matte off-white. Can be rotated almost entire 360 degrees. One original E14 socket per light with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: O-Luce (Manufacturer), Giuseppe Ostuni (Designer)
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1957
Dimensions: Depth: 18cm, Width: 13cm; Height: 15cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Aluminum
Reference Number: 1373

Large 1970s Kalmar Chandelier, Murano Glass and Chrome

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Large 1970s Kalmar Chandelier, Murano Glass and Chrome

Description: Large J.T. Kalmar chandelier from the “Catena” series, made of large Murano glass elements on chromed brass hardware. Each ‘ribbon’ shaped glass is hand formed and measures approximately eight inches in height. There are a total of 30 elements alternating in clear and bubble glass. Very good original condition with five E27 sockets. 

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
Dimensions: Height: 108cm, Diameter: 58cm; Body Height: 45cm
Materials and Techniques: Chrome, Murano Glass
Reference Number: 1367

Large 1950s French Wall Light by Arlus

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Large 1950s French Wall Light by Arlus

Description: Rare oversized wall light by Arlus from the 1950s. Very sculptural and futuristic design combining lacquered wood, thick textured glass and brass elements. Four brass and ceramic E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: France
Creator: Arlus
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Width: 70cm; Height: 24cm; Depth 10cm
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass, Lacquered Steel, Lacquered Wood
Reference Number: 1360

Grand Italian 12-Arm Chandelier, Late 1940s

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Grand Italian 12-Arm Chandelier, Late 1940s

Description: Rare grand 12-arm Italian brass chandelier from the late 1940s attributed to early Stilnovo production. Sensuous curved brass arms with scalloped socket covers and stylized lime (linde) leaves applied throughout. All lacquered parts have been professionally repainted in their original off-white color. Each arm has an original brass E14 socket with new wiring. The original stem is in two parts (20inches/50cm each) to allow for different heights.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height: 123cm; Diameter: 82cm; Body Height: 50cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Aluminum
Reference Number: 1352

Rare Austrian Suspension Chandelier, 1920s, Glass and Brass

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Rare Austrian Suspension Chandelier, 1920s, Glass and Brass

Description: Rare suspension chandelier attributed to Adolf Loos. A thick glass ring with three brass arms is suspended by custom cords (re-made after the original). Hanging from the large brass canopy is an original solid glass sphere. Three original brass and ceramic E27 sockets.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: Adolf Loos (Attributed to)
Date of Manufacture: 1920s
Dimensions: Height: 114cm; Diameter: 43cm
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 1339