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Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror, 1940s
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Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror, 1940s
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Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Osvaldo Borsani
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 83cm (32.5″), Width 64/54cm (25/21″), Depth 4cm (1.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Giltwood, Mirror
Reference Number: 17825

Description: Italian carved gilt wood mirror from the 1940s. Intricately carved wood frame with gilding on the outside rim and off-white paint on the inside. Structurally intact, with a distressed look since the off-white paint has considerably been rubbed off, exposing the wood underneath.

Status: Unavailable

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Harald Notini Glass And Brass Wall Lights, 1940s
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Harald Notini Glass And Brass Wall Lights, 1940s
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Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Harald Notini, Böhlmarks
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 32cm (12.5″), Tulip Height 17cm (6.5″), Width 12cm (5″), Depth 18cm (7″), Backplate 7.5cm (3″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 17639

Description: Rare glass and brass wall lights (model 8583) by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks from the 1940s. Brushed brass structure with blown glass diffusers, textured on the outside with floral glass decorations. In addition, each light has a long leaf-like clear glass element inserted into a brass holder. Very nice original condition with just a bit of patina on the top of the backplates. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Shipping: US €160, EU €80, UK €90

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Patinated Copper and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930
€1.800

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Patinated Copper and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930
€1.800

Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Art Deco, Swedish Grace, Böhlmarks
Date of Manufacture: 1920-1930s
Dimensions: Height 55cm (22″), Diameter 62cm (24.5″), Glass Diameter 18cm (7″), Fixed Canopy 13cm (5″)
Materials and Techniques: Patinated Copper, Glass
Reference Number: 17498

Description: Swedish Art Deco patinated copper and glass chandelier from the 1920-1930s. Intricately detailed structure made of dark patinated copper with marbled glass diffusers. Very nice original condition with minor wear. Four original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring.

Shipping: US €260, EU €130, UK €150

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Large Orrefors Striped Glass Pendant, 1940s
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Large Orrefors Striped Glass Pendant, 1940s
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Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Orrefors
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 68cm (27″), Glass Height 36cm (14″), Diameter 34cm (13″), Canopy 9.5cm (3.7″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Chrome
Reference Number: 17250

Description: Large Orrefors striped glass pendant from the 1940s. Peanut-shaped blown glass body, satinated on the inside with frosted stripes on the outside. Very nice original condition with some patina on the chrome hardware. One original bakelite E27 socket with new wiring.

Shipping: US €280, EU €140, UK €160

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Swedish Brass, Glass And Wood Chandelier, circa 1950
€2.400

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Swedish Brass, Glass And Wood Chandelier, circa 1950
€2.400

Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Swedish Modern, Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 65cm (25.5″), Diameter 55cm (21.5″), Canopy 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass, Wood
Reference Number: 17203

Description: Swedish brass, glass and wood chandelier from the 1940-1950s. Brushed brass five-arm structure with satin glass diffusers and a wood centerpiece with delicate brass decorations. Very nice original condition with just a light patina on the brass. Five original E27 sockets with new wiring.

Shipping: US €300, EU €150, UK €170

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Pietro Chiesa Dual-Glass Wall Lights, circa 1950

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Pietro Chiesa Dual-Glass Wall Lights, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 38cm (15″), Width 22cm (8.5″), Depth 8cm (3″), Backplate 17x3cm (6.5×1.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 12192

Description: Rare pair of large dual-glass wall lights by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, circa 1950. Large heart-shaped and curved glass elements are mounted on a slender brass frame. Sandwiched between the clear glass is a single original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Nice original condition with partially heavy patina on the brass.

Status: Unavailable

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French Art Deco Patinated Brass Sconces, 1930s
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French Art Deco Patinated Brass Sconces, 1930s
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Place of Origin: France
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 18cm (7″), Width 19cm (7.5″), Depth 20.5cm (8″), Backplate 10×5.5cm (4×2.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 16745

Description: Fine French Art Deco patinated brass sconces from the 1930s. Dark patinated tulip shades with a heart-shaped ribbon decoration in cast brass and small satin glass diffusers (one with a small chip) on the bottom. Originally a dark-grey mottled patina, this has developed a ‘dramatic life’ of its own over the years. The inside of the cones have been professionally repainted. One E27 socket each with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

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French Potence Lamp, 1950s
€1.800 | Item (7)

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French Potence Lamp, 1950s
€1.800 | Item (7)

Place of Origin: France
Style: Jean Prouvé, Industrial
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Length 106-122cm (42-48″), Wall Mount 28x3cm (11×1.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Painted Steel
Reference Number: 11848

Description: Classic Jean Prouvé style French potence swing lamp from the 1950s. Red-painted iron and a swing mechanism that allows for effortless 180º movement. The design and dimensions of the backplate and other elements are identical to those produced by the Ateliers Prouvé but we cannot provide any provenance to trace its lineage. Nice original condition with some wear to the original paint. We currently have eight of these available with slightly varying lengths – most likely they were custom manufactured for a specific site. Can be configured with original B22 sockets or E27 sockets as depicted.

Shipping: US €140, EU €70, UK €80

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French Potence Lamp, 1950s
€1.800 | Item (5)

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French Potence Lamp, 1950s
€1.800 | Item (5)

Place of Origin: France
Style: Jean Prouvé, Industrial
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Length 112-122cm (44-48″), Wall Mount 28x3cm (11×1.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Painted Steel
Reference Number: 11458

Description: Classic Jean Prouvé style French potence swing lamp from the 1950s. Turquoise painted iron and a swing mechanism that allows for effortless 180º movement. The design and dimensions of the backplate and other elements are identical to those produced by the Ateliers Prouvé but we cannot provide any provenance to trace its lineage. Nice original condition with some wear to the original paint. We currently have six of these available with slightly varying lengths – most likely they were custom manufactured for a specific site. Can be configured with original B22 sockets or E27 sockets as depicted.

Shipping: US €140, EU €70, UK €80

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Austrian Brass And Glass Suspension Light, circa 1960
€2.400

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Austrian Brass And Glass Suspension Light, 1960s

Austrian Brass And Glass Suspension Light, circa 1960
€2.400

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Rupert Nikoll (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960s
Dimensions: Body height 30cm (12″), Maximum Drop Height 125cm (49″), Shade Height 20cm (8″), Diameter 49cm (19″), Canopy 7.5cm (3″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 11396

Description: Delicate Austrian brass and glass suspension light from the 1950-1960s, attributed to Rupert Nikoll. An undulating brass ring holds four arms with slender, tapered satin glass diffusers. In addition, the glasses are partially covered by brass-colored shades. Very nice original condition with a light patina on the brass. Four E14 sockets with new wiring.

Shipping: US €220, EU €100, UK €120

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