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Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950

Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950

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Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950

Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, J.T. Kalmar
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 69cm (27″), Body Height 28cm (11″), Diameter 30cm (12″), Canopy 8.5cm (3.4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 15183

Description: Fine Austrian brass and glass lantern from the 1940-1950s. A large conical cased glass diffuser is suspended by an ingenious design of thick brass wires. Very nice original condition with a a fair amount of patina to the brass. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s

Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s

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Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s

Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Orrefors
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 50cm (19.5″), Diameter 43cm (17″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 14241

Description: Charming Orrefors glass chandelier from the 1940s. Nicely styled brass hardware with a large cream-colored satin glass diffuser with large scalloped rim and chipped “under water” scene decorations. Very nice original condition with some patina on the brass. Three original E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959

Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959

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Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959

Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1959

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Angelo Lelii (Designer), Arredoluce (Manufacturer)
Date of Manufacture: 1959
Dimensions: Height 82cm (32″), Body height 36cm (14″), Diameter 56cm (22″), Glass Height 23cm (9″), Canopy Diameter 8cm (3″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 1814

Description: Very rare five-arm brass chandelier with unique textured glass globes, designed by Angelo Lelli and produced by Arredoluce in 1959. Lovely slender five-arm brass structure exquisitely crafted in typical Arredoluce manner. From each arm hangs a large hand blown and heavily textured drop-shaped glass body like an ethereal fruit. These glasses which are studded with countless glass shards were obviously produced in very limited numbers as this is the only known specimen. Beautiful original condition with just minimal patina on the deep hued brass. Stamped “Made in Italy / Arredoluce, Monza” on the brass centerpiece. Each arm has one original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. 

Status: Unavailable

Fritz Kurz Orrefors Cut Glass Chandelier, 1940s

Fritz Kurz Orrefors Cut Glass Chandelier, 1940s

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Fritz Kurz Orrefors Cut Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Fritz Kurz Orrefors Cut Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Fritz Kurz Orrefors Cut Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Fritz Kurz Orrefors Cut Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Fritz Kurz Orrefors Cut Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Fritz Kurz Orrefors Cut Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Fritz Kurz Orrefors Cut Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Fritz Kurz Orrefors Cut Glass Chandelier, 1940s

Fritz Kurz Orrefors Cut Glass Chandelier, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Orrefors, Fritz Kurz (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 52cm (20.5″), Diameter 50cm (19.5″), Canopy 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 14775

Description: Lovely Orrefors cut glass chandelier from the 1940s, attributed to Fritz Kurz. Large blown clear glass shade with cut and etched floral decorations and inward turned rim with cut decoration. The amber inner glass is heavily textured with a chipped finish all over and scalloped rim. Matte brass hardware with an additional four cane-shaped glass decorations on the stem. Nice original condition with some chips on the inner lip of the clear shade, though not really noticeable from underneath. Five original brass E27 sockets with new wiring

Status: Unavailable

Italian Mirror with Brass Details, 1940s

Italian Mirror with Brass Details, 1940s

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Italian Mirror with Brass Details, 1940s
Italian Mirror with Brass Details, 1940s
Italian Mirror with Brass Details, 1940s
Italian Mirror with Brass Details, 1940s
Italian Mirror with Brass Details, 1940s
Italian Mirror with Brass Details, 1940s
Italian Mirror with Brass Details, 1940s
Italian Mirror with Brass Details, 1940s

Italian Mirror with Brass Details, 1940s

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, Osvaldo Borsani, Gio Ponti
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 86cm (34″), Width 58/51 (23/20″), Depth 2.5cm (1″)
Materials and Techniques: Mirror, Wood, Brass
Reference Number: 8357

Description: Rare Italian mirror from the 1940s. Frameless, slightly tapered design with two contrasting cast brass elements which hold the mirror glass. Very nice condition with patina on the brass.

Status: Unavailable

Swedish Grace Painted Paper Chandelier, circa 1930

Swedish Grace Painted Paper Chandelier, circa 1930

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Swedish Grace Painted Paper Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Grace Painted Paper Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Grace Painted Paper Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Grace Painted Paper Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Grace Painted Paper Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Grace Painted Paper Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Grace Painted Paper Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Grace Painted Paper Chandelier, circa 1930

Swedish Grace Painted Paper Chandelier, circa 1930

Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Swedish Grace, Art Deco, Böhlmarks
Date of Manufacture: 1920-1930s
Dimensions: Height 66cm (26″), Shade Height 10cm (4″), Diameter 50cm (19.5″), Canopy 9,5cm (3.7″)
Materials and Techniques: Painted Paper, Fabric, Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 14384

Description: Very rare Swedish Grace painted paper chandelier from the 1920-1930s. Large shade lined with heavy paper with painted decorations and fabric trimmings. Brass stem with smoked glass droplets. Very nice original condition – two tears in the shade have been professionally restored. Three original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Large Brass Suspension Chandelier by Boréns Borås, 1960s

Large Brass Suspension Light by Boréns, 1960s
€3.000

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Large Brass Suspension Chandelier by Boréns Borås, 1960s
Large Brass Suspension Chandelier by Boréns Borås, 1960s
Large Brass Suspension Chandelier by Boréns Borås, 1960s
Large Brass Suspension Chandelier by Boréns Borås, 1960s
Large Brass Suspension Chandelier by Boréns Borås, 1960s
Large Brass Suspension Chandelier by Boréns Borås, 1960s
Large Brass Suspension Chandelier by Boréns Borås, 1960s
Large Brass Suspension Chandelier by Boréns Borås, 1960s
Large Brass Suspension Chandelier by Boréns Borås, 1960s
Large Brass Suspension Chandelier by Boréns Borås, 1960s

Large Brass Suspension Light by Boréns, 1960s
€3.000

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Boréns Borås
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Maximum Drop Height 150cm (60″), Diameter 76cm (30″), Cone Height 30cm (12″), Cone Diameter 18cm (7″), Canopy 7.5cm (3″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass
Reference Number: 6400

Description: Rare large Swedish brass suspension chandelier by Boréns Borås from the 1960s. Minimalist ceiling unit with four oversize brass cylinders (circa two gallons of volume each) with large cross-shaped cutouts. Original ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring, allowing for height adjustments up to 150cm (60″).

Shipping: US €260, EU €130, UK €150

French Modernist Sunburst Mirror, circa 1960

French Modernist Sunburst Mirror, circa 1960
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French Modernist Sunburst Mirror, circa 1960
French Modernist Sunburst Mirror, circa 1960
French Modernist Sunburst Mirror, circa 1960
French Modernist Sunburst Mirror, circa 1960
French Modernist Sunburst Mirror, circa 1960
French Modernist Sunburst Mirror, circa 1960
French Modernist Sunburst Mirror, circa 1960
French Modernist Sunburst Mirror, circa 1960

French Modernist Sunburst Mirror, circa 1960
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Place of Origin: France
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960s
Dimensions: Diameter 74cm (29″), Mirror Area Diameter 26cm (10″), Depth 6cm (2.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Forged Iron, Mirror
Reference Number: 6875

Description: Large French modernist sunburst mirror from the 1950-1960s. Black lacquered iron structure with a convex mirror. Very nice original condition with some wear to the original mirror and patina on the lacquered iron.

Status: Unavailable

Patinated Iron Lantern by Bjerkås Armatur, circa 1940

Patinated Iron Lantern by Bjerkås Armatur, circa 1940

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Patinated Iron Lantern by Bjerkås Armatur, circa 1940
Patinated Iron Lantern by Bjerkås Armatur, circa 1940
Patinated Iron Lantern by Bjerkås Armatur, circa 1940
Patinated Iron Lantern by Bjerkås Armatur, circa 1940
Patinated Iron Lantern by Bjerkås Armatur, circa 1940
Patinated Iron Lantern by Bjerkås Armatur, circa 1940
Patinated Iron Lantern by Bjerkås Armatur, circa 1940
Patinated Iron Lantern by Bjerkås Armatur, circa 1940

Patinated Iron Lantern by Bjerkås Armatur, circa 1940

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Bjerkås Armatur (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1930-1940s
Dimensions: Height 95cm (37.5″), Body Height 41cm (16″), Width 22cm (8.5″), Diameter 30cm (12″), Fixed Canopy 12.5cm (5″)
Materials and Techniques: Painted Iron, Glass
Reference Number: 13904

Description: Swedish patinated iron and glass lantern from the 1930-1940s, attributed to Bjerkås Armatur. Nice original condition with some wear to the patina paint. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Eight-Arm Nickel Chandelier, circa 1930

Eight-Arm Nickel Chandelier, circa 1930
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Eight-Arm Nickel Chandelier, circa 1930
Eight-Arm Nickel Chandelier, circa 1930
Eight-Arm Nickel Chandelier, circa 1930
Eight-Arm Nickel Chandelier, circa 1930
Eight-Arm Nickel Chandelier, circa 1930
Eight-Arm Nickel Chandelier, circa 1930
Eight-Arm Nickel Chandelier, circa 1930
Eight-Arm Nickel Chandelier, circa 1930

Eight-Arm Nickel Chandelier, circa 1930
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Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Art Deco, Bauhaus
Date of Manufacture: 1920-1930s
Dimensions: Height 81cm (32″), Body Height 33cm (13″), Diameter 53cm (21″), Canopy 6.5cm (2.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Nickel-Plated Brass
Reference Number: 10301

Description: Fine and unusual Art Deco nickel chandelier from the 1920-1930s. Modernist Bauhaus-style structure with contrasting lyrically curved arms. Very nice original condition with minor wear/patina on the nickel. The stem was probably exchanged at a later point as it is in chrome. Eight original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable