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Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s

Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s

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Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s
Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s

Swedish Floor Lamp By Bjerkås Armatur, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Bjerkås Armatur, Tor Wolfenstein (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 140cm (55″), Width 38cm (15″), Base 26cm (10″)
Materials and Techniques: Painted Iron, Artificial Stone, Fabric
Reference Number: 13303

Description: Very rare Swedish Modern painted iron floor lamp by Bjerkås Armatur (attributed to Tor Wolfenstein) from the 1940s. Artificial stone base with a faux-leather wrapped stem and two meandering arms with a delightful floral decoration in between. Very nice original condition with minor patina to the original paint and some chips to the base. Two original brass E27 sockets with new wiring and shades.. 

Status: Unavailable

Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s

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Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Italian Copper Tree-Trunk Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 56cm (22″), Width 42cm (16.5″), Depth 30cm (12″)
Materials and Techniques: Copper
Reference Number: 13322

Description: Rare Italian hammered copper umbrella/cane stand in the shape of a tree trunk, from the 1940-1960s. Lovely craftsmanship, seemingly made from a single sheet of copper. Original condition with a lively patina.

Status: Unavailable

Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950

Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950

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Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950

Orrefors Striped Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Orrefors
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 20cm (8″), Diameter 38cm (15″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 12970

Description: Rare striped glass ceiling light by Orrefors from the 1940-1950s. Beautifully sculptural glass body in a pale peach color with brass hardware. The glass is sandblasted for a matte finish, save for the thin lines in varying lengths. Three original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Swedish Striped Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s

Swedish Striped Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
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Swedish Striped Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Striped Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Striped Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Striped Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Striped Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Striped Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Striped Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Striped Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s

Swedish Striped Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
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Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Swedish Modern, Orrefors, Böhlmarks
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 53cm (21″), Body height 21cm (8″), Diameter 36cm (14″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 9588

Description: Fine Swedish striped glass ceiling light from the 1940s. The large blown glass shade has etched stripes and an unusual scalloped rim. Heavy patina on the brass parts throughout. One original E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945

Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945

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Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945
Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945

Hans Bergström Chandelier, circa 1945

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1945
Dimensions: Height 72cm (28″), Diameter 48cm (19″), Canopy 11.5cm (4.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Wood, Fabric
Reference Number: 5844

Description: Rare model 114 chandelier by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, circa 1945. Lacquered turned wood body with three brass arms and large star-shaped decorations. Very nice original condition with some light dryness-related wear to the wood and new fabric on the original shades. Three brass E14 sockets with new wiring.
Literature: Johan Jansson, Staffan Bengtsson, Ljuset ska vara vitt och lysa fritt : historien om ateljé Lyktan, Page 38.

Status: Unavailable

Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s

Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s
€1.800

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Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s
Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s
Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s
Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s
Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s
Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s
Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s
Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s
Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s
Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s

Triple-Cone Pendant by Hans Bergström, 1950s
€1.800

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Hans Bergström (Designer), ASEA (Manufacturer)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Body Height 29cm (11.5″), Drop Height 240cm (94″), Diameter 42cm (16″), Canopy 12cm (4.7″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Aluminum Lacquered, Steel Lacquered
Reference Number: 3465

Description: Rare three-cone pendant designed by Hans Bergström for ASEA in the 1950s. Emanating from a small brass globe are three lacquered aluminum cones with three rows of perforations each. The cones and canopy have been professionally repainted in their original colors – white on the inside with a pale grey on the outside. Three E27 sockets with new wiring.

Shipping: US €160, EU €80, UK €90

Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930

Large Harald Notini Wall Light, circa 1930

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Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930
Large Harald Notini Wall Light, Böhlmarks, circa 1930

Large Harald Notini Wall Light, circa 1930

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Harald Notini, Böhlmarks
Date of Manufacture: 1920-1930s
Dimensions: Height 47cm (18.5″), Width 30cm (12″), Depth 14cm (5.5″), Backplate 12cm (4.7″)
Materials and Techniques: Patinated Copper, Glass
Reference Number: 12839

Description: Rare Swedish Grace wall light by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks from the 1920-1930s. Large Havanna glass diffuser with geometric cut decorations and a satin finish is held by a dark patinated copper bracket with a palm tree motif. Very good original condition with patina on the copper. One original copper and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s

Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
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Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s

Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
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Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Stilnovo
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 32cm (12″), Width 14cm (5.5″), Depth 19cm (7.5″), Backplate 12×7.5/4.5cm (4.7×3/1.8″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 10449

Description: Modernist Stilnovo sconces from the 1950s. Angular brass backplate with bold brass brackets which hold the hourglass-shaped satin glass diffusers. Good original condition with heavy patina on the brass. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Original wall mounts included.

Status: Unavailable

Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950

Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa 1950

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Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
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Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950
Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa1950

Italian Brass Mirror with Etched Decor, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950
Dimensions: Height 82cm (32″), Width 65cm (25.5″), Depth 4cm (1.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Etched Mirror, Plywood
Reference Number: 3112

Description: Rare Italian brass mirror from the 1940-1950s. Continuous brass frame with a tapered shape. The mirror has a charming etched or printed decor in the upper right-hand side, depicting three birds in flight amid hints of clouds. Patina on the brass and reflective coating of the mirror.

 

Status: Unavailable

French Iron and Glass Table Lamps, 1960s

French Iron and Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
€1.400 | Pair

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French Iron and Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
French Iron and Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
French Iron and Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
French Iron and Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
French Iron and Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
French Iron and Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
French Iron and Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
French Iron and Glass Table Lamps, 1960s

French Iron and Glass Table Lamps, 1960s
€1.400 | Pair

Place of Origin: France
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Height 26cm (10″), Diameter 26cm (10″)
Materials and Techniques: Painted iron, Satin Glass
Reference Number: 9056

Description: Sculptural pair of French iron and glass table lamps from the 1960s. Black and gold painted, organically shaped, iron wire base with patinated glass diffusers. Good original condition with some wear to the paint. One E14 socket with new wiring

Shipping: US €160, EU €80, UK €90