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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
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Swedish Brass, Glass And Wood Chandelier, circa 1950
€2.000

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
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French Potence Lamp, 1950s
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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.

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French Potence Lamp, 1950s
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French Potence Lamp, 1950s
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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.

Status: Unavailable

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Italian Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1940s
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Italian Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1940s
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Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 78/62cm (31/24.5″), Diameter 56cm (22″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass, Aluminum
Reference Number: 17621

Description: Italian enameled glass and brass chandelier from the 1940s. Playful design consisting of a large enameled glass shade with gold accents and intricate finial in brass and glass. Nice original condition with some patina on the brass – mainly on the stem and canopy. Two E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

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German Brass and Glass Chandelier, circa 1960

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German Brass and Glass Chandelier, circa 1960

Place of Origin: Germany
Creator: Vereinigte Werkstätten
Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960s
Dimensions: Height 75cm (29.5″), Diameter 48cm (19″), Canopy 6.5cm (2.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass, Fabric
Reference Number: 15271

Description: Elaborate brass chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten from the 1950-1960s. Compact seven-arm structure with 14 polished brass leaves decorations – the arms, canopy, socket covers and insides of the leaves are lacquered in off-white. Attached to the stem is a large 10cm/4″ solid clear glass ball. Very nice original condition with some retouching of paint on the inside of the brass leaves. Seven E14 sockets with new wiring and new fabric on the original custom shades (which sit on the socket covers).

Status: Unavailable

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Birger Ekman Marquetry Table Lamp, 1939

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Birger Ekman Marquetry Table Lamp, 1939

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Birger Ekman
Date of Manufacture: 1939
Dimensions: Height 60cm (23.5″), Width 45cm (17.5″), Depth 34cm (13″), Base 24x17cm (9.5×6.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Marquetry, Wood, Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 12557

Description: Rare Swedish marquetry table lamp by Birger Ekman from 1939. Arched base, depicting a female nude with floral decorations on front and back, executed in a variety of wood veneer. Very nice original condition with some light wear due to dryness of the wood. One original patinated brass E27 socket with new wiring. Shade most likely re-covered at at later date with minor patina. Signed on the bottom of the base: “Birger Ekman, 1939”

Status: Unavailable

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Swedish Brass And Wood Chandelier, circa 1940
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Swedish Brass And Wood Chandelier, circa 1940
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Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930-1940s
Dimensions: Height 64cm (25″), Diameter 60cm (23.5″), Canopy 10.5cm (4.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Wood, Fabric
Reference Number: 17433

Description: Swedish Art Deco brass and wood chandelier from the 1930-1940s. Fabric covered stem with a unique carved wood centerpiece which holds five prominently curved brass arms. Good original condition with a lively patina on the brass and fabric. Five original E27 sockets with new wiring and new fabric on original shades.

Shipping: US €280, EU €140, UK €160

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