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Austrian Cocoon Pendant, 1950s

Austrian Cocoon Pendant, 1950s
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Austrian Cocoon Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Cocoon Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Cocoon Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Cocoon Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Cocoon Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Cocoon Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Cocoon Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Cocoon Pendant, 1950s

Austrian Cocoon Pendant, 1950s
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Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: Rupert Nikoll (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Body Height 26cm (10″), Maximum Drop Height 155cm (61″), Diameter 45cm (18″), Canopy 8.5cm (3.3″)
Materials and Techniques: Resin, Brass
Reference Number: 14629

Description: Austrian cocoon pendant from the 1950s. Onion-shaped body with polished brass covers on top and bottom. Very nice original condition with minimal patina. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Large Venini Sconces, 1940s

Large Venini Sconces, 1940s

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Large Venini Sconces, 1940s
Large Venini Sconces, 1940s
Large Venini Sconces, 1940s
Large Venini Sconces, 1940s
Large Venini Sconces, 1940s
Large Venini Sconces, 1940s
Large Venini Sconces, 1940s
Large Venini Sconces, 1940s

Large Venini Sconces, 1940s

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Venini
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 47cm (18.5″), Width 17cm (7″), Depth 10cm (4″), Backplate 3.5cm (1.4″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 4920

Description: Rare large Venini wall lights from the 1940s. Minimal patinated brass hardware with large tapered textured glass diffusers which have an iridescent coating. Two original brass and ceramic E27 sockets per light.

Status: Unavailable

Large Extendable Wall Light, 1930s

Large Extendable Wall Light, 1930s
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Large Extendable Wall Light, 1930s
Large Extendable Wall Light, 1930s
Large Extendable Wall Light, 1930s
Large Extendable Wall Light, 1930s
Large Extendable Wall Light, 1930s
Large Extendable Wall Light, 1930s
Large Extendable Wall Light, 1930s
Large Extendable Wall Light, 1930s

Large Extendable Wall Light, 1930s
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Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Art Deco, Bauhaus
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Maximum Extension 144cm (56.5″), Minimum Extension 94cm (37″), Shade Diameter 36cm (14″), Backplate 12x5cm (4.8×2″)
Materials and Techniques: Chrome, Fabric
Reference Number: 14475

Description: Unusually large Austrian extendable wall light from the 1930s. Chromed brass structure with a large, nicely detailed shade. The stem can be extended and the shade vertically adjusted, holding its position through the counterweight with integrated on/off switch. Very nice original condition with a light patina on the chrome. One original chrome and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring and new fabric on the original shade. 

Status: Unavailable 

Hans Bergström Oak and Brass Chandelier, 1950s

Hans Bergström Oak and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
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Hans Bergström Oak and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Hans Bergström Oak and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Hans Bergström Oak and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Hans Bergström Oak and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Hans Bergström Oak and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Hans Bergström Oak and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Hans Bergström Oak and Brass Chandelier, 1950s

Hans Bergström Oak and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
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Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: ASEA, Hans Bergström (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 90cm (35.5″), Body Height 47cm (18.5″), Diameter 52cm (20.5″), Canopy 11cm (4.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Stained Oak, Fabric
Reference Number: 14573

Description: Swedish stained oak and brass chandelier from the 1950s, attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA. Elaborately turned oak centerpiece with matte brass hardware and new off-white fabric on the original shades. Very good condition with minimal patina and five original E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

J&L Lobmeyr Chandelier, circa 1950

J&L Lobmeyr Chandelier, circa 1950

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J&L Lobmeyr Chandelier, circa 1950
J&L Lobmeyr Chandelier, circa 1950
J&L Lobmeyr Chandelier, circa 1950
J&L Lobmeyr Chandelier, circa 1950
J&L Lobmeyr Chandelier, circa 1950
J&L Lobmeyr Chandelier, circa 1950
J&L Lobmeyr Chandelier, circa 1950
J&L Lobmeyr Chandelier, circa 1950

J&L Lobmeyr Chandelier, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J&L Lobmeyr
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 95cm (37″), Body Height 48cm (19″), Diameter 72cm (28″), Canopy 9.5cm (3.75″)
Materials and Techniques: Nickel, Glass, Fabric
Reference Number: 8686

Description: Sublime J&L Lobmeyr nickel and glass chandelier from the 1940-1950s. Five slender, curved arms with floral and cut glass decorations (small chip on one) and a centerpiece with three blown, ribbed glass spheres. Five original nickel E27 sockets with new wiring and original shades with new sand-colored covering.

Status: Unavailable

Bohemian Glass Chandelier, 1940s

Bohemian Glass Chandelier, 1940s
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Bohemian Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Bohemian Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Bohemian Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Bohemian Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Bohemian Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Bohemian Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Bohemian Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Bohemian Glass Chandelier, 1940s

Bohemian Glass Chandelier, 1940s
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Place of Origin: Czechoslovakia
Style: Art Deco, Venini, Seguso
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 77cm (30″), Diameter 62cm (24.5″), Center Glass Diameter 48cm (19″), Canopy 15cm (6″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 12619

Description: Bohemian champagne-colored glass chandelier from the 1940s. Large central frosted glass bowl surrounded by six ribbed glass ‘ribbons’ and a large sculpted glass decoration on the stem. All glass elements have the same champagne color as well as an iridescent coating. It is possible that two of the ribbons were replaced at some point because the curvature is slightly different – i.e. not as pronounced as with the other four. Three original bakelite E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Rare Suspension Light by Luxus, Sweden 1950s

Rare Suspension Light by Luxus, Sweden 1950s
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Rare Suspension Light by Luxus, Sweden 1950s
Rare Suspension Light by Luxus, Sweden 1950s
Rare Suspension Light by Luxus, Sweden 1950s
Rare Suspension Light by Luxus, Sweden 1950s
Rare Suspension Light by Luxus, Sweden 1950s
Rare Suspension Light by Luxus, Sweden 1950s
Rare Suspension Light by Luxus, Sweden 1950s

Rare Suspension Light by Luxus, Sweden 1950s
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Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Luxus, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Body Height 20cm (8″), Maximum Drop Height 138cm (54″), Width 45cm (18″), Depth 14cm (6″), Canopy 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Oak, Acrylic
Reference Number: 9148

Description: Modernist model 545 suspension light designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, in the 1950s. Boomerang-shaped oiled oak with two opaline acrylic shades. Very good original condition with new wiring to the two E27 sockets. Original manufacturers label.

Status: Unavailable

Swedish Three-Arm Floor Lamp, 1940s

Swedish Three-Arm Floor Lamp, 1940s
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Swedish Three-Arm Floor Lamp, 1940s
Swedish Three-Arm Floor Lamp, 1940s
Swedish Three-Arm Floor Lamp, 1940s
Swedish Three-Arm Floor Lamp, 1940s
Swedish Three-Arm Floor Lamp, 1940s
Swedish Three-Arm Floor Lamp, 1940s
Swedish Three-Arm Floor Lamp, 1940s
Swedish Three-Arm Floor Lamp, 1940s

Swedish Three-Arm Floor Lamp, 1940s
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Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Swedish Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Maximum Height 175cm, Minimum Height 140cm, Shade Diameter 25cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Wood, Fabric
Reference Number: 14279

Description: Large Swedish three-arm floor lamp from the 1940s. Brass and wood base and stem with three adjustable arms and large shades. Very nice original condition with some light loss of veneer on the side of the base. Three original E27 sockets with new wiring and new fabric on original shades.

Status: Unavailable

Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Umbrella Stand, 1950s
€1.000

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Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Umbrella Stand, 1950s
€1.000

Place of Origin: Germany
Creator: Vereinigte Werkstätten
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 79cm (31″), Diameter 28cm (11″)
Materials and Techniques: Lacquered Steel, Brass
Reference Number: 14439

Description: Charming German umbrella stand from the 1950s. White lacquered sheet metal in the shape of an umbrella with brass details. Very nice original condition with minimal patina.

Shipping: US €150, EU €70, UK €80

Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960

Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960

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Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960
Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960
Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960
Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960
Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960
Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960
Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960
Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960
Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960

Glass Table Lamps by Bergboms, circa 1960

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Bergboms
Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960s
Dimensions: Height 53cm (21″), Base Height 37cm (14.5″), Width 40cm (15.5″), Depth 23cm (9″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Fabric
Reference Number: 14413

Description: Fine pair of glass table lamps by Bergboms from the 1950-1960s. Tapered blown glass base in a dark green with large pleated oval shades. Very nice original condition with minor patina on the shades. One E27 socket per lamp.

Status: Unavailable