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Glass Lantern with Blue Shade, circa 1960

Glass Lantern with Blue Shade, circa 1960

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Glass Lantern with Blue Shade, circa 1960
Glass Lantern with Blue Shade, circa 1960
Glass Lantern with Blue Shade, circa 1960
Glass Lantern with Blue Shade, circa 1960
Glass Lantern with Blue Shade, circa 1960
Glass Lantern with Blue Shade, circa 1960
Glass Lantern with Blue Shade, circa 1960
Glass Lantern with Blue Shade, circa 1960

Glass Lantern with Blue Shade, circa 1960

Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960s
Dimensions: Height 60cm (23.5″), Diameter 40cm (15.5″), Canopy 9cm (3.6″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Aluminum, Brass
Reference Number: 9748

Description: Charming mid-century lanterns from the 1950-1960s. The shapely satin glass diffuser and petrol-blue shade are suspended by brass hardware. One original E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Swedish Etched Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s

Swedish Etched Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
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Swedish Etched Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Etched Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Etched Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Etched Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Etched Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Swedish Etched Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s

Swedish Etched Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
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Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Swedish Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Orrefors
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 40cm (15.5″), Diameter 26cm (10″), Canopy 11.5cm (4.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Nickel
Reference Number: 9763

Description: Fine Swedish ceiling light from the 1940s. Nickel hardware with a blown glass diffuser, etched for a satin finish with abstracted leaf shapes left clear. Nice original condition with some patina on the nickel. One nickel and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

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Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 88cm (34.5″), Diameter 66cm (26″), Canopy 12cm (4.7″)
Materials and Techniques: Chrome, Glass, Wood
Reference Number: 5781

Description: Fine chrome and wood Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s. Five profiled and curved arms with white cased glass diffusers. Hexagonal wood decoration on the stem and veneered wood on the central disc. Original and working on/off switch on the chrome finial. Original nickel and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

J.T. Kalmar Glass Chandelier, 1950s

J.T. Kalmar Glass Chandelier, 1950s

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J.T. Kalmar Glass Chandelier, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Glass Chandelier, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Glass Chandelier, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Glass Chandelier, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Glass Chandelier, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Glass Chandelier, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Glass Chandelier, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Glass Chandelier, 1950s

J.T. Kalmar Glass Chandelier, 1950s

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar, Venini (Glassmaker)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 70cm (27.5″), Body Height 12cm (4.5″), Diameter 40cm (15.5″), Canopy 7.5cm (3″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 9364

Description: J.T. Kalmar minimalist glass chandelier from the 1950s. One of the most versatile chandeliers available, this will fit in virtually any setting, with the organic Venini ripple-glass texture nicely contrasting with the geometric drum-shape. Very nice original condition with just a light patina on the brass. Three E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s

Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s

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Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s
Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s
Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s
Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s
Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s
Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s
Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s
Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s
Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s
Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s

Swedish Sculpted Brass Sconces, 1950s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 32cm (12.5″), Width 17cm (6.5″), Depth 15cm (6″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric, Plastic
Reference Number: 5747

Description: Rare pair of Swedish sculpted brass wall lights from the 1950s. Sculpted and hammered brass backplates in stylized ‘flame’ shape. Beautiful original condition with new custom shades. E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Italian Asymmetrical Mirror

Italian Asymmetrical Mirror, 1950s
€2.200

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Italian Asymmetrical Mirror
Italian Asymmetrical Mirror
Italian Asymmetrical Mirror
Italian Asymmetrical Mirror
Italian Asymmetrical Mirror
Italian Asymmetrical Mirror
Italian Asymmetrical Mirror
Italian Asymmetrical Mirror

Italian Asymmetrical Mirror, 1950s
€2.200

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 104cm (41″), Width 76/64cm (30/25″), Depth 3cm (1.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Mirror, Wood
Reference Number: 4139

Description: Rare Italian asymmetric mirror from the 1950s. Frameless, with a clear edge, this sports a floating mirror with a seemingly freestyle jagged shape. 

Shipping: US €300, EU €150, UK €170

Large Italian Sconces, 1950s

Large Italian Sconces, 1950s

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Large Italian Sconces, 1950s
Large Italian Sconces, 1950s
Large Italian Sconces, 1950s
Large Italian Sconces, 1950s
Large Italian Sconces, 1950s
Large Italian Sconces, 1950s
Large Italian Sconces, 1950s
Large Italian Sconces, 1950s
Large Italian Sconces, 1950s
Large Italian Sconces, 1950s

Large Italian Sconces, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Stilnovo (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 42cm (16.5″), Width 20cm (8″), Depth 24cm (9.5″), Backplate 7cm (2.75″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 4734

Description: Rare large brass and satin glass sconces attributed to Stilnovo, 1950s. Excellent build quality pared with a dynamic modernist design. The large blown glass diffusers are made of ‘triplex opal’ glass with a satin finish and sit flush in the conical brass socket holders. Very nice original condition with some patina on the dark toned brass. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket per light with new wiring and original on/off switch.

Status: Unavailable

Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1940

Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1940

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Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1940
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1940
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1940
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1940
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1940
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1940
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1940

Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1940

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 88cm (34.5″), Width 52/37cm (20.5/14.5″), Depth 2.5cm (1″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Mirror, Wood
Reference Number: 3773

Description: Fine Italian brass mirror from the 1930-1940s. Continuous brass frame in a tapered shape with a nicely-aged patina. Original mirror in very good condition.

Status: Unavailable

Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960

Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960

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Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960
Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960

Orrefors Glass Table Lamps, circa 1960

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960s
Dimensions: Height 58cm (23″), Glass Height 30cm (12″), Diameter 30cm (12″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 6944

Description: Lovely pair of Orrefors table lamps from the 1950-1960s. Tapered base in ‘liquid’ crystal glass with original shades, exquisitely pleated in antique pink fabric. Very good original condition with minor wear to the shades – some discoloring to the top of the inner lining. Brass E27 sockets with new wiring and original on/off switches.

Status: Unavailable

Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950

Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950
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Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950

Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950
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Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, J.T. Kalmar, Emil Stejnar
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 27cm (10.5″), Diameter 24cm (9.5″), Canopy 8cm (3.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Aluminum, Glass
Reference Number: 9344

Description: Charming petite Austrian ceiling light from the 1940-1950s. Off-white lacquered dish with numerous glass beads of varying size inserted in circles. Nice original condition with patina on the brass elements. Three original brass and ceramic E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable