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Small Austrian Mid-Century Ceiling Light, circa 1950
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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.

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Austrian Hexagonal Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
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Austrian Hexagonal Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
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Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Total Height 128cm (50″), Height w/o Tassel 105cm (41″), Body Height w/o Tassel 16cm (6.5″), Diameter 88cm (34.5″), Glass Diameter 23cm (9″), Canopy 8cm (3.1″)
Materials and Techniques: Chrome, Wood, Glass
Reference Number: 9494

Description: Very unique Austrian Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s. Hexagonal veneered wood base fused with curved chrome arms and ivory-tinted glass shades, topped off with an ivory-colored tassel centerpiece. Very nice original condition with minor wear to the veneer and tassel. Six original chrome and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring.

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Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1960s
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Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1960s
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Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Height 80cm (31.5″), Body Height 24cm (9.5″), Diameter 78cm (30.5″), Canopy 7cm (2.75″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric, Crystal Glass
Reference Number: 9428

Description: Fine Austrian brass chandelier from the 1960s. Slim, wavy brass arms with diagonally pleated off-white shades and a cut crystal finial. Very good original condition with minimal patina. Original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring.

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Large Italian Acrylic and Teak Pendants, 1960s
€3.000 | Pair

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Large Italian Acrylic and Teak Pendants, 1960s
€3.000 | Pair

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Body Height 44cm (17.5″), Drop Height 133cm (52″), Diameter 36cm (14″), Canopy 8cm (3″)
Materials and Techniques: Acrylic, Teak, Aluminum
Reference Number: 3141

Description: Rare pair of large Italian pendants from the 1960s. The body is composed of three triangular-shaped acrylic sheets joined together by teak blocks and suspended by the wires which lead to three E27 sockets.

Shipping: US €350, EU €170, UK €190

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Large Industrial Glass Pendant, 1940s
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Large Industrial Glass Pendant, 1940s
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Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Bauhaus, Industrial
Date of Manufacture:1940s
Dimensions: Height 70cm (27.5″), Body Height 25cm (10″), Diameter 55cm (21.5″), Canopy 7cm (2.75″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Chrome
Reference Number: 9165

Description: Large industrial dual-glass pendant from the 1940s. Two blown glass elements with partial white enamel hang from minimal chromed hardware. Nice original condition with some patina on the metal parts. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

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Extendable Brass Wall Light, circa 1950
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Extendable Brass Wall Light, circa 1950
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Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Swedish Modern, Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 30cm (12″), Shade Diameter 30cm (12″), Length 76/115cm (30/45″), Backplate 10×4.5cm (4×1.8″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Nylon Fabric
Reference Number: 8511

Description: Large extendable Swedish brass wall light from the 1940-1950s.The ‘balloon’ shade with abstract print can be pulled out by an additional 40cm (15″). Fair amount of patina on the brass. One original E27 socket and on/off switch with new wiring.

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Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925

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Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925

Place of Origin: Germany
Creator: Marcel Breuer, Bauhaus
Date of Manufacture: 1925
Dimensions: Height 52cm (20.5″), Width 21cm (8″), Depth 17cm (7″)
Materials and Techniques: Silver-Plated Brass
Reference Number: 7656

Description: Rare pair of large Marcel Breuer table lamps from 1920s. Designed the same time as his famous ‘Wassily’ chair, these were shown at an exhibition in Paris in 1925 and probably produced for market shortly thereafter. Brass body with a steel shade, both plated in silver. Heavy age-related patina and some areas where the silver has worn off over time. One original nickel E27 socket with new wiring.

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Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950

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Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Stilnovo
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Body Height 24cm (9.5″), Drop Height 145cm (57″), Diameter 60cm (23.5″), Canopy 11cm (4.3″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Aluminum
Reference Number: 2711

Description: Rare six-arm cone chandelier from the 1950s. The pierced cones, which can be adjusted vertically, have their original lacquer – grey on the outside and off-white inside. Six original bakelite E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

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Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950

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Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Art Deco, Mid-century Modern, J.T. Kalmar
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950
Dimensions: Height 75cm (29.5″), Diameter 77cm (30″), Canopy 12cm (4.7″)
Materials and Techniques: Wrought Iron, Glass
Reference Number: 5461

Description: Austrian wrought iron chandelier from the 1940s-1950s. Blackened iron structure with very nice details. Six arms attached to a large central ring, each with a red lacquered socket cover and a large amber-colored blown glass diffuser which has an optical-twist effect. Six original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

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Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1960s

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Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1960s

Place of Origin: Germany
Creator: Vereinigte Werkstätten
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Height 92cm (36″), Body Height 46cm (18″), Diameter 74cm (29″), Canopy 8cm (3″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass, Fabric
Reference Number: 2036

Description: Very fine seven-arm brass chandelier with glass elements by Vereinigte Werkstätten from the 1960s. Delicate brass structure, partially off-white enameled, and unique liquid-filled glass ‘teardrops’. Very good original condition with new custom shades. Original E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

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