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Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s

Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s

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Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s

Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s

Description: Very rare pair of nickel Art Deco sconces from the 1930s, made entirely of nickel-plated hammered brass. The uneven surface and edges provide a rare organic quality which contrasts nicely with the sheen of the nickel. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 22cm (8.5″), Width 19cm (7.5″), Depth 12cm (4.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Hammered Nickeled Brass
Reference Number: 3093

Status: Unavailable

Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960

Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960
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Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960
Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960

Brass And Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1960
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Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1960
Dimensions: Height 163cm (64″), Glass Height 26cm (10″), Glass Diameter 15cm (6″), Diameter 48cm (19″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 3420

Description: Italian tripod floor lamp in brass with large ribbed satin glass diffusers, circa 1960. Blackened steel base with polished brass body. The ribbed glass diffusers have a thick white inner casing with a satin finish on the outside. Brass and ceramic E27 sockets.

Status: Unavailable

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood

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Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood

Description: Rare Italian carved wood mirror designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1940s. What appears to be intertwined rope is in fact entirely made of hand-carved wood, lacquered in off-white and gold. Comes with a certificate of authenticity by the Archivo Osvaldo Borsani.

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Osvaldo Borsani (Designer), ABV Atelier Borsani Varedo (Manufacturer)
Date of Manufacture: 1948
Dimensions: Height 81cm (32″), Width 54cm (21″)
Materials and Techniques: Painted Carved Wood
Reference Number: 1839

Status: Unavailable

French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s

French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s

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French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s

French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s

Description: Rare French iron table lamp with Raffia shade from the 1960s. Sheaf-shaped base of blackened and gold-painted iron stems adorned with a wide and organic Raffia shade. One original B22 socket with new wiring.

Place of Origin: France
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Height 53cm (21″), Diameter 53cm (21″)
Materials and Techniques: Blackened Steel, Raffia, Brass
Reference Number: 3074

Status: Unavailable

English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920

English Oak Mirror, circa 1920

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English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920

English Oak Mirror, circa 1920

Description: Fine English oak mirror from the 1910-1920s. The large frame is made of solid stained oak and the original mirror is facetted. Style-wise, this sits at the junction of late Arts&Crafts and early Art Deco.

Place of Origin: England
Style: Art Deco, Arts & Crafts
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1920
Dimensions: Height 77cm (30″), Width 49cm (19″), Depth 4cm (1.5″), Frame Width 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Oak, Mirror
Reference Number: 2189

Status: Unavailable

French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s

French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s

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French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s
French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s
French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s
French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s
French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s
French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s
French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s
French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s
French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s

French Modernist Ceiling Light, 1950s

Place of Origin: France
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Lunel, Arlus 
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Ring Diameter 40cm (15.5″), Height 25cm (10″), Backplate 8cm (3.2″), Maximum Bulb Width 3.5cm (1.4″)
Materials and Techniques: Steel, Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 3218

Description: Fine French modernist ceiling light from the 1950s. Blackened steel construction with polished brass details and three conical satin glass diffusers. Three E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass

Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass

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Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass
Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass
Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass
Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass
Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass
Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass
Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass
Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass
Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass
Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass

Art Deco Suspension Light, 1930s, Enameled Glass

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 93cm (36.5″), Glass Height 20cm (7.5″), Diameter 41cm (16″), Canopy 12cm (4.7″)
Materials and Techniques: Enameled Glass, Fabric, Bakelite
Reference Number: 3174

Description: Rare Art Deco suspension light from the 1930s. Large multi-tiered blown satin glass bowl with enameled concentric circles in orange and black. Very nice condition of the glass with original bakelite canopy and E27 socket. The suspension rope and tassel have been professionally redone in their original color and technique.

Status: Unavailable

Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930

Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930

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Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930

Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930

Description: Fine 1920-1930s Art Deco ceiling light with a blown clear glass globe and brass hardware. The glass diffuser has broad etched stripes alternating with thin hand painted yellow stripes as well as a tassle on the bottom. Excellently executed and in very fine original condition save for some age-related patina on the brass. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 60cm (23.5″), Diameter 24cm (9″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Etched and Hand-Painted Glass, Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 2726

Status: Unavailable

Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa

Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa

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Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa
Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa
Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa
Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa
Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa
Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa
Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa
Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa
Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa
Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa
Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa

Italian Brass Chandelier, circa 1937, Pietro Chiesa

Description: Rare 1930s Italian brass and glass chandelier attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Slender, nicely constructed brass body with age-related patina and new custom shades. Three original brass and ceramic E14 sockets with new wiring. Literature: Roberto Aloi, “L’arredamento Moderno, Terza Serie”, for a similar wall light.

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 95cm (37.5″), Body Height 51cm (20″), Diameter 37cm (14.5″), Canopy 8cm (3.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass, Fabric
Reference Number: 2466

Status: Unavailable

Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s

Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s

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Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s

Austrian Brass And Crystal Ceiling Lights, 1950s

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, J.T. Kalmar, Emil Stejnar
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 27cm (10.5″), Diameter 36cm (14″), Backplate 7cm (2.75″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Aluminum, Glass
Reference Number: 2899

Description: Fine pair of Austrian brass and glass ceiling lights from the 1950s, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Each piece has six lights a top of curved brass arms surrounding a brass starburst centre piece with seven large crystals. Very nice condition with just a touch of patina to the brass and minimal wear to the original off-white lacquered aluminium socket covers. Six E14 sockets per fixture.

Status: Unavailable