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Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s

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Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: Rupert Nikoll
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 82cm (32″), Diameter 31cm (12″), Canopy 6.5cm (2.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 5722

Description: Fine Austrian glass pendant from the 1950s, by Rupert Nikoll. The glass globe has a remarkable “liquid” texture and is possibly made of leaded/crystal glass, as it has a much higher refractive index than regular glass and is quite heavy. Very good original condition with minimal patina. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

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Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910

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Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Jugendstil, Josef Hoffmann
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1910
Dimensions: Height 33cm (13″), Diameter 15cm (6″), Glass Diameter 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, cut Glass
Reference Number: 6193

Description: Set of three Austrian cut glass and brass ceiling lights from the early 20th century. Darkly-aged brass base with elongated blown glass shades with geometric cut decorations. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket per light with new wiring. Priced and sold as a set of three.

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Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s

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Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Stilnovo, Seguso (Glasmaker)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Body Height 46cm (18″), Drop Height 140cm (55″), Diameter 20cm (8″), Canopy 6cm (2.4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Pulegoso Glass, Steel, Aluminum
Reference Number: 4412

Description: Rare Italian pendant attributed to Stilnovo, 1950s. Dual Murano glass diffuser in Pulegoso technique. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

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Swedish Glass And Brass Pendants, 1940s

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Swedish Glass And Brass Pendants, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Swedish Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Böhlmarks
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 80cm (31.5″), Body Height 29cm (11.5″), Diameter 20cm (8″), Canopy 8cm (3.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 7219

Description: Lovely pair of Swedish pendant lights from the 1940s. Very unusual glass diffusers which are frosted on both the in- and outside with differing clear areas, thus creating varying transparencies in their overlap. Fair amount of patina on the brass elements. One original brass E27 socket per light with new wiring.

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Swedish Patinated Brass Chandelier, 1920s
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Swedish Patinated Brass Chandelier, 1920s
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Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1920s
Dimensions: Height 73cm (29″), Body Height 24cm (9.5″), Diameter 58cm (23″), Canopy 15cm (6″)
Materials and Techniques: Patinated Brass, Enameled Glass
Reference Number: 6810

Description: Swedish patinated brass chandelier from the 1920s. The satin glass diffusers are enameled on the inside in bright yellow/orange (each a slightly different nuance) for a warm glow when lit. Very good original condition with a light patina. Five original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

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Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s

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Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Gio Ponti
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 98cm (38.5″), Width 59/46cm (23/18″), Depth 4cm (1.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Giltwood, Mirror, Hardboard
Reference Number: 3316

Description: Tall Austrian giltwood mirror from the 1940s. Sensuously curved and tapered carved wood frame with a gold leaf finish on the inside and gold paint on the outside. Original mirror glass in excellent condition.

Status: Unavailable

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Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970

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Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Vistosi
Date of Manufacture: 1960-1970s
Dimensions: Height 104cm (41″), Body Height 56cm (22″), Diameter 40cm (15.5″), Canopy 6cm (2.3″)
Materials and Techniques: Murano Glass, Nickeled Steel
Reference Number: 5890

Description: Large glass pendant by Gino Vistosi from the 1960-1970s. A large heavily textured glass globe is encased by cascading glass ‘scales’, heavily textured and lightly tinted in green and grey. The hardware is nickeled steel with one original nickel and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

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Large French Rattan Mirror, 1970s
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Large French Rattan Mirror, 1970s
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Place of Origin: France
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
Dimensions: Height 75cm (29.5″), Width 67cm (26.5), Depth 5.5cm (2″), Mirror Area 40x32cm (15.5×12.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Ratten, Mirror
Reference Number: 2606

Description: Very unique French artisanal rattan mirror from 1970s. Unusually large oval frame made of “braided” rattan. Very good original condition with minor specks on the original mirror.

Status: Unavailable

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Italian Flying Saucer Chandelier, 1950s

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Italian Flying Saucer Chandelier, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Srtilnovo, Arredoluce
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 75cm (30″), Height without stem 20cm (8″), Diameter 43cm (17″), Canopy 5.7cm (2.3″)
Materials and Techniques: Lacquered Steel, Brass, Enameled Glass, Aluminum
Reference Number: 3654

Description: Classic Italian ‘Disco Volante’ (flying saucer) chandelier from the 1950s. Two curved frosted glass diffusers with a brass rim and an exterior red Saturn-style ring are suspended from minimal brass hardware. Three original brass and ceramic E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

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Orrefors Dual Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
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Orrefors Dual Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
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Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950
Dimensions: Height 62cm (24.5″), Body Height 15cm (6″), Diameter 50cm 19.5″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 6971

Description: Charming Orrefors glass chandelier from the 1940-1950s. Large, bowl-shaped, glass diffuser with etched or sand-blasted abstract floral decorations. Inside is a second glass diffuser of amber glass with a contrasting wavy texture. Fine original condition with some small chips along the glass rim (most likely production related). Three original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

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