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Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s

Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s

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Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s
Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s
Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s
Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s
Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s
Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s
Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s
Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s
Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s

Sculptural Italian Wall Lights, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 42cm (16.5″), Width 12cm (4.7″), Depth 14cm (5.5″), Backplate 6.5x4cm (2.5×1.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 2407

Description: Exceptional pair of 1950s Italian brass and satinated glass sconces. Beautifully crafted, these feature satin glass diffusers which sit in a crown shaped brass cup surrounded by modernist “branches” made of black lacquered brass. Very good condition with just a touch of patina on the brass. One original brass and ceramic E14 socket per light with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930

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French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930

French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930

Place of Origin: France
Creator: Sabino
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 45cm (17.7″), Width 22cm (8.7″)
Materials and Techniques: Patinated Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 1868

Description: Very rare tall table lamp by Sabino, Paris, circa 1930. Slender, dark patinated, hardware with a heavily textured glass shade. Very thick glass with geometric pattern and a satin finish (marked “Sabino France” to the underside of the rim). Very good original condition with two brass and ceramic E27 sockets and new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

German Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960

German Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960

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German Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
German Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
German Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
German Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
German Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
German Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
German Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
German Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960

German Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Stilnovo
Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960s
Dimensions: Height 78cm (30.5″), Diameter 46cm (18″), Canopy 7cm (2.7″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Aluminum
Reference Number: 11259

Description: Bold German Sputnik chandelier from the 1950-1960s. Suspended by a stem is a brass globe from which twelve long cones ‘radiate’ outwards. Very nice condition with minor patina on the brass and new professional rapinting of the cones. Twelve original brass E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Josef Hoffmann Chandelier, circa 1930

Josef Hoffmann Chandelier, circa 1930

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Josef Hoffmann Chandelier, circa 1930
Josef Hoffmann Chandelier, circa 1930
Josef Hoffmann Chandelier, circa 1930
Josef Hoffmann Chandelier, circa 1930
Josef Hoffmann Chandelier, circa 1930
Josef Hoffmann Chandelier, circa 1930
Josef Hoffmann Chandelier, circa 1930
Josef Hoffmann Chandelier, circa 1930

Josef Hoffmann Chandelier, circa 1930

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: Josef Hoffmann (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1920-1930s
Dimensions: Height 57cm (22.5″), Shade Height 20cm (7.5″), Diameter 72cm (28″), Canopy 8cm (3″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Bakelite, Fabric
Reference Number: 9968

Description: Rare Austrian hammered brass chandelier from the 1920-1930s, attributed to Josef Hoffmann. Three-arm brass structure with hammered canopy, centerpiece and socket details, and a large carved bakelite finial. Patina on the brass and new fabric covering on the shades. Original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring. 

Status: Unavailable 

Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950

Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950

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Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950

Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Gio Ponti
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 68cm (26.5″), Width 55/52cm (21.5/20.5″), Depth 3cm (1.2″), Border Width 4cm (1.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Wood, Mirror
Reference Number: 10260

Description: Rare Italian brass mirror from the 1940-1950s. Brass frame with a continuous loop of thick flat brass. Very nice original condition with some patina on the brass and minimal wear to original mirror.

Status: Unavailable

Böhlmarks Glass Sconces, Harald Notini, 1940s

Böhlmarks Glass Sconces, Harald Notini, 1940s

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Böhlmarks Glass Sconces, Harald Notini, 1940s
Böhlmarks Glass Sconces, Harald Notini, 1940s
Böhlmarks Glass Sconces, Harald Notini, 1940s
Böhlmarks Glass Sconces, Harald Notini, 1940s
Böhlmarks Glass Sconces, Harald Notini, 1940s
Böhlmarks Glass Sconces, Harald Notini, 1940s
Böhlmarks Glass Sconces, Harald Notini, 1940s
Böhlmarks Glass Sconces, Harald Notini, 1940s

Böhlmarks Glass Sconces, Harald Notini, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Harald Notini, Böhlmarks
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 30cm (12″), Width 20cm (8″), Depth 11cm (4″), Backplate 12x5cm (5×2″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass, Lacquered Steel
Reference Number: 7571

Description: Rare pair of Böhlmarks glass sconces from the 1940s, most likely designed by Harald Notini. Thick, shell-shaped glass body – partially frosted on the inside with a coarse texture on the outside. White lacquered wall mounts with one original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s

Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s

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Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s

Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1940s

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: J.T. Kalmar, Hans Bergström, Paavo Tynell
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 104cm (41″), Body Height 44cm (17.5″), Diameter 45cm (18″), Canopy 8.5cm (3.3″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric, Cardboard
Reference Number: 2631

Description: Rare Austrian brass chandelier from the 1940s, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Five arms with original hand-painted socket covers and new custom shades. In the center is a lovely stylized leaf structure made of solid brass. Five original E14 sockets with new wiring

Status: Unavailable

French Sunburst Mirror, circa 1970

French Sunburst Mirror, circa 1970

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French Sunburst Mirror, circa 1970
French Sunburst Mirror, circa 1970
French Sunburst Mirror, circa 1970
French Sunburst Mirror, circa 1970
French Sunburst Mirror, circa 1970
French Sunburst Mirror, circa 1970
French Sunburst Mirror, circa 1970

French Sunburst Mirror, circa 1970

Place of Origin: France
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1970
Dimensions: Diameter 70cm (27.5″), Mirror Diameter 30cm (12″), Depth 7cm (2.8″)
Materials and Techniques: Painted Sheet Metal
Reference Number: 3434

Description: French artisanal sunburst mirror from the 1960-1970s. Two layers of soldered sheet metal with multiple layers of paint, the top-most being a copper color.

Status: Unavailable

Forged Iron Mirror, 1940s

Forged Iron Mirror, 1940s

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Forged Iron Mirror, 1940s
Forged Iron Mirror, 1940s
Forged Iron Mirror, 1940s
Forged Iron Mirror, 1940s
Forged Iron Mirror, 1940s
Forged Iron Mirror, 1940s
Forged Iron Mirror, 1940s
Forged Iron Mirror, 1940s

Forged Iron Mirror, 1940s

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 60.5cm (24″), Width 51cm (20″), Depth 4cm (1.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Hammered Wrought Iron, Mirror
Reference Number: 1886

Description: Rare forged iron mirror from the 1940s. Very nicely hand-worked with a heavy hammered texture. Good overall condition with a light patina. Mirror size is approx. 40x30cm (16×12″).

Status: Unavailable

Large French Modernist Wall Light, 1960s

Large French Modernist Wall Light, 1960s

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Large French Modernist Wall Light, 1960s
Large French Modernist Wall Light, 1960s
Large French Modernist Wall Light, 1960s
Large French Modernist Wall Light, 1960s
Large French Modernist Wall Light, 1960s
Large French Modernist Wall Light, 1960s
Large French Modernist Wall Light, 1960s
Large French Modernist Wall Light, 1960s

Large French Modernist Wall Light, 1960s

Place of Origin: France
Creator: Arlus
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Height 48cm (19″), Width 17cm (6.5″), Depth 12cm (5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Copper, Glass
Reference Number: 7944

Description: Rare large French Modern wall light from the 1960s, attributed to Arlus. Large conical satin glass diffuser with a “wave” silhouette on top and a stylized antler or branch decoration in polished copper. Very good original condition with minor patina on the metal parts. One brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable