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Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953

Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953

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Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953
Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953
Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953
Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953
Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953
Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953
Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953
Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953
Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953

Italian Dual-Color Mirror, 1953

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Luigi Fontana, Pier Luigi Colli, Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1953
Dimensions: Height 88cm (34.5″), Width 60/45cm (23.5/18″), Depth 6.5cm (2.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Wood, Mirror
Reference Number: 4809

Description: Lovely Italian dual-color mirror from 1953. Tapered design with large scalloped rim on the green-tinted mirror frame. The wooden structure supporting the mirror is equally well constructed, mimicking the shape of the mirror rim. One chip each on the top-left and bottom green panes.

Status: Unavailable

Austrian Brass and Raffia Wall Lights, 1950s

Austrian Brass and Raffia Wall Lights, 1950s

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Austrian Brass and Raffia Wall Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass and Raffia Wall Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass and Raffia Wall Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass and Raffia Wall Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass and Raffia Wall Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass and Raffia Wall Lights, 1950s
Austrian Brass and Raffia Wall Lights, 1950s

Austrian Brass and Raffia Wall Lights, 1950s

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: Rupert Nikoll
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 35cm (14″), Shade Height 22cm (8.5″), Width 20cm (7.5″), Depth 22cm (8.5″), Backplate 6.5x5cm (2.5×2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Raffia
Reference Number: 7728

Description: Sublime brass wall lights with large raffia shades from the 1950s by Rupert Nikoll. A large cone-shaped shade with a raffia-weave covering ‘floating’ over a delicate brass structure. Original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Original shade with new raffia covering.

Status: Unavailable

Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s

Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s

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Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s
Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s
Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s
Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s
Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s
Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s
Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s
Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s
Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s

Austrian Brass, Wood and Raffia Chandelier, 1950s

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: Rupert Nikoll
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 81cm (32″), Body Height 46cm (18″), Diameter 64cm (25″), Canopy 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Wood, Raffia
Reference Number: 7740

Description: Sublime Austrian brass chandelier with large raffia shades from the 1950s by Rupert Nikoll. Delicate brass structure with a sleek two-tone wood centerpiece and large con-shaped raffia shades. Original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring and original shades with new raffia covering.

Status: Unavailable

Large Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s

Large Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s

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Large Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Large Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Large Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Large Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Large Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Large Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Large Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s
Large Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s

Large Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Glössner & Co., Bo Notini
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 54cm (21″), Diameter 68cm (27″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 7828

Description: Large Glössner & Co. glass ceiling light from the 1940s designed by Bo Notini. Raw glass curved disc with embossed sceneries of the varying stages of wine-making. The central satin glass diffuser houses three original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Mathieu Matégot Style Pendant, 1950s

Mathieu Matégot Style Pendant, 1950s

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Mathieu Matégot Style Pendant, 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Style Pendant, 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Style Pendant, 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Style Pendant, 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Style Pendant, 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Style Pendant, 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Style Pendant, 1950s

Mathieu Matégot Style Pendant, 1950s

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Mathieu Matégot
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Body Height 38cm (15″), Maximum Drop Height 225cm (89″), Diameter 25cm (10″), Canopy 7.5cm (3″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Steel
Reference Number: 9387

Description: Lovely Mathieu Matégot style pendant from the 1950s. Three expanded metal shades lacquered in red, yellow and white are stacked covering the original brass E14 socket with new wiring and have just a bit of patina on the original paint.

Status: Unavailable

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

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

Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925

Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925

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Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925
Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925
Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925
Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925
Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925
Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925
Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925
Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925
Marcel Breuer Table Lamps, 1925

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.

Status: Unavailable

Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950

Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950

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Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950
Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950
Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950
Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950
Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950
Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950
Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950
Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950
Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950
Pierced Cone Suspension Chandelier, circa 1950

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

Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950

Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950

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Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950
Wrought Iron And Glass Chandelier, circa 1950

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.

Status: Unavailable