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Tall Italian Art Deco Mirror Sconces, 1940s

Tall Italian Art Deco Mirror Sconces, 1940s

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Tall Italian Art Deco Mirror Sconces, 1940s
Tall Italian Art Deco Mirror Sconces, 1940s
Tall Italian Art Deco Mirror Sconces, 1940s
Tall Italian Art Deco Mirror Sconces, 1940s
Tall Italian Art Deco Mirror Sconces, 1940s
Tall Italian Art Deco Mirror Sconces, 1940s
Tall Italian Art Deco Mirror Sconces, 1940s

Tall Italian Art Deco Mirror Sconces, 1940s

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Art Deco, Luigi Fontana
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 100cm (39.5″), Width 25cm (10″), Width of Mirror at Outlet 5cm (2″), Depth 11cm (4.5″), 
Materials and Techniques: Mirror, Brass, Plywood, Fabric
Reference Number: 2455

Description: Large Italian Art Deco wall lights from the 1940s. Tall stylized backplate with facetted mirror elements and brass arms with new custom shades. Two E14 sockets per light with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Large Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s

Large Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s

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Large Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Large Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Large Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Large Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Large Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Large Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Large Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Large Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s

Large Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 68cm (26.5″), Diameter 92cm (36″), Canopy 11.5cm (4.5″), Glass 29x23cm (11×9″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 7382

Description: Large Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s. Ring-shaped brass structure with cast brass glass holders and large ivory-colored glass diffusers. Very nice original condition with a dark patina on the brass. Six original E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Fontana Arte Wall Lights, circa 1950

Fontana Arte Wall Lights, circa 1950

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Fontana Arte Wall Lights, circa 1950
Fontana Arte Wall Lights, circa 1950
Fontana Arte Wall Lights, circa 1950
Fontana Arte Wall Lights, circa 1950
Fontana Arte Wall Lights, circa 1950
Fontana Arte Wall Lights, circa 1950

Fontana Arte Wall Lights, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 37cm (14.5″), Width 27cm (10.5″), Depth 14cm (5.5″), Backplate 4x3cm (1.5×1.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Lacquered Aluminum, Brass
Reference Number: 6415

Description: Rare pair of glass wall lights by Fontana Arte from the 1940-1950s. A large blue glass backplate curves over a cast aluminum centerpiece (professionally repainted in original color). Embedded into this centerpiece are three original brass and ceramic E14 sockets with new wiring. 

Status: Unavailable

Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940

Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940

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Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940
Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940
Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940
Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940
Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940
Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940
Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940
Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940
Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940

Italian Zodiac Chandelier, circa 1940

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Art Deco, Gio Ponti
Date of Manufacture: 1930-1940s
Dimensions: Height 52cm (20.5″), Diameter 60cm (23.5″), Canopy 13cm (5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 7514

Description: Rare Italian zodiac chandelier from the 1930-1940s. Large curved glass disc, partially frosted on the in- and outside, with zodiac signs embossed along the rim. For contrast, these symbols are filled with a brass-based paint, which has patinated over the years. The edge of the glass is adorned by a delicate undulating brass rim. Three original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring

Status: Unavailable

Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940

Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940

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Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940
Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940
Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940
Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940
Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940
Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940
Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940
Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940
Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940

Large Ten-Arm Bronze Chandelier, circa 1940

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1930-1940s
Dimensions: Height 104cm (41″), Body Height 43cm (17″), Diameter 90cm (35.5″), Canopy 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Bronze, Fabric
Reference Number: 8320

Description: Graceful Austrian ten-arm bronze chandelier from the 1930-1940s. Intricately ribbed and scalloped centerpiece with elegantly undulating arms, all in a dark bronze hue. Completely new electrical components with E14 sockets, lacquered paper socket covers and new shades.

Status: Unavailable

Austrian Copper Ceiling Light, circa 1950

Austrian Copper Ceiling Light, circa 1950

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Austrian Copper Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Austrian Copper Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Austrian Copper Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Austrian Copper Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Austrian Copper Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Austrian Copper Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Austrian Copper Ceiling Light, circa 1950
Austrian Copper Ceiling Light, circa 1950

Austrian Copper Ceiling Light, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: Franz Hagenauer, Hagenauer Werkstätten (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 53cm (21″), Diameter 43cm (17″), Canopy 8.5cm (3.3″)
Materials and Techniques: Copper, Brass, Lacquered Wood
Reference Number: 6514

Description: Elegant Austrian mid-century ceiling light from the 1940-1950s, attributed to Hagenauer Werkstätten. The large shade is made of highly polished copper-plated aluminum, varnished to preserve the pale rosé color of freshly polished copper — a technique that was pioneered by Hagenauer and used in several lamps and objects from this period. The tapered wood stem is lacquered in off-white with a polished brass canopy. Two brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Carved Wood Mirror by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940

Carved Wood Mirror by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940

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Carved Wood Mirror by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940
Carved Wood Mirror by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940
Carved Wood Mirror by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940
Carved Wood Mirror by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940
Carved Wood Mirror by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940
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Carved Wood Mirror by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940
Carved Wood Mirror by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940
Carved Wood Mirror by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940

Carved Wood Mirror by Giovanni Gariboldi, circa 1940

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Giovanni Gariboldi (Designer), Mario Quarti, Milano (Manufacturer)
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 89cm (35″), Width 78cm (31″), Depth 4cm (1.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Carved Pear Wood, Mirror
Reference Number: 1994

Description: Rare Giovanni Gariboldi mirror in carved pear wood made by Quarti, Milano, circa 1940.

Status: Unavailable

Swedish Brass and Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1940s

Swedish Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1940s

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Swedish Brass and Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Swedish Brass and Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Swedish Brass and Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Swedish Brass and Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Swedish Brass and Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Swedish Brass and Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1940s
Swedish Brass and Enameled Glass Chandelier, 1940s

Swedish Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Swedish Grace, Mid-Century Modern, ASEA (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 64cm (25″), Body Height 24cm (9.5″), Diameter 56cm (22″), Canopy 11cm (4.3″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Enameled Glass
Reference Number: 6630

Description: Lovely Swedish brass and glass chandelier from the 1940s. Very detailed brass hardware with a satin finish in beautiful original condition. The large satin glass diffusers have scalloped rims and a delicate enameled decor. Original bakelite E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, 1940s

Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, circa 1950

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Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, 1940s
Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, 1940s
Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, 1940s
Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, 1940s
Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, 1940s
Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, 1940s
Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, 1940s
Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, 1940s
Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, 1940s

Italian Mint-Colored Lantern, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 96cm (37.5″), Body Height 36cm (14″), Diameter 38cm (15″), Canopy 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Aluminum
Reference Number: 6989

Description: Charming Italian lantern from the 1940-1950s. Large fountain-shaped aluminum shade with a pastel-mint color on top and ivory tint underneath. Three brass arms with floral brass elements and the same pastel-mint socket covers. Very nice original condition with dark brass and light wear to the original pain. Original E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910

Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910

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Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910
Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910
Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910
Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910
Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910
Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910
Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910
Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910
Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910
Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910
Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910
Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910

Brass and Glass Suspension Light, circa 1910

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Arts & Crafts, Jugendstil
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1910
Dimensions: Height 93cm (36.5″), Body Height 45cm (18″), Diameter 36cm (14″), Canopy 16x16cm (6×6″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 2483

Description: Rare Arts & Crafts suspension light from the early 20th century. Charming architectural body made of embossed sheet brass with three different types of glass rods. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable