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Ceramic Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1930

Ceramic Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1930

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Ceramic Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1930
Ceramic Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1930
Ceramic Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1930
Ceramic Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1930
Ceramic Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1930
Ceramic Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1930
Ceramic Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1930
Ceramic Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1930

Ceramic Art Deco Wall Lights, circa 1930

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1920-1930s
Dimensions: Height 38cm (15″), Width 21cm (8″), Depth 20cm (7.5″), Backplate 19cm (7.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Glazed Ceramic, Fabric
Reference Number: 7118

Description: Rare pair of glazed ceramic Art Deco wall lights from the 1920-1930s. Intricately styled two-arm design glazed in off-white and a sand color. Nice overall condition with a loss of glazing on one of the floral elements that was retouched previously. Two E14 sockets each with new wiring and new custom shades.

Status: Unavailable

Italian Brass and Steel Andirons, 1950s

Italian Brass and Steel Andirons, 1950s

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Italian Brass and Steel Andirons, 1950s
Italian Brass and Steel Andirons, 1950s
Italian Brass and Steel Andirons, 1950s
Italian Brass and Steel Andirons, 1950s
Italian Brass and Steel Andirons, 1950s

Italian Brass and Steel Andirons, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 32cm (12.5″), length 33cm (13″), Width 15.5cm (6″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Steel
Reference Number: 2243

Description: Rare pair of Italian mid-century andirons. Brass front-piece with blackened steel log-holders.

Status: Unavailable

Large Brass Mirror, 1960s

Large Brass Mirror, 1960s

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Large Brass Mirror, 1960s
Large Brass Mirror, 1960s
Large Brass Mirror, 1960s
Large Brass Mirror, 1960s
Large Brass Mirror, 1960s
Large Brass Mirror, 1960s
Large Brass Mirror, 1960s
Large Brass Mirror, 1960s
Large Brass Mirror, 1960s

Large Brass Mirror, 1960s

Place of Origin: Germany
Creator: Vereinigte Werkstätten
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Height 114.5cm (45″), Width 69.5cm (27.5″), Depth 2cm (0.8″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Mirror, Aluminum
Reference Number: 2926

Description: Rare large brass mirror from the 1960s by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany. Large polished brass frame with intricately scalloped rim. Very nice original condition with just a light patina on the brass. Can be mounted vertically or horizontally.

Status: Unavailable

Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s

Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s

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Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s

Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Stilnovo
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 57cm (22.5″), Diameter 32cm (12.5″),
Materials and Techniques: Blown Glass, Marble, Nickel
Reference Number: 3045

Description: Rare model 8091 table lamp by Stilnovo from the 1950s. Marble base with nickeled brass hardware and a blown glass shade. The glass diffuser is made of multiple layers with a Bordeaux-red inner casing. Very nice original condition with a light patina on the nickeled parts. Three original brass and ceramic E14 sockets with new wiring and original manufacturers label.

Status: Unavailable

Italian Brass Mirror, 1954

Italian Brass Mirror, 1954

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Italian Brass Mirror, 1954
Italian Brass Mirror, 1954
Italian Brass Mirror, 1954
Italian Brass Mirror, 1954
Italian Brass Mirror, 1954
Italian Brass Mirror, 1954
Italian Brass Mirror, 1954
Italian Brass Mirror, 1954

Italian Brass Mirror, 1954

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Gio Ponti
Date of Manufacture: 1954
Dimensions: Height 67cm (26.5″), Width 68.5cm (27″), Depth 2.5cm (1″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Mirror, Wood
Reference Number: 2746

Description: Fine Italian brass mirror from the 1950s. Trapeze shape with a continuous brass frame and undulating brass decoration on top. Very good build quality and condition with a wonderful patina on the brass. The original mirror is in near-perfect condition and is on marked on the backside as having been produced on June 8th, 1954.

Status: Unavailable

Swedish Carved Wood and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930

Carved Wood and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930

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Swedish Carved Wood and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Carved Wood and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Carved Wood and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Carved Wood and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Carved Wood and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Carved Wood and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Carved Wood and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930
Swedish Carved Wood and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930

Carved Wood and Glass Chandelier, circa 1930

Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Arts & Crafts, Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1920-1930s
Dimensions: Height 60cm (23.5″), Diameter 58cm (23″), Canopy 19cm (7.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Carved Wood, Glass
Reference Number: 6448

Description: Unique Swedish carved wood chandelier from the 1920-1930s. Very organic Arts & Crafts design with four curved arms, each with a sand-colored blown glass diffuser, which have a few chips along the bottom rims. Brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s

Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s

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Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s
Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s
Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s
Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s
Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s
Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s
Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s
Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s
Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s
Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s

Large J.T. Kalmar Glass Pendant, 1950s

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar, Venini (Glassmaker)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 135cm (53″), Body Height 30cm (12″), Diameter 41cm (16″), Canopy 7cm (2.75″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 3501

Description: Rare J.T. Kalmar model 3190 glass chandelier/pendant from the 1950s. Dubbed “Nuss” (German for “nut” due to its shape), it consists of two large organically textured glass ‘bowls’ with an iridescent coating, which were produced by Venini. Four E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Large Italian cut Glass Mirror, 1940s

Large Italian Cut Glass Mirror, 1940s

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Large Italian cut Glass Mirror, 1940s
Large Italian cut Glass Mirror, 1940s
Large Italian cut Glass Mirror, 1940s
Large Italian cut Glass Mirror, 1940s
Large Italian cut Glass Mirror, 1940s
Large Italian cut Glass Mirror, 1940s
Large Italian cut Glass Mirror, 1940s
Large Italian cut Glass Mirror, 1940s
Large Italian cut Glass Mirror, 1940s

Large Italian Cut Glass Mirror, 1940s

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Gio Ponti, Piero Fornasetti
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 135cm (53″), Width 80cm (31.5″), Depth 3cm (1.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Mirror, Wood
Reference Number: 5248

Description: Very unique large Italian brass mirror from the 1940s. Oval shape with with a twist on the bottom and original mirror which has a border of cut/polished ovals to the backside of the glass. Fair amount of patina on the brass with heavier spots on the bottom.

Status: Unavailable

Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970

Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970

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Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970
Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970
Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970
Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970
Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970
Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970
Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970
Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970
Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970

Bakalowits Glass Chandelier, circa 1970

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: Bakalowits & Söhne
Date of Manufacture: 1960-1970s
Dimensions: Height 114cm (45″), Body Height 41cm (16″), Diameter 35cm (13.5″), Canopy 11cm (4.3″), Weight 13Kg (28.5lbs)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Gold-plated Brass
Reference Number: 7460

Description: Massive glass pendant/chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne from the 1960-1970s. Gold-plated brass hardware with a ‘dome’ of 30 curved glass elements. Very good original condition with a light patina on the gild-plating. Three E14 sockets and one E27 socket.

Status: Unavailable

Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s

Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s

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Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s
Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s
Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s
Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s
Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s
Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s
Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s
Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s
Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s
Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s

Large Modernist Lantern by Lumi Milano, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Lumi Milano, Oscar Torlasco
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 110cm (43″), Body Height 51cm (20″), Diameter 36cm (14″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 3565

Description: Large Italian satin glass lantern designed by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi Milano in the 1950s. Two large tapered blown glass diffusers with a satin finish and a thick brass “Saturn” ring in between them are held in place by a minimalist brass structure. There is a chip on the bottom rim of the upper glass which is covered by the brass ring. Three original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring and original manufacturers label. 

Status: Unavailable