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Modernist Glass Chandelier, 1930s

Modernist Glass Chandelier, 1930s

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Modernist Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Modernist Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Modernist Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Modernist Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Modernist Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Modernist Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Modernist Glass Chandelier, 1930s
Modernist Glass Chandelier, 1930s

Modernist Glass Chandelier, 1930s

Place of Origin: Czechoslovakia
Style: Art Deco, Bauhaus
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 88cm (34.5″), Body Height 12cm (4.7″), Diameter 51cm (20″), Canopy 8.5cm (3.4″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Nickel
Reference Number: 8854

Description: Rare modernist glass chandelier from the 1930s. Large champagne-colored curved glass ring supported by minimalist nickel hardware and a frosted glass cover on top. Six original nickel E27 sockets with new wiring give ample light with an emphasis on uplight.

Status: Unavailable

Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s

Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s

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

Glössner Glass Ceiling Light, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Glössner & Co., Erik Kinell
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 50cm (20″), Body Height 24cm (9″), Diameter 44cm (17″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 7003

Description: Rare Swedish dual-glass ceiling light by Glössner & Co. The large outer glass has a lyrical motif designed by Erik Kinell embossed into the the clear glass. The inner, amber-colored glass diffuser is etched with a wavy Art Deco pattern and hold three original brass E27 sockets with new wiring. Nice original condition with patina on the brass and glass.

Status: Unavailable

Art Deco Wood and Raffia Table Lamp, 1930s

Art Deco Wood and Raffia Table Lamp, 1930s

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Art Deco Wood and Raffia Table Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Wood and Raffia Table Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Wood and Raffia Table Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Wood and Raffia Table Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Wood and Raffia Table Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Wood and Raffia Table Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Wood and Raffia Table Lamp, 1930s
Art Deco Wood and Raffia Table Lamp, 1930s

Art Deco Wood and Raffia Table Lamp, 1930s

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 48cm (18.5″), Base Height 21cm (8″), Diameter 40cm (16″)
Materials and Techniques: Wood, Brass, Raffia, Resin Sheet
Reference Number: 7704

Description: Rare Art Deco table lamp from the 1930s. Solid wood orb-shaped base with a large original raffia shade which is lined with an amber-colored resin sheet. The stem allows for some height adjustment. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950

Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950

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Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950
Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950

Italian Reverse-Relief Mirror, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Fontana Arte
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 77cm (30″), Width 50cm (20″), Depth 5.5cm (2″)
Materials and Techniques: Mirror, Wood
Reference Number: 5490

Description: Italian mirror from the 1940-1950s with reverse-relief decorations. The flower and leaf elements of the decorations are silvered and have a slight yellowish tint, offsetting them from the rest of the mirror. 

Status: Unavailable

Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930

Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930

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Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930
Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930
Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930
Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930
Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930
Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930
Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930
Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930
Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930
Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930

Oak And Glass Suspension Chandelier, circa 1930

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 115cm (45″), Body Height 19cm (7.5″), Length 89cm (35″), Width 78cm (30″), Canopy 11cm (4.3″), Glass Diameter 27cm (10.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Oak, Plywood, Glass
Reference Number: 6753

Description: Large oval oak and glass suspension chandelier from the 1930s. The solid and veneered oak body is suspended by brass chains  with four large ivory-colored blown glass diffusers. Very nice original condition with minor wear to the veneer. Four original nickel E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s

Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s

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Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s
Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s

Stilnovo Wall Lights, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Stilnovo
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 32cm (12″), Width 14cm (5.5″), Depth 19cm (7.5″), Backplate 12×7.5/4.5cm (4.7×3/1.8″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 8220

Description: Modernist Stilnovo sconces from the 1950s. Angular brass backplate with bold brass brackets which hold the hourglass-shaped satin glass diffusers.Very nice original condition with just a light patina on the brass. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable 

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