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French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940

French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940

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French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940
French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940
French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940
French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940
French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940
French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940
French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940
French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940
French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940

French Art Deco Ceiling Light, circa 1940

Place of Origin: France
Style: Art Deco, Jacques Adnet, Jean Perzel
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 55cm (21.5″), Diameter 45cm (17.5″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Lacquered Aluminum, Cast Glass
Reference Number: 5970

Description: French Art Deco ceiling light from the late 1930 to early 1940s. Tiered aluminum cones lacquered in a sand-color with cast glass elements embedded into the main shade. Very nice original condition with minor wear to the original paint. Four brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s

Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s

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Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s
Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s

Austrian Glass Pendant, 1950s

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: Rupert Nikoll
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 82cm (32″), Diameter 31cm (12″), Canopy 6.5cm (2.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 5722

Description: Fine Austrian glass pendant from the 1950s, by Rupert Nikoll. The glass globe has a remarkable “liquid” texture and is possibly made of leaded/crystal glass, as it has a much higher refractive index than regular glass and is quite heavy. Very good original condition with minimal patina. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910

Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910

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Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910
Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910
Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910
Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910
Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910
Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910
Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910
Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910

Cut Glass Ceiling Lights, circa 1910

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Jugendstil, Josef Hoffmann
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1910
Dimensions: Height 33cm (13″), Diameter 15cm (6″), Glass Diameter 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, cut Glass
Reference Number: 6193

Description: Set of three Austrian cut glass and brass ceiling lights from the early 20th century. Darkly-aged brass base with elongated blown glass shades with geometric cut decorations. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket per light with new wiring. Priced and sold as a set of three.

Status: Unavailable

Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s

Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s

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Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s
Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s

Stilnovo Pendant, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Stilnovo, Seguso (Glasmaker)
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Body Height 46cm (18″), Drop Height 140cm (55″), Diameter 20cm (8″), Canopy 6cm (2.4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Pulegoso Glass, Steel, Aluminum
Reference Number: 4412

Description: Rare Italian pendant attributed to Stilnovo, 1950s. Dual Murano glass diffuser in Pulegoso technique. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s

Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s

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Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s
Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s
Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s
Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s
Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s
Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s
Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s
Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s
Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s

Tall Austrian Giltwood Mirror, 1940s

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Gio Ponti
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 98cm (38.5″), Width 59/46cm (23/18″), Depth 4cm (1.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Giltwood, Mirror, Hardboard
Reference Number: 3316

Description: Tall Austrian giltwood mirror from the 1940s. Sensuously curved and tapered carved wood frame with a gold leaf finish on the inside and gold paint on the outside. Original mirror glass in excellent condition.

Status: Unavailable 

Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970

Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970

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Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970
Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970
Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970
Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970
Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970
Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970
Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970
Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970
Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970

Large Vistosi Pendant, circa 1970

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Vistosi
Date of Manufacture: 1960-1970s
Dimensions: Height 104cm (41″), Body Height 56cm (22″), Diameter 40cm (15.5″), Canopy 6cm (2.3″)
Materials and Techniques: Murano Glass, Nickeled Steel
Reference Number: 5890

Description: Large glass pendant by Gino Vistosi from the 1960-1970s. A large heavily textured glass globe is encased by cascading glass ‘scales’, heavily textured and lightly tinted in green and grey. The hardware is nickeled steel with one original nickel and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s

Italian Flying Saucer Chandelier, 1950s

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Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s
Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s
Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s
Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s
Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s
Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s
Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s
Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s
Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s
Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s
Italian 'Flying Saucer' Chandelier, 1950s

Italian Flying Saucer Chandelier, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Srtilnovo, Arredoluce
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 75cm (30″), Height without stem 20cm (8″), Diameter 43cm (17″), Canopy 5.7cm (2.3″)
Materials and Techniques: Lacquered Steel, Brass, Enameled Glass, Aluminum
Reference Number: 3654

Description: Classic Italian ‘Disco Volante’ (flying saucer) chandelier from the 1950s. Two curved frosted glass diffusers with a brass rim and an exterior red Saturn-style ring are suspended from minimal brass hardware. Three original brass and ceramic E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass

Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass

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Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass
Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass
Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass
Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass
Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass
Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass
Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass
Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass
Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass
Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass
Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass
Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass

Italian Chandelier, circa 1940, Brass and Etched Glass

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa, Luigi Brusotti
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 100cm (39.5″), Body Height 28cm (11″), Width 105cm (41.5″), Depth 55cm (21.5″), Canopy 11.5cm (4.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Etched Glass, Parchment Paper
Reference Number: 2539

Description: Lovely long Italian chandelier from the 1930-1940s, attributed to Luigi Brusotti. Eight-arm brass structure with floral scalloped aluminum socket covers and a thick glass pane with etched floral decor. Very good original condition with patina on the brass and some light loss of paint on the lacquered aluminum parts. Original shades with new parchment paper covering. Eight original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Austrian Brass Cage Lantern, 1940s

Austrian Brass Cage Lantern, 1940s

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Austrian Brass Cage Lantern, 1940s
Austrian Brass Cage Lantern, 1940s
Austrian Brass Cage Lantern, 1940s
Austrian Brass Cage Lantern, 1940s
Austrian Brass Cage Lantern, 1940s
Austrian Brass Cage Lantern, 1940s
Austrian Brass Cage Lantern, 1940s
Austrian Brass Cage Lantern, 1940s

Austrian Brass Cage Lantern, 1940s

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 53cm (21″), Diameter 21cm (8″), Canopy 8.5cm (3.3″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 5184

Description: Austrian brass cage lantern from the 1940s. From a custom cast brass suspension element hangs a brass cage or basket with fabric shade inlet. One original brass E27socket with new wiring and new fabric on the shade.

Status: Unavailable

Brass 'Spider' Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s

Brass Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s

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Brass 'Spider' Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s
Brass 'Spider' Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s
Brass 'Spider' Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s
Brass 'Spider' Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s
Brass 'Spider' Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s
Brass 'Spider' Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s
Brass 'Spider' Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s
Brass 'Spider' Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s
Brass 'Spider' Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s
Brass 'Spider' Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s

Brass Ceiling Light by BAG Turgi, 1950s

Place of Origin: Switzerland
Creator: BAG Turgi
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 28cm (11″), Diameter 60cm (24″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Aluminum, Wood
Reference Number: 3611

Description: Rare seven-arm brass ceiling light by BAG Turgi, Switzerland, 1950s. Wonderful Swiss-quality piece, this ceiling light sports a cone-shaped brass centerpiece with a geometric/floral finial and seven curved bass arms with off-white lacquered socket covers. Very fine condition with a lovely patina on the brass and professional repainting of the lacquered parts. Original brass and ceramic E14 sockets with “BAG” branding. Wooden backplate to be painted in the ceiling color.

Status: Unavailable