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Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950

Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950

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Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950
Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950

Tall Italian Brass Mirror, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mide-Century Modern, Gio Ponti
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950
Dimensions: Height 111cm (43″), Width 62/51cm (24.5/20″), Depth 3.5cm (1.4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Mirror, Wood
Reference Number: 3683

Description: Fine Italian brass mirror from the 1940-1950s. Continuous brass rim, undulating on top, with a charming brass finial. Nice original condition with dark patina on the brass and some spots in the original mirror.

Status: Unavailable

Austrian Brass And Wood Chandelier, 1940s

Austrian Brass And Wood Chandelier, 1940s

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Austrian Brass And Wood Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass And Wood Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass And Wood Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass And Wood Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass And Wood Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass And Wood Chandelier, 1940s
Austrian Brass And Wood Chandelier, 1940s

Austrian Brass And Wood Chandelier, 1940s

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, J.T. Kalmar
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 64cm (25″), Diameter 78cm (31″), Shade Height 20cm (8″), Canopy 8.5cm (3.4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Wood, Fabric
Reference Number: 5585

Description: Graceful Austrian brass and wood chandelier from the 1940s. Six curved and slender brass arms emanate from a brass centerpiece with walnut wood details. Original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring and original shades with new fabric.

Status: Unavailable

J.T. Kalmar 'Heron' Chandelier, circa 1950

J.T. Kalmar ‘Heron’ Chandelier, circa 1950

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J.T. Kalmar 'Heron' Chandelier, circa 1950
J.T. Kalmar 'Heron' Chandelier, circa 1950
J.T. Kalmar 'Heron' Chandelier, circa 1950
J.T. Kalmar 'Heron' Chandelier, circa 1950
J.T. Kalmar 'Heron' Chandelier, circa 1950
J.T. Kalmar 'Heron' Chandelier, circa 1950
J.T. Kalmar 'Heron' Chandelier, circa 1950
J.T. Kalmar 'Heron' Chandelier, circa 1950
J.T. Kalmar 'Heron' Chandelier, circa 1950

J.T. Kalmar ‘Heron’ Chandelier, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950
Dimensions: Diameter 75cm (29.5″), Body Height 25cm (10″), Drop Height 140cm (55″), Canopy 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Parchment Paper
Reference Number: 5307

Description: Rare J.T. Kalmar ‘Heron’ suspension chandelier (model 3639) from the 1950s. Uniquely sculpted brass structure with five arms, each with a conical shade with new parchment paper covering. Original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Seguso Lantern, circa 1950

Seguso Lantern, circa 1950

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Seguso Lantern, circa 1950
Seguso Lantern, circa 1950
Seguso Lantern, circa 1950
Seguso Lantern, circa 1950
Seguso Lantern, circa 1950
Seguso Lantern, circa 1950
Seguso Lantern, circa 1950
Seguso Lantern, circa 1950
Seguso Lantern, circa 1950

Seguso Lantern, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Seguso (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950
Dimensions: Height 108cm (42.5″), Body Height 40cm (16″), Diameter 42cm (16.5″), Canopy 13cm (5″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 5031

Description: Three-light Murano glass lantern from the 1940-1950s attributed to Seguso. The large shade and three diffusers have an elephant skin-like texture, the finial in classic Seguso bullicante technique. Three original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940

Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940

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Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940
Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940
Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940
Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940
Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940
Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940
Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940
Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940
Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940
Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940

Seguso Glass Lantern, circa 1940

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Seguso (attributed), Flavio Poli (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 62cm (24.5″), Body Height 47cm (18.5″), Diameter 32cm (12.5″), Canopy 13cm (5″)
Materials and Techniques: Murano Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 4886

Description: Lovely Murano glass lantern from the 1930-1940s, attributed to Seguso. Conical glass diffuser with a texture resembling draped fabric sandwiched between two frilled and scalloped glass elements with a gold-glass crown on top. Three original brass E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Pierced Copper Chandelier, 1950s

Pierced Copper Chandelier, 1950s

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Pierced Copper Chandelier, 1950s
Pierced Copper Chandelier, 1950s
Pierced Copper Chandelier, 1950s
Pierced Copper Chandelier, 1950s
Pierced Copper Chandelier, 1950s
Pierced Copper Chandelier, 1950s
Pierced Copper Chandelier, 1950s

Pierced Copper Chandelier, 1950s

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Stilnovo
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 61cm (24″), Diameter 50cm (19.5″), Canopy 8.5cm (3.4″) 
Materials and Techniques: Copper, Brass
Reference Number: 5653

Description: Rare Austrian uplight chandelier from the 1950s. Three pierced copper shades are arranged around a small ribbed brass centerpiece. Brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950

Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950

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Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950
Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950
Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950
Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950
Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950
Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950
Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950
Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950
Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950
Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950

Rare Angelo Lelii Lantern, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950
Dimensions: Height 112cm (44″), Body Height 54cm (21″), Diameter 32cm (12″), Canopy 8cm (3.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Lacquered Steel, Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 4654

Description: Rare lantern by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, circa 1950. Lovely modernist design with the ‘outlines’ of the lantern defined by four steel ‘ribbons’ lacquered in cream color. The satin glass panes are suspended by very minimal brass elements. Patina throughout with some loss of the original paint. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Has been added to the Arredoluce Archive with the number 1085315.

Status: Unavailable

J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s

J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s

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J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s
J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s

J.T. Kalmar Bamboo Floor Lamp, 1950s

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 137cm (54″), Diameter 25cm (10″)
Materials and Techniques: Bamboo, Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Glass
Reference Number: 2564

Description: Rare J.T. Kalmar floor lamp, model ‘Garda’, from the 1950s. Cast iron base with a thick bamboo shaft and a lantern-style head with frosted glass diffuser. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.
Literature: Kalmar Leuchtenkatalog 60.

Status: Unavailable

Stilnovo Sconces, 1950s

Stilnovo Sconces, 1950s

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Stilnovo Sconces, 1950s
Stilnovo Sconces, 1950s
Stilnovo Sconces, 1950s
Stilnovo Sconces, 1950s
Stilnovo Sconces, 1950s
Stilnovo Sconces, 1950s
Stilnovo Sconces, 1950s

Stilnovo Sconces, 1950s

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Stilnovo
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 32cm (12.5″), Width 19cm (7.5″), Depth 23cm (9″), Backplate 10x5cm (4×2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 5067

Description: Rare pair of Stilnovo sconces from the 1950s. All brass hardware (partially lacquered in black) with large satin glass diffusers. Original brass and ceramic E27 sockets with new wiring. Original manufacturers label on each light.

Status: Unavailable

Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930

Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930

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Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930
Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930
Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930
Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930
Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930
Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930
Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930
Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930
Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930
Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930
Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930

Large Copper Table Lamp, circa 1930

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Arte Deco, Bauhaus
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 63cm (25″), Diameter 42cm (16.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Copper, Fabric
Reference Number: 5208

Description: Large copper table lamp from the 1920-1930s with a linen ‘curtain’ shade. Despite heavy patina throughout, with bumps on the shade and base, this is a lovely somber and minimalist design. Two original brass and ceramic sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable