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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

Fontana Arte Brass Mirror, circa 1940

Fontana Arte Brass Mirror, circa 1940

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Fontana Arte Brass Mirror, circa 1940
Fontana Arte Brass Mirror, circa 1940
Fontana Arte Brass Mirror, circa 1940
Fontana Arte Brass Mirror, circa 1940
Fontana Arte Brass Mirror, circa 1940
Fontana Arte Brass Mirror, circa 1940

Fontana Arte Brass Mirror, circa 1940

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Fontana Arte (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 116cm (45.5″), Width 60/43cm (23.5/17″), Depth 3cm (1.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Mirror, Wood
Reference Number: 4096

Description: Tall Italian brass mirror attributed to Fontana Arte, circa 1940. Continuous brass frame in a rare shape with new mirror.

Status: Unavailable

Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597

Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597

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Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597
Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597
Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597
Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597
Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597
Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597
Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597
Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597
Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597
Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597

Gianfranco Frattini Table Lamps, Arteluce Model 597

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Gianfranco Frattini (Designer), Arteluce (Manufacturer)
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Height 44cm (17.5″), Diameter 40cm (16″)
Materials and Techniques: Aluminum, Fabric
Reference Number: 2080

Description: Rare pair of Model 597 table lamps, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Arteluce in 1961. Aluminum body with a fringe ‘curtain’ surrounding six original E27 sockets. An additional E27 socket sits on top and can be switched on separately. Minor internal differences between the lamps – most likely due to different production cycles. Slight dent/scuff on one of the top rims. Original manufacturer’s label on each lamp.

Status: Unavailable

Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s

Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s

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Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s
Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s

Hammered Nickel Sconces, 1930s

Description: Very rare pair of nickel Art Deco sconces from the 1930s, made entirely of nickel-plated hammered brass. The uneven surface and edges provide a rare organic quality which contrasts nicely with the sheen of the nickel. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 22cm (8.5″), Width 19cm (7.5″), Depth 12cm (4.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Hammered Nickeled Brass
Reference Number: 3093

Status: Unavailable

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood

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Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Mirror, 1949, Carved Wood

Description: Rare Italian carved wood mirror designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1940s. What appears to be intertwined rope is in fact entirely made of hand-carved wood, lacquered in off-white and gold. Comes with a certificate of authenticity by the Archivo Osvaldo Borsani.

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Osvaldo Borsani (Designer), ABV Atelier Borsani Varedo (Manufacturer)
Date of Manufacture: 1948
Dimensions: Height 81cm (32″), Width 54cm (21″)
Materials and Techniques: Painted Carved Wood
Reference Number: 1839

Status: Unavailable

French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s

French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s

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French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s
French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s

French Iron and Raffia Table Lamp, 1960s

Description: Rare French iron table lamp with Raffia shade from the 1960s. Sheaf-shaped base of blackened and gold-painted iron stems adorned with a wide and organic Raffia shade. One original B22 socket with new wiring.

Place of Origin: France
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Brutalist
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Height 53cm (21″), Diameter 53cm (21″)
Materials and Techniques: Blackened Steel, Raffia, Brass
Reference Number: 3074

Status: Unavailable

English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920

English Oak Mirror, circa 1920

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English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920
English Oak Mirror, Circa 1920

English Oak Mirror, circa 1920

Description: Fine English oak mirror from the 1910-1920s. The large frame is made of solid stained oak and the original mirror is facetted. Style-wise, this sits at the junction of late Arts&Crafts and early Art Deco.

Place of Origin: England
Style: Art Deco, Arts & Crafts
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1920
Dimensions: Height 77cm (30″), Width 49cm (19″), Depth 4cm (1.5″), Frame Width 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Oak, Mirror
Reference Number: 2189

Status: Unavailable

Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930

Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930

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Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930
Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930

Etched and Hand-Painted Glass Ceiling Light, circa 1930

Description: Fine 1920-1930s Art Deco ceiling light with a blown clear glass globe and brass hardware. The glass diffuser has broad etched stripes alternating with thin hand painted yellow stripes as well as a tassle on the bottom. Excellently executed and in very fine original condition save for some age-related patina on the brass. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring.

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 60cm (23.5″), Diameter 24cm (9″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Etched and Hand-Painted Glass, Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 2726

Status: Unavailable