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Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s

Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s

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Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s
Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s
Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s
Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s
Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s
Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s

Enameled Glass Pendant, 1930s

Description: Art Deco pendant from the 1930s with an enameled glass diffuser. The shallow bowl shaped glass is sand-colored with a white inner casing and has two dark brown stripes painted along the rim. Stem with off-white passementerie trimmings and tassel. Two original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 66cm, Diameter 40cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Enameled Glass, Fabric
Reference Number: 1737

Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass

Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass

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Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass
Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass
Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass
Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass
Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass
Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass

Brass Ceiling Light, 1940s, Striped Glass

Description: Rare brass and glass flush mount from the 1940-1950s. A satin glass diffuser with clear stripes is surrounded by a polished brass cage consisting of a multitude of curved brass wires, each with a brass ball at the end which hovers just slightly underneath the ceiling. Very nice original condition with a light patina on the brass. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Mid-century
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Diameter 58cm, Height 24cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 1729

Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce

Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce

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Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce
Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce
Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce
Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce
Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce
Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce

Pair of Large Angelo Lelii Wall Lights, 1956, Arredoluce

Description: Rare pair of large modernist torch-style wall lights designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in 1956. All brass hardware with sensuous tulip-shaped blown satin glass diffusers. Nice original condition with patina on the brass. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Literature: “Arredoluce/ Catalogue Raisonné, 1943-1987”, page 302, cat. nr. 132.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Angelo Lelii (Designer), Arredoluce (Manufacturer)
Date of Manufacture: 1956
Dimensions: Height 48cm, Width 13cm, Depth 17cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Satin Glass
Reference Number: 1721

Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer

Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer

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Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer
Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer
Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer
Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer

Italian Ceiling Light, circa 1950, Brass and Ivory Lacquer

Description: Large Italian ceiling light from the 1940-1950s. Eight brass arms, individually curved, with Ivory lacquered socket covers – each with an original brass E14 socket. Good original condition with patina on the brass and minor wear to the original lacquer.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Mid-century
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950
Dimensions: Diameter 90cm, Height 25cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Aluminum
Reference Number: 1715

Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather

Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather

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Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather
xPair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather

Pair of Swedish Table Lamps, 1940s, Brass and Leather

Description: Fine pair of Swedish table lamps, manufactured by Einar Bäckström in the 1940s. Brass base, leather-clad stem and a dark-petrol lacquered shade with brass finial. Good overall condition with patina on the brass, light wear to the original paint on the shades. One original E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Einar Bäckström
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 43cm, Diameter 31cm
Materials and Techniques: Enameled Steel, Brass, Leather
Reference Number: 1707

Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940

Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940

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Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940
Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940
Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940
Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940
Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940

Brass Lantern with Ivory Glass, circa 1940

Description: Rare brass lantern, circa 1940, with an Ivory-colored blown glass diffuser. Nice original condition with some patina on the brass elements. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 60cm, Diameter 22cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 1700

Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940

Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940

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Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940
Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940
Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940
Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940
Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940

Large Striped Glass Lanterns, circa 1940

Description: Rare striped glass and brass lanterns, circa 1940, attributed to J.T. Kalmar. Very elegant design with large glass diffusers and dark-hued brass hardware, which has some age-related patina. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. 

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 80cm, Body Height 42cm, Diameter 26cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 1684

Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s

Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s

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Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s
Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s

Austrian Brass Chandelier, 1930s

Description: Rare Austrian five-arm brass chandelier from the 1930s–1940s, attributed to J.T. Kalmar and Josef Frank. Lovely playful design which simultaneously exudes a timeless elegance, underscored by the original shades. Very good original condition with a light patina on the brass. Five original E27 brass and ceramic sockets.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar (Attributed), Josef Frank (Attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 73cm, Diameter 73cm
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 1675

Large 1970s Kalmar Chandelier, Murano Glass and Chrome

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Large 1970s Kalmar Chandelier, Murano Glass and Chrome

Description: Large J.T. Kalmar chandelier from the “Catena” series, made of large Murano glass elements on chromed brass hardware. Each ‘ribbon’ shaped glass is hand formed and measures approximately eight inches in height. There are a total of 30 elements alternating in clear and bubble glass. Very good original condition with five E27 sockets. 

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
Dimensions: Height: 108cm, Diameter: 58cm; Body Height: 45cm
Materials and Techniques: Chrome, Murano Glass
Reference Number: 1367

Large 1950s French Wall Light by Arlus

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Large 1950s French Wall Light by Arlus

Description: Rare oversized wall light by Arlus from the 1950s. Very sculptural and futuristic design combining lacquered wood, thick textured glass and brass elements. Four brass and ceramic E14 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Place of Origin: France
Creator: Arlus
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Width: 70cm; Height: 24cm; Depth 10cm
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass, Lacquered Steel, Lacquered Wood
Reference Number: 1360