Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Bauhaus, Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 58cm (23″), Diameter 36cm (14″)
Materials and Techniques: Nickel
Reference Number: 16073

Description: Rare German modernist table lamp from the 1930s. Entirely made of nickel-plated brass with a brushed finish, this combines influences by Bauhaus design with a shade that references early 20th century designs. Very nice original condition with some minor wear to the nickel plating. Two original bakelite E27 sockets with new wiring. 

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Place of Origin: Italy
Style: Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 50cm (20″), Diameter 33cm (13″), Canopy 4.5cm (1.8″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass-powdered Steel, Acrylic
Reference Number: 2417

Description: Rare Italian ceiling lights from the 1950s. Probably a custom design and production, these have large octagonal acrylic shades which are supported by a sputnik structure made of brass-powdered steel, which has been restored. When mounted to the ceiling the top stems will touch the ceiling or hover just slightly underneath. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Priced and sold individually.

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Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 38cm (15″), Width 22cm (8.5″), Depth 8cm (3″), Backplate 17x3cm (6.5×1.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 12192

Description: Rare pair of large dual-glass wall lights by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, circa 1950. Large heart-shaped and curved glass elements are mounted on a slender brass frame. Sandwiched between the clear glass is a single original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Nice original condition with partially heavy patina on the brass.

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Place of Origin: France 
Style: Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 18cm (7″), Width 19cm (7.5″), Depth 20.5cm (8″), Backplate 10×5.5cm (4×2.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 16745

Description: Fine French Art Deco patinated brass sconces from the 1930s. Dark patinated tulip shades with a heart-shaped ribbon decoration in cast brass and small satin glass diffusers (one with a small chip) on the bottom. Originally a dark-grey mottled patina, this has developed a ‘dramatic life’ of its own over the years. The inside of the cones have been professionally repainted. One E27 socket each with new wiring.

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Place of Origin: Germany
Creator: Vereinigte Werkstätten
Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960s
Dimensions: Height 75cm (29.5″), Diameter 48cm (19″), Canopy 6.5cm (2.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass, Fabric
Reference Number: 15271

Description: Elaborate brass chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten from the 1950-1960s. Compact seven-arm structure with 14 polished brass leaves decorations – the arms, canopy, socket covers and insides of the leaves are lacquered in off-white. Attached to the stem is a large 10cm/4″ solid clear glass ball. Very nice original condition with some retouching of paint on the inside of the brass leaves. Seven E14 sockets with new wiring and new fabric on the original custom shades (which sit on the socket covers).

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Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Birger Ekman
Date of Manufacture: 1939
Dimensions: Height 60cm (23.5″), Width 45cm (17.5″), Depth 34cm (13″), Base 24x17cm (9.5×6.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Marquetry, Wood, Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 12557

Description: Rare Swedish marquetry table lamp by Birger Ekman from 1939. Arched base, depicting a female nude with floral decorations on front and back, executed in a variety of wood veneer. Very nice original condition with some light wear due to dryness of the wood. One original patinated brass E27 socket with new wiring. Shade most likely re-covered at at later date with minor patina. Signed on the bottom of the base: “Birger Ekman, 1939”

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Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Swedish Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Hans Bergström
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 52cm (20.5″), Diameter 65cm (25.5″), Canopy 9.5cm (3.7″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Elm Wood, Glass, Fabric
Reference Number: 15655

Description: Swedish brass and wood chandelier from the 1940s. Large oval elmwood centerpiece with five beautifully curved brass arms, each with a pleated shade that sits on a satiated glass disc. Good original condition with a fair amount of patina on the brass. Original shades with new fabric. Five original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

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Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Bjerkås Armatur (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1930-1940s
Dimensions: Height 60cm (23.5″), Width 54cm (21″), Depth 18cm (7″), Fixed Canopy 10.5cm (4.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Painted Iron, Glass, Brass
Reference Number: 17302

Description: Rare patinated iron double-lantern by Bjerkås Armatur from the 1930-1940s. Nicely detailed wrought iron work with a female figurine in the center and two lanterns. Nice original condition with minor loss of the painted patina. Two brass E27 sockets with new wiring (painted over as was originally done).

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Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 29cm (11.5″), Width 20cm (8″), Depth 16cm (6.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 11337

Description: Beautiful pair of model 406 by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan from the early 1950s. Large curved brass backplate with a brushed finish and large star-shaped cutouts. The satin glass diffusers are held in lovely scalloped brass cups. Very nice original condition with monitor patina. One small retauration on one of the backplates. One original bakelite E27 socket with new wiring.

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Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Swedish Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 68cm (26.5″), Shade Height 23cm (9″), Diameter 50cm (19.5″), Canopy 10.5cm (4.2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 16017

Description: Swedish brass and fabric chandelier from the 1950s. Five large pleated shades are densely arranged around a minimalist brass structure. Nice original condition with a light patina on the brass and new fabric on original shades. Five original bakelite E27 sockets with new wiring.

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