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Large Pietro Chiesa Wall Lights, 1938

Large Pietro Chiesa Wall Lights, 1938

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Large Pietro Chiesa Wall Lights, 1938
Large Pietro Chiesa Wall Lights, 1938
Large Pietro Chiesa Wall Lights, 1938
Large Pietro Chiesa Wall Lights, 1938
Large Pietro Chiesa Wall Lights, 1938
Large Pietro Chiesa Wall Lights, 1938
Large Pietro Chiesa Wall Lights, 1938

Large Pietro Chiesa Wall Lights, 1938

Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Date of Manufacture: 1938
Dimensions: Height 95cm (37.5″), Width 28cm (11″), Depth 17cm (6.5″), Backplate 77x5cm (28×2″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric, Wood
Reference Number: 8195

Description: Superb pair of large wall lights designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, circa 1938. Lavishly sculpted brass “leaves” with three arms, each holding an intricately designed shade. Age-appropriate patina on the brass with new shades, based on the original design. Three brass E14 sockets with new wiring each.
Literature: „FONTANA ARTE, Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand“, cat. nr. 49

Status: Unavailable

Large Harald Notini Fabric Chandelier, 1940s

Large Harald Notini Fabric Chandelier, 1940s

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Large Harald Notini Fabric Chandelier, 1940s
Large Harald Notini Fabric Chandelier, 1940s
Large Harald Notini Fabric Chandelier, 1940s
Large Harald Notini Fabric Chandelier, 1940s
Large Harald Notini Fabric Chandelier, 1940s
Large Harald Notini Fabric Chandelier, 1940s
Large Harald Notini Fabric Chandelier, 1940s
Large Harald Notini Fabric Chandelier, 1940s

Large Harald Notini Fabric Chandelier, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Harald Notini, Böhlmarks
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 78cm (30.5″), Body Height 24cm (9.5″), Diameter 80cm (31.5″), Canopy 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric, Wood, Glass
Reference Number: 14330

Description: Rare Harald Notini brass, wood and glass chandelier with a huge fabric shade, designed for Böhlmarks in the 1940s. Turned wood centerpiece with ribbed brass decorations and etched glass elements are covered by an oversized shade with pleated fabric. Very nice original condition with patina on the brass and insignificant chips to the inside hole of the glass. Five new E27 sockets with new wiring and new fabric on the shade.

Status: Unavailable

Large Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1950

Large Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1950

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Large Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1950
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1950
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1950
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1950
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1950
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1950
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1950
Large Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1950

Large Austrian Brass Chandelier, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 122cm (48″), Body Height 63cm (25″), Diameter 78cm (30.5″), Canopy 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 9780

Description: Large Austrian six-arm brass chandelier from the 1940-1950s. Lovely modernist design, possibly by Josef Frank for J.T. Kalmar. Beautiful original condition with minor patina on the brass. Original shades with new fabric. Six new E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Swedish Patinated Iron Pendant, 1930s

Swedish Patinated Iron Pendant, 1930s

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Swedish Patinated Iron Pendant, 1930s
Swedish Patinated Iron Pendant, 1930s
Swedish Patinated Iron Pendant, 1930s
Swedish Patinated Iron Pendant, 1930s
Swedish Patinated Iron Pendant, 1930s
Swedish Patinated Iron Pendant, 1930s
Swedish Patinated Iron Pendant, 1930s
Swedish Patinated Iron Pendant, 1930s

Swedish Patinated Iron Pendant, 1930s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Swedish Grace, Art Deco, Bjerkås Armatur (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 76cm (30″), Width 34cm (13.5″), Depth 12cm (5″), Fixed Canopy 11.5cm (4.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Patinated Iron, Parchment Paper
Reference Number: 12904

Description: Lyrical Swedish Grace patinated iron pendant from the 1930s. A cast centerpiece, depicting a female with vanity mirror, is flanked by two candelabra style lights with original textured paper shades. Very nice original condition with some loss of paint on the socket covers and light wear to the shades. Two original E14 sockets with new wiring. 

Status: Unavailable

German Nickel and Fabric Table Lamp, 1930s

German Nickel and Fabric Table Lamp, 1930s

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German Nickel and Fabric Table Lamp, 1930s
German Nickel and Fabric Table Lamp, 1930s
German Nickel and Fabric Table Lamp, 1930s
German Nickel and Fabric Table Lamp, 1930s
German Nickel and Fabric Table Lamp, 1930s
German Nickel and Fabric Table Lamp, 1930s
German Nickel and Fabric Table Lamp, 1930s

German Nickel and Fabric Table Lamp, 1930s

Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Bauhaus, Art Deco
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Dimensions: Height 40cm (15.5″), Diameter 36cm (14″)
Materials and Techniques: Nickel, Fabric
Reference Number: 16307

Description: Rare German nickel and fabric table lamp from the 1930s. Modernist nickeled-brass base with a fringed fabric shade. Very good original condition with fully restored original shade. Two brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Large Ceiling Light by Gunnar Eklöf, Corona Belysning 1940s

Large Ceiling Light by Gunnar Eklöf, 1940s

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Large Ceiling Light by Gunnar Eklöf, Corona Belysning 1940s
Large Ceiling Light by Gunnar Eklöf, Corona Belysning 1940s
Large Ceiling Light by Gunnar Eklöf, Corona Belysning 1940s
Large Ceiling Light by Gunnar Eklöf, Corona Belysning 1940s
Large Ceiling Light by Gunnar Eklöf, Corona Belysning 1940s
Large Ceiling Light by Gunnar Eklöf, Corona Belysning 1940s
Large Ceiling Light by Gunnar Eklöf, Corona Belysning 1940s
Large Ceiling Light by Gunnar Eklöf, Corona Belysning 1940s

Large Ceiling Light by Gunnar Eklöf, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Gunnar Eklöf, Corona Belysning
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 12cm (5″), Diameter 75cm (29.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Fabric, Painted Wire
Reference Number: 13531

Description: Rare large ceiling light by Gunnar Eklöf for Corona Belysning from the 1940s. Large fabric covered shade with polychrome painted floral iron decorations. Very nice condition with minor patina on the metal parts and newer fabric. Six original brass E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Large Swedish Fabric and Wire Pendant, 1940s

Large Swedish Fabric and Wire Pendant, 1940s

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Large Swedish Fabric and Wire Pendant, 1940s
Large Swedish Fabric and Wire Pendant, 1940s
Large Swedish Fabric and Wire Pendant, 1940s
Large Swedish Fabric and Wire Pendant, 1940s
Large Swedish Fabric and Wire Pendant, 1940s
Large Swedish Fabric and Wire Pendant, 1940s
Large Swedish Fabric and Wire Pendant, 1940s
Large Swedish Fabric and Wire Pendant, 1940s

Large Swedish Fabric and Wire Pendant, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Style: Swedish Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Hans Bergström
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 84cm (33″), Body Height 27cm (10.5″), Diameter 52cm (20.5″), Canopy 9cm (3.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Lacquered Wire, Fabric
Reference Number: 14107

Description: Rare Swedish fabric and wire pendant from the 1940s. Unusually large and detailed wire cage surrounding a conical fabric shade and nice brass details underneath. Very nice condition with new fabric and professionally repainted wire elements. Three original bakelite E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Harald Notini Floor Lamp, Böhlmarks, circa 1950

Harald Notini Floor Lamp, Böhlmarks, circa 1950

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Harald Notini Floor Lamp, Böhlmarks, circa 1950
Harald Notini Floor Lamp, Böhlmarks, circa 1950
Harald Notini Floor Lamp, Böhlmarks, circa 1950
Harald Notini Floor Lamp, Böhlmarks, circa 1950
Harald Notini Floor Lamp, Böhlmarks, circa 1950
Harald Notini Floor Lamp, Böhlmarks, circa 1950
Harald Notini Floor Lamp, Böhlmarks, circa 1950
Harald Notini Floor Lamp, Böhlmarks, circa 1950

Harald Notini Floor Lamp, Böhlmarks, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Harald Notini, Böhlmarks
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 124-156cm (49-62″), Shade Diameter 45cm (18″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass-Plated Steel, Fabric
Reference Number: 13001

Description: Rare floor lamp by Harald Notini for Böhlmarks, from the 1940-1950s. Heavy weighted base with a minimalist brass-plated steel construction and large double-shade. Fair amount of patina on the brass, with the nickel-plating underneath shimmering through in a few spots. The shades have been refitted with new fabric according to the original. One brass E27 socket with new wiring

Status: Unavailable

Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950

Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950

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Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950
Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950

Austrian Brass And Glass Lantern, circa 1950

Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, J.T. Kalmar
Date of Manufacture: 1940-1950s
Dimensions: Height 69cm (27″), Body Height 28cm (11″), Diameter 30cm (12″), Canopy 8.5cm (3.4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 15183

Description: Fine Austrian brass and glass lantern from the 1940-1950s. A large conical cased glass diffuser is suspended by an ingenious design of thick brass wires. Very nice original condition with a a fair amount of patina to the brass. One original brass E27 socket with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable

Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s

Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s

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Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s
Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s

Orrefors Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1940s

Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Orrefors
Date of Manufacture: 1940s
Dimensions: Height 50cm (19.5″), Diameter 43cm (17″), Canopy 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass
Reference Number: 14241

Description: Charming Orrefors glass chandelier from the 1940s. Nicely styled brass hardware with a large cream-colored satin glass diffuser with large scalloped rim and chipped “under water” scene decorations. Very nice original condition with some patina on the brass. Three original E27 sockets with new wiring.

Status: Unavailable