Place of Origin: Germany
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Diameter 24cm (9.5″), Depth 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass
Reference Number: 24792

Description: Fine pair of German mid-century brass sconces from the 1950s. All-brass structure with a large, curved backplate, partially lacquered in white and a brass shade with star-shaped perforations. Good original condition with a fair amount of patina on the brass and minor loss of paint. One E14 socket each with new wiring.

Shipping: US €140, EU €70, UK €80

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Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Bröderna Malmströms
Date of Manufacture: 1950s
Dimensions: Height 22cm (8.5″), Width 28cm (11″), Backplate 10cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Fabric
Reference Number: 24660

Description: Fine pair of cast brass wall lights by Bröderna Malmströms from the early 1950s. Two-arm structure made entirely from cast brass elements with a large floral backplate. Good original condition with a bit of patina on the brass. Two original E14 sockets with new wiring and new fabric on the shades.

Shipping: US €180, EU €90, UK €100

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Place of Origin: France
Creator: Audoux & Minet (attributed)
Date of Manufacture: 1950-1960s
Dimensions: Height 30cm (12″), Width 15cm (6″), Depth 20cm (8″)
Materials and Techniques: Rope, Glass
Reference Number: 24560

Description: Rare pair of Audoux & Minet sconces from the 1950-1960s. Rope structure with cylindrical glass diffusers, mimicking large candles with candle wicks coming out of the glass shades. Very nice original condition with some patina on the rope (discoloring on the ‘wicks’). One E27 socket each with new wiring and original on/off switches.

Shipping: US €180, EU €90, UK €100

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Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Gio Ponti, Arredoluce
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1957
Dimensions: Height 43cm (17″), Width 41cm (16″), Depth 13cm (5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass
Reference Number: 24469

Description: Rare pair of large Gio Ponti brass wall lights (model 12661) for Arredoluce, circa 1957. Modernist asymmetric design made of polished brass, partially lacquered in off-white. Good original condition with a lively patina on the brass and minor wear to the original paint. Two E14 sockets each with new wiring.

Shipping: US €600, EU €300, UK €350

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Place of Origin: Austria
Style: Jugendstil, Josef Hoffmann, Dagobert Peche
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1920
Dimensions: Length 46cm (18″), Backplate 21×12.5cm (8.2×5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass
Reference Number: 24083

Description: Rare large Austrian Jugendstil brass wall light from the very early part of the 20th century. Large cast brass backplate (mounted on a wooden base) with a bold arm of organically formed sheet brass. There is heavy patina throughout the brass elements as this was likely designed and used in a public space. One original brass and ceramic E27 socket with new wiring. Depicted with a globe bulb, 9.5cm/3.7″ diameter.

Shipping: US €160, EU €80, UK €90

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Place of Origin: Austria
Creator: J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega (Glassmaker)
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
Dimensions: Height 62cm (24.5″), Width 20cm (8″), Depth 11cm (4″)
Materials and Techniques: Stainless Steel, Glass
Reference Number: 11131

Description: Rare large, dynamic wall lights by J.T. Kalmar from the 1970s. Large and heavily textured Murano smoke glass on polished stainless steel hardware. Two original E14 sockets with new wiring and manufacturers label on each back plate.

Shipping: US €200, EU €100, UK €120

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Place of Origin: Sweden
Creator: Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Dimensions: Height 23cm (9″), Width 24cm (9.5″), Depth 14cm (5.5″), Backplate 23x20cm (9×7.5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Acrylic
Reference Number: 7046

Description: Rare pair of Hans-Agne Jakobson wall lights from the 1960s. Polished sheet brass ‘folded’ into a concave backplate with an acrylic diffuser held by two brass strips. Very nice original condition with a light patina on the brass. One E27 socket per light with new wiring. Manufacturers label on each backplate.

Shipping: US €140, EU €70, UK €80

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Place of Origin: Italy
Creator: Osvaldo Borsani, Fontana Arte
Date of Manufacture: 1938
Dimensions: Height 66cm (26″), Glass Height 50cm (19.5″), Width 32/26cm (12.5/10″), Depth 12cm (5″)
Materials and Techniques: Brass, Glass, Wood
Reference Number: 22772

Description: Rare pair of Osvaldo Borsani glass and brass wall lights (model 4821), produced by Fontana Arte in 1938. Painted wood backplate with an extravagant brass structure and large curved glass shades. Each glass is individually decorated with a variety of shellfish, carved into the glass from behind. Good original condition with a fair amount of patina on the brass. The backplate has been professionally repainted in original color and two chips on the glasses have been restored. Four original E14 sockets per light with new wiring. Accompanied with a certificate from the Osvaldo Borsani Archives.

Literature: G. Bosoni, Osvaldo Borsani. Architetto, designer, imprenditore, Skira, Milano, 2018, p. 574

Shipping: US €600, EU €300, UK 350

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