Brass and Glass Italian Chandelier, 1950s

Italian chandelier, brass, aluminum and glass, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 78 cm; D= 35 cm.

Italian brass chandelier, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 115 cm; D= 68 cm.

Italian pendant lamp, opaline and brass, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 110 cm; D= 28 cm.

Italian chandelier, six lights, brass, metal and wood, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 122 cm; D= 42 cm.

Italian chandelier, brass, opaline glass, wood and metal, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 100 cm; D= 45 cm.

Venini chandelier, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 96 cm; D=50 cm.

This saucer shaped chandelier is a typical expression of early 1950s Italian design in style of Fontana Arte style UFO chandelier. Top dish is clear glass. Artful brass details emb...

A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its unique saucer shape and wonderful glass elements. The light requires 3 E14 light bulbs above the glass ...

A Sputnik chandelier made in Italy in the 1950s. It is fascinating with its unique saucer shape and wonderful brass elements. The light requires 3 E27 (US E26) light bulbs under t...

Organic sputnik chandelier Milano 1950s type with 13 lights (E14) Brass and elliptical opal glass globes This sputnik chandelier is a timeless and elegant masterpiece of midcentury ...

This characteristic Stilnovo chandelier is the definition of an eye-catching design. Decorative lighting is basically the fourth layer of illumination, the jewellery of the room. This lamp contains the impact of accent lighting with a one-of-a-kind structure. A well-chosen lighting piece can change the overall look of a room and how it feels to be in that room. Historically, chandeliers would hang in the foyer or dining room, however, nowadays, a chandelier is often placed in smaller rooms or even a bathroom to set the aesthetic impression of the space. This mid-century chandelier has an innovative look that is established by the unique geometry of the arms, the conical cluster, and the peculiar shape of the glass shades. This model’s design revolves around its ten opaline glass shades arranged uniquely on curved brass arms. The arms are in pairs, with five connecting points to the cluster. They are bent to cross each other at different heights with a strong curvature. Yet, the resulting structure isn’t chaotic, instead it is interesting and airy, highlighting the shape of the glass shades. The pressed spheres have slim “necks” letting through the light directly. The combination of brass and glass was especially characteristic of the mid-century era as the brass shines beautifully when the light is on. The black lacquered conical cluster is a clever addition as it serves as a focal point. To leave the focus on the body the canopy and the tubing are quite understated. As a result, the design is well-balanced. Stilnovo was the forerunner of innovative Italian lighting design, earning their models much recognition and often a place in museums. This unique chandelier leaves...

A large Hollywood Regency six-armed chandelier from Italy manufactured in the mid-century (1950s and 1970s). This vintage 1950s Italian chandelier has six arms and lights and is mad...