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Adolf Loos is famous for his achievements as a designer. Essentially dubbed the Frank Lloyd Wright of Europe by Wright himself, he possessed a talent for architecture and interior design as potent as his outspoken criticism of Art Nouveau and excessive ornamentation. A forerunner of the International Style, Loos exercised immense restraint in his building projects as well as his designs for chairs, tables, storage pieces and other furniture. He wrote prolifically on his disdain for taking a decorative approach to architecture. Explore a variety of Adolf Loos furniture on 1stDibs.
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Adolf Loos Pendant Lamp for VeArt Opal Glass Gold Brass Art Deco, circa 1970
By Adolf Loos, VeArt
Located in Vienna, AT
Adolf Loos pendant lamp for VeArt, produced circa 1970
Rare Re-edition of the original design by Adolf Loos from circa 1910. Large 16" Elegant hand blown glass globe worked into a s...
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Swivel-Mounted Silk Brass Wall-Lamp, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Swivel-mounted wall-lamp, measures as desired either with a wall-plate for direct-wiring, or with the cable going down to plug in - in that case a weight can be mounted on the cable ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Adolf Loos Jugendstil Brass & Silk Chandelier "Dinner" with a Pulley, Re-Edition
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier in several variation used by Adolf Loos, the height of the chandelier is to extend with a pulley
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charg...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Adolf Loos Vienna Modernism Wall Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1920s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful minimalist wall clock, dating back to around 1920, designed by Adolf Loos (1870–1933), manufactured by Junghans Germany. This clock stands out with its unmistakable octag...
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Sheet Metal
Adolf Loos Vienna Secessionist, Jugendstil Brass Table Lamp, Re edition
By Woka Lamps, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
Table light with opaline glass shade, designed for Villa Steiner
Several finishes are available
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Adolf Loos, Kalmar Lighting, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s.
The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object.
It creates a ver...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
