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E R Nele

Pair of E. R. Nele Floor Lamps, Switzerland, 1965
By E. R. Nele
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous pair of floor lamps by E.R Nele.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Artist Jewel E.R. Nele Modernist Gold Ring, c. 1990
Located in New York, NY
A gold ring with articulated ornaments, by sculptor E.R. Nele, c. 1990. Ring size 7. E. R. Nele (b
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1990s German Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Max Bill Style E. R. Nele Original White Nine Globe Tulip Table Lamp, 1960s
By E. R. Nele
Located in Bainbridge, NY
E. R. Nele White Nine Orb Tulip Table Lamp. Featuring a warm Off-White cast aluminium tulip base
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

60s 70s Lamp Light Floor Lamp E.R. Nele Temde Ball Lamp Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp light floor lamp E.R. Nele Temde ball lamp Switzerland Object: floor lamp
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Lovely Small Metal Wall Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde
By Temde Leuchten, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, E. R. Nele, Fog & Mørup, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Wonderful red metal wall lamp by E.R. Nele from the 1960s. Exceptional design and an enchanting
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Big Sputnik Space Age Floor Lamp by E.R.Nele for Temde
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Space Age tulip base floor lamp with 9 glass balls. Fully functional good condition with age related patina. 1960's - Made in Swiss Dimensions: 158 cm height 54 cm width 54...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

E.R. Nele for Temde Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Sisal Wandlampe 1964
By Paul Secon
Located in Berlin, DE
The lamp is an extreme good condition. Nothing has been changed, it is in it's original state and works (shines) perfectly.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plexiglass, Teak

Atomic White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R. Nele
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Rare Temde Floor Lamp By Eva Reneé Nele
Located in Antwerp, BE
exceptional design, this E. R. Nele lamp for Temde Leuchten will mark its discreet and elegant imprint the
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Atomic 12 Globe Chandelier
By Fabio Bergomi
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Nele Bode (E.R.Nele) for Temde Leuchten, Germany, also similarities with the lamps of Peter Rockel, GDR
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Vintage 1960s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Atomic 12 Globe Chandelier
Atomic 12 Globe Chandelier
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swiss Vintage Globe Floor Lamp by Temde Leuchten
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Renens, CH
Max Bill or E.R. Nele, however so far we have found no literature support. Approximate
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tulip table lamp by Eva Renée Nele – Switzerland 1960
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Girona, ES
, white plexiglass diffuser. Designer: Eva Renée nele Manufacturer: Temde Leuchten Switzerland, 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Visir floor lamp by Eva Reneé Nele for Temde Swiss 1970s.
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Haderslev, DK
Classic and yet unique floor lamp by Eva Reneé Nele for Temde Swiss Leuchten 1970s. Two light
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1 of 3 Pairs of Sconces Opal Glass Wall Lights, Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Nice pair of midcentury wall sconces with Opal glass piece, designed by Eva Nele and made by Temde
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Opaline Glass

Chromed Atomic Chandelier with White Glass Globes, Temde, Switzerland
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish 1960s Space Age atomic Sputnik-style chandelier. Executed by Temde Switzerland. Chrome-plated hardware with a tulip canopy and nine white frosted hand blown glass globe sha...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

red pop art bow ring table lamp by Temde
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Temde red half ring desk lamp. The most rare Temde lamp. 1960's - Made in swiss Very good& condition with signs of use. No brakes or chips but minimal deformation. dimens...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

red pop art bow ring table lamp by Temde
red pop art bow ring table lamp by Temde
H 13 in W 16.54 in D 5.12 in
Swiss Vintage Globe Table Lamp by Temde Leuchten, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Renens, CH
A Swiss-made 1960s table lamp by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland. This desk or table lamp consists of nine frosted glass globes and a white enamel metal base and stem. This lamp is a re...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Unique Gerda Flöckinger Pearl Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring 1970s
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Faye Toogood Roly Poly Nightstand/ Bed Side Table, Wood, London, 2019
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fay Toogood Roly Poly nightstand/ bed side table Manufactured by Faye Toogood London, 2019 Engineered wood, soft touch lacquer Measurements 38,5 cm x 32 cm x 47.5 H cm 15 i...
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1970s Ellipse Tubular Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
''Ellipse'' rocking chair attributed to Renato Zevi , Italy 1970''s. Chrome-plated solid steel frame. The chrome frame has a nice mirrored finish.
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1970s Ellipse Tubular Chrome Rocking Chair
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H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in
Beautiful "Sputnik" Floor Lamp by Juanluca Fontana
By Juanluca Fontana
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
From an edition of four pieces in this color A second one is available to make a pair.
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Located in New York, NY
Impressive English bamboo dressing table adorned with beveled mirror. Beautifully lacquered top in a richly textured floral chinoiserie motif with layers of red, black and gold lacqu...
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Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral & Onyx
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Andre Vassort. Beautiful French piece created around the 1960's at the Vassort atelier in Paris. It was carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold ...
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New Vintage Cartier Ginger 48mm Gold Brushed Plated Sunglasses France
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Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Cartier Ginger brushed gold plated with light blue (uv protection) lenses. All hallmarks. Cartier silver signs on the earpaddles. These are like a pair of jewels on your nose w...
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1980s French Sunglasses

Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas Three-Tone Double Spiral Diamond Bezel Watch 102948
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Merging two of the most iconic symbols of Bulgari design, the Serpenti Tubogas watch coils the sinuosity of the snake with the contemporary soul of tubogas. This Serpenti Tubogas wat...
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O.T. 21st Century, Modern, Figurative pencil on paper
Located in Munich, Bavaria
.) ​ GREWENIG / SUMMA / E.R.NELE / APEL / STANGE - Weihnachtswarte", Galerie Rasch, Kassel ​ ​ 2016 ​ „Apel
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O.T., 21st Century, Modern, Figurative pencil on paper
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O.T. - Modern, 21st Century, Figurative Drawing and Watercolor on Paper
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Visor Floor Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde
By E. R. Nele
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This visor floor lamp was designed by E.R. Nele for Temde Leuchten, Switzerland, in the 1960s. It’s
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Visor Floor Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde
Visor Floor Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde
H 59.45 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
Double Sconce by E.R. Nele for Temde Leuchten, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Barcelona, ES
Double sconce designed by E. R. Nele for Temde Leuchten, Switzerland in 1970's. Lacquered metal
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Visor Chrome Table Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde
By E. R. Nele
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This Visor table lamp was designed by E.R. Nele for Temde, Switzerland and can be dated in the
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Visor Chrome Table Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde
Visor Chrome Table Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 11.03 in
Pair Visor Chrome Swiss Floor Lamps by E.R. Nele Temde Leuchten
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Pair of Adjustable Visor Floor Lamps in chrome made in Switzerland by E.R Nele for Temde
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20th Century Swiss Floor Lamps

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Vintage Globe Table Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Lisboa, PT
This table lamp was designed by E.R. Nele and produced by Temde, in Switzerland, during the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Mid-Century Modern White Tulip Table Ball Lamp by E.R. Nele For Temde
By E. R. Nele
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely design that is reminiscent of a bundle of balloons. It was designed by E.R. Nele (often
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Atomic Chrome Floor Lamp by E. R. Nele for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic floor lamp with six-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E. R. Nele
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Atomic Brass Chandelier, White Glass Globes, in the style of E. R. Nele by Temde
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish 1960s Space Age Atomic Sputnik-style chandelier. In the style of E. R. Nele, executed by
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier by Temde, Max Bill, E.R. Nele, 1960
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
(9 lights) This lamp was designed by E.R. Nele, and produced by TEMDE Leuchten company, during the
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Brass Wall lights With Globes, Max Bill / E.R. Nele for Temde, Set of Four, 1960
By Max Bill, Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
-Déco, Bauhaus and Mid-century modern. Simple and elegant, it was designed by E.R. Nele, but is usually
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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“Figuration” Table Lamp by E.R. Nele for Temde Leuchten
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lamps - known as the “Figuration” line - were actually designed by Eva Renée Nele for German-Swiss
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Multi Globe Table Lamp By E.R. Nele For Temde Leuchten, Switzerland
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multi Globe “Figuration” table lamp designed by Eva Renée Nele for German-Swiss lighting
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Mid-Century Modern Atomic Floor Lamp Gold and White By E.R. Nele for Temde 1960
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
This floor lamp sputnik is a real statement piece, chic and elegant. Designed by Eva Renée Nele
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c. 1960, Space Age Sputnik Tulip Chandelier Pendant, Max Bill, E R Nele, Temde
Located in New York, NY
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Chrome Visor Floor Lamp with Marble Base
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Eva Reńe Nele Bode for Temde Leuchten Bubble Floor Lamp, 1965
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Eva Rene Nele Bode for Temde Leuchten Bubble Floor Lamp, 1965. Beautiful design with nine threaded
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Swiss White Lacquered Metal Spiral Table Lamp Attributed to E.R Nele
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Renens, CH
Swiss white lacquered metal spiral table lamp attributed to E.R Nele Produced in Switzerland
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Atomic Brass Chandelier, White Glass Globes, in the style of E. R. Nele by Temde
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish 1960s Space Age Atomic Sputnik-style chandelier. In the style of E. R. Nele, executed by
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Atomic White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R. Nele
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Mid-Century Tulip Chandelier in Glass and Chrome by Nele for Temde, 1960
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Morazzone, Varese
tulipan shape. Designed by E. R. Nele, Germany and produced by Temde Switzerland in the 1960s. All glasses
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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1 of 2 Atomic White Chandelier by E.R. Nelel for Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Atomic chandelier with nine-glass globes was designed by the Swiss artist and designer E.R. Nele
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Tulip Chandelier in Glass and Red Metal, by Nele for Temde
By E. R. Nele
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A Swiss-made 1960s chandelier by Temde Leuchten, Switzerland. This lamp consists of ten frosted glass globes and a red enamel metal base and stem. This lamp is a real statement piece...
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Pair of Sconces Opal Glass Wall Lights, Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By E. R. Nele, Temde Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Nice pair of midcentury wall sconces with Opal glass piece, designed by Eva Nele and made by Temde
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Opaline Glass

Swiss Floor Lamp by E.R. Nele
By E. R. Nele
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a floor lamps by E.R. Nele Switzerland, circa 1965. The base is made of a white lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Swiss Floor Lamp by E.R. Nele
Swiss Floor Lamp by E.R. Nele
H 62.25 in Dm 19.5 in L 62.25 in
Rare Pair of Adjustable Visor Table Lamps E.R Nele
By E. R. Nele
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Pair of Adjustable Visor table Lamps in chrome made in Switzerland by E.R Nele for Temde
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Temde Figuration Table Lamp E.R. Nele Design Vintage 1960s-1970s Light
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, DE
1960s-1970s table lamp from the Figuration series by Temde 9 satinated white glass balls fixtured on a white steel and aluminum mounting The design is often associated with Max Bil...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

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E R Nele For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal e r nele for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and opaline glass, every e r nele was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect e r nele — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A e r nele made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made e r nele over the years, but those crafted by E. R. Nele and Temde Leuchten are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a E R Nele?

The average selling price for a e r nele at 1stDibs is $2,330, while they’re typically $627 on the low end and $10,500 for the highest priced.

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