Backlight Mirror Design Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
By Ernst Palme, Palwa
Located in taranto, IT
Rare original backlight mirror from the 1960s, Palwa production, design by Ernst Palme, made with a metal structure, geometric decorations in aluminum with applications in faceted gl...
Metal, Aluminum
Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa, Ernst Palme
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite chandelier from the 1960s, designed by Ernst Palme, is a true statement piece that embodies elegance and craftsmanship. The spherical brass frame is adorned with intri...
Crystal, Brass
Gilt Brass Set with Swarovski Balls by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This high quality set was manufactured by Ernst Palme in German Westheim during the 1960s. The set has gilt brass arms with large Swarovski balls. The handcut lead crystal Swarovski ...
Crystal, Brass
1 of the 4 Flush Mounts with Swarovski Balls by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This high quality set was manufactured by Ernst Palme in German Westheim during the 1960s. The set has gilt brass arms with large Swarovski balls. The handcut lead crystal Swarovski ...
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Bubbles Chandelier Crystal & Gilt Brass by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa, Ernst Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Manufactured and designed by Ernst Palme for Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany in the 1960s.
Crystal, Brass
Set of 4 Ernst Palme 28" Wall Sconces Crystal & Brass Palwa Germany 1960
By Palme & Walter, Ernst Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Heavy duty. Designed by Ernst Palme for Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany in the 1960s.
Crystal, Brass
1 'of 2' Pair of Ernst Palme 28" Wall Sconces Crystal & Brass Palwa Germany 1960
By Palme & Walter, Ernst Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Heavy duty. Designed by Ernst Palme for Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany in the 1960s.
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable
H 8.27 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Sconce by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s, Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass
By Palwa, Ernst Palme
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
This sconce from the 1960s was designed by Ernst Palme for Palwa and is made from gilded brass and crystal glass.
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable
H 24.81 in Dm 13.39 in
Ernst Palme Glass and Gilded Brass Chandelier for Palme, Germany 1960s
By Palwa, Ernst Palme
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Ernst palme glass and gilded brass chandelier, Germany 1960s, Palwa.
Crystal, Gold, Brass
Unavailable
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Ernst Palme Wall Lights for Palwa, a Pair Silver Plated & Crystal, 1960s, German
By Christoph Palme, Ernst Palme
Located in London, GB
Ernst Palme wall lights for Palwa, a pair with silver plated frames & 26 crystals, 1960s, German.
Crystal, Chrome
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Ernst Palme Pair of Pendants for Palwa Gilt Brass and Crystals, 1960s, German
By Ernest Palme, Palwa
Located in London, GB
Ernst Palme pair pendants for Palwa, gilt brass and crystal, 1960s, German Both lights have been thoroughly cleaned respecting the vintage patina.
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Palwa Chandelier Gold Plated Gilt Brass and Crystal by Ernst Palme, 1960s German
By Ernest Palme, Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in London, GB
Ernst Palme chandelier for Palwa, gold plated gilt frame with 78 crystals, 1960s, German.
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Sold
H 11.03 in Dm 11.03 in
Golden Gilded Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
By Palwa, Ernst Palme
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An extraordinary chandelier by Palwa made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has a very elegant design. It is made in the period of Hollywood Regency. Round golden gilded brass body w...
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 10.63 in
Glamorous Floral Chandelier Emerald & Violet Crystal & Brass, Palwa Germany 1960
By J.L Lobmeyr, Palwa, Maison Baguès
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Stunning chandelier designed by Ernst Palme for Palwa in the 1960 with a brass frame holding emerald, violet and clear crystal leafs and flowers, each set by hand.
Crystal, Brass
1960 Germany Ernst Palme Floral Flush Mount Chandelier Glass & Brass
By Palwa, Ernst Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A real eyecatcher even unlit. Designed by Ernst Palme for Palme & Walter (Palwa), Germany in the 1960s.
Crystal, Brass
Ernst Palme for Palwa Midcentury Gilt "Crown" Pendant with 2 Tiers of Crystals
By Palwa, Ernst Palme
Located in New York, NY
Ernst Palme for Palwa midcentury gilt "crown" pendant with 2 tiers of tear-drop crystals.
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 7.75 in W 10 in D 6 in
Ernst Palme for Palwa Mid-Century Modern Gilt Crown Sconces 2-Tier of Crystals
By Palwa, Ernest Palme
Located in New York, NY
Ernst Palme for Palwa Mid-Century Modern pair of "crown" sconces in textured gilded metal with 2 tiers of tear-drop crystals.
Brass
Palwa Mirror with Crystal Glass and Gilded Frame, Germany, 1960s
By Ernst Palme, Palwa
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Oval crystal glass mirror with gilded frame. Ernst Palme for Palwa, Germany, 1960s. Very good condition.
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 4.73 in
Huge Illuminated Wall Mirror in Solid Brass and Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Ernst Palme, Palwa, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Amazing and very heavy illuminated wall mirror probably by Ernst Palme for Palwa, Germany. Very high quality with a weight about 30 Kilo.
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll, manufactured in Austria, circa 1960s. Heavy quality and in good condition...
Crystal, Brass
Huge Glass Crystal Drops and Brass Flush Mount by Ernst Palme
By Ernst Palme
Located in Berlin, BE
huge high end manufactured flush mounts by Ernst Palme. 40 glass crystal drops hanging on a brass plate and bring a marvelous shining and atmosphere in every room. Measure: 9 x E 14....
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Back light Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 54,5 cm Diameter , 9 cm Height Condition: Good Period: 1970s Material: Metal , glass , plastic Color: Multicolored
Metal
$2,904
H 13.78 in Dm 21.66 in
Palwa Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palme & Walter, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Mid-Century chandelier by Palwa (Palme & Walter), manufactured in Germany during the 1970s. The fixture is crafted from gilt brass and decorated with thick faceted crysta...
Brass
$2,614
H 3.55 in Dm 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Antwerp, BE
One illuminated round mirror with background illumination and brass and Lucite flowers by Emil Stejnar. Looking in this mirror will turn you into a princess when you pull the cord sw...
Metal
$89,227
H 5.91 in Dm 29.53 in
Illuminated Mirror by Fontana Arte Model Pistil 2044 Design Max Ingrand, 1961
By Max Ingrand
Located in taranto, IT
Rare "pistil" backlit mirror model 2044, produced by fontana arte on a drawing of max ingrand. Composed of a concave part in fumee-colored glass and 18 ground crystals on a brass ba...
Brass
Emil Stejnar, Large Snowflake Chandeliers, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1965
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Austrian circular chandeliers, brass and glass, 1960s Pair of sputnik style circular chandeliers having glass flowers and faceted beads. Designed and p...
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror by Curtis Jere, 1970
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré, Jerry Fels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern American wall mirror, composed of polished circular metal coins. Designed by Curtis Jere in good condition. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consis...
Metal
Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp by Palwa, 1970
By Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate Palwa light composed of jewel-like oval glass pieces and gilt brass hardware. The chandelier has been professionally cleaned/polished. It features 8 bulbs with 40W each. Led...
Brass
Glass and Brass Chandelier att. to J. L. Lobmeyr c. 1960's
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, elegant and sophisticated Hollywood Regency style crystal and brass inverted bowl chandelier. This fixture features repeating faceted glass elements within the brass ...
Brass
$3,406
H 21.66 in Dm 16.15 in
Mid-Century Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Seven-Light Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Barntrup, DE
This impressive seven-tier chandelier by Palwa, manufacturer Palme & Walter, Germany, 1960s, features a gilded brass frame with 208 (+3 reserve) teardrop-shaped crystal glass prisms ...
Metal, Brass
Palwa Chandelier, Gold-Plated Brass & Crystals, Germany, 1965
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 20" Palwa chandelier, refurbished and rewired, Germany 1960 Stunning 20" (diameter) gold-plated chandelier by Palwa. With a taste for excellence in both craftsmanship and styl...
Gold, Brass
$3,800
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
1960, Germany, Palwa Oval Backlit Mirror Crystal & Gilt Brass by Christoph Palme
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant illuminated oval backlit mirror with faceted crystals forming petals and flowers on a gilded brass frame. Desinged by Christoph Palme attr. Manufactured by Palwa, Germany, 19...
Crystal, Brass
$4,912
H 29.53 in Dm 23.23 in
Large Delicate Gilt Brass Crystal-Glass Chandelier by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Delicate floral chandelier with crystal glass and gilded brass parts made by Palwa, Germany, 1970s. Featuring a multitude of crystal glass flowers. Measures: Diameter 59 cm //...
Crystal, Brass
Palwa Gold Brass Crystal Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 20" crystal glass encrusted gilt brass chandelier, Germany 1960 Very well preserved chandelier, handcrafted, consisting of gilded brass with crystal glass varying in size. I...
Brass
Rare Cut Crystal Illuminated Mirror by J.L Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Illuminating vintage mirror by J.L Lobmryr from the 1960s. Brass frame partially gold and nickel plated with glass perls Fitted with six E12/E14 sockets up to 60Watts each. Perfec...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass, Steel
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