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18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet Optical collection
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The two size twisted ovals create a very nice design for the bracelet of the Optical collection
Category

2010s Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain  Bracelet Optical collection
18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain  Bracelet Optical collection
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W 1.97 in D 0.2 in L 7.29 in
Large Palwa Chandelier Op Pop Art Gilt Brass Optical Crystal Glass Discs 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
total length of 75 cm / 29.53 inches including chain. It takes five E14 and one E27 standard screw bulbs
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Midcentury Set of Pendant Lights, with Optical Opaline Shade
By Phillips
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable chain, with an opaline shade. Its
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

Optical Illusion Mexican Psilomelane Oval in Handmade 14K Gold Bezel Necklace
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Edgy bold round Oval gemstone Necklace in 14K yellow gold. Mexican Psilomelane has an optical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Pendant Light Forget Metal and Solid Brass Details Whit Optical Lampshades
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant lights from the late 1950s, with optical lampshades Its Classic modernist form and
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Neck
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Bvlgari Mother-of-Pearl 18k Gold Spinning Yin Yang Optical Illusion Necklace. Featuring
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Chain Horizontal Nickel Pendant Lamp
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
the optical illusion of two links intertwined. Two tubular LED bulbs (each E14 and 4W) are distributed
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Broken Chain - Giclée by Dadodu - 2013
By Dadodu
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions 79 x 79 cm Broken Chain is a beautiful giclée print realized by the contemporary
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Giclée

Peter Stephens "Daisy Chain" Acrylic on Wood
By Peter Stephens
Located in New York, NY
contribute to a rich optical blend of color combinations. A given set of colors results in an exponential
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Post WWII Modern Wrought Iron Anchor & Chain Yacht Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
: Palm Beach Estate Each modern wrought iron anchor & chain yacht table is a visual optical sculpture
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Franz West Style Iron Nautical Chain Table or Stand with Tropical Hardwood Top
By Franz West
Located in Lisse, NL
creates a bit of an optical illusion. Anyone who has ever held or worked with chains, in his or her mind
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Gold Single Monocle Magnifyer Opening into a Lorgnette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and works great. Can be added to a chain.
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Palwa Brass and Glass Chandelier Lamp Gold Finish, Germany 1960
By Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
features different sized jewel like smooth optical crystals and gilded brass rings. It holds five large
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Gold

Palwa Gilt Brass and Optic Lens Crystal Chandelier
By Palwa
Located in Hanover, MA
crystal canopy cover. Tag says "Made in Germany". Height of fixture not including chain is 20 inches. 42
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Crystal Glass and Gilt Brass Seven-Light Chandelier by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Barntrup, DE
/ 16.14 in. The chandelier will be sent with an additional chain of length 38 cm / 14.96 in. The light
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Orb Chandelier by Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with brushed steel circular structure and optical beveled glass lenses
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Orb Chandelier by Torlasco
Orb Chandelier by Torlasco
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
1960s Early Venini Amber and Clear Glass Prisms Chandelier, Italy
By Venini
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Thick optical quality glass prisms 'Triedri' in clear and amber tone of different length hooked on
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Large 3D Special Cut Brazilian Aquamarine Gemstone 18K handmade Bezel Necklace
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
bezel statement necklace. The new 3D cut is an optical illusion if viewed from different angles. In one
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

TKO Green Jade Dragon Pendant (with 14K Yellow Gold) 25mm Disc
Located in Kowloon, HK
bold green hues and contrast them with Yellow Gold for a classical optical presentation. We took
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TKO Green Jade Dragon Pendant (with 14K Yellow Gold) 25mm Disc
TKO Green Jade Dragon Pendant (with 14K Yellow Gold) 25mm Disc
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W 0.99 in D 0.16 in L 0.99 in
Op-Art 1970 Modernist Pendant With Concentric Circles In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
with high polished finish and fitted on top with a swivel ring to wear in a chain. Op-Art Op-art is
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Unusual Classic Large 29 Cts Morganite Sterling Silver Pendant
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
silver pendant. This hangs approximately 1.7 inches long. Spectacular optical effect in the imperial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Sterling Silver

DS-2878 Boxing Handstitched Leather Punching Bag by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
metal chain fixture. Details: Standard configuration: Filling made of genuine pieces of leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Op-Art Mystical Natural Pendant for Non-gender in 14K, B&W Mexican Psilomelane
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
natural optical Art patterns are fabulous. The Necklace is non gender for everyone. On the reverse side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, Gold, 14k Gold

Lightolier Glass Rods 'Radiance' Ten Lights Chandelier , 1980s , USA
By Gaetano Sciolari, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic 80s Lightolier chandelier from their Radiance line . Two row of light catching optical
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Camer, Venini Solid Glass Chandelier or Pendant, 1960s, Italy
By Venini
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Thick mouth blowed triad shaped optical grade glass bar. Prime quality material, solid sturdy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Sizable MidCentury Apricot-Yellow Caged Glass Marbro Lamp w/ Inner Light
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Murano glass lamp by Marbro with a rare, "chain link fence" design in a unique apricot-marigold
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

German 1925 Art Deco Enameled Gala Purse Bag In .935 Sterling With Gemstones
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Miami, FL
. This bag is fitted with a double links chain and the silk fabric inside was recently refinished and the
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Orb Chandelier by Torlasco
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with brushed steel circular structure and optical beveled glass lenses
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Orb Chandelier by Torlasco
Orb Chandelier by Torlasco
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Hand-Colored Optica Print of the Harbour of Havanna, Cuba
Located in Langweer, NL
. The chain boom can be seen across the entrance of the harbour. By the middle of the 18th century
Category

Antique 1760s Prints

Materials

Paper

DS-2878 Boxing Handstitched Leather Punching Bag by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
metal chain fixture. Details: Standard configuration: Filling made of genuine pieces of leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Matrix Crystal Linear Suspension Chandelier by Michael McHale
Located in Geneve, CH
cm. Materials: steel, optically-pure gem-cut crystal. 8 x candelabra base CA7 bulb, either
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Vintage Art Nouveau Inspired Cats Eye Tourmaline Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
and milgrain, this necklace showcases a unique color flash resembling a cat's eye. This optical
Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Platinum

George L'Enfant 1970 For Rolex Watch Very Rare Op-Art Pendant 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Livre De La Chain, edition SCRIPTAR, PARIS, Pp-109 illustrated designs in the collection Optical
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cat'sEye 21 BallCut Moonstones Antique Victorian 14KGoldFill TubularLinkNecklace
Located in Chicago, IL
delicate extension chain that ends in a gold ball and that fastens with a spring-ring clap, which is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Choker Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

German Tromp L'oeil Silver Brotherhood Wine Vessel, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
, consisting of two separate cups, connected by a chain with a lock. With gilded interior, this unique object
Category

Antique 1870s German Baroque More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Tribeca X Chandelier by Michael McHale
Located in Geneve, CH
Tribeca X chandelier by Michael McHale Dimensions: D 56 x W 56 x H 20 Materials: steel, optically
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Tribeca X Chandelier by Michael McHale
Tribeca X Chandelier by Michael McHale
H 7.88 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Claude Chavent Paris Geometric Trompe L'oeil Pendant Sterling And 18Kt Vermeil
Located in Miami, FL
with a fixed ring to wear in a chain. This piece is part of the hypnotic work of Claude Chavent
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Midcentury Chrome Lamp with Iridescent Crystals
Located in Palm Springs, CA
contemporary Italian base. The shade is circa 1970s, and features iridescent optical crystals that reflect a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Ancient Light (Labradorite Pendant) by Ken Fury
By Ken Fury
Located in Queens, NY
materialization of light through different layers of space. Labradorite is highly prized for its unique optical
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Sterling Silver

Petite Diamond Pendant for a Touch of Elegance in 18K white gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
gold Chain available upon request. Introducing our Petite Diamond Pendant, a captivating piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zaha Hadid For Georg Jensen Lamellae Double Ring Sterling With 18Kt Gold Vermeil
Located in Miami, FL
. This sculptural, architectural and optical art-piece is the Georg Jensen model 623 E, made in a limited
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

After The Mona Lisa 8
By Devorah Sperber
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1482 spools of thread, aluminum ball chain and hanging apparatus, clear acrylic spheres, steel
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal, Steel

Oscar Reutersvärd, Impossible Figures, Perspective Japonaise No 331, Lithograph
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
2,500 different drawings. He created not only paintings, but also sculptures in which chains and other
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

1.55Ct Cabochon Cut Chrysoberyl and 1.10Ct Diamond Pearl and Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pin and clasp, and is fitted with a ring loop from with a safety chain may be secured if so desired
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bow-Front Marine Barometer by John Dollond
By Dollond, London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Dollond, set up as an optician at the age of 20 and became the most eminent optical instrument maker of
Category

Antique 1820s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fishermen´s Patience
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
of art. They are driven by the optical and physical sensation materials become on their unique
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

"Monsters" Oil Painting
By Jason Walker
Located in Denver, CO
optical play. 'Monsters' exemplifies Walker's avant-garde artistic flair. Artist Bio: Jason Walker’s
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Unis France Magic Projector / Lantern, wood label France
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
first quarter of the 20th century. The function of this optical object is to project the illusion of
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Children's Playground Central Park in Impressionist Blue and Magenta.
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
beautiful optical effect of natural light as it skims off of wooden swings and supporting chains. The result
Category

1970s Impressionist Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Award Winning Design Red Guilloché Enamel Kaleidoscope Pendant in 18ky Gold
Located in Boulder, CO
optical diffuser at the far end takes the form of a rutilated quartz cabochon, while the internal optical
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

"Sexy Red" Oil Painting
By Jason Walker
Located in Denver, CO
just an optical banquet but also a showcase of his unparalleled finesse. Priced at $13,950, "Sexy Red
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Claude Chavent Paris Geometric Trompe L'oeil Brooch Sterling & 18kt Gold Vermeil
Located in Miami, FL
with a hinged bar and a mechanical lock to wear as a brooch. Can be also wear as a pendant in a chain
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Diamond Festoon Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
necklace that contains several drapes or swags of gemstones, chains, and other sculptural elements as the
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

After the Mona Lisa 2
By Devorah Sperber
Located in Phoenix, AZ
5184 spools of thread, aluminum ball chain and hanging apparatus, clear acrylic spheres, steel
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal, Steel

After van Gogh (Self Portrait)
By Devorah Sperber
Located in Phoenix, AZ
408 spools of thread, aluminum ball chain and hanging apparatus, clear acrylic sphere, steel stand
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal, Steel

Before Warhol
By Devorah Sperber
Located in Phoenix, AZ
701 spools of thread, aluminum ball chain and hanging apparatus, clear acrylic spheres, steel stand
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Steel, Metal

Before Warhol
Before Warhol
H 54 in W 29 in D 60 in
After Picasso
By Devorah Sperber
Located in Phoenix, AZ
5024 spools of thread, aluminum ball chain and hanging apparatus, clear acrylic sphere, steel stand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Metal, Steel

After Picasso
After Picasso
H 96 in W 100 in D 60 in
Livio Bevilacqua 1967 Op Art Geometric Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Gold and Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
. These are superimposed on each other creating an optical illusion, which is accentuated by the high
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

"Plume Umbra, IV", feathers, shadows, blue, copper, orange, gold, print
By Miller Opie
Located in Natick, MA
printed on museum quality 21mil 100% cotton rag paper. The paper is acid-free, lignin-free, and optical
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Color, Rag Paper

"Phantom of Breached Connections", cow, skull, blue, copper, orange, print
By Miller Opie
Located in Natick, MA
printed on museum quality 21mil 100% cotton rag paper. The paper is acid-free, lignin-free, and optical
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Rag Paper, Color

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