30 Large Glass Midcentury Set of Ten Scandinavian Teak Cascade Lights Hotel Bar

A rare set of four Post War ceiling lights designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Rotaflex GB, established by Bernard Stern. The eclipse-shaped lampshades in spun cellulose acetate, were formed by spinning the threads on a special former. The transparent material diffuses light without reducing it. The shades simply hang from metal bulb holders. The measurement of the longest light as displayed in the images is: 138cm High x 28cm Diameter. The shades on their own measure 28cm diameter x 15cm high. Price is for all four. In good period condition, with age-related wear. Professionally rewired with white flex, which can be adjusted to suit your preferred height, as each of the cables has been given 180cm of flex. The manufacturing method was patented in 1946 by Danish civil engineers Bent Højberg- Pedersen and Bent Panker. It involved first extruding the cellulose acetate plastics material through a nozzle, to create a filament with a circular cross-section. It became known as the rotaflex process and was licensed out to other manufacturers by Pedersen and Panker before they set up their own company several years later, also called Rotaflex. There was an Iconic series of British press adverts from 1958/59 showcasing John and Sylvia Reid’s designs produced via the cellulose ‘rotaflex’ process, beautifully art-directed by Layton Award, two of which can be seen in the last two images. (Images credited to Post War British) John & Sylvia Reid established their practice in 1948, working from a rented flat in London. The couple soon became involved in work on the 1951 Festival of Britain working alongside many notable figures of the time. One of the defining features of their design partnership was that it covered their entire output. In contrast to other famous designers of the period such as Robin and Lucienne Day...

A very stylish pair of Dutch 1950s Mid-Century Modern anthracite blue cylindrical 'Hand Grenade' pendant lights. Hung from their original two piece steel ceiling rose, the wire runs down to a bulb holder located inside the white metal cylinder...

A rare 1960s Modernist chandelier by Profili Industria Lampadari, Rome, Italy as part of their 'Modulo Series', with the distinctive radiused square rings that were made in either sa...

This stunning 1970s American Lucite ribbon and brass chandelier comprises of U-shaped thick bands of cascading Lucite in different lengths that are suspended from a chrome frame with brass fixings. The large Lucite is illuminated by four bulbs at its centre, hung from a chain, which is attached to a ceiling rose. There is no maker's mark, however the chandelier is similar in style to those designed by Karl Springer or Charles Hollis Jones. There is a sticker inside the ceiling rose for Underwriters Laboratories Inc, a global safety science company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. Professionally rewired with 3-core antique braided cable. In very good vintage condition with no cracks or chips. The chandelier on chain...

In this listing you will find a gorgeous and rare Mid Century Modern 5-Arm Spider or Cascade Chandelier. It features crystal shades, with teak accent and rosewood fixture. Cables cou...

A simple elegant chandelier with a teak frame and five white opaque glass shades, very much in the style of Uno & Östen Kristiansson of Sweden but no mark or label. The chandelier i...

A cascading chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies in perfect conditions. It works both 110-240 volts and needs ten regular e14 bulb...

A beautiful set of three cascading opaline shades connected to a teak wooden designed structure a typical fifties Scandinavian design to create a warm light accent in your home.