On offer is this rare pair of table lamps. Produced in the 1950s by Zukov in Czechoslovakia these quality brass and enamelled pressed steel desk or table lamps are certain to be a conversation starter. With influence from the 1930s Bauhaus and reminiscent of the famous Danish, Louis Poulson PH5 ceiling light, which like these lamps are supposed to bring a soft ambient down light to the space making them ideal bedside reading lights or equally as unique desk lamps.
You can be sure none of your friends will have these. The lamps have an attractive patina and less wear than other examples I have seen.
Like a lot of quality vintage items these will hold their value, unlike a mass produced modern imitations of the mid century design aesthetic.
Professionally rewired for with a black cord to match the stems and PAT tested for safety and their heavy brass bases have been fitted with new matching switches. These lamps have been authentically restored to be used for many years to come.
The Zukov lamps have good proportions and measure: Hight 36cm Diameter 28cm.
A lovely example of European mid-century modern design. This large 1970s Scheurich vase is in a fantastic blue colourway. This is not a common piece and the desirable 266-40 model (40 referring to the hight of the vase) is hard to find.
Very good vintage condition with the usual manufacturing imperfections, which on a vase of this scale are barely worth mentioning, but see the photos for your satisfaction. No chips or cracks.
40cm tall
A pair of lovely antique candlesticks, very much in the Arts and Crafts movement style of the late 19th century and early 1900s. Stylised bamboo-form in appearance with a large brass base, drip tray and detailing on the stem. These are weighty and very sturdy.
Just over 21cm tall, these are tall enough to make a statement with an approximately 33mm opening to take a decent candle. The heavy brass base is 14cm at it’s widest.
The condition is very good for their age as you can see clearly from the photos. Sympathetically polished to reveal how they were intended to be when they were made, while leaving some patina to show their age and leave definition.
20th Century Magpie
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