20th century design & art
A stunning large chandelier by J.T Kalmar for Kalmar lighting, Austria, circa 1950s/60s.
Kalmar studied under the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, he was inspired by the shift to modernity taking place in Europe and sought to work with the leading architects and designers of his time, including Austrian Werkbund architects Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach as well as Ernst Plischke, Clemens Holzmeister and Oswald Haerdtl.
Circular brass frame supporting nine shades made of thick textured glass. When lit the texture of the glass gives off a really beautiful light.
In good condition, no damage to the glass shades. Some wear to the brass but nothing distracting. Comes with brass ceiling cup and hanging hook inside. This is quite a heavy light so will need a sturdy hook in the ceiling.
Approximately 71cm diameter by 88cm drop.
A pair of midcentury wall lamps or sconces, most probably Italian. Price is for the pair together.
Brass coloured frame with green painted wooden detail and hanging white glass shades.
In good original condition, some wear to the metal. Keyhole wall fixing to rear of bracket.
21cm depth from wall x approx 25cm high.
1970s French modernist lounge chair.
Simple and striking form, pine frame with slatted back and routed detail to the side panels. Recently upholstered cushions with cream boucle fabric and new foam.
In very good condition, some minor wear to the wood.
70cm wide x 70cm deep x 73cm high x 36cm seat height.
A vintage 1960s Carimate carver chair by Vico Magistretti. Originally designed in 1959 for the Carimate Golf Club in Italy.
The chair has a very distinctive profile with cylindrical legs, nicely curved armrests and woven rush seat. It has the original dark blue finish.
In good condition, all sturdy and solid. The finish has some wear on the arms and edges of the frame as expected but overall very good. The rush seat is in very good condition.
57.5cm wide x 75cm high x 50cm deep x 45 seat height x 61cm arm height at front.
Vintage painting of a landscape reflected in water made up of loose impressionistic brushstrokes. Painted on board, unframed. Not dated but I imagine it’s around 1950s. Signed to bottom left.
In good condition, some ageing to the paint and one or two minor losses.
63.5cm x 45.75cm.
UK delivery is £10.
A vintage Charles & Ray Eames Executive Time Life chair originally designed in 1961.
Black/dark grey frame and swivel base with really nice green leather original upholstery.
A slightly curious one as there is no Herman Miller label and there is no tilt function on the base. Otherwise it looks right and has plenty of age so doesn’t feel like a reproduction, but I cannot 100% say this is a Herman Miller chair, hence the price.
Very comfortable. Good vintage condition, the leather has some scuffs here and there and some ageing to the armrests. There is some slight wiggle in the armrests. Wear to the paint on the shaft between the base and the bottom of the seat. There are two buttons missing from the seat.
87.5cm high x 66.5cm wide x 72cm deep x 51cm seat height.
A modernist side table made from Bakelite, English 1930s. Maker unfortunately unknown.
Round lipped top with nicely shaped interlocking legs. The top has a rich mottled colour.
In very good condition, no damage. The legs have some fading and slight variation in colour.
60cm diameter x 46cm high.
An arts and crafts ‘Quaint Furniture’ chair by Liberty & Co, early 20th century.
A really lovely chair with a very distinctive shape, high stick back and octagonal seat. It’s also comfortable and supportive.
In good condition with no wobbles, lots of age and patina to the finish.
62cm wide x 52cm deep x 109.5cm high x 46cm seat height.