Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Italy
c. 1940
Hand blown reticello Murano glass sphere with brass. Recently rewired with one E26 socket added. Glass is in very good condition with some slight oxidation to the brass.
h. 35” diam. 11”
$9,500
Ref: 62 CSC 04
Large Starrysky Ceiling Light by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy
Finland
c. 1951
Polished brass, painted & perforated metal, frosted glass. Model #9068, produced by Idman Oy. Black painted exterior with 4 standard Edison sockets. Very good vintage condition showing very light overall wear to exterior. Wiring and sockets have been recently updated. Can be hung flush-mounted or extended from the ceiling. Signed with makers stamp.
h. 9.5” w. 15.75” d. 15.75”
$11,500
Ref: 62 PT 17
Rare Pendant #2127 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1960
Crystal-cut glass, colored beveled glass, acid-etched glass, nickeled brass. 8 candelabra sockets & clear, rose, blue and green overlapping glass panels. This fixture is part of a small group of 3 that came out of a private home in southern Italy. What makes this example special is the colored glass panels. Typically this model has clear glass. We’re not aware of another sighting of this model with colored glass. Overall wear & oxidation to metal. Metal has been cleaned. All sockets and wiring have been recently replaced. Glass is in very good condition with no visible cracks or chips.
h. 32” dia. 32”
Published: Fontana Arte 4 – Manufacturer’s self-published catalog. Pg. 44 for a variant with clear glass panels.
$56,000.
Ref: 62 MI 49
Rare Pendant #12719 by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
Italy
c. 1958
Oxidized brass & frosted glass. Fantastic & rare model from Arredoluce with 2 x E26 sockets. Fixture has been recently rewired. Overall oxidation to brass and original glass show slight signs of age and a few chips around the outside edges that are not visible once the brass caps are in place. Published: Arredoluce, Catalog Raisonné. Pg. 318
h. 41.5” diam. 11”
$13,500.
Ref: 62 AD 10
Contemporary Saucer Pendant by Fedele Papagni
Italy
2010
Beautiful cream-painted aluminum saucer form, with circular cutouts. Each cutout is fitted with a brass framed glass lens, creating a subtle abstract effect. 6 standard E26 Edison sockets and polished brass mounts. The rod can be cut down and this light can be hung close to the ceiling. This special piece was produced in a 40” diameter size and is one of a kind. Our standard size is 31” in diameter.
h. 21” diam. 40”
$15,500.
Ref: 62 FP 08
Rare Medusa Ceiling Light by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
Italy
c. 1958
Polished brass, black-lacquered brass, satin glass shade. Model #12699, this fixture has 3 x E26 (Edison) sockets. Very good condition, sockets and wiring have all been recently updated. Published: Arredoluce, catalogue raisonné, 1943-1987. Pgs. 201, 317.
h. 33” diam. 24”
$19,500.
Ref: 62 AD 08
Unusual Pendant Light Attributed to Mazzega
Italy
c. 1970
Polished chrome structure with architectural details. Mold blown glass orb-shaped shade with irregular indentation details. Very good original condition with minimal wear. Recently re-wired.
h. 26" diam. 7"
$2,400
Ref: 62 MAZ 10
3-Light Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1960
Model #2210, 3-light pendant. Smokey-gray glass panels with frosted-glass cylindrical shades. Each shade conceals one standard size Edison socket. Oxidized brass mounts & ceiling plate. Drop height of each pendant can be adjusted. Good condition. All sockets and wiring have been recently replaced, metal has been cleaned. One panel of glass has a very small chip in the corner.
h. 41” diam. 22”
Published: Fontana Arte 6 - manufacturer's catalog, pg. 44-45.
$26,000.
Ref: 62 MI 44
Rare Ceiling Light #2067 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
1957
Cut, polished & acid-etched glass, brass. A very rare model that was only in production for a brief time. 6 x E12, (candelabra) sockets. Very good vintage condition. Brass has been cleaned up and all wiring and sockets have been recently replaced.
h1. 25.5” diam. 30”
h2. 17.5” diam. 30”
Published: Illuminazione, Fontana Arte 1. Makers catalog. Pg. 14.
Provenance: Private collection, Palermo, Italy.
$36,000.
Ref: 62 MI 40
Rare Ceiling Fixture by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Italy
C. 1940
Brass, glass. A rare fixture with lacquered brass structure including six flower shaped socket holders and intricate floral motif decorations. Beveled clear glass disc, and original brass canopy. Very good vintage condition. Metal has been cleaned but shows signs of age and discoloration throughout. All wiring and sockets have been recently replaced.
h. 35” diam. 29.75”
$22,500.
Published: Esempi d’Illuminazione 1934-1964, Pg. 81,
Provenance: Private Collection Palermo, Italy
Ref: 62 PC 06
Rare Wizard Hat Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Idman
Finland
c. 1955
Painted & perforated metal, frosted glass, polished brass. 1 x Edison size socket, (E25). Recently re-wired and cleaned. Glass is in very good condition.
h. 15” diam. 9”
$14,500.
Ref: 62 PT 13
Pair of K-20 Pendants by Paavo Tynell for Idman
Finland
c. 1952
Perforated & polished brass, frosted glass. 1 Edison size socket per fixture. Metal has recently been cleaned and sockets and wiring updated.
h. 14.5” diam. 11” overall drop 30”
$15,000. pair
Ref: 62 PT 07
#2211 Pendant by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1962
4 x colored glass panels, frosted glass tube-shade, brass mounts. 1 x large Edison socket. All wiring and socket have recently been changed. Very good vintage condition. Overall oxidation to brass, minimal scuffs and marks to glass panels. No chipping or breaks. Removable ceiling plate has been made to cover US j-box. Overall drop can be easily adjusted.
h. 13” w. 8.25” d. 8.25” overall h. 30.5”
$9,500.
Published: Fontana Arte 4 - Manufacturer’s catalog.
Ref: 62 MI 51
Pendant #1748 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1957
Rare pendant by Max Ingrand featuring an irregular shaped crystal dish with wide beveled edges and chipped decoration. Polished brass structure, 6 candelabra sockets and added chain and canopy. Recently rewired and sockets replaced. Brass has been cleaned. Glass shows overall signs of wear. *We currently have 3 examples of this fixture in our inventory.
h. 18” diam. 23”
Published: Max Ingrand, du verre à la lumière, Martin-Vivier, pg. 198
Fontana Arte 1, Illuminazione - Manufacturer’s catalog, pg18.
$29,000. per light
Ref: 62 MI 19
Rare Chandelier by Zero Quattro
Italy
c. 1955
Chromed metal structure supporting 48 slabs of cut-glass diamond forms. Each with frosted fronts and chiseled edges. 12 candelabra sockets. Excellent condition. All metal has been polished, and all sockets and wiring have been recently replaced.
h. 35” diam. 16”
$18,500.
Ref: 62 ZQ 01
Contemporary Saucer Pendant by Fedele Papagni
Italy
2010
Beautiful cream-painted aluminum saucer form, with circular cut-outs. Each cut-out is fitted with a brass framed glass lens, creating a subtle abstract effect. 6 standard E26 Edison sockets and polished brass mounts. The rod can be cut down and this light can be hung close to the ceiling. * We often have a few of these fixtures readily available in our inventory, but if by chance we don't, there is a 6 - 8 month lead-time required for production. Please inquire.
h. 30" diam. 31"
$11,500.
Ref: 62 FP 06
5-Light Hanging Fixture #2095 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Italy
c. 1958
Cascading light with 5 glass globes hanging at different heights. Each orb contains 1 Edison sized socket. A beautiful and rare Sarfatti design.
h. 48” diam. 10”
Metal & glass have been cleaned. All wiring and sockets have been recently replaced.
$10,500.
Ref: 62 GS 05
Rare and Early Ceiling Light Attributed to Seguso
Italy
c. 1934
Beautiful pulegoso glass in clear, white and aquamarine swirl, with applied aquamarine elements. Unusual technique and construction. Three bowl forms, each containing one edison socket. Bowls attached with snap mechanisms, as there are no holes drilled into the bowls. Nickeled metal mounts. This piece was most likely designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
h. 34.5" diam. 24"
Excellent condition.
$14,500.
Ref: 62 SE 02
Magritte Illuminated Pendant by Alexandre Logé
France
2011
Surrealist-inspired pendant of plaster over metal. Gyroscopic form surrounds a shallow dish which illuminates a floating cloud. This fixture comes outfitted with one 2-pin G9 socket, suitable for halogen or LED bulbs. Made per order in France and available exclusively through Donzella. Lead time 12 to 15 weeks.
h. 40" diam. 24"
$12,500.
Ref: 62 AL 05
Pair of Hanging Pendants by Stilnovo
Italy
c. 1960
Brushed nickel and black painted metal cylinders with conical frosted glass shades. Adjustable length and priced as a pair.
h. 16" diam. 8"
Excellent condition. Recently rewired.
$6,500
Ref: 62 ST 17
