Five-Armed Brass Chandelier with Floral Details, Europe 1950s

This chandelier is full of personality, with unexpected details that make it unique. The mid-century modern design era was known for sleek lines with organic shapes, using new materi...

By the 1950s, Finland had established itself as a force for innovation in design. The best qualities of Finnish light fixtures are their atmospheric light and disciplined, functionalist design that is not short of unique decorative elements. This lamp was manufactured by Itsu, or Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), a small, then lesser-known manufacturer that produced characteristic models in small quantities, mainly inspired by Paavo Tynell. With its nature-inspired organic look, this chandelier is reminiscent of Finnish icons Paavo Tynell and Mauri Almari’s design language. Crafted from brass, this chandelier features a delicate frame that has been expertly designed to showcase the three opal glass shades and the curved arms. The glass shades have a milky appearance that diffuses the light beautifully, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in any room. One of the defining features of mid-century lighting is its marriage of functionality and aesthetics; the era's designers believed that a well-designed lighting fixture could serve a practical purpose while also acting as a piece of art. This chandelier is without a doubt a piece of art, thanks to the delicate floral details. Stemming from the base, resembling a bouquet, these floral elements are sculpted beautifully, with a realistic appearance that is a testament to the manufacturer’s expert skills. This floral decoration is reminiscent of Finnish designer Paavo Tynell’s work. Itsu merged with Idman Oy in the 1950s, a large manufacturer who owned Taito, the company founded by Paavo Tynell. Thus, designs from Itsu of that time period bear some resemblance with the signature style of Tynell...

Finnish designers and manufacturers were true pioneers of Nordic lighting design, with a functionalist nature. Works from the midcentury era today are ...

A well-chosen lighting piece can change the overall look of a room and how it feels to be in that room. Historically, chandeliers would hang in the foyer or dining room, however, now...

By the 1950s, Finland had established itself as a force for innovation in design. The best qualities of Finnish light fixtures are their atmospheric light and disciplined, functional...

1950s Italian Brass Chandelier sculptural aluminum arms hardware painted red five handmade opaline case glass shades Unmarked attributed Stilnovo It requires five E14 bulbs not incl...

Gorgeous, highly decorative Mid-Century Modern five-armed chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and acrylic glass, the pendant lam...

Mid-Century full brass 12-armed sputnik chandelier, 1950s, Germany. Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with 12x E14 light bulbs. Wired and suitable...