Art Nouveau Hall Pendant Lamp with White Fluted Shade, 1890s

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A rare Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) hall pendant lamp distinguished by its elegant copper-toned metalwork and original white glass shade. The … Read more A rare Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) hall pendant lamp distinguished by its elegant copper-toned metalwork and original white glass shade. The lamp is suspended from a circular ceiling canopy by a long, slender black rod interrupted by a turned brass node. Immediately above the shade sits a finely cast openwork ornament of scrolling foliage in a warm copper/brass finish, from which three slender arms support the shade. The shade is the original white Wellenschirm — a gently domed, fluted glass shade with a pronounced scalloped, undulating rim. Its soft white surface and characteristic wave form are typical of the period and have been retained. The combination of the restrained black stem, warm metallic ornament, and pure white shade creates a refined and understated presence suited to an entrance hall or corridor. Lamps of this type were produced in limited numbers for private residences and are now infrequently encountered with the original shade intact. Origin: Germany / Austria (Jugendstil)

Date: Circa 1900

Materials: Metal with copper/brass ornamentation; original white fluted glass shade

Condition: Please refer to photographs for current state.

Dimensions: Height 79 cm (31.1 in.); Diameter of shade 34 cm (13.4 in.)
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less