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Wall light made of Murano glass from the famous Italian company Barovier & Toso, dating back to the 1950s, 20th century.

An intriguing wall light crafted from handmade Murano glass flowers. Perfect for enriching and enlivening any wall. Thanks to its colorful glass, it emits a beautiful light. Barovier & Toso is one of the oldest family-run companies still in operation today. Its roots trace back to the year 1295 on the island of Murano, where Jacobello, an ancestor of the Barovier family, officially began leading the family's glassmaking craft. They introduced several innovations to the world of glassmaking, with one of the most significant being the chemical discovery by Angelo Barovier in 1450, who found how to produce the first completely transparent glass. The company is still highly acclaimed today, and their glass artworks, such as lights, can be found in the most prestigious establishments like Cartier, Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana. Dimensions: 23 x 19 x 10 cm Weight: 980 g The light is in excellent condition. For an E14 bulb.

Chandelier flush mount, designed by the Austrian designer J.T. Kalmar.

The "Sonne" chandelier, meaning "sun" in German, is an interesting modernist fixture whose design seamlessly integrates into any contemporary space. With its simple yet sophisticated lines, this light fixture is not just for illumination; it adds a touch of style to your space. The small glass flowers at the tips further emphasize the opulence of this chandelier, which can also be used as a wall light. Austrian designer and entrepreneur Julius Theodor Kalmar was born in 1884 in Vienna to Julius August Kalmar, the founder of the eponymous company specializing in chandeliers and other objects made of cast bronze. Growing up surrounded by design due to his father and their company, Julius Theodor gained rich design knowledge from an early age. His educational journey led him to the Birmingham School of Art and the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, where he studied under the mentorship of the Secessionist architect Josef Hoffmann. After completing his studies, Julius Theodor joined his father's company in 1906 and took it over in 1913. Under his leadership, the company shifted away from the classical design of the time. Kalmar developed his distinctive design aesthetic, emphasizing the integration of form and function and combining classical traditions with innovative ideas. By the mid-1920s, his products were among the most sought after. In the 1930s, Kalmar began collaborating with the Austrian Werkbund, creating a series of glass lights with a purist aesthetic. Throughout his career, he collaborated with renowned architects such as Oskar Strnad, Josef Frank, and Oskar Wlach. In the last decade of his life, he designed numerous light collections, including the popular Atomic collection. Kalmar passed away in 1968, but the Kalmar company continues to create luxury lighting to this day. Kalmar lights can be found in prestigious locations like the Kremlin Presidential Palace and the Burj Tower in Dubai. Dimensions: 49 x 14 cm Weight: 1 kg The light fixture is in good condition, showing patina on the brass. Compatible with E14 bulbs.