Authentieke plafonnière - Hanging lamp - Glass
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Vintage ceiling lamp with a thick relief glass shade, geometric facets creating a crystal-like effect, dating to 1960–1970, made in the Netherlands, 20 cm diameter and 10 cm high, in good used condition.
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Vintage ceiling lamp – heavy relief glass – geometric crystal effect – atmospheric 60s/70s design
A particularly decorative vintage ceiling lamp with an impressive shade made of thick, heavy relief glass. Thanks to the pronounced geometric pattern, this lamp has a beautiful sculptural look both when switched off and when lit.
The substantial glass shade is composed all around of deep, angular facets and star-shaped patterns. This creates an almost crystal-like effect: the light is refracted by the numerous facets and disseminates beautifully through the room. When the lamp is lit, the glass takes on a warm golden glow and the relief textures come to life even more vividly.
The design fits perfectly within European interior design from circa the 1960s-1970s, a period in which heavy pressed glass with pronounced geometric structures was widely used in ceiling and wall lighting.
The glass shade rests on a dark round base, drawing all attention to the spectacular glass. Thanks to its relatively low profile, this model is especially suitable as a ceiling lamp for a hallway, bedroom, living room, or landing.
What’s special about this lamp
The power of this lamp clearly lies in the glass. The combination of substantial glass thickness, the strongly raised geometric relief, and the countless facets ensures that the lamp looks different from every angle. Up close you can clearly see how much depth there is in the pattern.
Even when the lamp is not lit, it is a beautiful decorative object; when turned on, it becomes a warm and atmospheric light sculpture.
Condition
The lamp is in a beautiful vintage condition with signs of use appropriate to its age and usage. Please examine all detail photos carefully; they form an important part of the description.
The photos with the lights on wonderfully show how beautifully the relief glass catches and distributes the light.
A characterful vintage lamp for enthusiasts of retro lighting, heavy relief glass, and geometric mid-century design.
Dimensions:
Height 10 cm
Diameter 20 cm
The photos give a clear impression of the quality and are part of the description.
Note: Lamps are supplied without bulbs. For safety reasons we recommend having bulbs installed by specialists.
The item will be well packed and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also cover packing materials and transportation. Shipped only within the EU postal region. Pickup is only possible when the lot is bid above €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.
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Vintage ceiling lamp – heavy relief glass – geometric crystal effect – atmospheric 60s/70s design
A particularly decorative vintage ceiling lamp with an impressive shade made of thick, heavy relief glass. Thanks to the pronounced geometric pattern, this lamp has a beautiful sculptural look both when switched off and when lit.
The substantial glass shade is composed all around of deep, angular facets and star-shaped patterns. This creates an almost crystal-like effect: the light is refracted by the numerous facets and disseminates beautifully through the room. When the lamp is lit, the glass takes on a warm golden glow and the relief textures come to life even more vividly.
The design fits perfectly within European interior design from circa the 1960s-1970s, a period in which heavy pressed glass with pronounced geometric structures was widely used in ceiling and wall lighting.
The glass shade rests on a dark round base, drawing all attention to the spectacular glass. Thanks to its relatively low profile, this model is especially suitable as a ceiling lamp for a hallway, bedroom, living room, or landing.
What’s special about this lamp
The power of this lamp clearly lies in the glass. The combination of substantial glass thickness, the strongly raised geometric relief, and the countless facets ensures that the lamp looks different from every angle. Up close you can clearly see how much depth there is in the pattern.
Even when the lamp is not lit, it is a beautiful decorative object; when turned on, it becomes a warm and atmospheric light sculpture.
Condition
The lamp is in a beautiful vintage condition with signs of use appropriate to its age and usage. Please examine all detail photos carefully; they form an important part of the description.
The photos with the lights on wonderfully show how beautifully the relief glass catches and distributes the light.
A characterful vintage lamp for enthusiasts of retro lighting, heavy relief glass, and geometric mid-century design.
Dimensions:
Height 10 cm
Diameter 20 cm
The photos give a clear impression of the quality and are part of the description.
Note: Lamps are supplied without bulbs. For safety reasons we recommend having bulbs installed by specialists.
The item will be well packed and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also cover packing materials and transportation. Shipped only within the EU postal region. Pickup is only possible when the lot is bid above €50 and, of course, by appointment during office hours.
Design M Gio Ponti Venini Massimo Vignelli Oluce Joe Colombo Kartell Artemide Artifort Geoffrey Harcourt Pierre Paulin Verner Panton Guzzini Dijkstra Mepal L'utopie du tout plastique Pastoe Pilastro Tomado retro sixties seventies 60s 70s wardrobe wardrobe lamp Optimized keywords: vintage ceiling lamp, glass ceiling lamp, glass ceiling light, vintage lamp, retro lamp, retro ceiling lamp, relief glass, pressed glass, pressed glass lamp, textured glass lamp, heavy glass lamp, crystal glass effect, facets glass, geometric lamp, geometric glass, 60s lamp, 70s lamp, 1960s lighting, 1970s lighting, mid-century lamp, mid-century lighting, vintage ceiling light, flush mount light, flush mount ceiling lamp, ceiling light, glass ceiling light, retro ceiling light, design lighting, vintage lighting, sculptural glass, starburst glass, star pattern, interior design.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Glass
Designer/artist/maker
Authentieke plafonnière
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
10 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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