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Szarvasi Original rare, evergreen and design piece.

	•	Rare 1970s Szarvasi pendant lamp, design attributed to Tamás Borsfay.
	•	Iconic mid-century modern and space-age aesthetic with opaline glass dome and brown enamel finish.
	•	Height-adjustable coil suspension — a hallmark of Hungarian industrial design innovation.
	•	Authentic vintage lighting piece merging functionalist craftsmanship and sculptural elegance.
	•	Highly collectible example of European modernist lighting from a renowned Hungarian manufacturer.

This vintage Szarvasi pendant lamp, attributed to Tamás Borsfay, stands as an exquisite example of Central European design refinement and postwar modernist innovation. Produced in Hungary during the 1970s, it represents the perfect balance between form, function, and atmosphere, characteristic of the Szarvasi lighting factory, known for its quality materials and elegant industrial design.

The lamp features a smooth opaline glass dome, contrasted by deep brown lacquered metal detailing, creating a composition both minimalist and architectural. Its organic geometry echoes the space-age aesthetics of the era, while the adjustable spiral suspension introduces a touch of functional dynamism — allowing flexible positioning and visual rhythm. When illuminated, the dome emits a soft, diffused glow, turning interiors into warm, modern sanctuaries.

This piece embodies Borsfay’s design philosophy, where modern engineering meets poetic form. The restrained lines, subtle curvature, and proportional precision reflect influences from Scandinavian design, Italian modernism, and Bauhaus functionalism, interpreted through the distinct visual language of Hungarian craftsmanship. The coiled cable and bulbous silhouette not only enhance practicality but also express the playful futurism that defined the space-age movement.

The Szarvasi factory, active during the golden age of Eastern European industrial design, produced some of the region’s most enduring lighting objects. Their work, often associated with Borsfay’s creative direction, blended utility and modern aesthetics, giving rise to objects that are now highly sought after by collectors, decorators, and design curators.

This pendant lamp remains a symbol of modern elegance and technological optimism, perfectly suited for mid-century, retro, and contemporary interiors. Its refined materials, impeccable proportions, and timeless form ensure it functions not only as illumination, but also as a centerpiece of design heritage.

An authentic Szarvasi piece from the 1970s, it represents the best of Hungarian industrial art — honest, functional, and quietly sophisticated. Whether displayed in a modern living room, architectural loft, or design museum collection, this lamp commands admiration as a rare, original artifact of 20th-century lighting design.


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Hanging lamp - acryl - A three lights Space Age style pendant lamp

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