Pair of mid century Danish Modern style bookends -300 million year old slate w/oak wooden frames, each w/ label on base marked Harpswell House, Brunswick, Maine Pat. (contact info removed), each 5 ¾” T x 4 ½” W x 1 ¾ D decent condition for vintage some scratches marks and nicks please see photos for condition. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Other Antique Furniture”. The seller is “curiousstuff” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
A rare large 1950s 60s Mid Century Modern pendant lamp. This classic Modernist cylindrical shaped brushed aluminum downlight with it’s beautiful clean, simple, minimalist lines is found in the best examples of Mid Century Modern architecture like the case study houses in Los Angeles and numerous Mid Century houses in Palm Springs. It has a long thin metal stem and original ceiling cap is included. The interior is done in chrome metal. It holds one regular size bulb. Original paper label on the inside : Marco Marvin Electric Mfg. It carries an older Underwriters Laboratories certification label. (the “UL” marking indicates approval by Underwriters Laboratories). As this is an older label, the lamp can be dated between the 1950s, 60s. Below is a quote from an add where Marco light designs were used in case study house no. 25 in Los Angeles. In good vintage condition, No dents, minor wear, minor surface scratches but this doesn’t detract from it’s beauty. Tall including stem : 26 (66 cm). Diameter width across: 6 (15 cm). Pendant tall : 11 1/2 (29 cm). Stem tall : 14 (35 1/2 cm). MARCO Marvin Electric MFG. Quote from a MARCO add in Architectural magazine in 1962 for Case study house no. The finest in Architectural design. The case study house no. 25 designed by architects Killingsworth, Brady, Smiths and associates included Marco recessed lighting to achieve the lighting effect so important to the interior. The MARCO extensive line of versatile recessed fixtures provides a type for every mood. Marco also has complete custom design service for special requirements. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Other Antique Furniture”. The seller is “secreteyesonly” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
PAAVO TYNELL FOR FINLAND HOUSE! This polished brass wall sconce is almost too beautiful. Pictures don’t do this lamp justice! The golden hues of the mirror finished brass look. So warm and delightful and the way the light. Peaks out of the perforations in the brass is. Paavo Tynell was one of the more famous lamp. Designers of the mid century. Focused on luxury, style and a sense of refinement. On a level other designers couldn’t quite match! His brass chandeliers with floating snowflakes or. Flowers are legendary and were featured. In the dining rooms of the finest hotels and. Restaurants from Beverly Hills to Manhattan or Miami! This is one of his more “conservative” designs! If a lamp that looks like it was made. Of the finest melted and stamped gold can. The quality of this lamp is second to none! The double sockets in a single large bell-shaped shade. Are a most unusual European design! The result is ENORMOUS. Output of light when needed! The sconce can be switched. On and off from a push button switch on the base plate! The lamp has an articulating swivel that can be adjusted. By loosening and tightening screws. A perforated screen is mounted within the shade and. Very fine vintage condition! A must have for your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch. West Palm Beach estate or New Canaan home! Simply GORGEOUS Mid Century Lighting. For Your Fabulous Interiors! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Lamps, Lighting\Lamps”. The seller is “gallery20th” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.