Large French Midcentury 43" Chandelier, 1960s, Stilnovo Gio Ponti Era

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Large French Midcentury 43" Chandelier, 1960s, Stilnovo Gio Ponti Era

About the Item

Exceptionnal large linear chandelier by the 1960s French lighting designer Maison Arlus (Arts et Lustre) featuring four rectangular off-white wavy and textured fiberglass light shades with a black perspex accent, placed on a brass cross shaped structure .The shades have during daylight a glistening finish. The same chandelier is featured in the Madmen meeting room. It emits a beautiful, nuanced light. It takes eight light bulbs, providing a high degree of illumination. Dimensions H 24.41 in. x W 43.31 in. x D 17.72 in. H 62 cm x W 110 cm x D 45 cm Eight candelabra size bulbs, up to 40 watts each, the light has been completely rewired and the French bayonet bulb fittings replaced with new Edison bulbs type screw fittings The Paris based firm Arlus was one of the major Mid-Century Modern French lighting designer during the 1950s. Based in Paris, Arlus models were rooted in the French Art Deco tradition on the one hand and mixed element of truly Parisian neoclassical chic (think Hermes, Chanel and Cartier) as shown in the details through the combination of colors, mostly black and gold with polished and semi transparent mirror finish or Avant Garde Sputnik alike style and show similarities with designs of Italian counterparts like Stilnovo and Arredoluce or the designs of Gio Ponti. This light is perfectly suited for large dining tables with chairs or over a coffee table and sofa but also over an office desk, bar or bed. The stylish elegance suits many decor and designs, from midcentury to Hollywood Regency and combine very well with the work designers like Gio Ponti, Stilnovo and Angelo Lelli.

Creator:
Arlus (Manufacturer)
Similar to:
Stilnovo (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 43.31 in (110 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Cut Steel,Fiberglass
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. light cloudiness here and there of the brass structure, some wear at the end of some of the stucture grid bars, one bar where the gold plating has vanished a bit.
Seller Location:
Bremen, DE
Reference Number:
Seller: MCL - 18061stDibs: LU979916560512