Brass
Pair of Slim Brass Cylindrical Laurel Table Lamps
This pair of simple, yet glamorous table lamps are composed of elongated cylindrical stems connected to circular bases. Double porcelain sockets and original switch are intact, but the wiring is new. Brass has been perfectly polished and shows no tarnish or wear. Shades not included.
Diameter: 7.25″ x H: 36.5″
Pair of Small Mid-Century American Modern “Hi-Lo” Gooseneck Beside Table Lamps/Wall Sconces
Pair of two diminutive, adjustable bedside lamps/scones model #340 by Hi-Lo (ca. 1950s, USA). Composed of brown metal shades and bases with brass gooseneck stems and gold metal finials. Additionally, there is a small pull ring at the base that slides out for wall-mounting.
There is a sheen to one of the two lamps, due to a coating applied over the brown paint (original to the lamp, just a different finish than the second example). Despite the variation in finishes, this set works well as a pair and is being listed as such.
Very good, vintage condition with wear to the paint, as shown. There is a push-button on/off switch, and the bulbs and wiring are sound.
Height adjusts from 7.13″ to 17″
The length when fully extended is 11.25″
The diameter of the base is 3.5″
Pair of Swedish Brass Candleholders by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad Metall
Pair of brass candleholders designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad Metall in the 1950s. A more detailed / scarce variation of Björk’s more ubiquitous ‘lily’ or ‘liljan’ design. Very nice, polished condition. Though, the pair has not been lacquered and retains a rich patina.
Height: 4″ x Diameter: 4.75″
Base Diameter: 2.6″
Pair of Vintage “Buenilum” Brass Candlesticks by Buehner-Wanner
$650.00Pair of ca. 1945 American “Buenilum” brass candleholders. Buenilum is the brand name of Frederick Buehner and Franz Wanner’s eponymous company, Buehner & Wanner, which was later acquired by Pflatzgraff in 1969.
Saucer-form with ornate ring detail present to the base (adjoined rings resemble springs).
These are rare examples, as they are hammered brass, as opposed to aluminum (“Buenilum” is a combination of “Buehner” and “aluminum,” as these pieces were almost exclusively made from aluminum).
Newly polished condition though light wear remains – namely two lines in the brass (potentially manufacturing flaws, as brass was an uncommon material for the aluminum serve/decorative ware manufacturer).
Branded “BUENILUM BRASS” with a castle mark, representing a castle in Buehner’s home town of Lindach.
H: 1.75″ x Diameter: 4.38″
Pair of Vintage Brass “Palm Tree Frond” Floor Lamps by Hart Associates
$7,500.00Pair of Hollywood Regency-style brass floor lamps fashioned after palm trees manufactured by Hart Associates (ca. 1970, USA).
Solid, unpolished brass with rich patina/wear, as shown.
Elegant statement pieces exhibiting superior craftsmanship and high design.
Newly rewired with functioning ‘ball’ dimmer switches (original to the lamps).
Height: 71.5″ x Diameter of frond tops: 16″
Diameter of bases: 11″.
Pair of Vintage Brass and Chrome Adjustable Floor Lamps by Cedric Hartman
Pair of “Low Profile Luminaire” floor lamps with brass bases/shades and chrome stems by Cedric Hartman (ca. 1969, Omaha, Nebraska, USA).
Iconic design often referred to as the “Museum Model” since it is included in the MOMA’s permanent collection.
Hartman’s lamps have also been featured in many celebrity homes, and actress, Faye Dunaway, once remarked, “all the great homes have a Cedric Hartman lamp”.
The owners acquired these lamps in 1969 directly from Hartman, a close family friend who additionally gifted them several prototypes of his designs (they have been with the same Omaha, Nebraska family since their original production).
Thoughtful, accommodating design with swiveling shades and pivoting arms. Additionally, the height easily and seamlessly adjusts by raising / lowering the stem, and Hartman’s signature lucite dimmers / on and off switches are original and fully intact. Signature present to both bases.
Newly cleaned / buffed condition; light wear remains (namely light spots of pitting / light scuffing to the bases, as shown, and a couple of light scuffs/tarnish spots to the shades). Note that the brass is un-lacquered, and the bases presently have a silver tone post-polishing. As natural patina reforms, the bases will regain their previous gold hues. Overall, very good condition with age-expected wear consistent with history.
Dimensions:
Height: 42.5″
Longest reflecting arm extended in the opposite direction of the base : 25.5″
Shortest length reflecting the arm and fixture positioned parallel to the base: 13.25″
Depth (base bar depth): 11″
Height range: 36″ – 42.5″ (inclusive of shade)
Pair of Vintage Brass Finish Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware
Bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and distributed by Raymor.
Beautifully aged with a rich, patinated brass finish. Wear throughout, as shown (spotting, tarnish, etc.). Original, unpolished condition.
Retain the original green felt.
H: 5.5″ x L: 5.75″ x D: 3.25″
Pair of Vintage Faceted Geometric Solid Brass Table Lamps
$3,600.00Pair of faceted, polygonal/geometric solid brass lamps (ca. 1960s, USA).
Unique, luxurious set in newly polished condition. Wear remains (two small dents along with small tarnish spots to two sides and light scuffs consistent with age/use).
Old wiring will be replaced for US use upon purchase and corresponding harps will be included – does not include shades.
Overall: H: 19″ x L: 6″ x D: 6″
Socket height: 19″
Stem height: 16″
Base height: 14″
Pair of Vintage Fully Adjustable Floor Lamps by Chapman in Polished Brass
$2,400.00Pair of modernist polished brass floor lamps by Chapman (ca. 1970s, USA).
Versatile in style and application featuring classic half-round pharmacy shades, which swivel and articulate, mounted to adjustable arms/stems which can be pulled up or pushed down (provided the base is tilted to allow the cord to move freely) to height increments between 37.25″ to 61.25″.
All supported by round bases.
Retains the signature dimmer ‘ball’ knobs.
Newly polished condition, though scuffs/dings remain, particularly to the bases, as shown.
Wiring is new, and lamps are dimmable.
Measurements:
Max height 61.25″
Lowest height 37.25″
L: 19″
D: 10″
Length (arm and shade): 14.25″
Pair of Vintage Green Blown Glass and Brass Table Lamps
$1,800.00Assembled table lamps made of 19th Century blown-glass vessels in green hue with blue undertones which have been converted to lamps with the addition of brass caps/sockets (made ca. 1930s, USA).
Lamps exhibit trapped air bubbles within the glass itself, as shown, but no damage.
Rich patina to brass along with age-appropriate wear.
Newly rewired.
Shades are for demonstration purposes only.
Given the handmade nature of these lamps, there is a slight dimensional disparity.
Overall (discounting shades, which are not included): H: 26.5″ x Diameter: 6.5″
Height (glass alone): 13.75″ / 14″
Height (socket): 18.5″ / 18.75″
Height to top of finial: 26.5″ / 26.75″
Brass cap diameter: 4.75″ / 4.88″
Diameter: 6.5″
Pair of Vintage Henredon Illuminated Display Cabinets in Olive Burl
Pair of elegant 1980s Henredon illuminated curio cabinets / display cases beautifully veneered in pale olive burl on ebonized plinth bases.
Details include inlaid sculpted wood trim (which mirrors the ebony of the bases), solid brass hardware, mirrored back, and beveled glass shelves / glass side panels. There are two bulbs per cabinet equipped with a dimmer switch to adjust the illumination setting.
Comes with a total of seven shelves (four are displayed in one case, three in the other).
Excellent, vintage condition; glass is perfect, veneer shows only light wear consistent with age.
Depth with doors closed: 15″
Depth with doors open: 31.75″.
H 82.1″ x W 31.75″ x D 15″