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1950's Italian Dragonfly Sputnik Chandelier

$2,250
£1,694.85
€1,977.47
CA$3,182.72
A$3,202.22
CHF 1,858.67
MX$39,026.38
NOK 21,453.93
SEK 22,014.61
DKK 14,780.99

About the Item

Original 1950's Italian chandelier consisting of original green enameled aluminum spun double-top cluster body supporting six brass spider-like arms each of which holds a leaf shaped textured glass reflector towards a green enameled aluminum petal edged tulip cup with candelabra lightbulb socket (up to 60 watts each). The textured glass has a diaphanous effect like dragon fly wings. Original canopy. Brass stem can be lengthened or shortened by request. The glass petals are meant to point upward but in photos 9-14 you can see where we turned around every other arm to experiment with the look,
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Diameter: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good. Rewired.
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1003038866125

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