Glass Flower and Brass Ceiling Light by Emil Stejnar for H. Richter, 1950s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

This impressive and compact size Space Age or Stejnar period ceiling light was designed by Emil Stejnar (Austria) for the H. Richter company in the 1950s.
The ceiling lamp features a brass sheet and frame, covered in glass flowers richly decorated from smaller to slightly larger.
The beautiful ceiling light fixture is centered with glass and brass finial.
The lamp can be mounted to the ceiling with the hook in the middle of the sheet or by drilling screw holes can be used as a flush mount.
Four sockets for E14-size light bulbs. The light fixture is in complete working order, but as with all vintage or antique lighting, we would always suggest it is installed by a qualified electrician.

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	Emil Stejnar
Manufacturer	Emil Stejnar (Designer) , H. Richter (Manufacturer)
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Austria
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Space Age
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, With some signs of aging and use, With some aging patina on the brass
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	KEG-1947816
Materials	Brass, Glass, Metal
Color	Clear, gold
Height	9 cm 9 cm
Diameter	31 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

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Product Safety Information

EU Responsible Person	Published before Dec 13th 2024

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Emil Stejnar

Emil Stejnar is a designer famous for his Space Age era lighting design, however for Stejnar himself, his career in design came second to his passion for all things magic and mystical.

Stejnar was born in Vienna, Austria in 1939 and trained as a gold and silversmith. The study of the stars and the Occult occupied him from an early age, and at the age of 18 he emigrated to Sweden to devote himself to his study. He ran a jewelry workshop during the day, which he continued when he got married and returned to Vienna in 1968. While running his jewelry business, Stejnar was the head of the Institute for Scientific Life Research, and did so for 20 years. He believed that the combination of freemasonry and astrology connected the material to the spiritual world. His hermetic beliefs were published in numerous publications, and Stejnar became well-known in the world of esotericism.

In the 1950s and early 1960s, Emil Stejnar designed several pendant lamps, ceiling lights and sconces for the Viennese lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll. Starburst forms and delicate glass sprays are hallmarks of Stejnar’s ceiling lights, the most famous (and replicated) being the Sputnik Lamp. Confusingly, the Sputnik is often referred to as the Dandelion (or Pusteblume in German), and also as the Snowball. Contrasting information from various sources means it is difficult to confirm whether they were originally distinct in design to the Sputnik, or whether they emerged simply as nicknames. Nevertheless, the Sputnik, one of the most celebrated (and replicated) ceiling lamps of the 20th century, is immediately recognizable by its radiating glass flowers that create dancing shadows when lit. It inspired a generation of Space Age era designers to create their own futuristic lamps, yet the golden brass stems and intricate glass details, remind us as much of Stejnar’s devotion to the magic of the cosmos as it does to Space Age lighting design.

Stejnar currently lives in Sweden, preferring to remain outside of the public eye.