Mid-Century Austrian Brass Chandelier by Josef Frank, 1950s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

A classic, floral, exquisite mid-century modern ceiling lamp from around 1950. Lamps of this kind were designed by Josef Frank and executed by Rupert Nikoll in Vienna. This three-armed brass ceiling light is in lovely, original condition and fully functioning.

The original light beige woven raffia shades give off a warm, soft and natural light. They are in good condition: there are cuts on the transparent inside of the shades, invisible from the outside.

Measurements:

Height 125 cm

Diameter (inkl. Lampshades) 30 cm

Lampenshades:

Diameter 18 cm x Height 26 cm

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

Creator	Josef Frank
Manufacturer	Rupert Nikoll
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Austria
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Mid-Century
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	Patina consistent with age and use, Light wear consistent with age and use, The original light beige woven raffia shades give off a warm, soft and natural light. They are in good condition with a few cuts on the transparent inside of the shades that are invisible from the outside. The brass has a charming patina.
Product Code	RSE-2036844
Materials	Brass, Raffia
Color	Beige, gold
Height	125 cm 125 cm
Diameter	30 cm

Shipping & Delivery

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

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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

Josef Frank

Architect, designer, and theorist Josef Frank was born in Austria in 1885. He became an early advocate for modernist principles alongside contemporaries such as Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. By the beginning of the 1920s, however, he began to question modernism’s growing programmatic streak, arguing instead that pluralism, not uniformity, most characterized life in the machine age. In 1933, he fled the Nazi regime, relocating permanently to Sweden. There, Frank’s softened version of modern design found a warm reception.

For more than thirty years, Frank worked as chief designer for the Stockholm-based furnishings firm Svenskt Tenn. He was responsible for a wide variety of product designs, including furniture , lighting , wallpaper, and textiles , as well as pieces specially commissioned for private interiors all over the world. Throughout his long career, Frank continuously balanced the simplicity of modernist forms with the pleasures and comforts of fine materials and rich, decorative detail.