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Lucca Tuscany Italy Photo by Charlie Waite for Trowbridge Gallery with COA
By Charlie Waite
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
)[1] is an English landscape photographer noted for his "painterly" approach in using light and shade
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Photography

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

In No Distant Time
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
use of colors and light contrasts in a contemporary way. He considers Lorenzo Bernini, Caravaggio, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Damsons in a Chinese Bowl
By Barbara Vanhove
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
quality of reproduction of the surface of her objects. The way in which she uses light and shade is truly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Large Brass Telescope with Mahogany Wooden Handle Made in UK in the Early 1800s
Located in Milan, IT
in the early 1800s. The words 'Day or Night' indicate that the telescope was designed for use in all
Category

Antique Early 1800s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

"Winter in the Alps" Painting by Lazlo Neogrady
By Laszlo Neogrady
Located in Wiscasset, ME
use of light is usually dramatic and his landscapes are very atmospheric. László Neogrády died on
Category

Vintage 1920s Hungarian Romantic Paintings

19th Century Stamp Box with Miniature in Gouache
Located in Paris, FR
Small casket in light wood used for holding stamps. A miniature painted in gouache decorates the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small Green Vintage Desk Lamp Made in Italy, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
lamp is in a beautiful used condition. This light has been tested and works with a regular E14
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Shell Shaped Sconces in Gold Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. They are extremely decorative and could be used in every room. Their light is warm and very pleasant
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

SUZY PARKER , ELLE MAGAZINE IN GIVENCHY, PARIS EIFFEL TOWER 1954
By Georges Dambier
Located in PARIS, FR
photographer with whom he discovered a new art, whose subtleties he soon learned to master, especially the use
Category

1950s Color Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Fleet Street - Impressionist Oil, Figures in Cityscape by George Hyde Pownall
By George Hyde Pownall
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Cathedral. His work was influenced by the school of Impressionism and this is reflected in his use of colour
Category

1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Postmodern Set of 4 Chairs in White Leather Bottega by Frag, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Frag
Located in San Diego, CA
, this set is in great condition very light use.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Frag Italian "Bottega" Barstools in Wine Colored Saddle Leather, Set of 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Bottega". The stools are in excellent used condition with light wear from normal use. See photos shown on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stools

Materials

Leather

Tall Venetian Murano Chandelier with Six Arms in Clear Glass, circa 1950
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
between these heights. In excellent condition. Uses E14 screw in light bulbs.
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Sofa in Leather Non Stop "Ds 600" for De Sede, Switzerland 1970s.
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
. Condition of the article, comments - in need of restoration. Light use according to age and use (see photos
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Spun Art Deco Aluminum Table Lamp in the style of Donald Deskey -Kurt Versen
By Donald Deskey
Located in Cincinnati, OH
the bottom to protect your table . Having a double socket will give the area you use it in plenty of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Notre-Dame de Paris Oil on Canvas Painting in Gilt Frame Signed C. Burnett
By Caroline Burnett
Located in Dallas, TX
Paris, where she exhibited her works in 1898. Using both light and shadow with skill and precision, she
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

20th Century Brown Leather Eames Lounge Chair By Vitra, Made In The USA c.1990
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
condition, only minor scuffs in keeping with light domestic use - please refer to photographs SIZE Height
Category

20th Century American Other Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century Brown Leather Eames Lounge Chair By Vitra, Made In The USA c.1990
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
condition, only minor scuffs in keeping with light domestic use - please refer to photographs SIZE Height
Category

20th Century American Other Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Piccadilly Circus, London - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by George Hyde Pownall
By George Hyde Pownall
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
of Impressionism and this is reflected in his use of colour and light. Museum and Gallery Holdings
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Victoria Embankment, London - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by George Hyde Pownall
By George Hyde Pownall
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
reflected in his use of colour and light. Museum and Gallery Holdings Cambridge (Fitzwilliam Mus.): Woman
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Circa 1970s Robert Haussmann “Model RH 302” Chrome Lounge Arm Chair
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Shippensburg, PA
individual upholstered cushions in place simply by using light pressure between each of the elements. All
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950s French Chandelier II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Completely rewired for use in the US. E12 light bulbs (1 per socket). Light bulbs included with order
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Long Vintage Moroccan Runner
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
used for wool carpets by nomads to rest their eyes in the strong light of the desert sun. These rugs
Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Jasmin Floor Lamp by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
light and a soft diffused light in the room. The light uses three medium based bulbs.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jasmin Floor Lamp by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
light and a soft diffused light in the room. The light uses three medium based bulbs.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Jasmin Floor Lamp by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
light and a soft diffused light in the room. The light uses three medium based bulbs.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Space Age Ceiling or Wall Lights by Holsen Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
By Honsel
Located in The Hague, NL
, Charlotte Perriand used the light in the Ler Arcs Ski commission. This flush light is to be used with a
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Space Age Ceiling or Wall Lights by Holsen Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
By Honsel
Located in The Hague, NL
, Charlotte Perriand used the light in the Ler Arcs Ski commission. This flush light is to be used with a
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Matching Set of 6 Chinese Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
First owner set in outstanding condition. Purchased in 1983 and gently used. Light cherrywood and
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

PAN Keramik Caroussel Brown Ceramic Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Rijssen, NL
ceramic, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We used gold mirror light bulbs (see images), but silver
Category

Vintage 1970s German Other Flush Mount

Materials

Ceramic

Valenti Flushmount
By Valenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The light is wired with one E26 medium based socket and wired for use in the US. Light bulbs included
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Petite Esperia Flush Mount
By Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The light is wired with two E12 candelabra based sockets and wired for use in the US. Light bulbs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Esperia Flush Mount II
By Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The light is wired with two E12 candelabra based sockets and wired for use in the US. Light bulbs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Jules Wabbes Golden Flush Mount
By Jules Wabbes, Wever Ducré
Located in Utrecht, NL
provides a wonderful light. More pieces available upon order. Ready to use in the US & Canada Light
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Unique Mid-Century French Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The juxtaposition of the two shades give an extraordinary light in the room. Light uses on candelabra
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Botanical Dome Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fixtures. Wired with 8-E26 medium based sockets for use in the US. Light bulbs included with order
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

8 ft. Tall Hollywood Regency Style Leaning or Wall Mount Mirror
Located in Redding, CT
reflecting light. Use in a dressing room or a closet. Perfect for a Bridal shop or high end clothing
Category

Early 2000s Hollywood Regency Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Hans Wegner Papa Bear with Teak Paws
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
reupholstered in Kirkby design "Loop FR" ivory fabric. The seat cushion is in a contrasting light grey using the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

1970s American Space Age Portable Heater by Intermatic Heatwave
Located in San Diego, CA
condition very light use, with thermostat. Great orange color.
Category

20th Century American Space Age Torchères

Materials

Plastic

TAG Heuer Monaco Ref WW2110, Full Set, Outstanding Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
and sub-dial seconds feature. Presented in really outstanding condition, with only light signs of use
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stellar Lucite Mid-Century Table w/ Beveled Glass Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
direct light. Can be used as a dinning table.
Category

20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Lucite, Glass

Chanel Black Lambskin Mini Tassel Camera Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1989 - 1991.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
collection. In great gently used vintage condition, bottom has press marks throughout and light marks to
Category

1980s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Aqua Ceramic Green Side Table with Teak Top
Located in Paris, FR
-Indoor use. Also available in light grey or anthracite ceramic base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Chanel Turquoise Lambskin Mini Tassel Crossbody Bag with 24KT Hardware, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
with light signs of use to lambskin leather where press marks have occurred and light scratching to
Category

1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Valentino Blue Leather Rockstud Trapeze Bag - PHW
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition with light use. It features light platinum studding, a long strap option, and an interior zip
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Italian Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for use in the US. Light bulbs and all mounting hardware supplied with order.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Four Panel Luxfer Prism Glass Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
product of the "Gas Lamp Age". The electric lamp was not yet in use so any additional light that could be
Category

Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Lightolier Acrylic Table Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Currently wired for use in the US. Light bulb included in order. Measurements: Height 18” Diameter 12
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Bengt Ruda Teak Z End Table
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bengt Ruda Single Z shaped Endtable in Teak. Great look and style! Perfect to use in many spots
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Four Panel Luxfer Prism Glass Lamps
By Luxfer Art Glass
Located in Peekskill, NY
from the front transoms of Turn-Of-The-Century buildings. There they were used to refract light hitting
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Lumière Italian Flush Mount Chandelier
By Forcarini Lumiere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
restored and wired for use in the US. Light bulb included with order. Measurements: Fixture height 23.5
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Copper

1800s Adams-Bagnall Street Lamps, Verdigris Finish
By Adams-Bagnall Electric Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
municipal lighting. These 1800s lamps were in use before the light bulb was introduced. Everything has been
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Remarkably Rare 1800s Adams-Bagnall Street Lamp
By Adams-Bagnall Electric Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
light but it has a sense of style rarely found in municipal lighting. These 1800s lamps were in use
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Remarkably Rare 1800s Adams-Bagnall Street Lamp
By Adams-Bagnall Electric Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
light but it has a sense of style rarely found in municipal lighting. These 1800s lamps were in use
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Sculptural Space Age Clear, Blue and Fuchsia Lucite Table Lamps, Italy70
Located in Naples, IT
off a fantastic light when in use.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite

Blue Seguso Pendant
By Angelo Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
based socket. Wired for use in the US. Light bulb included with order. Measurements: OAD: 42
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Signed Original Oil Still Life Painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Beautiful use of light and shadow. Signed by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category

Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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