Mid-century brass and glass chandelier, 1950s elegant austrian mid-century brass chandelier with period-style slip-on shades and ten arms. A sculptural yet simple modernist design with a timeless appeal, featuring high-quality craftsmanship, from the workshop of austrian manufacturer rupert nikoll in the 1950s. Original canopy. \.\.\.\.\.\. large, sculptural mid-century modern austrian brass chandelier with clip on original 1950s fabric shades by rupert nikoll from the 1950s. Timeless modernist form & high end materials (lacquered & polished brass) make this the ideal statement piece to illuminate both quietly luxurious residential as well as as tasteful office spaces. Fabric shades are optional and show signs of wear consistent with age and use (some age spots, light discolouration). gives off warm ambient light strong enough to serve as a center piece in large rooms such as living rooms, hallways, live-in kitchens. a wonderful, grand statement piece for a large room that's perfect for entertaining. These are increasingly hard to find and a perfect example of high-quality, glamorous modernist viennese manufacturers like rupert nikoll or j. T. Kalmar. Original 1950s brass ceiling canopy. clean, ready-to-use condition, 10 x e14 bulbs. total lenght 130 cm circumference 60 cm i have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution, up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.