This sumptuous pair of wall sconces embodies the quintessence of mid-century European glassmaking. Designed by the great Austrian master Julius Theodor Kalmar and produced by the renowned Franken KG, each piece stands out as a monumental luminous sculpture. The thick, hand-cast slab of solid crystal follows an elegant, organic curve. Its bold relief perfectly simulates the nobility of wild bark or a frozen waterfall. Thanks to a myriad of micro-bubbles of air trapped within the crystal, the light undergoes a magical prismatic refraction. The sconces thus diffuse a warm, enveloping, and spectacular light, ideal for adorning a wall with an exceptional aura. The original structure testifies to a high level of artistry and craftsmanship: the patinated wooden backplate is solidly coupled to a nickel-plated steel frame, all secured by visible knurled screws in solid brass. [TECHNICAL & AESTHETIC SPECIFICATIONS] • CREATION: J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG (Austria) • PERIOD: Brutalist / Mid-Century • MATERIALS: Solid art crystal, steel and brass [DIMENSIONS & CONDITION] • MEASUREMENTS: Height 22 cm | Width 11 cm | Depth 7 cm • CONSERVATION: Perfect gallery condition, crystal of total purity.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsTransparentMaterialGlassNumber of items1Height22 cmWidth11 cmDepth7 cm