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Fritz Kurz Crystal Glass Wall Lights for Orrefors, Sweden 1960s

Creator: Fritz Kurz - Orrefors
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
This pair of Swedish wall lamps by Fritz Kurz is a playful example of the eccentric side of Scandinavian mid-century modern design. These coloured crystal glass lamps’ organicity is quite literally expressed, representing the rare, more decorative models of Swedish modernism.

The lamps are made of a block of crystal glass on a chrome metal base. Unlike the name suggests, crystal glass doesn’t contain a crystalline structure. The name stems from the Italian word “Cristallo”, which was used for high-end hand-blown glass in Murano, Italy. It contains strengthening minerals like lead-oxide to make the material more durable. The added strength allows the crystal to be moulded into thin, delicate shapes, which we often associate with sophisticated craftsmanship and elegance. These delicate leaf-shaped lamps showcase the unique qualities of the material through the various shapes that decorate the leaves, mainly small diamonds and squares. The resulting effect is stunning, with shadows resulting from the play of light when the lamps are lit, creating an ambient mood while also highlighting the organic form. As flush mounts, the lamps are very close to the wall, connected to it by chrome metal backplates.

The history of Orrefors is the story of how the simplest ingredients – lime, sand, and soda – can become magnificent glass objects. While glass has its limits, Orrefors craftsmen got as close to them as possible. Thanks to this effort, the full effect of this pair is of a real room jewel.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:
7.48 in W x 3.93 in D x 11.02 in H
19 cm W x 10 cm D x 28 cm H

Shipping:
These lamps will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the items in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Crystal
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1960s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	20231858
Incollect Reference #:	660543

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Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great

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