Chandelier Bauhaus, silver metal, glass, by F. Jirak, Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
899 PLN
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This chandelier, designed by Franta Anyž and manufactured by Napako in Czechoslovakia at the turn of the 1940s and 1950s, exemplifies postwar minimalism shaped by the Bauhaus spirit. The construction features cool, silvery metal—likely aluminum or chrome-plated steel—and glass, used in both the shades and the conical ceiling cup that discreetly covers the ceiling mount. The cup is topped with a spherical finial, and the chandelier’s form is stripped down, geometric, and resolutely mid-century modern. It holds three large-socket bulbs, delivering even, diffuse illumination. The metal surfaces show a gentle patina and areas of oxidation, tangible proof of its vintage character and over seventy years of use. The piece remains in good condition, with authentic signs of age and no major damage.
With its metallic sheen and glass accents, this chandelier quietly narrates the story of postwar Europe, when clarity of form and functionalism took precedence. It seems to whisper of an era when design was intended to be accessible, enduring, and free of unnecessary ornament, and when light was both utilitarian and subtly atmospheric. The patinated metal carries memories of passing decades, while the glass softens the composition, reflecting and diffusing light in a subdued manner. Its presence introduces a touch of modernist discipline and honest industrial character to any interior.
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Height52 cm
Length46 cm
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Length46 cm
Height52 cm
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