6th November 2025 | by James Spiridion on behalf of Wilson55
'..and there was light', and so it has been since time immemorial with humans first fashioning - and designing - lamps from pottery as far back as circa 4,000 BC; times have moved on and so have our demands of the lighting that keeps away the dark winter nights that come each year
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Lot 173 - French Art Deco Pech Glass Plaffonier or Ceiling Light
Estimate £50 - £100
Lights and lamps can be as stylish as they are functional and a wonderfully eclectic collection of design lighting which encompasses the Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid-Century, Space Age and Modernist movements has illuminated our auction galleries in the run-up to the Modern Art & Design Sale on 13th November.
Lot 181 - Italian 'Flying Saucer' Ceiling Light
Estimate £50 - £100
Lot 189 - Mid-Century 'Space Age' Ceiling or Pendant Light
Estimate £50 - £100
A combination table lamp and clock in the Bauhaus style by Mofém of Hungary delivers a huge amount of style in a small size if space is an issue while statement pieces are in good supply with a show-stopping 'Sputnik' ceiling light and a personal favourite in the oversized smoked glass pendant lamp for the more 'industrial' feel.
Lot 172
Mofém, Hungry, Art Deco Combination Table/Desk Lamp & Alarm Clock
Estimate £100 - £200
Lot 213
Av Mazzega (Attributed) "Sputnik" Ceiling or Chandelier
Estimate £100 - £200
Lot 242
Very Large Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp
Estimate £100 - £200
If you were after something truly 'different' this collection delivers with a very unusual 'spiral' lamp on a mirrored base which is sure to catch the eye alongside a bright blue shade in spaghetti-like heated acrylic strands.
Lot 226
Unusual 'Spiral' Table or Wall Lamp
Estimate £80 - £120
Lot 220
'Spaghetti' Sepherical Ceiling or Pendant Lamp
Estimate £50 - £100
Browse the full catalogue and leave your bids on our website or join us from 10:00-16:00 Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th for viewing before the live online auction starting 11:00 Thursday 13th November.
