Flower glass ceiling light, Ernst Palme, 1970`s ca, German

Code: 10646

Price: SOLD

Dimensions:
Height: 39cm (15.4") Width: 39cm (15.4")
Depth: 15cm (5.9")

Flower ceiling light, 24 glass flowers on a gold gilt base by Ernst Palme 1970`s, Germany.

This sculptural ceiling light has the playful design of a bouquet of clear glass flowers. Each flower has textured petals and is securely screwed in place to the round frame with a gilt plated nut which also serves to finish the flower at the center. The gilt frame reflects a warm light and screws in place to the ceiling through three holes on the base which are hidden under the flowers. This vintage ceiling light is an elegant solution where a decorative flush ceiling light is required. This piece can also be used as a wall light. Carries 5 standard small screw light bulbs (E14) up to 40 Watts each. Newly rewired, in full working order and ready to use. All the glass flowers are in perfect condition and the frame in is very good condition with a warm patina achieved over the years.

The diameter of each glass flower is 9 cm.

Ernst Palme Lighting History

Founded in 1747, Palme Chandeliers is one of the oldest chandelier manufacturing company in the world. Originally based in North Bohemia, the center of the art of glass industry, the company initially worked to commissions for the Royal Courts. In the 20th Century requests came in from other prestigious building and hotels. In 1945, the Chandelier factory was nationalized by the Government of Czechoslovakia, and consequently, the German owner and his workers immigrated to Germany where the company is now based.