Bauhaus Chandelier by Franta Anyz, Opaline Glass, Nickel-Plated, 1930s

This stunning Bauhaus chandelier is a quintessential example of 1930s European Modernism. Designed by Franta Anyz and executed by his company IAS, the fixture embodies the functional elegance and geometric harmony characteristic of the Bauhaus movement. The centerpiece of this luminaire is its exceptional multi-tiered opaline glass shade. The glass provides a soft, perfectly diffused glow and bears the prestigious "Pyroplex" mark, a signature of high-quality glass manufacturing from the period. The shade is cradled by a sleek, polished nickel-plated structure that emphasizes the verticality and industrial grace of the design. Maintaining its very good original condition, this chandelier has been carefully polished to highlight the luster of the nickel while preserving its vintage character. It is an ideal statement piece for a modernist interior, library, or dining space.