Large Space Age Flush Mount attributed to Motoko Ishii for Staff, Germany, 1970s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Monumental Mid Century Modern / Space Age Flush Mount designed by the reknown Japanese lighting designer Motoko Ishii in 1970s. Motoko Ishii lived and worked in Finland and Germany 1965-1967. Her most prominent designs were produced while she was working for the West German lighting company Staff. In 1968. she returned to Japan and established Ishii Motoko Design Office while continuing collaboration with various lighting companies. The flush mount shown in this post was manufactured STAFF and it was custom made for a luxurious SPA hotel in Belgrade, opened in early 1982. Hotel ordered three monumental flush mounts to grace the high ceilings of their lounge and the bar. The high quality chrome plated steel fixtures were handmade. Their surface is polished and is highly reflective almost to the point of a mirror reflection, as seen in the pictures. The flush mount features diamond shaped shades, that are known as the artistic signature of Motoko Ishii and can be seen in many of her works. There are 24 Diamond shaped opaline glass shades, attached to construction which cascades in three levels, creating a reverse pyramid. Only three flush mounts in this size and shape were ever made. ORIGIN: West Germany PERIOD: late 1970s CONDITION: Very good vintage condition, with some signs of time and use. DIMENSIONS Width: 120cm // 4 feet Depth: 120cm // 4 feet Length: 80cm // 2 feet 8 inches

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Creator	Motoko Ishii
Manufacturer	Staff
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Space Age
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Minor losses
Product Code	AUA-1849890
Materials	Glass, Opaline Glass
Color	White, silver
Width	120 cm 47.2 inch
Depth	120 cm 47.2 inch
Height	80 cm 31.5 inch
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
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