Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Light by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s

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Pretty and cool german "cocoon" chandelier. This chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in germany by friedel wauer … more Pretty and cool german "cocoon" chandelier. This chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in germany by friedel wauer for goldkant leuchten. The original height is 60 cm (23.62 in.),
"goldkant leuchten" company was founded right after world war ii in 1946. The first name of the company was cocoon-leuchten international.
fritz “friedel” wauer who is credited by flos for devising the technology of spraying the material onto iron frames, was inspired by the “self-wrapping” of a silk worm, hence the naming “cocoon”.
in the late 50’s arturo eisenkeil from merano, today in marling, brought the technique to italy and together with dino gavina, achille and pier giacomo castiglioni, sergio biliotti, carlo and tobia scarpa, ignazio gardella, to name the most important designers, the flos company was born.
this chandelier is equipped with 1 light socket (e27). A professional electrician has checked and prepared the piece to operate in us, uk and eu. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
from
misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less