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A Icon of Modern Design this lamp by Angelo Lelii isModel #12297 Scrittoio c. 1950 Cat. 22 This model is in original patina “Base and structure in brass, rotating and adjustable, counterweight arm, adjustable reflector in lacquered aluminum. Deriving from the lamp designed by Cesare Lacca, this lamp preswents a sophisticated fastening systemfor the arm [...]
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This lamp, a rare design by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini ,was created circa 1930. Formed of blue cased glass with blue paste glass finishing and gold leaf application, it is shown on page 114 of the exhibition catalog Napoleone Martinuzzi Venini 1925-1931 produced by Skira. The catalogue was created for the exhibit, Napoleone Martinuzzi Venini [...]
arm chair
Late 1950’s to 1960’s Milanese Style Salotto..Suite of furniture, consisting of two lounge chairs each with a foot stool and a matching sofa. There is a small oval marble topped table included in this suite of furniture. These pieces are completely rebuilt and reupholstered in Rigoletto Cotton Velvet by Kerry Joyce Textiles. The color is [...]
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Rare Large Lamp from the system series by Gaetano Sciolari. Brass planes intersecting wooden cubes, accented with steel rods. The use of wood is a very early version of these designs by Schiolari Model number 1211, produced between 1973-1977 primarily for the American market. All original, original brass edged shade with label, “Creazioni Aidil per [...]
Heavily enameled in a colorful, ebullient pattern of flowers, leaves and scrolling elements all over clear blown glass, this very rare vase was made sometime between1925 and1930, by Oskar Peukert, at Haida, Czechloslovakia. Haida, now known as Novy Bor is one of the most important glass making centers for bohemian glass. The design of this [...]
Tall, beautifully decorated Art Nouveau Vase by Nils Emil Lundstrom 1895-1960. Sophisticated and haunting design meanders around the entire vase. Elements include a pair of guinea fowl, trees, sky and field. Nils Emil Lundstrom was a painter, porcelain painter, ceramicist, furniture maker and textile designer. Between 1896 and 1915 he along with 3 other important [...]
miscellaneous
Silver plated brass umbrella stand. Beautiful textural surface. From the workshop of Mario Pinton, Vicenza. Pinton, father of the Padua Goldsmith School, participated in the Milan Triennale and Munich Fair in the 1950’s. Along with the Pomodoro’s and Martinazzi, in 1961, he was invited to show his work at the Victoria and Albert Museum. He [...]
Bed
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Bed with Steel Springs. Fitted with hand made mattress, by the Charles Beckley Company. The mattress is covered in Indigo dyed fabric and comes dressed with all 10 Hand Painted Indigo Pillows By D-Bali. D-Bali specializes in hand printed and painted indigo fabrics. They produce home goods and clothing items. [...]
The Marco Vase presented at ththe Venice Biennale in 1962, won the prestigious prize the “Compasso d’Oro” Award in 1962, Initially it is formed in a wooden mold, then subsequently it is squashed by hand to give it its unique profile. Sergio Asti’s method of combining industrial mold formed glass followed by traditional hand work [...]
Carved, Gilded Wooden Appliques by Pier Luigi Colli, mounted by Seguso Corroso Glass shades. The shades are swirled and have gold inclusions. The corroso process was an acid based finish that corroded the glass giving it an uneven surface which refracted light. The process is no longer used due to it’s toxicity.
low tables
Small Marble top coffee table. This table came with a complete living room set..known in Italian as a salotto. These pieces are completely rebuilt and reupholstered in Rigoletto Cotton Velvet by Kerry Joyce Textiles. The color is Sangria. Sofa measures 60″L x 20″D x 30″ seat height is 17″ Chairs Measure 28.5″L x19″D x30.5″H seat [...]
mirrors
These extraordinary Mahogany Mirrors were found in Newport Rhode Island. From the early twentieth century, their very elaborate fretwork and and charming details include, pine tree topiaries, bellflowers and both gothic and romanesque arches. Stylish and well proportioned, the pricing is for both. These can be sold separately.
low tables
Triangular formed wood topped low table on bent steel base designed by Leonardo Fiori. Marked underside with ISA label. Leonardo Fiori, (1927-2009) was a student of Le Corbusier, and a leading player during Adriano Olivetti’s era of patronage. Editor of magazines, Superfici, Habitat and Costruire, he taught at the Polytechnico Milano for many years. Some [...]
textiles
This extraordinary one of a kind rug dates from the 1940s or 1950’s . Both graphically and in it’s construction methods it references 1940s work by artists Adolf Gottleib and Juaquin Torres Garcia. It’s Pictorialist design references the artistic movement known as Constructivism. The rug was produced in sections which were then attached to each [...]
arm chair
Pair of Period Milanese Style armchairs and foot stools. These have been completely re-built and newly re-upholstered Fabric is in Rigoletto Cotton Velvet by Kerry Joyce Textiles. The color is Sangria. There are other pieces of this set of furniture independently listed Measurements are below. Each Measures 28.5″L x19″D x30.5″H seat height is 17″ [...]
seating
Late 1950’s to 1960’s Milanese Style sofa. There are a matching pair of chairs and a small oval marble topped table all listed independently. These pieces are completely rebuilt and reupholstered in Rigoletto Cotton Velvet by Kerry Joyce Textiles. Sofa measures 60″L x 20″D x H. 30″ seat height is 17″ Chairs Measure 28.5″L x19″D [...]
ito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Bed with Steel Springs. Fitted with a custom made mattress, by the Charles Beckley Company. The mattress is covered in Indigo dyed fabric with with 10 Hand Painted Indigo Pillows By D-Bali. D-Bali specializes in hand printed and painted indigo fabrics. They produce home goods and clothing items. Hand painted [...]
arm chair
This Chestnut and Leather Arm Chair made in the 20’s is a Sardinian classic folk art design. Both in the materials used and the multiple art motifs it follows traditional chair making found for centuries in Sardinia. It’s bold Pavone (peacock) arm supports with scrolling tail feathers, floral rosette and various chip carved motifs are [...]
ceramics
Pair of charming hearts decorated salt-glazed stoneware vases by Galileo Chini. Galileo Chini (Firenze, 1873-1956) One of the most important european artists of the art nouveau period. A prominent member of the Italian Liberty Style, Chini taught at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence. SIgned : Mugello #2011, Fornaci di San Lorenzo.
chandeliers
A Cane Pendant lamp, model #4034, from a design by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, c. 1955. Internally decorated glass. Remnant of original Venini paper label affixed. C. 1955 Shown in Exhibition Catalog Venini Light 1921-1985 Marino Barovier and Carla Sonego Skira Published for the Exhibition at Le Stanze del Vetro Isola del San Giorgio Maggiore [...]
Pair of Massimo Vignelli hanging pendants. Model #4040 with affixed original stickers marked 9132. Italy, C. 1955 Provenance. Venini Light 1921-1985, Barovier and Sonego, pg. 259-261, 502 Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, pg. 105 Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection, Olnick and Spanu, fig. 139 Paolo Venini and his Furnace, Barovier and Sonego, pg. 481 illustrates [...]
These witty little “Celestina” chairs are perfect for where space is at a premium. The leather seat and back strips attach to the frame with beautifully patinated brass brads C. 1950 Italy Black Lether, Brass Brads and Patinated Steel Patina typical found on leather and metal from the 1960’s
Clear Crystal Glass, Borussia-Glass, White enamel cameo glass, black overlay, glass cutting. This covered sugar bowl was made by an as yet, anonymous artist for the Carl Schappel manufacture, model #6747 Haida, Novy Bor, Czechloslovakia. Could be a stunning ring and earrings jar. The bowl, a renowned model, is widely published. See page 192 The [...]
“Borussia Glas” Probobly by Carl Schappel, this vase is of the Haida school and made by Joh. Oertel & Co. around 1912. Colorless glass, overlaid with opaque white and black and then cut. Published in the magazine Die Kunst vol. 28 1912-1913. Similar vase also seen Glass 1905-1925 Neuwirth p. 268.
Large Bronze Glass appliques, (one irridized,) by Paolo Venini for Venini. The quality and detail of the glass is exceptional as found in 1940’s and 50’s, Venini glass. All brass metal parts have retained untouched original patina. The three, selling as a set, have a slight manufacturing quirk, in that while all three measure exactly [...]
Mogens Lassen -K. Thomsen Mogens Lassen Stool in Solid Teak Denmark, 1950-1979 Mogens Lassen’s “Shoemaker’s Stool” produced by Danish K. Thomsen cabinet maker designed in 1942. Is carved of solid teak. One of the most iconic of Danish Modern Designs. This example is missing its paper label and has a small repair (visible on the [...]
Pair of Palisander side chairs by Paolo Buffa Italy, 1951 Classically inspired, lyre shaped back inlaid with blonde wood detailing. Graceful, tapered legs. All original, with original upholstery. Made by Serafino Arrighi, Cantu. Documented in “I Mobili di Paolo Buffa”, Roberto Rizzi pg 57. Excellent original condition 35″ H, 18″ W, 18.5″ D Reference number [...]
Mirrored Cocktail Table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1940 Magnificent cocktail table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Deep stained mahogany base with saber legs. Original mirror with minimal patina. Similar example in “Arredamento” by Guglielmo Ulrich, published by Gorlich, Milano. Excellent vintage condition 19″ H, 35″ W, 20″ D Retail: $7500.00 [...]
Unique Walnut desk having a rectangular top with chamfered corners. Its case holds two drawers with forged burnished brass pulls. The legs and cross stretchers are mortised and tenoned together as is the long cross brace which also acts as a foot rest. Together with a certificate of authenticity from Roberta Lietti. Numbered 1959.22 [...]
White porcelain vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Germany, c. 1968 Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. Matte relief slip molded porcelain bottle with glazed and matte elements and glazed interior. Model 3040/24 Signed Rosenthal Germany, Studio-Linie. Tapio Wirkkala signature and model number incised into the base under the glaze. Tapio Wirkkala 1915-1985 graphic artist, designer, and [...]
objects
White porcelain vase by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther. Germany, c. 1960 Matte bisque finish relief ware vase from Fuchs’ Archais series, fully glazed interior. Model 5089/34. Signed in glaze, “Hutschenreuther Germany” with lion mark; incised FUCHS 5089/34. 13.5″ High, 4.5″ Wide, 4.5″ Deep Reference number: HU-FU-06 $700.
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Conical Fontana Arte Chandelier Italy, c. 1960. Model 1930 custom variant. Two white satin finished glass conical shades. Brass shows beautiful, age appropriate patination. W. 16.5 in; H. 27.5 in; D. 6 in; W. 41.91 cm; H. 69.85 cm; D. 15.24 cm; All original, excellent vintage condition. Documented in Quaderni Fontana no.1, page 29 Reference [...]
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Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo Italy, 1950’s. Rare floor Lamp by Stilnovo. “Z” shaped base with two rods supports two curving Plexiglass shades, one in white, one in a soft red. Untouched original condition. W. 10.5 in; H. 65.51 in; D. 9 in; W. 26.67 cm; H. 166.4 cm; D. 22.86 cm; Price: $6,500 Reference [...]
objects
Centerpiece by Erwin Walter Burger Italy, circa 1955 Carved, engraved, reverse painted and silver gilt glass, with a chip carved edge. Signed on the front, “Erwin Walter Burger”, and with an applied paper tag on the reverse. Published in Il Vetro Italiano A Milano 1906-1968, edited by Rosa Barovier Mentasti. Erwin Burger was the chief [...]
objects
Gio Ponti Hand Mirror by Fontana Arte Italy, 1961 Hand mirror designed by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte. Black glass bonded to mirrored glass. Designed in 1932, executed in 1961. Mirror is 9″ x 5″ x .25″ Glass shows minor age appropriate wear. Documented. Reference number: GDG-002 Price: $3,500.00
Massive Stoneware Bowl by Eva Staehr-Nielsen for Saxbo Denmark, late 50’s early 60’s Massive stoneware bowl with strong decoration on both sides. This bowl comes with Museum documentation. This piece is unusually large for works by Eva Staehr-Nielsen. Perfect unrestored condition 8″H, 13″ L, 10.5″ D Reference number SA-ESN-01 $11,600.
Unique Vase by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand Sweden, c. 1960 Unique gourd shaped vase by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand. Red / brown glaze beautifully accentuates the incised design of six lines winding over the surface. Signed with three crown and R, and “CH Stallhane” and marked with “367” Excellent condition 11″ H, 8.5″ [...]
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