Italy, My Love

Table Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1935.

Ok, I admit it, I’ve been having a love affair with Italy. Four or five times a year I visit the country of my affections. I’ve learned her beautiful language, traveled all over and made good friends. Asked what I would like my granddaughter to call me,  I picked Nonna, Italian for grandma. So I guess Italy and I are a thing! All this time, I’ve  buying Italian mid-century design and discovering trusted sources. By now half my inventory is Italian. Feeling nostalgic about my love affair, I thought it might be fun to show you some of what we’ve sold and currently have in Italian Modern Design. Don’t miss the rest of our current inventory!

Cabinet by Paolo Buffa Italy, 1947

 Six Door Cabinet by Paolo Buffa 1947

Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Italy, c. 1955.
Panels hand carved by Duilio Barnabé (Dube).

Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce

Large Chandelier by Gino Sarfatti

Eros coffee table by Angelo Mangiarotti

Eros coffee table by Angelo Mangiarotti

Large Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana ArteLarge Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Pair of Hall Chairs by Roberto Menghi for Arflex Pair of Hall Chairs by Roberto Menghi

Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini for CassinaWing Back Chair by Gianfranco Frattini

 

Pair Vintage Cassina Lounge ChairsPair of Cassina Lounge Chairs

Pair of Wall Sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce

 Pair of Wall Sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce

Important Double Dresser by Paolo Buffa  Important Double Dresser by Paolo Buffa

Luisa Chair by Franco Albini for Poggi

 Early Rosewood Luisa Chair by Franco Albini

Round Mirror with Blue Frame by Fontana ArteRound Mirror by Fontana Arte