Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Published on: May 15, 2016 By James White

Teak bowl with salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.

Staved construction, labeled with branded mark.

5.5 inches high, 13.5 inches diameter.

Reference number GDF-069

$550.

Plutone Lamp by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte

Published on: May 12, 2016 By James White

Plutone table lamp by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte, model 2701.

Italy 1981.

Clear glass stem with white diffuser fitted with amber ring, mounted in blue glass base. Sold with original certificate of authenticity. This model is currently being exhibited at the XXI Triennale di Milano in the Women in Italian Design exhibition in Milan.

Documented in Fontana Arte Una Storia Trasparente, L Falconi editor, page 143.

16 inches high, 12.5 inches wide, 12.5 inches deep.

Reference number GDL-035
$4,500.

Cabinet by Rudolph M. Schindler

Published on: May 1, 2016 By James White

Rolling storage cabinet by Rudolph M. Schindler for the Sachs apartment.

USA 1926-1940

Open shelves with a storage compartment hidden behind a front panel.

All original condition.

Documented in RM Schindler, The Gingold Commissions pg. 74

22″ High, 46.25″ Wide, 20″ Deep

Reference number GDF-013

$7,800.

Fontana Arte Chandelier with Rose Glass Disc

Published on: April 2, 2016 By James White

Fontana Arte chandelier with rose disc, satin finished clear diffuser

Italy, c. 1960

Model 1462A

Documented in Fontana Arte 6, manufacturers catalog.

Takes eight euro (E14 base) bulbs.

All original, newly wired.

Overall height 21 inches

Diameter 28 inches.

Reference number GDL-034

Ico Parisi Desk Produced at Capiago Intimiano Italy by Fratelli Rizzi 1959

Published on: February 19, 2016 By James White

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 scrivania archivio del design di Ico Parisi (desk 1959 #22 Ico Parisi Design Archive)

28.5” High 62.50” Wide 31.25” Deep

Retail: $18,000 | Trade: $16,000

Reference number GDF-061

Extendable Floor Lamp

Published on: February 4, 2016 By James White

Adjustable floor lamp, towering scale. Custom item.

USA, New Production by Good Design

Lead Time 8 Weeks

Dimensions
Diam. 15.75 in;
Diam. 40.01 cm;
Open W. 84 in; Closed W. 46 in;
Open W. 213.36 cm; Closed W. 116.84 cm;

Height as shown, 84″

Reference number GDL-024

Retail: $8,500 | Trade: $7,500

Luisa Chair by Franco Albini for Poggi

Published on: January 23, 2016 By James White

Luisa Chair by Franco Albini for Poggi
Italy, c. 1955
Solid rosewood with black leather, model PT1.

Awarded Compasso D’Oro in 1955. Documented.
Newly restored and upholstered.
30″H, Seat 17″H, 21.75″W, 21″D
Reference number GDF-041
$4,200.

Pair of Perla Chairs G. Veronesi

Published on: January 22, 2016 By James White

Pair of Perla chairs G. Veronesi for ISA Bergamo.
Italy c. 1952.

Upholstered in vintage cotton velvet, these chairs are comfortable and usable. Documented to an ISA, Bergamo advertisement shown in Domus magazine no. 274, October 1952, page 4. These chairs show a known variant to the seat cushion configuration from the Domus ad. G. Veronese is credited as the designer, Currently it’s still unclear if G. stands for Giulia or Guglielmo we have seen both names and are continuing to research. Good vintage condition.

32″ High, 32″ Wide, 32″ Deep; seat height 16.5″

Reference number GDF-060

This item has been sold.

Mirror by Cristal Art

Published on: January 4, 2016 By James White

Cristal Art Mirror
Italy, c. 1960

Cristal Art mirror. Wheel engraved and gilded feather motif bordered by clear glass. Mirror shows age appropriate oxidation.

Model number 2668.
Documented in Cristal Art La Lavorazione Artistica Del Cristallo A Torino by Davide Alaimo, page 85.

Excellent original condition. Read more about Cristal Art.

33.5″ high, 23.75″ wide, 1″ deep

Reference number GDF-059

$7,500.

Max Ingrand Chandelier for Fontana Arte

Published on: November 19, 2015 By James White

Chandelier by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte

Italy, c. 1955

Asymmetric glass diffuser with six panels hand carved by Dubé. Dark niello brass finish with age appropriate patination. Takes six euro sized bulbs.

Model number 1748

Documented in manufacturers catalog, Fontana Arte Number 1, pg 18; Max Ingrand Du Verre A La Lumiere, Pierre-Emmanuel & Martin Vivier, pg 198

15.5″ H, 22″ Diameter

Reference number GDL-031

This item has been sold.

Balletto Alla Scala by Gio Ponti

Published on: November 19, 2015 By James White

Balletto Alla Scala fabric in multicolor.

Designed by Gio Ponti

Available in cotton or linen.

Cotton: 55″ wide, 14oz per yard. repeat 32.25″

Linen: 53″ wide, 22oz per yard. repeat 32.25″

Estate by Gio Ponti

Published on: November 19, 2015 By James White

Estate fabric

Designed by Gio Ponti.

Available in cotton or linen.

Available in small or large design

Lg Design repeat 23.5″

Sm Design repeat 6.25″

Cotton: 55″ wide, 14oz per yard.

Linen: 53″ wide, 22oz per yard.

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