Vase by Lino Sabattini

Published on: June 28, 2015 By James White

Black porcelain vase by Lino Sabattini for Rosenthal.
Germany, c. 1970
Matte bisque finish relief ware vase, fully glazed interior. Signed in glaze: Rosenthal Studio-Linie Germany, with Lino Sabattini signature.

8″ H, 2″ W, 2″ D

Reference number: ROS-LS-02

This item has been sold.

Eros Table by Angelo Mangiarotti

Published on: June 15, 2015 By James White

Eros coffee table by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper.

Italy, c. 1971.

Black marble
15.75″H 47″W 29.5″D

Reference number GDF-053

This item has been sold.

Pendant Lamp Attributed to Venini

Published on: May 22, 2015 By James White

Pendant lamp attributed to Venini
Italy
c. 1930

Glass 16″ H, 10″ Diameter
Overall 38″H

Reference number GDL-029

This item has been sold.

Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Published on: May 15, 2015 By James White

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara

Italy, 1957

Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for the second annual Selettiva di Cantu, the annual exhibition of the Esposizione Permanente Mobili Cantu, 1957. Solid teak with natural leather strapping support loose cushions. Tapiovaara’s designs for a living room placed second in the design competition, no first prize was awarded. These chairs were produced by Paolo Arnaboldi, Cantu. Beautifully restored with original, reconditioned leather and new upholstery.  Documented  Illustrated: ‘Seconda Selettiva di Cantù, Design Di Cantù’ 1957 Exhibition Catalogue, p. 14

29″H, 26.5″W, 32″D, Seat 15″H.

Reference number: CA-LT-01

This item has been sold.

Custom Console / Bar by John Vesey

Published on: April 29, 2015 By James White

Fantastic custom console table / bar by John Vesey.

USA, c. 1958
Polished aluminum “X” form base with mirror finished stainless steel stretcher topped with an impressive 1.25″ thick slab of original beveled glass.
This form as a dining table is shown in “Manhattan Style” by Esten, Gilbert & Chinsee; ppg 182-183

Glass shows age appropriate wear, metals newly polished.

33″ H, 60″ W, 24″ D

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

Reference number JV-JV-03

Grey Oval Chandelier by Fontana Arte

Published on: April 24, 2015 By James White

Grey Oval Chandelier by Fontana Arte
Italy, Circa 1960

Satin finished, curved glass diffuser with niello treated brass fittings. Takes six T8 euro bulbs( E14 base). All original, newly wired.

Overall height 35″, 28″ long, 10.5″ wide.
Documented
Good Design Reference number GDL-015

This item has been sold.

Amber Framed Italian Mirror

Published on: March 18, 2015 By James White

Amber Framed Italian Mirror

Italy, c. 1950
Oval beveled mirror fixed with two chrome mounts in a warm amber glass frame.
Maker unknown, Fontana Arte quality construction.

Excellent original condition
34″ H, 13.5″ W, 2″D
Reference number GDF-035

This item has been sold

Double Dresser by Paolo Buffa

Published on: February 9, 2015 By James White

Important Double Dresser by Paolo Buffa

Italy, 1960

Bowed front case with eight drawers. White oak case with satinwood and contrasting mahogany veneers. Raised on tapered legs, fitted with brass pulls and sabots. Highest quality construction throughout, made by Marelli & Colico, Cantu. Hand rubbed, french polish finish recently refreshed, piece retains original patination. Case and variations published in I mobili di Paolo Buffa, by Roberto Rizzi, pp. 36, 66,67.

36.25″ H, 55.25″ W, 19″D

Good Design Reference number GDF-033

This item has been sold.

Mirror by Fontana Arte

Published on: February 2, 2015 By James White

Mirror by Fontana Arte
Italy, c. 1960

Beveled mirror suspended in clear glass frame. Model 2014, documented in Fontana Arte catalog number 2. Glass and hardware in excellent vintage condition, mirror shows age appropriate patination.

31.75 H, 23.25 W, 2.75D

Reference number GDF-043

This item has been sold.

Fontana Arte Chandelier

Published on: January 26, 2015 By James White

Fontana Arte chandelier with blue disc, satin finished clear diffuser.

Italy, circa 1960.

Model 1462A 
Documented  
Takes eight euro (E14 base) bulbs. All original, newly wired.
Overall height 21”, 28” Diameter.
 Reference number GDL-018

This item has been sold.

Console and Mirror by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Published on: January 26, 2015 By James White

Console and Mirror by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 
U.K., 1937 

Important and unique console table with mirror by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Made by Peterson Studios for Gibbings Casa Encantada commission in Bel Air, California. Carved birch and mirror.
Provenance: Mrs. J.O.Weber; Conrad Hilton; Sotheby’s NY, Dec. 1980; Private collection, NY.
  Excellent vintage condition  

106″ H, 40″ W, 14″ D  
Reference number GDF-006

This item has been sold.

Luisa Chair by Franco Albini

Published on: January 21, 2015 By James White

Luisa Chair by Franco Albini for Poggi

Italy, c. 1955

Solid rosewood with original tan leather, model PT1. All original.
Awarded Compasso D’Oro in 1955. Documented.

All original, untouched.
Good original condition.

Two available.

30″H, Seat 17″H, 21.75″W, 21″D

Reference number GDF-041

$3,800. each

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