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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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″
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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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Italian 1940’s Credenza
Italy c. 1945
Rich brown stained oak credenza with six drawers, metal pulls and sabots.
The distinctive leg design of this cabinet appears on cabinets and desks by both Paolo Buffa and Tomaso Buzzi. As we have found no documentation showing this particular cabinet, we are stating it is in the style of Buffa rather than by him.
W. 70 in; H. 36 in; D. 18.25 in;
W. 177.8 cm; H. 91.44 cm; D. 46.36 cm;Reference number GDF-055
$12,000
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Legge Mediterranea fabric
Designed by Gio Ponti.
Available in cotton or linen.
Available in small or large design
Lg Design repeat 55″
Sm Design repeat 20.75″
Cotton: 55″ wide, 14oz per yard.
Linen: 53″ wide, 22oz per yard.
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Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals
USA, 1950’s
Cabinet by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals. Model number 111. Mahogany case trimmed in holly. Center fitted with covered silver drawer and three full sized drawers. Left fitted with four drawers, one divided; right side with one fitted drawer over an adjustable shelf. Documented in Parzinger Showroom Single Sheet.
Excellent restored condition.
34 H, 83 W, 19 D
Reference Number GDF-012
$24,000.
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Large Coffee Table by John Vesey
USA, c. 1960
Large size coffee table by John Vesey. Polished stainless steel and brass. 3/4 inch glass top. Model V-43 documented in John Vesey showroom catalog. Excellent original condition.
17.5 H, 61.5 W, 27.5D
Retail: $8,250 | Trade: $6,600
Reference: GDF-007
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Pair of V-54 Lounge Chairs designed by George Ray for John Vesey Polished stainless steel construction. 27”W, 29”D, 31”H
USA c. 1955
The above description from an original John Vesey Inc.catalogue, credits the design of these chairs to George Ray. These rarely seen chairs were exclusive to John Vesey. My research shows a George N. Ray 1887-1959; a prominent Washington DC Architect. Ray’s commissions of embassies and important private residences indicate that he was well placed in Washington DC society. Vesey’s well documented connections to high society, make the possibility of the two knowing each other extremely likely. Ray’s late work is described as having turned more spare, massed and modern. It seems a good bet that he is the George Ray who is credited with the design of these chairs. Vesey launched his showroom in 1958. Ray’s date of death was 1959. If in fact, George N. Ray the architect is the same George Ray in the catalogue description, these chairs would have been part of Vesey’s initial 15 designs. Heavy and substantially built, they are beautifully rendered, Particularly pleasing is how the arm pads continue the entire length of the arm, inset into the steel frame, creating a single unbroken plane. The chairs, in need of re-upholstery are priced accordingly.
31″ High, 27″ Wide, 29″ Deep, 16.75″ Seat
Reference number GDF-065
This item has been sold.