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Arrigo Finzi Silver Centerpiece

Published on: By Gail Garlick

Arrigo Finzi (1890-1973) is considered one of the most important Italian silversmiths of the first half of twentieth century Italy. He was the only silversmith selected to participate in the ground breaking exhibit, “Italy at Work, Her Renaissance in Design Today”, which was organized by the Art Institute of Chicago.
Finzi’s history is fascinating. I am attaching a link to an extensive bio in Italian I have found should you be inclined to know more about his history, his stores in multiple locations in numerous cities in Italy during the first half of the twentieth century.

This centerpiece is hallmarked 800 silver and signed Finzi. It is completely handmade and according to my metal expert took roughly a month and a half to make.

Arrigo Finzi (1890-1973), argentiere milanese

If you want to read the article and you need to translate it to English you can do so by pasting it into the part of google translate reserved for websites.

Table Lamp by Jacques Blin

Published on: By Gail Garlick

Ceramic Lamp by Jacques Blin. Signed on the base. Excellent condition. Nicely proportioned.

Ceramist Jacques Blin, was born in, Pierrefonds France in 1920. His university degree was in the aeronautics and automotive field. Initially he taught industrial drawing and worked as an engineer. But by 1949 he abandoned his aeronautics and began to make jewelry and lamps from his home.

He explored ceramics and learned in studios in Paris, Auxon and Indre-et-Loire, evolving into a prominent maker of ceramics.

In 1953 he began exhibiting at Salon des Ateliers d’Art and in 1955 he met the artist Jean Rustin, whose influence helped him refine a distinctive style which is characterized by incised pictographs showing figures and plants. His glazes are cloudy and have rocky effects from his application of Metallic.

In the 1960s he exhibited his work at the Salon des artists Décorateurs and Salon des Tuileries and the Prague Exposition Internationale de la Céramique Contemporaine, where he won the gold medal in 1962. In 1966 he won the silver medal at the Société des Artistes Français. He chaired the Chamber of Ceramists and Art Workshops of France from 1971 to 1991.

He died in 1995.

Burton Elite 150 Swallowtail Snowboard

Published on: By Gail Garlick

This is the Iconic Elite Flat Top Swallow Tail Snow Board built by Burton Snow Boards in 1983. It was the board that got the sport off the ground. The graphics were designed in house.

Two Porcelain Art Objects by Elisabeth Pott-Bischofberger for Hutschenreuther

Published on: By Gail Garlick

These two matte surface objects by Elisabeth Pott-Bischofberger for Hutschenreuther are from her Eclore series. Eclore is French for “to bloom”. The series won a design award, in 1983. They’ve been described as minimalist pop art and are said to depict a pearl in a shell.

Pier Luigi Colli Table

Published on: By Gail Garlick

Table by Pier Luigi Colli. Italy, c. 1960. Mahogany and fruitwood, sunburst top. Model 982. Documented in Colli, Interni Altoborghese by Davide Alaimo & Silvia Mira, page 159.

This table comes with a pair of extendable leaves that were custom made for the table. These leaves extend it to become an oval. The leaves are not finished with the same veneer and would be best used with a table cloth.

Two Pair Model 600P Lamps by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce

Published on: By Gail Garlick

Offered here are two pair of model 600P Lamps. These are from the earliest production of this iconic lamp which is in the permanent collection of MOMA. These lamps are made of painted steel, synthetic leather and lead pellets. They are designed to be placed at many angles. It is said that Sarfatti was referencing bean bag ashtrays in his iconic design. They are in virtually untouched good vintage condition and come directly from the estate of a well known politician. There is one plug that has been replaced out of the four available and some paint loss as would be consistent with age and use.


Massive Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg

Published on: By Gail Garlick

Massive Gull Vase designed by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Signed and dated 00 (1900). Scrolling grape vines and clusters depicted in Ekbergs signature Sgraffito technique. This vase is an excellent example of Ekbergs work.

Rare printed fabric by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Goodall Fabrics

Published on: By Gail Garlick

Rare printed fabric by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Goodall Fabrics.

Teak and Leather Day Bed by Jorgen Bo

Published on: By Gail Garlick

This small day bed or bench was designed in 1966–1967 for Thorvaldsens Museum, when Jørge Bo was given the task of re-designing the interior. Jorgen Bo was a prominent Danish Architect. His most famous work was his collaboration on the Louisiana Museum of Art in Humlebaek, Denmark. His work on the Louisiana was included in the 1968 Architecture of Museum Show at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Revolving Desk Lamp by Gino Vistosi

Published on: By Gail Garlick

Weighted Desk lamp by Gino Vistosi. Fully adjustable. Rotates, Raises and Lowers. Shade is cased glass green exterior white interior. The diameter measurement refers to the shade itself.

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Occasional Tables

Published on: By Gail Garlick

This elegantly wrought pair of tables was designed in 1947 by Wormley for Dunbar.

He made tables like these in both square and rectangular versions comprised of both single and double tiers. There are no known factory numbers for these pieces. Each is branded underneath.

The top and each tier has a finely wrought lip around the surface. The interior of the legs is champhored and triangular. The space between the legs is unevenly divided, such that the lowest tier is deeper to the next tier than is the top tier to the table top.


Bottom shelf height is 5 in (12.7 cm) to top of the lip off of floor.
Second shelf height is 16.125 in (40.9575 cm) to top of lip off of floor.

Nickel Plated Wall Mirror by Angelo Bragalini

Published on: By Gail Garlick

This mirror is a well known design by Angelo Bragalini made between 1950 and 1979. Nickel plated copper with a hammered frame, it is in excellent condition with a lovely patina.