Four Quadrio seating elements from the 1980’s, the Memphis period. Michael McCoy designed these playful seating elements in 1985 in such a way, that they can be arranged in various combinations. Two of the elements have some small spots on them as can be seen in image # 9. Measurements per element : H.68 x…
Limited edition of Alberto Alessi’s first early seventies company design introduction project which did not work out very well … ” Alessi, he points out, is a family business and his brother Michele, finance director, and cousin Alessio, sales and marketing boss, are important influences. Even so, it is clear that Alberto was the main…
One of the most beautiful sideboards I have come across during the past 24 years. Made by outstanding craftsmen, the Gebroeders (brothers) Van Straten in Rotterdam, the Netherlands in the 1950’s. The credenza is standing on a solid rosewood pedestal and the rosewood fineer used is 0,5 cm thick in some places. The sideboard has…
Beautiful new old stock foldable deckchairs attributed to Ico Parisi from the late 1970’s produced by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy. The chairs are made of ash wood and are in excellent condition as can be seen in the images. Measurements : H.76 x W.63 D.63 cm. Seating height : 44 cm. Euro 1.850
Happy and colorful ceramic totem designed by Karim Rashid (1960) for Bitossi, Monte Lupo, Italy. Limited edition of 199 pcs of which this is numbered 004. Measurements : H.65 x W.22 x D.15 cm. Comes with original luxury box. Euro 1.500
One of a kind and beautiful vase from the famous glass school of Novy Bor in the Czech Republic. This fanatstic heavy work of Art measurers almost 17″ and is created by applying different techniques, f.e. melting together two colors, deep sandblasting and glass cutting. The almost black blue in combination with the transparant green…
A work of Art, created by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1970’s. Sciolari`s first designs were Atom inspired pendants, but in the 60’s he shifted to conventional chandelier forms like the Neoclassical Sciolari from the Ovali collection. These designs however were far from traditional but instead refined, edgy & futuristic. Lines were clean & sculptural and…
Mid century modern Gaetano Sciolari brass and glass chandelier Beautiful glass and brass chandelier created by Gaetano Sciolari in the 70’s. While Sciolari Lighting has been around since 1892, it was their most famous offspring Gaetano Sciolari who went on to design for Italian manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1950’s. Sciolari`s first designs were Atom inspired…
Unique Gouache by René Gruau. This gouache was a present from Dior to a renown dutch journalist. Born Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli delle Caminate in Rimini, Italy, on February 4, 1909, Gruau was the son of an Italian count but instead of following in his father’s footsteps and accepting the job of royal military commander his…
Angels & Demons created by M.C. Escher in 1942 – Limited Edition # 15/ 100 – Diameter 19 cm. In honour of M.C. Escher’s 100th birthday the Escher foundation celebrated with the creation of a limited-edition commemorative sculpture entitled ‘Angels & Demons’. The centennial offering, produced in 1998, is an exact reproduction, cast in plaster…
Very elegant and stylish mahogany bar trolley / porta Vivande designed by Cesare Lacca in the 1950’s. The trolley is in very good condition with some minor imperfections due to it’s age as can be seen in image number 6. Measurements : D.89 x W.47 x H.73 cm. Price on request
N.O.S. (new old stock) ceramic espresso set Gresline by Ceramica Franco Pozzi. This “brand new” set consists of : 1 aluminium and ceramic Caffetiera/perculator , 1 ceramic Zuccheriera/sugar pot, 1 ceramic Lattiera/milk can and 12 ceramic espresso cups and plates. The set has never been used. Price on request
Two two tone early 1970’s lounge chairs. The darker part of the chairs has a so-called radica texture, a mixture of dark brown and black and the cushions are light beige, best shown in image #6, a beautiful and distinguished color combination. The chairs have some imperfections due to their age. Measurements : D.88 x…
Early 1960’s hand made and hand painted ceramic umbrella stand by the legendary town of Deruta in the Province of Perugia. The umbrella stand is in excellent condition. Measurements H.60 x W.34 x D.30 cm. Price on request
Slate stone brutalist coffee table designed by Paul Kingma in the 1960’s. A “mosaic” of different sizes slate stone, so called Sell Pillarguri from Norway, in beautiful autumn colors embedded in concrete. The rectangular top rests on a solid hammered frame. Measurements : L.130 x D.66 x H40. cm. Price on request
Fabulous, absolutely fabulous 1970’s dressing table made of beautiful Coromandel fineer. Coromandel also called Macassar or striped ebony, a very rare and precious wood fineer. The vanity is in excellent condition. Measurements : Width 126 – Height with mirror 115 – Height with border 60 – Height without border 49 – Depth 46 cm. Price…
Beautiful sophisticated 1950’s hallway mirror by Pier Luigi Colli. Materials used : brass, crystal, mirror constructed on a solid wooden frame. Measurements : H.230 x W.129 x D.3 cm Price on request Pier Luigi Colli (1895-1968) studied at the Paris École des Arts Décoratifs and returned to Italy in the 1920`s to lead the Colli…
A true beauty of which I have not been able to find any information so far. I am searching for it and as soon as I have it, I will update. Measurements : H.56 x D.48 cm Euro 5.500
An architectural very rare Rare floor lamp in enameled institutional grey with red and mid grey accents. Wire structure supporting the disc shade and plexiglass diffuser. The lamp is in very good conditions with some wear as can be seen in the photograph. Measurements : H.161 x D.53 Price on request
Designed in 1938 by Man Ray. This elliptical mirror is serigraphed with “les grands trans-Parents.” A play on words written by Man Ray on a mirror, a poetical proposal for the home. This mirror was originally made for Simon Gavina in 1971 and is part of the Ultramobile collection. Man Ray (1890-1976) was born Emmanuel…
Early 1980’s solid brass eclectic coffee table designed and produced by Peter Ghyczy. The definition of Eclectic: “made up of what is selected from various sources or styles”. Measurements : H.40 x W.121 x d.121 cm. Price on request
1965 Space odyssey kind of fireplace designed by Richard Wolthekker and produced by Faber in 1965. The fireplace is in very good condition. Height : 70 cm – width 70 cm – depth 63 cm. Price on request
Pair of Poltrona Pretenziosa lounge chairs by Ugo La Pietra for Busnelli 1983.This model was part of a research on Neo-Eclectic furniture and of a series of Neo-Eclectic chairs designed for Busnelli. One of the chairs is upholstered with a salmon /pinkish color nubuck leather and the other chair with a slightly darker shade of…
‘TERNI’ by Ico Parisi 1958 for MiM, Rome. Unique executive office set designed by Ico Parisi in 1958 for MiM, Rome. Ico Parisi created clean, sleek and sculptural designs in wood and metal for high-end clients, he was one of a group of influential designers who epitomised the modern look of the 1950’s era. The…
Beautiful 1960’s chandelier by Venini, Murano – Italy in very good condition. Measurements : height 66 x diameter 38 There are 27 glass cilinders of 18 x 4,5 cm and 14 of 13 x 4,5. Of the 18 cm cilinder we have a spare one. Price on request
