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Late 20th Century Furniture

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Period: Late 20th Century
Classic English Style Woven Floral Club Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pretty English style upholstered arm club chair having muted woven floral fabric in sage green and terracotta. Arm height 22.5 seat depth 20 Legs are walnut and handsomely turned. ...
Category

American Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Rosewood Sideboard/Credenza By Dakota Jackson
Located in Southampton, NJ
This stunning Dakota Jackson credenza made of rosewood exemplifies the best of American modern design with hints of Danish style. Crafted in Italy by skilled artisans, it boasts a ge...
Category

Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Sycamore

Arched White Wicker Etagere
Located in Bradenton, FL
An open wicker etagere or bookcase in white, made of woven rattan. Five rattan shelves are set in an arched frame, with woven rattan and braided lattice panels at each side.
Category

Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Circular Gilt Bronze Center Table with Etched Mirrored Glass Top
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional vintage bronze tripod center table in the stylized Louis XVI style with geometric engraved mirrored top and stretcher, lion masks with rings, with lion paw feet raised on...
Category

Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Solid Pine Wood Chairs Sweden 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of twelve Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner Solid Pine Wood Chairs Sweden 1970s These are a set of twelve solid pine chairs designed in the 1960s by Roland Wilhelmss...
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern "Falcon" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare original "Falcon" lounge chair and ottoman by Sigurd Russell made in chromed steel, canvas and beautiful reddish brown leather. The chair and ottoman is in really good original ...
Category

Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Steel

Stylish Milo Baughman style Circular Round Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Milo Baughman style circular swivel lounge chair. Of-course this piece will need to be reupholstered as the original fabric is quite dated. The foam and springs are still s...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Pencil Reed Bamboo Cocktail Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very stylish vintage pencil reed bamboo cocktail table in the style of Gabriella Crespi having swivel top that extends outward to an overall surface area of 49". .
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Reed

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho King Carved Poster Bed After Ralph Lauren
Located in west palm beach, FL
Unwind in regal comfort with our Vintage Boho King Carved Poster Bed, inspired by the timeless designs of Ralph Lauren. Infused with Bohemian allure and American craftsmanship, this ...
Category

American Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Metal

Henry Link for Lexington Etagere
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rattan and glass cabinet designed by Henry Link for Lexington Furniture Co. Lit with a single light above two glass shelves, that rest in a white-washed rattan wrapped open frame. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Wood

1970’s Vintage Wool Weaving
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large vintage wool weaving in earth tones. There is a dark burgundy stripe near the bottom. 1970’s vintage. It measures approximately 60x102 inches in dimension. We’re not really s...
Category

Unknown Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Coastal Grid Rattan Lounge Chairs After Henry Olko - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Channeling the laid-back coastal vibes of American shores, our Vintage Coastal Grid Rattan Lounge Chairs pay homage to the timeless designs of Henry Olko. Crafted with rattan in a cl...
Category

Philippine Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Zabihi Collection Funky Vintage Inspired Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
one-of-a-kind cotton and wool Turkish Kilim handmade from the late 20th century Details rug no. 10709 size 10'2" x 14' 10" Kilims, primarily refer to a type of flat-woven rug tha...
Category

Turkish Futurist Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Rag Style Oversize Kilim
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Late 20th Century Turkish Rag style Turkish Kilim Measures: 12' x 15'9''.
Category

Turkish Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wool

White Woven Rattan Hall Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A white wicker woven hall table made of rattan. The table top is framed with a braided edge, and wooden legs and stretchers at each end are wrapped with rattan. Painted white through...
Category

Unknown Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vintage Boho Marge Carson Boucle Ottomans - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Unwind in style with this pair of Vintage Boho Marge Carson Boucle Ottomans, a fusion of comfort and chic Americana. Crafted by Marge Carson, renowned for luxury, these boucle ottoma...
Category

American Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 10 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 10 Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs by Pietro Costantini. These chairs are reupholstered in JF Fabrics “Woolish” fabric. It is a soft velvet with a faux wool look, finishe...
Category

Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer

Rare Marzio Cecchi Writing Desk with Sculpted Bronze Base
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi, writing desk, lacquered wood, lacquered iron, bronze, leather, Italy, 1985 Italian-based designer Marzio Cecchi (1940-1990) designed this remarkable office set that ...
Category

Italian Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

MidCentury Inspired Art Glass and Brass Black and White Dry Bar, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
The piece of furniture is made up of square and decisive lines, with the use of basic colours, such as white and black, and the expressiveness of elegant materials such as brass and ...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon, 1970s. Complete with cushions covered with Dedar “Plushy” fabric Product details Dimensions 214 W x 67 H × 82 D cm
Category

Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Regency Bunny Williams “Sanskrit” Glazed Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your lighting with this pair of Vintage Regency Bunny Williams 'Sanskrit' Glazed Ceramic Lamps, a testament to American design sophistication. Crafted by renowned designer Bu...
Category

Chinese Regency Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bonacina 1889 reclining chaise longue, in rush and original fabric
Located in Roma, RM
Bonacina 1889 reclining chaise longue, in rush and original fabric Cushions covered with original fabric Dimensions: 175 W x 60 H × 70 D cm Article provided with certification
Category

Italian Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Rush

Large oval Mc Guire San Francisco 1970 table
Located in Roma, RM
Large oval Mc Guire San Francisco 1970 table in rattan with leather bindings and glass top Product details Dimensions 187 W x 94 H x 120 D cm
Category

Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large goatskin coffee table with mirrored bar by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous coffee table by the Italian master Aldo Tura, made in Italy in the 1970s. Large coffee table with two-tiered wooden base covered with two-tones goatskin parchment, entirely ...
Category

Italian Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Pair of walnut armchairs designed by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of walnut armchairs designed by Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti. Upholstered in Dedar “Orsetto” fabric Product details Dimensions: 90 W x 77 H x 90 D cm
Category

Italian Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Bohemian Glass Carafe, Second Half 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bohemian glass carafe is a wonderful colored glass piece realized in the second half of 20th century. With round base, angularly ground, ovoid...
Category

Czech Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Glass

Blue and White Agate Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of blue, grey, and white natural agate bookends or decorative objects. This agate pair can work well on a bookshelf, or as standalone decorative obje...
Category

Brazilian Organic Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Agate, Onyx

Bust of a Woman in the Style of Brancusi by Austin Productions, 1981
Located in Miami, FL
Bust of woman with open hands lifted rendered in lavender and violet painted plaster composite with a silver sparkle glaze on a black mica base, signed Austin Prod, 1981.
Category

American Post-Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Composition

Postmodern Blue Ceramic Swan Dish
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Explore the whimsical charm of the Postmodern Blue Ceramic Swan Dish, a unique blend of artistic design and functionality. Perfect for adding a splash of color and postmodern flair t...
Category

American Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Highboard by Henry Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking highboard in oak with rich carved details. ByHenry Kjærnulf. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Made by EG møbler ...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Table Lamps, 24 Transparent and Smoked Quadriedri, Murano, 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
Magnificent pair of table lamps, 24 transparent and smoked quadriedri for each lamp. Elegant object of furniture. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 15 inches (38 cm) height, 10...
Category

Italian Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of 48 Tronchi Chandeliers in Toni Zuccheri Style for Venini, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Each chandelier includes precious 48 Tronchi Murano glass 30 has cm long. Measures: Diameter 65 cm, height 75 cm. 14 lights. Dimensions: 59 inches (150 cm) height with chain, 29.5...
Category

Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Metal

Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Barovier & Toso, large
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass flush mount ceiling light by Barovier & Toso. Designed and made in Italy in 1970s. Hand blown bullicante glass. Four candelabra bulbs. Complimentary US rewiring upon re...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic Futurist forms and clean lines for which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th century i...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Velvet

Set Four Italian Wall Sconces, Multi-Color Triedri Venini Style Murano, 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Four vintage Murano wall sconces, multi-color triedri, Column Mariangela model Fantastic Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each appl...
Category

Italian Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mangiarotti Eros Coffee Table in Carrara Marble for Skipper, 1970s Italy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Elegant Organic Modern Carrara marble "Eros Series" coffee table by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Italy. Timeless style and simplicity as well as beautiful raw materials are what ma...
Category

Italian Organic Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble

Murano Sommerso Decanter c1970
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murano sommerso decanter Date : c1970 Origin : Murano, Italy Colour : Ink and pale blue sommerso cased in clear. Stopper : Elongated sommerso Neck : Tapered Body : Tapered ...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Italian Dining Table by A. Sibau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive dining table by Antonio Sibau. Interesting design with unusual dovetailed lap joinery connecting the legs to the tabletop. Great addition to a...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pierre Patrick Frey Gien Porcelain Flowers 6 Luncheon Salad Plate
Located in Valladolid, ES
Pierre Patrick Frey Gien Porcelain flowers 6 Luncheon Salad Plate Fine Chinoiserie French Gien porcelain from the lux atelier Pierre or Patrick Frey in the flowers pattern. Condi...
Category

French French Provincial Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Vintage Windowsill Planters, Italian, Terracotta, Window Box Jardiniere
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 vintage windowsill planters. An Italian, terracotta window box jardiniere, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Charm...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Black Metal Framed Pair Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
1970's French pair black metal framed chairs with curved polished palissndre back support. Decorative brass accents. X base stretcher. Seat rec...
Category

French Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Recumbent Lion Figure, Continental, Bronze Animal Sculpture, After Barye
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage recumbent lion figure. A Continental, bronze animal sculpture after Antoine-Louis Barye, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Superb detail accentuates thi...
Category

European Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Cerused Pencil Reed Emperor's Seat Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1980's pair of split reed rattan curule form emperor's seat side tables in the manner of Betty Cobonpue. Cerused pencil reed molded over sturdy wood construction with squar...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Glass, Wood

Lalique Champs-èlysèes Clear and Frosted Glass Center Bowl
Located in Skanninge, SE
The oval bowl modelled as two sycamore leaves. Lalique no. 11216. Engraved Lalique, France. Made after 1946. Very good condition.
Category

French Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Piero Fornasetti Series 8 Coasters Commissioned by Banca Unione Milan
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Complete set of eight porcelain coasters produced in 1970 by Piero Fornasetti; they were expressly commissioned by the Banca Unione of Milan; the graphics with the decoration "Le Monete" represents eight variations on the theme of coins made in black and pure gold with the third firing; the term "third firing" means, in ceramics, the third firing that is applied to an object to add decorations, especially those in pure gold, a technique that requires great skill and precision; the saucers represent in numerical order 1)Boat, 2)Home, 3)idea, 4)Everything, 5)Holidays, 6)Christmas, 7)Student, 8)Car; they are contained in a golden cardboard case. These are Fine collectibles in excellent condition; the saucers were created in 1970 to be given as gifts by Banca Unione of Milan to its customers; they were made by Piero Fornasetti (1931-1988) a versatile and eclectic founder of the design and decorative arts atelier that bears his name. The Banca Unione was established in 1919 by Carlo Feltrinelli, father of Giangiacomo, a publisher very close to the left; among the minority shareholders were Bastogi (the largest Italian financial); since 1968 the bank became the property of the financier and fixer Michele Sindona (1920-1986) who secured the absolute majority along with the Vatican; the Bank dedicated itself to the Italian market by launching an unprecedented commercial policy, in an attempt to reconcile the interests of the institution with socially advanced actions. According to Sindona, in Italy, banks were only interested in the wealthy, snubbing the categories of workers with modest incomes. Sindona overturned this logic and, ahead of his time, sent Banca Unione promoters into the factories. Sindona was a member of the P2 lodge (card no. 0501) and had clear associations with Cosa Nostra and the Gambino family in the United States. Involved in the Calvi affair, he was behind the murder of Giorgio Ambrosoli. He died poisoned...
Category

Italian Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Post-Modern Italian Ceramic Vase by Ivo de Santis for Gli Etruschi
Located in San Diego, CA
A vibrant MCM Italian ceramic vase by Ivo de Santis for Gli Etruschi, circa 1960s. The vase features colorful stripes and a spiral accent. Signed on the underside. The hand thrown ...
Category

Italian Post-Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Table Lamp Clear to White Milk Glass 1975
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mushroom shape table lamp with a clear to white base and shade. One piece which sends a soft glow of light. Has a flea bite on its base, pictured. Otherwise in excellent vi...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Chrome Glass and Briar Wood Pocket Emptier in Christian Dior Style
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury chrome glass and briarwood pocket emptier. This fantastic piece was designed in Christian Dior Style during the 1980s. The...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Picture Frame Red enamel Empire Style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large octagonal table frame for round photos diameter cm. 7, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on sunburst guilloche, with Napoleon III French Empire style borders and ornaments. External cm. 17 x 17. Weight gr. 483. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1978 on the inspiration of previous artefacts from the early 1900s and manufactured in Florence at the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with a very thick plate and large reinforcements suitable to support numerous high-fire enameling firings at approximately 750 < 800° C. It is a new object that has never been used but is considered vintage because it was built more than 20 years ago. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include: manufacturer's mark: 391FI metal mark fineness:925 Art Deco was also born in France and is the abbreviation of "Art Decoratif". With more decisive and geometric features than Art Nouveau, therefore more evident and "harder", with always contrasting and strong colours, Art Deco spread throughout the world, from Shanghai's China to the under construction New York and in various parts of Europe. Many artists and designers of the time dedicated themselves to the creation of drawings, paintings, objects for personal use and furniture, interior furnishings, entire buildings and skyscrapers, in this new style. Sandoz in Paris, Lalique with its crystals, Puiforcat with its silverware, Erté with its "ante litteram" fashion designs, Tiffany with its table lamps, Louis Cartier with its objects inspired by the Far East (hence the connection with Shanghai). Salimbeni was able to interpret and propose new objects inspired by Art Deco, in precious metals, semiprecious stones and fired enamels, when, exhibiting at jewelery exhibitions in the United States, and more precisely in New York, he made contact with Cartier buyers first, and also with Tiffany later, and for them he created objects in this style inspired by the original drawings of Louis Cartier, obtained from the buyer of the time, but with absolutely different and original designs and interpretations. Many of the objects produced by Salimbeni for Cartier in the United States had taken inspiration from famous Cartier objects belonging to famous people. An example of all is Mary Pickford's set consisting of a powder compact, cigarette case, pill case and evening handbag. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier. Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ". With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones. At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists. In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001. In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue. An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...
Category

Italian Napoleon III Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Set of 6 Midcentury Lucite Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique set of midcentury dining chairs feature a sculpted Lucite frame, high flared backs with interestingly textured details, and...
Category

Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Lucite

Rattan sofa by Maugrion for Roche Bobois, made in France, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous rattan sofa, made in France by Maugrion "Le rotin prestige" (the prestigious rattan), for Roche Bobois, in 1980s. 3 seats sofa in rattan, newly upholstered with a pistachio ...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Rattan

Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti Zeno Beech and Ebony Desk, 1990s
Located in London, GB
Designed by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti in 1994, the Zeno desk is a fantastic example of modern Italian design. The desk is construc...
Category

Italian Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Beech

Picture Frame in pure Florentine Renaissance style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with painted fire enamels like lapis lazuli stone. Shaping taken from the tiles of the North Door of the Baptistery of the F...
Category

Italian Renaissance Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Picture Frame for oval photos enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table frame for oval photos cm. 3 x 4 in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel, plum purple, on guilloche, with French Empire Louis XVI style...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Louis Poulsen Pendant Lighting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Louis Poulsen pendant light is a stunning lighting fixture known for its timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. It features a sleek and elegant Silhouette, designed to il...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Metal

Picture Frame Art Deco Chinese influence Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 silver with geometric design and fire-enameled with Chinese influence style. External cm. Internal 11.6 x 14.6 cm. 6 x 9. Weight gr. 194. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier USA in the 1980s, inspired by drawings by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s. Manufactured in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with completely manual execution by artisan artists with high thickness plate and large reinforcements suitable to support numerous high-fire enamelling firings at approximately 750° < 800° C. It is a new object that has never been used but is considered vintage because it was built more than 20 years ago. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include: manufacturer's mark: 391FI metal mark fineness:925 Art Deco was also born in France and is the abbreviation of "Art Decoratif". With more decisive and geometric features than Art Nouveau, therefore more evident and "harder", with always contrasting and strong colours, Art Deco spread throughout the world, from Shanghai's China to the under construction New York and in various parts of Europe. Many artists and designers of the time dedicated themselves to the creation of drawings, paintings, objects for personal use and furniture, interior furnishings, entire buildings and skyscrapers, in this new style. Sandoz in Paris, Lalique with its crystals, Puiforcat with its silverware, Erté with its "ante litteram" fashion designs, Tiffany with its table lamps, Louis Cartier with its objects inspired by the Far East (hence the connection with Shanghai). Salimbeni was able to interpret and propose new objects inspired by Art Deco, in precious metals, semiprecious stones and fired enamels, when, exhibiting at jewelery exhibitions in the United States, and more precisely in New York, he made contact with Cartier buyers first, and also with Tiffany later, and for them he created objects in this style inspired by the original drawings of Louis Cartier, obtained from the buyer of the time, but with absolutely different and original designs and interpretations. Many of the objects produced by Salimbeni for Cartier in the United States had taken inspiration from famous Cartier objects belonging to famous people. An example of all is Mary Pickford's set consisting of a powder compact, cigarette case, pill case and evening handbag. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier. Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ". With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones. At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists. In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001. In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue. An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...
Category

Italian Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame floral engraving and hand-painted Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular shaped frame for oval photos cm. 7.8 x 10.4 in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with very fine fire-enameled floral engraving and hand-painted by the painter Renato D...
Category

Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Hermès Playing Cards / Cards Game in the Original Box, Vintage, 1970s
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Hermès playing cards in the original box. vintage. Made in France. Both sets are complete and feature gold edges on both decks of cards. A deck of green cards and a deck of orange cards. elegant card back design. Box containing two decks of cards, the backs of these have a decoration of gold-colored horse bits forming circles on a red or green background, gilded edges. Hermes orange box...
Category

French Late 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Paper

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