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Optical Emotion #3 Wall Decor by Splot Design
By Inthegarden
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by optical art (op art), this wall decor is an extraordinary artwork by Splot Design, to
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Optometrist's Skiascope, French, Ebony, Optical Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique optometrist's skiascope rack. A French, ebony and glass optical instrument
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ebony
H 42 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 in
Optical Calcite Crystals from Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China
Located in New York, NY
From Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China Internally flawless crystal cluster of optical-grade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument box, dating to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 2.56 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
Optical Art Victor Vasarely Venus Silkscreen 1987 Edition 250
By Victor Vasarely
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Europe. His brightly colored optical patterns introduced a visually kinetic aspect to the traditionally
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Prints
Materials
Plexiglass
Free Shipping
H 24.81 in W 22.84 in D 3.15 in
Antique Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument Case, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument case, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 2.76 in W 17.52 in D 13.98 in
Vega Modern Metal Wall Light with Glass Sphere Ex-Display Sale
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
being used as display lighting in our showroom in Design Centre Chelsea Harbour ensures this exceptional
Category
2010s European Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Cased Ultra Lens, English, Optical Magnifier, Working Order, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is vintage cased Ultra Lens. An English, plated brass optical magnifier in working order
Category
Mid-20th Century British Metalwork
Materials
Brass
H 6.7 in W 1.38 in D 1.78 in
Round Martini Drinks Side Table in Brass with Bronze Optical Glass, Italy
Located in New York, NY
lens in bronze hue topped by a clear flat glass, resulting in a beautiful optical effect. This table is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co Roll Top Medical Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co. Roll Top Medical Work Desk Station
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 59.25 in W 30 in D 18.75 in
Square Brass Cocktail Coffee Table with Cobalt Blue Optical Glass Insert, Italy
Located in New York, NY
flat glass, resulting in a beautiful, 3D, optical effect. Hand-casted and made in Milan, Italy, 2023
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.75 in W 29 in D 29 in
Optical Print or Vue d'optique of a Chinese Temple, ca.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
displayed around the temple. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which
Category
Antique 1750s Religious Items
Materials
Paper
Round Martini Drinks Side Table in Brass with Soft Green Optical Glass, Italy
Located in New York, NY
lens in soft green hue topped by a clear flat glass, resulting in a beautiful optical effect. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Round Cocktail Table in Black Enameled Metal, Brass and Green Grey Optical Glass
By Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
beautiful optical effect. Overall in great vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand polished. With a
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Free Shipping
H 61.03 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Gold Single Monocle Magnifyer Opening into a Lorgnette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The Piece looks great on a desk or work station or as a vintage display piece - very cleaver design
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Antiquities
Materials
Gold
WWII Nikon Binoculars on Carl Zeiss Silver Polished tripod
By Nikon
Located in Telluride, CO
, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese straight-body
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Other Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Located in London, GB
, now re-mounted on a modern brass plate for desk top display.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Sunshine Recorder by Casella of London
Located in London, GB
wooden display plinth.
Marked with serial number to base: 1852.
The Campbell–Stokes sphere is used
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Bubble Glass Cabinet Merton Gershun American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
drawer and two door top display locking cabinet with amazing bubble glass. Original key...Classic Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 66 in W 65 in D 16 in
Miessa Small Vertical Chandelier for High-Ceiling Space with Art-Deco Vibe
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
solid glass spheres and casts a silky sheen in a delightful display of ‘chiaroscuro’.
Please note
Category
2010s European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
OCTA Pendant - Solid brass chandelier handmade by Diaphan Studio
By Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
multiplied, displaying a unique optical illusion.
Concealed beneath the translucent surface, the integrated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Magnets
Flora Large Gray Vase
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
A design of sinuous waves creating an optical effect of high visual impact defines the alluring
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Octa Pendant Lighting Brass by Diaphan Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Diaphan Studio
Located in New York, NY
; shapes are reflected and multiplied, displaying a unique optical illusion. Concealed beneath the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Magnets
H 8.5 in W 15.7 in D 15.7 in
FLIS - Solid brass floor light handmade by Diaphan Studio
By Diaphan Studio
Located in Milan, IT
, occasionally converging into a unity.
When lit, the two cubes display optical illusions within themselves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Flis Sculptural Floor Lamp Brass by Diaphan Studio, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Diaphan Studio
Located in New York, NY
their vertices, occasionally converging into a unity.
When lit, the two cubes display optical
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Magnets, Steel
H 59 in W 19.7 in D 16.5 in
Baccarat Wave Crystal Bowl France
By Baccarat, Tiffany & Co., Thomas Bastide, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
displays craftmanship and beauty in its unique pieces.
The edge of the vase undulates throughout clear
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Crystal
Pair Of Vintage Cased Opera Glasses, French, Brass, Binocular, Mid 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
binocular, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Charming optical set, ideal for the theatre or event
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Infinity Squares-Table in 1, 200 Year Old Bog Oak with Hand-Turned Legs
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
A tabletop is an opportunity to display the beauty of whatever material
it is fashioned from, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bog Wood
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display.
Of generous proportion when fully drawn, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.34 in W 10.63 in D 23.23 in
Apophyllite Geode with Stilbite and Golden Calcite From Nasik District, Maharash
Located in New York, NY
A huge, museum-quality geode displaying a wall of perfectly terminated pink Stillbite with white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Victorian optical craftsmanship. Delivered polished and ready for use or display.
Dimensions:
Closed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Murano Sommerso Uranium Yellow Blue Green Italian Art Glass Bird Duckling Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and blue glass optically mix and you can see green in areas of the bowl. The piece has a high Uranium
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Marc Fish, Vortex Dining Table, Centre Table
By Marc Fish
Located in Newhaven, GB
resin top is both crystal clear and has a flat surface, the dip in the middle is an optical illusion
Category
2010s British Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Carbon Fiber, Acrylic, Sycamore, Oak
Invisible Contemporary Bookshelf
Located in London, GB
see and it can also cause an optical illusion of an
object being floated when the object is displayed
Category
2010s Korean Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 6 Marcel Duchamp Rotoreliefs Red Frmaed by Konig Series 133, 1987
By Marcel Duchamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
testament to the timeless allure of Duchamp's exploration of optical illusions and mechanical art.
Titles
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 12.41 in W 12.41 in D 1.58 in
Lime Green Vaseline glass or Depression Glass Champagne Coupe Glasses - Set of 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
unmistakable green, are often referred to as canary glass or vaseline glass. They are optically cut and faceted
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Glass
Artemide Calipso 3000K LED Wall and Ceiling Light in White
By Neil Poulton, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
algorithm. The resulting fractal shape has an impure geometry that displays the irregular beauty of nature
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount
Artemide Calipso 2700K LED Wall and Ceiling Light in White
By Neil Poulton, Artemide
Located in Hicksville, NY
algorithm. The resulting fractal shape has an impure geometry that displays the irregular beauty of nature
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
who inspired their name. Celebrated for their flawless craftsmanship, these Sivas rugs display
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
St. Louis French Hand Cut Crystal Decorative Bowl
By Saint Louis
Located in Miami, FL
features magnificent and intricate cuts.
Stunning with a surprising optical appearance.
This bowl is
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Large Labradorite Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Large polished labradorite specimen. Labradorite displays an iridescent optical effect (or schiller
Category
2010s Australian Grand Tour Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated and Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
shaped frame. The frame displays a superb array of richly chased floral garlands set on a patinated
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Uranium Blue Yellow Green Italian Art Glass Bird Bowl
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
yellow and blue glass optically mix and you can see green in areas of the bowl. The piece has a high
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
H 3.25 in W 6.38 in D 10 in
Artemide Calipso 3000K LED Suspension Light in White
By Artemide, Neil Poulton
Located in Hicksville, NY
that displays the irregular beauty of nature, is built from an organic honeycomb of circles of varying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Circa 1969 "Planetarische Folklore - Spielobjekt" After Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in San Carlos, CA
depth and dimensionality using a variety of optical illusions, with surfaces seeming to bulge out of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 39.5 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Teapot with Rare Dotted Pattern Barnards 1863
Located in London, GB
dotted and stippled embellishment on the entire exterior. It has an almost optical illusion-like effect
Category
Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
20th century optical craftsmanship. A treat for the collector or for display purposes. Delivered
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 14.77 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Yellow Blue a Canne Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bottle Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
looks green, but that is because of an optical illusion. The blue and yellow ribbons that create the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Blown Glass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
extends to a generous length when fully drawn
Displaying a desirable aged patina, some light marks
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Perpetually Posh
Located in Dallas, TX
stripes, alternating between wide and narrow bands in a captivating display across the abrashed field
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
'Halo Big 2' Sunset Red Floor Lamp/ Color Projector by Mandalaki Studio
By Mandalaki Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Halo project is the result of a long optical research process carried out by the Mandalaki
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
H 72.05 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
'Halo Big 2' Deep Blue Floor Lamp or Color Projector by Mandalaki Studio
By Mandalaki Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Halo Project is the result of a long optical research process carried out by the Mandalaki
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron, Aluminum, Brass
H 72.05 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
night sky.
Delightful example from a renowned London optical specialist
'Officer of the Watch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
4 Mid-20th Century Asian Cast Bronze Figures on Black Wood Plaques Signed Gansu
Located in Topeka, KS
and optically pleasing piece of artistry. While another figure proudly plays a flute, twinkling their
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
H 15 in W 7 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, boasting a dazzling display of stripes in a full spectrum of bold hues. The show-stopping pattern creates a
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, Wabi-Sabi Charm Meets Rustic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
stripes, gracefully alternating between wide and narrow bands, creating a mesmerizing display across the
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
21st Century Fossile Coffee Table, Brass and Kingwood Veneer, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
display and preserve, losing its function as a simple covering.
Features
Table with structure in rose
Category
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Victor Vasarely Op Art Tuz Signed and Numbered Screen Print
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
variety of optical illusions, with surfaces seeming to bulge out of the canvas. His works present color
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Metal
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
proportion when fully drawn, compact when closed
Displaying a desirable aged patina, some light marks
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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