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Scandinavian Modern Wilhelm Kåge "Argenta" Vase in stoneware and inlays in silver for Gustavsberg, Sweden. This beautiful piece is part of the Wilhelm Kages (Kåge) Argenta series, pr...

Excellent pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with new seat cushions. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.  

"Bend" sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, 2010. This example was purchased five years ago. It has has very little use, but does have a few very small spots which you ...

The engraved and brush painted ceramic plate, Visage Gris (Grey Face) is one the most iconic pieces created by Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) at the Madoura workshop in Vallauris, France. It is said "all portraits are self portraits". In this work, we see Picasso's wistfulness, vulnerability and humor set within a beautiful image representing both the sun and the moon, the masculine and the feminine. Picasso mastery of form, image, composition and subtle color is evident in a work that resonates transcendence. Created in 1953, Pablo Picasso ceramic Visage Gris (Grey Face), 1953 A.R. 206 is a Madoura white earthenware clay, knife engraved under partial brushed glaze with decoration in engobes (green, black, white) from the edition of 500. This work is stamped with the 'Madoura PLEIN FEU' and ‘EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO’ pottery stamps on the reverse. Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 15 1/8 x 1 5/8in (31.4 x 38.3 x 4.1cm). Madoura was an artisan workshop created by Georges and Suzanne Ramie which collaborated with Picasso in the fabrication and hand painting of the works. Pablo Picasso designed 633 different ceramic editions between 1947 and 1971 at the Madoura workshop, with a number of variants and unique pieces resulting from these initial works. He began by creating simple, utilitarian objects such as plates and bowls, but later produced more complex forms, including pitchers and vases — their handles occasionally shaped to form facial features, or anatomical parts of his animal subjects. Picasso remains one of the highest-grossing artists at auction today, and the range of his ceramics means it's possible to find both a good investment and a beautiful object. Visage Gris is among the most important. A Short Biography follows: Pablo Picasso revolutionized the art world and to many is THE artist of the 20th century. He is famous for his role in pioneering Cubism with Georges Braque and for his melancholy Blue Period pieces. Original signed Picasso lithographs and prints are a sure investment. Madoura Picasso ceramics are highly collectible in their own right. As one of the most influential Modern artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso is renowned as a legendary artistic master to this day. Born on October 25, 1881 in Malaga, Spain, Pablo Picasso was a child prodigy who was recognized as such by his art-teacher father, who ably led him along. The small Museo de Picasso in Barcelona is devoted primarily to his early works, which include strikingly realistic renderings of casts of ancient sculpture. Picasso was a rebel from the start and, as a teenager, began to frequent the Barcelona cafes where intellectuals gathered. He soon went to Paris, the capital of art, and soaked up the works of Edouard Manet, Gustave Courbet, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, whose sketchy style impressed him greatly. Then it was back to Spain, a return to France, and again back to Spain – all in the years 1899 to 1904. Before he struck upon Cubism, Picasso went through a prodigious number of styles – realism, caricature, the Blue Period, and the Rose Period. These distinguished styles are apparent in the unique original works as well as Picasso ceramics, lithographs, linocuts, and etchings that he created later in his life. The Blue Period dates from 1901 to 1904 and is characterized by a predominantly blue palette and focuses on outcasts, beggars, and prostitutes. This was when he also produced his first sculptures. The most poignant work of the style, La Vie (1903), currently located in Cleveland’s Museum of Art, was created in memory of his childhood friend, the Spanish poet Carlos Casagemas, who had committed suicide. The painting started as a self-portrait, but Picasso’s features became those of his lost friend. The composition is stilted, the space compressed, the gestures stiff, and the tones predominantly blue. The Rose Period began around 1904 when Picasso’s palette brightened and is dominated by pinks and beiges, light blues, and roses. His subjects are saltimbanques (circus people), harlequins, and clowns, all of whom seem to be mute and strangely inactive. One of the premier works of this period is Family of Saltimbanques (1905), currently in Washington, D.C. at the National Gallery, which portrays a group of circus workers who appear alienated and incapable of communicating with each other, set in a one-dimensional space. In 1905, Picasso went briefly to Holland, and on his return to Paris, his works took on a classical aura with large male and female figures seen frontally or in distinct profile, as in early Greek art. One of the best examples of this style is in the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo, NY, La Toilette (1906). Several pieces in this new, classical style were purchased by Gertrude Stein (the art patron and writer) and her brother, Leo Stein. With his groundbreaking 1907 painting Les Demoiselles d’Avignon...

Pair of Naoto Fukasawa glass side tables created in Murano, Italy. The tables are hand-blown with an organic shape. A separate glass cover fits perfectly into the top. They are elect...

Scandinavian modern table lamp by Markslöjd Kinna Sweden, with a makers mark underneath. The lamp is from the 1960s and has a frame in birch. The end connecting to the lamp shade is ...

Stunning terracotta bowl from Spain, 1960's. Beautiful blue and green painted detail with etched fish design and etched wavy edge detailing. Great vintage condition. Can be hung on a...

Jean oval center table is unique in its conception with Organic Modern inspiration. Natural Stone is unrepeatable in its individuality, this way each Jean center table is unique fea...

The Terracotta by the Sea Rug A hand-knotted, 100% Ghazni Wool rug. Made in Pakistan. The terracotta tiles have warmed from the sun to create the perfect pl...

ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, signed

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of four. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of t...

Claude Gaget ceramic wood fired tree sculpture created in La Borne, France. Elegant various shades of light to dark brown colors which are influenced by the position of the sculpture in the kiln and the effects of the wood fire. Signed at the base Original perfect condition Claude Gaget arrived in La Borne 13 March, 1973. He was working at Pierre Mestre’s house and set up his first workshop in Boisbelle. From 1974 onwards, he has shared his life with Claudine Monchaussé...

This very unusual brutalist-lidded box was hand-crafted in France in the 1960s. The piece boasts a rectangular shape with burl wood and pewter intricately mixed and displayed to form...

In 2020 MADE IN EDIT invites Patricia Urquiola to visit the Istituto a Indirizzo Raro Caselli Real Fabbrica di Capodimonte inside the Real Bosco, discovering its ancient tradition and the cloister where the school's didactic garden was originally located. The students of ceramic art have always used botanical references, taking them directly from plants, which are a primary source of inspiration and exercise. Hence the idea of "greening" this tradition: on one hand by reinventing a new botany of our time and on the other hand by thinking of providing the school with new plants for teaching. Thus the collection "Hybrida" for MADE IN EDIT was born: objects and centerpieces that bring an ancient model...

Madoura, very large ceramic platter attributed to Suzanne Ramie, Vallauris.

A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.6” H x 5.9” W x 6.5” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 5.93” Diameter x 0.75” D...

Very large Raku vase, circular free form, circa 70. The "Raku" technique is recognizable thanks to the black cracked lines and patterns on the surface ...

Gorgeous travertine coffee table with two adjustable pivoting table tops for Roche Bobois. Beautiful round table tops and a tubular shaped base. Nice natural travertine stone used ...

In collaboration with the school Istituto Caselli and the Royal Factory of Capodimonte, Patricia Urquiola designed a limited edition of porcelain artworks that tell a story of alchemy and experimentation. The collection is produced by Made in Edit. Hybrida is a project that translates manual skills and artisan talent into hybrid shapes and figures that populate the table set up. Traditional handcraft processes meet experimental ones, like the immersion in porcelain of unconventional materials, such as sponges and cotton, alongside the mosses from the Real Bosco that surrounds the Royal Factory. The name of the collection is Hybrida, conceived to reinterpret the eighteenth - century theme of great masterpieces of the traditional culture of Capodimonte ceramics...

Rare Swedish Vintage Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Rug "Skogsbryn" by Judith Johansson (1916-1993) Size: 96.5" × 67" (245 cm × 170 cm) Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. A beautiful flat-weave wool rug handmade in Sweden by renowned textile artist Judith Johansson. Signed with woven initials JJ at the corner of the rug. This rare rug celebrates the Swedish forest with its unique patterns and with its name, "Skogsbryn", which means forest edge in English. Its colors are greens, yellows, lilacs and oranges. 100% wool. Made in Sweden in the 1960's. A piece of Scandinavian modern design to bring an edgy yet subdued feeling to your space. Judith Johansson drew inspiration from nature and was commissioned by the Swedish Royal Family. She never made sketches or notes on-site but had a photographic memory, a strong sense of color, and paid careful attention to the symbolism in the sacred textiles...

Modular rattan tables set, prod. Vivai Del Sud, Italy 1970 Single module dimension: 60 W x 40 H x 53 D cm

Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass The curtain lamp is hand sculpted and made to order. Please allow for slight variations between each piece, as molds are not used. Each piece is crafted with a coiling technique and is made and designed by Analuisa Corrigan. The overall height, shade fabric and glaze may be custom if needed. Each shade is made of carefully selected vintage...

Best Furniture design at the iLuxury Awards 2021 In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona mirror...

This 10x11 vintage Afghan Kilim is believed to be a traditional Ghalmouri rug, handwoven in wool circa 1970-1980. On the Design: Admirers of Ghalmouri Kilims may appreciate this ...

Italian bamboo egg chair, a timeless fusion of style and comfort inspired by the iconic designs of the 1970s. This statement piece seamlessly blends Italian...

This gargantuan papier-mâché flower lamp looks as if it belongs within the tropical glasshouses of Kew Gardens. It appears in the style of Ralph Adron’s papier maché works featured in Max Clendinning...

François Gueneau Large abstract stoneware ceramic vase circa 1970 Signed at the base Original perfect condition Height 12 cm Large 29 cm Depth 8 cm

This is our latest collaboration with LA Ceramicist Titia Esties. Completely hand built this orb has an otherworldly feel to it. Assembled from hundreds of hand-cut tiles the varying...

Ultra rare table lamp in very good original condition. Designed by French designer Luc Bernard in 1974. These lamps are manufactured in a very small edition. As far as we know there are only two of these lamps left. The lamp is made from lacquered aluminum that is shaped into a spiral form which makes this lamp an impressive sculptural object. The spiral shape creates a beautiful light effect when the lamp is lit. We offer a variety of insured shipping services, ask us for the possibilities and competitive pricing. If you have any questions about our shipping options or this item please feel free to contact us. References: Mangiarotti, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Tobia Scarpa, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen...

Lunarys Large Side Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key side table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is...

Newly made wavy ceramic mirror. Hand-sculpted sections of ceramic placed together to create a beautiful wavy rectangular frame. White glaze over terraco...

Rare ‘Corbi’ modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany – circa 1972. The Corbi sofa consists of sections with roll cushions. It can be used a...

A pine table lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.6” H x 8.75” x 5.75” D Dimensions ...

Elegant pair of lounge chairs upholstered with a fabric by Loro Piana. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2022.

Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very ...

A table lamp designed and produced by Aneta. In solid pine. With makers label. Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12” H x 7.75” Diamete...

Unique suspensions designed and made by the french contemporary ceramist Olivia Cognet. Each suspension has a similar cylindrical shape, then decorated with several shapes and motif...

Free-shape chandelier made by the French ceramic artist Olivia Cognet. Staying true to her organic shaped works, Olivia offers us here a beautiful and re...

Kat & Roger Table Lamp with hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic base, USA. Measurements given apply to the base of the lamp. Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Southern Cali...

Two-light sconce cast in white plaster resin, American, circa 1970.

A Timeless red travertine coffee table with interlocking legs that was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Up&Up in the 1970s. The table features...

Ceramic coffee table "Cuvette" by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1970s.

A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.

An original pair of Mogens Koch folding chairs model "MK-16" made at Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in the 1970s Mogens Koch designed the MK16 Fo...

Wonderful 'Pulegoso' Table Lamp in Blue Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s. Very experimental in shape and design, this joyful table lamp will be the center of attention on your desk or cre...

Frank Gehry pair of easy Edges chairs and ottomans. Easy Edges, Inc. Canada/USA, 1972. Laminated cardboard, masonite. Chair: 29¼ H × 23¼ W × 39 D in, ...

Composition, faux carved stone surround mirror.

Object 083 Sofa by NG Design Dimensions: W 210 x D 100 x H 69 cm Materials: Bouclé Fabric Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors on demand. The ...

Tafla mirrors by Zieta Polished stainless steel Tafla O2 (qty 1) Height: 59.06 in (150 cm) Width: 38.19 in (97 cm) Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm) Tafla O3 (qty 1) Height: 48.82 in (124 cm) ...

Artona bed in walnut and leather designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the Maxalto company, Italy, 1970s The Artona line by Afra and Tobia Scarpa was the fir...

Pair of brass faux bamboo floor lamps with bamboo shades and travertine details at base.

Vintage ceramic tile coffee table from France, 1960's. Beautiful hand etched and painted leaf design on beige, cream, and brown ceramic tiles...

Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design inspired by nature and midcentury European sculpture. The Tulip wall sconce not only provides soft ambient illumination, but is also a beautiful sculpture. Uplighter with one bulb. IP20 (interior use) (can be converted to IP44 use). Height 11.8" (30 cm). *IMPORTANT: the FOOTPRINT of Tulip is H. 3.9” (100 mm) x W. 2.8” (70 mm). Please ensure that the footprint of our wall light is large enough to cover your j-box before placing an order.* All our plaster wall sconces can be custom colored to a color of your choice if you supply a paint color reference (for an additional charge quoted on an individual order basis). If you do not request our color service, the lights are shipped in our trademark calm white color. Although our lights are wired using UL listed components, each light fitting is not UL listed. If required, we are happy to supply the name of someone in New York who can do this for USA clients. Tulip Wall Sconce © Hannah Woodhouse/2006 (date of design). SHIPPING We do not supply fixed shipping quotes to the USA or Europe as shipping costs will vary depending on how many pieces you order, and your location. We are able to offer very competitive shipping prices, so please ask us for a quotation. Our shipping cost includes insurance of the goods in transit. We run plaster casting workshops in our London studio during which participants can cast maquettes (small artist models) of our iconic wall sconces Shell, Tulip and Ovoid. Client Testimonials We have been creating and selling our products to discerning clients all over the world for 20 years, and have worked successfully with a wide range of high-end interior designers. The following represent just a small selection of the testimonials we have received, which demonstrate the quality of our work and the excellent level of client service...

In most European mid-century design, there was an early emphasis on wood as it connected everyday objects, such as furniture, to nature. This rustic, solid wood coffee table is a per...

The EXO series is an exploration of nature's growth patterns on design materials, to understand the structure of exoskeleton. The project was conceived from a culmination from James ...

Fantastic pair of gracefully curved bulbous form sofa settees featuring iron frames covered with woven rattan, pencil reed, and wicker. The modern design basket or pea-pod shape of t...

Italian Sculptor, Angelo Bragalini, hammers beautiful pieces out of copper, including mirrors and consoles. This piece was made in 1955 and is the perfect size for many hallways or salon walls.

An unusual large painting on masonite by Warren Wolf (1924 - 2003, American), ca' 1980. Heavy texture (marble dust), in original frame. "Warren Wolf was a teacher, art school adminis...