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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.  

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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

Elegant pair of lounge chairs upholstered with a fabric by Loro Piana. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2022. Price is for the pair, can been ordered separately.

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 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...

Frank Gehry pair of easy Edges chair and ottoman. Easy Edges, Inc. Canada/USA, 1972. Laminated cardboard, masonite. Chair: 29¼ H × 23¼ W × 39 D in, ottoman: 14¾ H × 17¾ W × 30 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) ...

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

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 ...

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...

Designed by Mike Ruiz-Serra, the Quad has four hemispherical legs and is cast in fiberglass, giving it a unique satin finish that is extremely lightweight, strong, and durable. Its s...

Extraordinary hand carved organic sculpture "Amanecer" in red granite on a white lacquered wood base by Naomi Feinberg, American 1970s. Naomi Feinberg was a New York based sculpto...

Gabriella Crespi brass pill cigarette card box Italian, 1970s Measures: 4.4 inches wide on each side 0.3 inches deep Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Poli...

Hervé Rousseau Original and elegant stoneware ceramic vase by Hervé Rousseau. Decorative white ceramic glaze color. Original perfect condition....

Step into a world where innovation meets sustainability with the « Lotus » lamps– a captivating trio of model lamps born from a year-long collaboration between our passion-driven tea...

American Mid-century artist Harry Bertoia would spend his daylight hours working on the monumental public projects for which he is so well known. In the evenings though, after dinner...

Produced during the 1970s by Artek, Finland. Good vintage condition with signs of patina and usage.

A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole four piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Marked on the unders...

A sublime pair of Italian tan leather armchairs, patchwork leather seat cushions with original small back support cushions. The tan leather is a perfect mid-century tone with a beaut...

A beautiful pair of Mario Bellini Le Bambole lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a premium brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric, produced by B&B Italia...

A signed John Dickinson plaster low side table from circa 1970 with white finish, X-Form base and hoof feet. This iconic John Dickinson plaster low side table, dating back to around ...

Bruno Gambone set of three small stoneware or ceramic vases or vessels, Italy, 1970s. This beautiful set of small stoneware vases are grouped together nicely with contrasting and c...

Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) was an architect who mastered materials, detail, and light. He is most famous for Castelvecchio Museum in Verona, the Olivetti showroom in Venice and the Brion Tomb in San Vito d’Altivole. The Cornaro sofa embodies the intentions of its designer to combine Japanese minimalism...

Postmodern plaster side/end table, 1970.

Dense sculptural wooden vase composed of sculpted plywood by New York sculptor, Dick Shanley, circa 1970s-1980s. Very intriguing organic form and large sc...

Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...

Unique vintage French rope sconce attributed to French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Thick twisted rope stem with wavy rope arm extending...

Vintage 1960's Italian circular rattan stool by Tito Agnoli. Original rattan with nice age and patina. Great as stool or table.

Newly made ceramic lamp in a wavy column-form handmade from terracotta and white glaze. New natural raffia shade, brass stem neck, and new white cloth cord wiring with switch. Modern...

Structure: Made from Iroko veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable shelf. Natural variations in grain and color make each piece unique. Hardware: Blackened brass handle Ø12 mm (½″) × 25 mm (1″) Product Dimensions: D 36 cm (14″) × W 46 cm (18″) × H 60 cm (24″) Designed by Yaniv Chen...

Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...

From Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves – Brazi...

Newly made solid white oak cocktail table with carved ribbed detailing. Natural oak finish. Made in Los Angeles. Multiple quantity and c...

A rare pair including one stool of model VB 136 lounge chairs by Viggo Boesen for E.V.A. Nissen & Co, Denmark. This bamboo chair was designed in 1936 and still has the Nissen tags on...

Post-modern natural wooden credenza, a masterpiece designed by Giotto Stoppino for Acerbic in 1977, proudly crafted in Italy. This exquisite credenza is a harmonious fusion of functi...

‘Oval Form in Galactic Blue No 88’ is a unique sculptural vessel by the British artist, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela. Nicholas Arroyave-Portela’s professional ceramic practise began ...

Rare set of three of late mid century "paper bag" stoneware vases in beige / light brown by Tapio Wirkkala produced by Rosenthal Studio in Germany, 1970s. In good original condition....

Very nice sculptural S28 chairs designed by Pierre Chapo and made in his own atelier in France in 1972. Pierre Chapo discovered Alsatian architecture, the wood structures of the traditional half-timbered houses and the tried an tested household furniture. The interior of a home was the vital space in wintertime, and the heart of the house was a large table, where family and friends gathered for meals and winter evenings. Struck by the traditional "Aslation chair," Chapo decided to modernize it . In 1972, he designed the S28 chair, keeping the basic characteristics of the "Alsatian chair...

A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.68” H x 3.84” W x 4.62” D Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 9.1” H x 2.45” W x 0.5” D...

A pair of the very comfortable Inca chair with patinated original leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition.