20th Century Specialists

Music and Jewellery Box, Asprey London. Movement by Reuge, Switzerland. Miniature jewellery and music box in the style of a grand piano in a mahogany and walnut veneered case inlaid with marquetry throughout featuring musical instruments, raised on three turned tapered legs. The front opening to reveal a traditional keyboard with brass button slider. The top opening to reveal a green baize lined jewellery compartment bearing a brass plaque signed ‘Asprey, London’. c.1970 A separate compartment opening within to reveal a Swiss musical movement...

Automaton Singing birds Automaton singing birds housed in a gilded case standing on a stepped gilded base. Three articulated singing bird...

This elegantly carved temple drum wase use in Buddhist Temples. It’s carved from teak and lacquered black with red and green stripped details. The top and straps are made of leather. These gigantic goblet...

Playfully hinting at popular outdoor rock shaped speakers, this bronze cast music box domesticates the shape of a stone found in the mountains near Mexico City. A  listening- stone-for-interiors that explores connections between sound and sculpture. An object through which to rehearse the sculptural convention of listening to the material.  When sculpting in stone, it is common practice to press one’s ear against the material while lightly tapping it. The sounds and vibrations can reveal properties in the medium that are hidden from sight; hollows, interior fractures, hardness, and so on. There is an instant feedback from listening to stones when sculpting them; a true conversation with the material.In the tradition of bronze sculpture there has been a pursuit in perfectioning casting techniques in order to achieve better sonic resonance. Bronze casting was used to make some of the first metal instruments like bells, cymbals, horns among others Exhibited at XPAN: Mexico City (2023) Chic By Accident...

Playfully hinting at popular outdoor rock shaped speakers, this bronze cast music box domesticates the shape of a stone found in the mountains near Mexico City. A  listening- stone-for-interiors that explores connections between sound and sculpture. An object through which to rehearse the sculptural convention of listening to the material.  When sculpting in stone, it is common practice to press one’s ear against the material while lightly tapping it. The sounds and vibrations can reveal properties in the medium that are hidden from sight; hollows, interior fractures, hardness, and so on. There is an instant feedback from listening to stones when sculpting them; a true conversation with the material.In the tradition of bronze sculpture there has been a pursuit in perfectioning casting techniques in order to achieve better sonic resonance. Bronze casting was used to make some of the first metal instruments like bells, cymbals, horns among others Exhibited at XPAN: Mexico City (2023) Chic By Accident...

English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s Rectangular case vinyl record player. Structure in dark and light b...

Crafted from the highest musical grade of California Walnut and polished brass, the Corset Music Stand by Taylor Donsker is designed to elevate the experience of the musician and the...

Speaker Lamborghini Carbon with all structure in polymerised carbon in an autoclave at 6 bar, including an original Lamborghini exhaust pipes, a bluetooth® 4.0 – aptX® decoding, a ...

Carved oak dinner gong, the oak frame with mask pediment above a leaf-carved scroll decorated frame supporting the original brass gong. All raised on scrolling legs. Dimensions Heigh...

Description This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of y...

Walnut diner gong having turned finials above the arched frame and turned uprights supporting the original brass gong. All raised up on splayed supports. Dimensions Height 32 Inches ...

Large Carved walnut dinner gong, the frame with flower head carved decoration. Flanked by carved uprights. All raised up on trestle base, with a striker. Dimensions Height 39.5 Inche...

Wall hanging dinner gong, the oak backplate with stags head supporting the circular gong. Together with a hammer. Dimensions Height 21 Inche...

An authentic Tribal drum in all original condition. The Hardwood body of the Drum features fine Graining and has substantial weight. The very tight constru...

Early and scarce German solid body electric guitar. Crafted by Fasan guitars . Body is wrapped in a gold metal flake with black line detail covering. An interesting early guitar tha...

lagu selection is dedicated to preserving local values and carefully curates the craftsmanship of boutique producers, bringing together user-friendly and high-quality designs. In this selection, we aim to emphasize the value of art and craftsmanship by including rare antique pieces and handcrafted unique items. One of the featured items in the lagu selection is the wooden vintage violin...

Mateials: a solid brass structure, a cast iron stand, and a rope-wrapped mallet. Lagu selection is dedicated to preserving local values and brings together the craftsmanship of bo...

Univox hollow body electric guitar in fine condition with case. Appears to be zebra wood body with maple neck. Complete and plays well. 1 5/8 nut on th...

“Project G epitomized high design, pure form, the perfection of how sacred platonic geometry can bring our banal, everyday products to a higher spiritual art form. It set the trend for stereo equipment to become a composition of extreme pure form, sophisticated materials, and floating sculptural composition for Bang & Olufsen, Brionvega, Telefunken, and others to emulate.” – Karim Rashid If you are not familiar with the Clairtone project G...

A spectacular 19th century Black Chinoiserie lacquered Presentation Steinway & Sons Grand Piano . Model #37278 ,having fall key cover reading Steinway & Sons patent Grand New York &...

A very fine early 20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted three-leg Grand Erard piano. By François Linke. Beautiful quarter veneered case inlaid with cartouche panels surmounted by a hinged lid, with great quality pierced foliate bronze mounts running down each leg, finishing off with lion paw feet. Signed F. Linke to the bronze clasp on the side leg, The movement stamped with Erard serial number 97037 and patent stamps, the interior of the case further stamped F. TURBEC/A LEMOINE. Erard is the oldest and most prestigious French piano manufacturer. The firm was founded by Sebastian...

The Beovox Cona, designed in beautifully austere fashion by David Lewis and now permanently in the Moma collection, was the first B&O subwoofer loudspeaker. It was specifically inten...

Antique English Silver Plated Dinner Bell Mounted on an Oak Base, Circa 1890-1900.

As exceptionally scarce as it is fascinating, this autochange disk player by the Polyphon Musikwerke in Leipzig, Germany can change between six disks and play with the incredibly rare addition of bells that accompany the music. Before a coin is dropped into the slot, slide the brass indicator until it points to the desired music selection, insert a penny, and the chosen song will play automatically. An extremely limited number of these automatic disk changers were ever created, and even fewer have survived in such outstanding condition. Standing over seven feet tall, this particular model boasts a magnificent walnut case with handsome burl panels on its original, matching storage cabinet. A true technical marvel for its day, Polyphon’s automatic disk changer symbolizes pure ingenuity and superlative craftsmanship. This antique player...

This early 19th century Swiss gold vinaigrette has the charming addition of a musical mechanism. The entire box is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold envelo...

French Modernist Art Deco piano and bench by Pierre-Paul Montagnac, a variant of the model used in one of the luxe apartments, the Caen, on the great French oceanliner Normandie in 1935. Created in rosewood and sycamore, and carefully and correctly restored, including the fine Erard (#127208) instrument. 56” wide x 60” deep. Documented in numerous sources, including the July 1935 issue of Art et Decoration. Pierre-Paul Montagnac (1883-1961) Born in Saint-Denis, France on 9 May 1883, Pierre-Paul Montagnac was equally talented as a fine artist and a decorative artist. He was educated in both disciplines, studying with Eugene Carriére as well as at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiére, both in Paris. His inaugural exhibition was at the 1912 Salons – and at the 1920 Salon d’Automne he received a traveling scholarship. In 1918 he began working in the firm of André Mare and from 1922 collaborated with Maurice Dufrene at La Maîtrise, the famous design studio of Galeries Lafayette. From 1921 he exhibited at the Salons of la Société des Artistes Décorateurs, Salon des Architectes Modernes, and internationally, in Barcelona and Leipzig. He designed suites on the grand French oceanliners, l’Atlantique, Normandie and Pasteur. At the 1925 Paris International Exposition his work was in a standout class. At the 1937 Exhibition he organized the pavillion of the Artistes Decorateurs and personally won a Grand Prix. For the New York Exhibition in 1938, he was a member of the international jury, organized the group of Decorators, and, as architect, organized the exhibitions of jewelry and perfumes. He became a member of the Society of Modern Architects and executed important and numerous architecture and decorating projects including the luxury apartments on the great French oceanliners l’Atlantique, Pasteur, and Normandie. Vice President and then President of the Societe des Artistes Decorateurs from 1930-1938, he was also President of the Salon d’Automne and Vice President of the Committee of the Exhibition of Arts and Embellishments of Life; member of the steering committee of C.T.I. and Artistic Property, member of the Board of Directors of the Central Union of Decorative Arts. He was also an Officer of the Legion of Honor and received the Cross of War. MONTAGNAC was the son of an engineer and he had a taste for geometry and science that predisposed him to the rigors of architectural laws. Multi-talented, he worked independently as a painter – who had paintings acquired by the French government – while also working in the related fields of architecture and decoration. His work included homes, apartments, galleries, luxury shops, banks and the aforesaid oceanliners. As a designer/decorater, Montagnac had the taste for quality, luxurious furniture, using precious woods, bronze extensions, ivory inlays, mother-of-pearl, metal and coral. He advocated for a resolutely modern style and, free of all pastiches, focused on beautiful cabinetry, the challenges of furniture design, particularly from 1940 to 1945, captured all his attention. The tireless activity of Montagnac, whose varied works are represented in official museums and residences, was also recognized from a professional and social point of view. He was a remarkable organizer, devoted to the cause of art, to the defense of the trade and his colleagues. It was Montagnac who, in 1939, with Anatole de Monzie, took the initiative to found the ENTRAIDE to Artists (which provides support to talented young French artists). MOBILIER ET DECORATION, September/October 1953 ERARD An illustrious piano manufacturer, Sebastien Erard began building superior harpsichords in Paris in the mid-1700s, produced pianos for the French Court, and received a multitude of patents, many of which are still in use in piano manufacturing. Erard pianos were marketed as the finest pianos in the world and were owned by Queen Victoria, Franz Liszt, Chopin, Verdi, Ravel, and Felix Mendelssohn among many others. They continued to enjoy international success well into the 20th century. They were known for their unique sound quality, similar to the American square grand piano...

Wurlitzer "The Bubbler" juke box. Model 1015CD Dimensions: Height 60", width 33", depth 25" CW4607. This Juke Box plays CD's. We do not have a list of the artist or songs, however it is an eclectic mix including (but not limited to): Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, George Benson, John Barry, Earl Klugh, Don Henley, Mariah Carey, Bette Midler, Bonnie Rait, Van Morrison...

Decorate a living room with this elegant antique pedal harp. Crafted in France circa 1780, the single action musical instrument features 36 recently repl...

Extremely rare aluminum string bass, circa 1930s, bass was originaly wood grain painted, has been stripped and polished.. restrung and set up, new bridge and custom (alcoa) tail piece, original ebony fret board, Sounds amazing. If purchasing to play, wonderful decorative sculpture, Pfretzschner aluminum bass In 1928, The Aluminum Company of America manufactured 50 aluminum double basses...

This beautiful burl walnut music box with elegant brass inlaid top plays four different tunes. The rich sound resonated richly and has the workings made in Switzerland. The on and of...

Victrola Victor Talking Machine Oak Case Record Player Model VV-IX-252347G. Item features a beautiful oak wood case, model VV-IX-252347G, very nice antique item. Circa Early 1900s. ...

On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tun...

This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Langdorff & Fils, circa 1880. The case is inlaid and crossbanded with floral marquetry and banded decoration. The lid opens to reveal an ebonised interior with a glazed hinged cover showing the comb, and a paper label to the underside of the lid stating 'Fabrique De Geneve' Langdorff & Fils, Fabricants The music box has got its original tune sheet which is stamped: "No 24017 Fabrique de Geneve" and lists the ten tunes and composers. Condition: It is is in excellent condition and in working order. Dimensions in cm: Height 18 cm x Width 69 cm x Depth 27 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 7 inches x Width 2 foot, 3 inches x Depth 11 inches Music box (also musical box) is a 19th/20th century automatic musical instrument that produces sounds by the use of a set of pins placed on a revolving cylinder or disc so as to pluck the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique...

Newly Lacquered Baldwin Piano

Originally used in a church, this impressive French hand-forged iron music stand is designed so that a musician can stand on each side. Candleholders extend on the left and right to ...

Original 1969 Elipson AS30 speaker in staff with its round, sensual and warm shape, was an Elipson bestseller. It was relatively compact for its time (30 cm in diameter, with a 16 cm...

Danish design A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of gorgeous rosewood with damper. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This...

Danish design A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of mahogany. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This pianette is made by ...

20th Century Luché "ELCE" mechanical piano, France. Roller and crank in perfect working condition.  

Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s. The radio was designed to be wrapped and car...

Very Large Bronze Bell from Synchronome made in 1948 Synchronome was established in 1895 by Frank Hope Jones, they started making electric clock systems for British industry in the ...

Beautiful and special brass bell with the handle shaped as a bear with stone eyes. Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1900s.

Art Cased Concert Grand by John Broadwood & Sons, Serial number 21658, Year 1882. Mahogany case by order of Sir Alfred Waterhouse (1830 - 1905) , a lea...

An iconic set of speakers. These are wired for Europe and could be rewired for your location.

Sound System 1 is a piece that forms part of the collection SS. The reclaimed plywood originates from the 2018 Logroño Concéntrico Festival installation, ...

Sound System 3, also known as 'La Niña', is a piece that forms part of the collection SS. The sustainably grown reclaimed plywood (Europe) originates from the 2021 exhibition 'Materi...

This is a truly wonderful and rather unique piece. We can't find another quite like it. We were told it is from an Edo period Shinto Shrine dedicated to the deity Inari - a popular deity associated with foxes who were known for protecting the annual rice harvest from threatening vermin. In Japanese mythology, foxes are supposed to breathe out flames which are represented by the flame motif at the top of the drum stand...

One of the pieces destined to become a cult object, sought after by collectors everywhere, better known as the Cube radio. It was designed in 1964 by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper ...

Large Framed Dinner Gong in Mahogany This impressive bronze gong hangs from a well-crafted turned stand. The original hand-crafted gong offers a substantial sound, when struck wi...

Vintage 1966 TEAC Tascam Reel To Reel Tape Recorder This Antique Tape Recorded is from the 1960’s. It was advertised as “record in the home and not just ...

Hand painted band stand folding music stand, circa 1950s. Great folk art design and Goofy dog painted. Possibly from the Jazz Mill in Phoenix. Great wall han...

Midcentury Record Player Brionvega by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s.

A 19th century orchestral double base case constructed from pine timber, with iron hardware and its original floral lining to the interior. A spectacular and historic piece of sculpt...

Braun wall mounted audio system designed by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1960's/70's. Equip with Braun Audio 300/310, L46 wall speakers, and vintage Vitsoe ...

This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrust...

An 1893, Pleyel upright piano with a satinwood cabinet. Entire cabinet features intricate, Neocalssical style inlay. The front panels feature a symmetri...

Similar pair of antique wood cello cases on custom-made modern stands, placed as sculptures.

Hand-Made High-Quality Animal Skin Bentwood Drum with Ink Graphic Decoration Offered for sale is a hand-made, high-quality animal skin drum with bentwood frame and brass and metal. ...