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Modern Penedo Showcase Bar Cabinet Patagonia Stone Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern inspired Penedo Showcase, Hand-Crafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo marble cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes, shaped a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Onyx, Statuary Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is ...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar rug from the early 20th century. The wine red small Herati pattern field is overlaid by a light blue involute Herati medallion which, in turn, is centered b...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Furniture

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Wool

1990s Astonishing Red Fornasetti Wood Box by Fornasetti.
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Astonishing rare wood box by Piero Fornasetti, in excellent condition Made in Italy. Dimension: 10.23W × 3.14D × 1.57 H 25 cm x 8 cm x 4 cm
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Walnut

Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Brass and glass chunks Arts & Crafts chandelier with original chain & canopy. A stunning handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant light from the 1920s featuring a hammered brass frame with...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Wire

Rare Mid-Century Pendant Light by Temde Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Free Shipping
Located in Lisse, NL
Sculptural Organic Modernism in Wood and Woven fabric. This exceptional pendant light was designed by Temde Leuchten, one of Germany's leading mid-century lighting manufacturers, kn...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wire

Vintage Chinese Eight Panel Coromandel Screen
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Chinese eight panel coromandel screen composed of wood and lacquer. This screen depicts daily life on one side and a landscape with birds and fauna on the other side.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and grey beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.75"H x 28.5"W x 29.25"D Seat Height (inches): 17.25" Arm Heigh...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School occasional or side table, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A Dutch Art Deco nicely sized and very elegant occasional table or side table. The table has a sculptural design and the feet are black and slighly conical in shape. This table is su...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Furniture

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Oak

Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s 50 cm Diameter
Located in Palermo, IT
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s Never used, still in its original packaging. Excellent condition. Immediate shipping with adequate and insured packa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

3-Seater Sofa with Great Patina in Brown Leather Upholstery
Located in Beerse, VAN
This 3-seater sofa from the 1970s is a beautiful example of brutalist design, blending raw minimalism with rich character. Upholstered in brown leather, it features a beautifully ag...
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1970s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Furniture

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Leather

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape. Weight about ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Paul Evans Set of Twelve Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs, USA 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans set of twelve brutalist sculpted bronze dining chairs, USA 1970 This extremely rare to find set is comprised of two armchairs (Model PE 105) and ten side chairs (Model PE ...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano 7-Tier Textural Disc Chandelier in Mixed Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This striking chandelier features seven tiers of hand-blown Murano glass discs, each crafted with a variety of intricate textural finishes. Some discs feature indentations reminiscen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Furniture

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Murano Glass

Turn of the Century Green Romanian Box Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This settle or bench is early 20th Century, possibly older. Original green and red paint full of rustic charm and an exquisite example of folk craftsmanship. Wonderful natural colo...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Folk Art Furniture

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Pine

An Indian Haveli Architectural Facade with Three Windows and a Balcony
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Indo-Saracenic residential balcony, crafted in the 1900s in Gujarat, India, features an overhanging upper story, four columns, two lower windows, and a door. The balco...
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Early 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Teak

Vintage Flatware Cutlery Set Fürst Besteck Solingen, Set 68, Germany, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Solingen set of cutlery made of high-quality stainless steel in the amount of 68 pieces for 12 people in a stylish package. Germany, 1960s. Rust resistant. Mirror polishing technol...
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1950s German Vintage Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Onyx, Brass, Oak, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Set/3 Bordeira Nesting Coffee Tables, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Colle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Statuary Marble, Onyx, Marble, Brass

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Polyester

A Pair of Finely Cast Asian Bronze Birds Animal Statue with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of finely cast Asian bronze birds animal statue with stand. Age: Contemporary Size of birds only: Height 12.8 - 13.6 C.M. / Width 8.8 - 9 C.M. / Length 17.6 - 18.5 C.M. Size ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Furniture

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Bronze

Italian Painted Surrealist Architectural Cabinet in the Manner of Fornasetti
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian white painted surrealist architectural cabinet in the manner of Fornasetti, featuring 2 cabinet doors and 4 drawers with brass hardware.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

Rafaella Bio Dark Blue & Yellow Velvet Angular Sofa by Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Rafaella Bio Angular Sofa epitomizes luxurious seating with its exquisite design and comfortable build. Crafted to provide a smooth and soft experience, this generously sized sof...
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2010s Italian Furniture

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Textile

Papaia Lounge Chair by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Papaia Lounge Chair designed by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s . Step into the bold spirit of 1970s Italian design with the striking Papaia Lounge Chair, an...
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1970s European Space Age Vintage Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Gianfranco Frattini 780/783 Tables For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gianfranco Frattini 780/783 Low Tables For Cassina The series of round low tables designed by Gianfranco Frattini is emblematic of Italian design in the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Wood

Scandinavian Modern Bar Cart in Oak & Ceramic Tiles by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern bar cart trolley by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf. Made in the 1960s. The trolley is executed in solid quarter sawn oakwood with an amazing gran and patina and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture

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Stoneware, Oak

Pair of 19th c. English Howard Rolled Arm Club Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of stamped Howard club chairs of generous proportions having rolled arms and backs over deep seat on turned legs with brass casters. Low, stylish profile and exquisitely comfo...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Furniture

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Upholstery

Italian Freestanding Parchment Cabinet, circa 1970
Located in CA, CA
An almost certainly unique Italian freestanding cabinet, circa 1970 A body of circular form curves into an huge arch peaking at over 9 feet in height. finished in parchment with lea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Leather, Wood

1950s Dual Shade Green Sculptural Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite table or desk lamp in the manner of Jean Royère circa 1950s Loop design tubular metal base in vivid green with center brass orb finials Supporting two conical shades pois...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1950s Pair of Audoux and Minet Rope Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Each wall lamp is composed of a rope arm extending on the upper part to form a loop. On the lower part, the arm of light returns towards the front, it is dressed with a lampshade in ...
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1950s French Vintage Furniture

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Rope

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug Ivory, Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
Extremely Rare size, which leads us to believe this carpet originally was a custom order for a Nobel Family. Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America. Serapi carpets were woven on the level of small workshop with multiple weavers working several years to complete each rug. Highly skilled artisans, they continually reinterpreted the design as they wove, creating highly spontaneous and inventive artistry. Measures: 16'2" x 18'2". Serapi is a term that is a mystery in the Persian antique carpet market. There is no location or tribe of this name. Sarab, also spelled Saab, a town in northwestern Persia, is known for weaving only runners with a camel hair pile during the nineteenth century. "Serapi" may be a nickname given by American dealers...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Furniture

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Wool

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams!” (« La couleur ! Quelle langue profonde et mystérieuse, le langage des rêves », Paul Gauguin, Paris, 1848-Fatu-Hiva, 1903) ‘Color and feeling’, ‘color and meaning’, these are concepts that have gone together since time immemorial. Artists and craftsmen have a special bond with color. After all, it is a means of expression that can have a real reinforcing effect. Especially linking color with light offers unlimited possibilities. Glaziers and glass painters have tried to master both these ‘instruments’ for centuries. The set of beautifully restored neo-Gothic windows in our collection are enough reason for us to let these works of art figure in a broader story. As a bonus, we would like to introduce you to the contemporary stained-glass artist and stained-glass restorer, Daniël Theys. whose workshop is in Sint-Pieters-Rode (Belgium). He talked to us about the materials and techniques he used for the restoration of our set of neo-Gothic stained-glass windows. A fascinating look at the tricks of the trade from a specialist! A bird’s eye view of the history of the European stained-glass window. Although the Romans already used translucent glass plates to cover wall openings, the stained-glass window reached its peak in Europe between 1150 and 1500. A period also known as the era of the cathedrals. At that time, stained-glass windows became more than just a way to let in the light, and to keep the space closed off. From now on, their functionality was also found in their didactic value. The biblical and saints’ stories that adorned the stained-glass windows became a kind of poor man’s bible. They brought, as it were, the knowledge of the holy scriptures in an understandable, pictorial way. At the same time, the colored light provided additional symbolism. The invading light was interpreted as a manifestation of God. It is also no coincidence that the main altar was bathed in light. It was the place where the most important sacrament was celebrated, that of the Eucharist. How were these magical colors obtained? Well, during the 12th and 13th centuries, metal oxides gave color to the glass. Copper, for example, produced different colors in the various stages of oxidation. The metal could color the glass light blue, green and even red. It should be noted that from the 13th century onwards, clear glass, which was cheaper and at the same time allowed more light into the buildings, was used more often. A century later, in the years 1400 to 1500, glass painters frequently painted onto the glass with a ‘stain’ of silver chloride or sulfide. The painted piece of glass was heat-treated in a furnace. The heating process ensured that the silver ions migrated into the glass and became suspended within the glass network. The stain gave colors ranging from a pale yellow to a rather deep red. This new technique allowed glaziers to get more than one color on a single glass fragment. The shades produced by painting in silver chloride were well suited for depicting golden crowns, scepters and other gilded objects and ornaments. But the most important advantage of the technique was the fact that the glass painter could now make transitions from yellow tones to white without having to apply separations with lead strips! This also improved the legibility of the pictured scene. You can imagine that the labor-intensive process of the production of stained-glass windows was a very costly affair and therefore it was often patrons who donated them to a church or a chapel. The benefactors were usually eager to propagate their social status and were moved by concern for their salvation. In the 16th century, stained-glass windows also began to appear in secular buildings such as town halls, the homes of the wealthy and commercial premises such as inns. It is striking that during this period the use of lead strips that border many parts of the image was further reduced in favor of real painting on stained glass. This was due to an increasing love of detail. For example, one wanted realistically painted portrait heads. Working with enamel paints was cumbersome. Each newly applied color had to be burned into the glass before another color or overpainting could be applied. It was not only the coloring of the glass that was complicated, the process of obtaining flat glass plates required many steps as well. The glazier blew a glass bulb with a blowpipe and then cut it open. Finally, each half of the sphere was turned around so fast that it became a disc. In later periods, the glazier blew out his glass bulb into a cylinder. Once the cylinder had cooled, its closed ends were removed, and the long sides were cut open. The pieces of glass obtained were then heated and flattened. During the 16th century, there was a division of labor between the stained-glass designer, the glazier, and the glass painter. It happened as well that the stained-glass artist used prints as models for his stained-glass windows. Whoever drew the design, the glazier always needed a model on the right scale, the so-called cartoon. On the cartoon, the lead strips were clearly marked, and the use of colors was indicated. Contracts at the time show that the price of stained-glass windows was calculated per square foot. The price per square foot included the labor and material costs. The price of the cartoon was not included. In the 17th century, the work of glass painters remained important. At the same time, there was a growing popularity of stained-glass windows with heraldic themes. In the Low Countries there were several high-quality glass painters active. During the 18th century, glass painting went downhill in our regions. The French occupation of the Southern Netherlands resulted in the destruction and sale of religious stained-glass windows. It was only around the middle of the 19th century that the young Belgian state experienced a revival of stained glass. The renewed interest in the Middle Ages, the so-called ‘gothic revival’, caused a wave of restoration of old stained-glass windows of churches and orders for neo-gothic stained-glass windows. The Sint-Lucas art schools in Belgium played an important role in this. Industrial developments in the glass and steel industries naturally had an important hand in the popularity of stained-glass windows. Stained-glass had a wide range of uses; think of stained glasses in winter gardens, domes, windows, and doors of large mansions. Significant glazier’ studios arose in several larger Belgian cities. In Brussels, for example, you had the workshops of Capronnier and Colpaert, in Bruges the studios of Coucke and Dobbelaere, in Ghent the companies of Ganton-Defoin or Ladon. During the 19th century, glaziers followed the style developments in the visual arts. For example, the number of windows in Art Nouveau and Art Deco style is large. The restored stained-glass windows with male and female saints that we offer for sale, come from a building in Laeken, near Brussels. They probably decorated the space of a church, chapel, convent, or Catholic school. In the results of the interview with glass restorer Daniël Theys, you will learn more about the particularities of these splendid windows. Chatting and browsing in the workshop of Daniël Theys The Belgian Glass restorer and glass blower, Daniël Theys (), made a career switch at a later age and has been active in the profession since 1987. He is an important player in the field of stained-glass window art in Belgium. Moreover, he is the only one in the country who still masters the technique of glass etching. Daniël Theys receives many commissions from small parish churches to restore old stained-glass windows to their former glory. He made a name for himself in that niche and that is how Spectandum brought the set of 19th century stained glass windows to his workshop for reconstruction. They were delivered in old numbered wooden crates and Daniel had to start puzzling. Numbered wooden crates with sections of the stained-glass windows Normally a glazier starts working from a drawing with a scale of 1:1 (full size drawing), but in this case each piece had to be cataloged and photographed. The smaller pieces were grouped on the light box and photographed in their entirety. Then Daniël made a drawing of the remaining pieces that he had puzzled together with great care. Smaller pieces identified and grouped on the light box The restauration guidelines of the Agency for Monuments and Landscapes are not always the same as those of a restorer. For this reconstruction, Daniël primarily considered the purpose of the stained-glass windows. It had to be an aesthetic and salable set of stained-glass windows, so the choice of filling the gaps with neutral glass or epoxy was not really an option. Theys left well-executed previous restorations untouched. The windows may have been repaired three or four times in the past. Piece of a cloak with glass shards from different periods (restorations) Another problem Daniel faced during the restoration was the fact that some small parts of the old grisaille had been eaten away by microorganisms. The defect – caused by moisture – can be seen from the discoloration of the grisaille. The black-brown color is turned red. This fragment shows well how the brown grisaille has turned red due to the attack of micro-organisms The stained-glass windows of the 19th century are made of ‘in the mass-colored’ glass. This means that the colors were added to the liquid glass during its production process. This type of glass differs from glass colored with enamel paint, which became popular from the interwar period. The latter process involves applying enamel paint (this is a glass powder with a metal oxide to which a medium has been added) to the colorless glass. When firing the glass with the enamel paint, the powder fuses with the glass. The colors of email painted glass are less intense and less brilliant than those of ‘in the mass-colored glass’. Jars with colored powder for the enamel paints For the restoration Daniël only worked with mouth-blown glass, both with ‘in the mass-colored glass’ and with ‘verre plaqué’. This is blown glass composed of several layers of different shades. Over the years, Theys built up a large stock of old blown glass. Colored blown glass always has sliding shades. For example, a red piece of glass can have a color transition from bright red to light orange. These differences in shades are the result of the different thicknesses of the piece of glass. It allows the glazier to use a wide variety of shades. The purple-red foliage with light blue accents was obtained by etching away parts of a piece ‘verre plaqué’. A small part of the lower glass layer is exposed. The windows were completely re-leaded by the restorer because there was virtually no ‘lead net’ preserved. In general, lead strips only have a limited lifespan because of oxidation processes. Daniël removed the old lead remnants and placed new lead profiles. Then he applied putty between the glass fragments and the lead strips to seal the lead. A window must be made watertight. The current condition of the windows is excellent. Decorative glass part with original lead remnants New lead strip The set of stained-glass windows we present today, originally consisted of windows of 5 to 6 m high. After all, they originally adorned a neo-gothic church. Since the original dimensions are not suitable for private buildings, it was decided to only restore the figurative representation. The original spire of one of the windows Thanks to a suspension eye, the window can be hung. There is also the possibility to place the window in an upright position. Thanks to the craftsmanship of the Theys-Studio, we can once again enjoy the brilliance of color! Looking for the missing link The set of 19th-century stained-glass windows came into the possession of Spectandum without a clear provenance. The renowned Leuven antiques dealer, Cornelius Engelen, recalls that the windows came from a church in Laeken. There is no solid starting point for a search for the provenance. Based on the style of the stained-glass windows – most probably the late 19th century -, their religious iconography, and their original shape (pointed arch windows) and dimensions (5 to 6 cm high), we can assume that they were once displayed in a (neo-)gothic cult building. On the one hand, the stained-glass windows may have been removed after storm damage or other calamities, on the other they may have been taken away during a renovation or a demolition of a church. The Church of Our Lady in Laeken is the most famous church building in that municipality that could qualify. In the early 1920s, the central windows of the transept were badly damaged by a hurricane. Today, glass fragments of these windows (dating from 1893-1894) with the names of the sixteen missing saints and an arch infill of the western window are officially known. It would be interesting to find out if our set of eight saints once were part of the transept of Our Lady in Laeken. Research in the records of the church administrators could provide clarification. Knowing that most neo-gothic stained-glass windows from the Church of Our Lady come from the Jules Dobbelaere’s glass studio in Bruges, it is useful to consult that company’s archive as well. It is kept in the KADOC (Documentation and research center for religion, culture and; in Leuven. Of course, the sizes and shape of the stone window openings of the transept can also provide an indication. If we stylistically compare the grisailles of the set of stained-glass windows with the work of Jules Dobbelaere, we do see some relationship. Especially with a stained-glass window in the chapel of Our Lady of the Saint Anthony Church in Aalst. Another line of research that we could follow, is that of the iconography of the series. One of the saints depicted is Saint Roch. There once was a Saint-Roch church in Laeken with 19th-century stained-glass windows from the Brussels studio of Jean-Baptiste Capronnier. The company archive of the glaziers François and Jean-Baptiste Capronnier is owned by the Flemish government and can be consulted in the above-mentioned KADOC. We already searched the sales catalog of 1892, in which Capronnier’s drawings and cartoons are described one by one. The saints that are represented in our set of windows, does not correspond with the names of the saints mentioned for the church of St. Roch in Laeken. Building on this argument, it can be concluded that the eight saints were not destined for this house of worship. In the absence of lavishly illustrated monographs on the various glazier-companies in Belgium, the execution of a comparative study of the stained-glass windows is time-consuming and complex. Although a limited number of old photos of stained-glass windows can still be found in the database ‘Balat’ of the KIK-IRPA (), this remains far too limited to get a good picture of the output of the various companies. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Saint Martin, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Most people know Saint Martin (Szombathely, ca. 316 – Candes, 397) as the Roman Tribune who cut his cloak in two with his sword and gave one half to a beggar. The artist of the stained-glass window has opted for a different, less common iconographic representation here. Saint Martin is presented as a bishop with a miter and staff. According to a legend, Martin was lured to the city of Tours with a trick to consecrate him as a bishop. He refused the ecclesiastical office and hid in a barn with some geese. The birds betrayed him with their twittering. In the end Martin received his episcopal consecration. The goose at the feet of the saint clearly refers to this event. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Angela, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Angela de Merici was an Italian woman who taught young women religion, health care, and household skills. She founded the monastic community of the Ursulines. They played an important social role as founders of schools and orphanages. Saint Angela died in Brescia in 1540. It should therefore come as no surprise that the saint on the stained-glass-window is depicted with a girl by her side. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Charles Borromeo, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Charles Borromeo (Milan, 1538-1584) grew up in a noble family. He was already made Cardinal and Archbishop of Milan at the age of 24. With his writings he contributed to the implementation of the Church reforms determined at the Council of Trent. Among other things, he released a new catechism. With his book on the design of church buildings, “Instructiones Fabriacae et Supellectilis Ecclesiasticae”, he left a mark on Baroque church construction. At the outbreak of the plague in his diocese in 1576, he devoted himself to the care of those affected. Hence, people sometimes pray to him when they have been hit by a serious illness. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Roch, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Saint Roch (Montpellier, 1295? /1350? -1327? /1380?) was born with a port-wine stain in the shape of a cross on his left hip. It was interpreted as a sign from God. After the dead of his parents, he gave his money to the poor and went on to live the life of pilgrim. He cared for plague sufferers and healed some of them by making a sign of the cross. He is especially invoked as protector against the plague. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Bernard of Clairvaux (Fontaines, 1090-Clairvaux, 1153) decided to become a monk at the age of 21. In 1112 he entered in the monastery of Cîtaux. He was soon commissioned by the abbot to find a new monastery in Clairvaux. Because of his intellectual capacities and eloquence, he was consulted by various ecclesiastical and secular leaders. He ensured the expansion of the Cistercian order throughout Europe. As a Doctor of the Church, he wrote many tracts and sermons and established a new rule for the Templars. Above all, he was concerned with the discipline of the clergy. Therefore, he wrote a spiritual manual for the priests and bishops. Saint Bernard can be seen as a true mystic. He envisioned the union of the human soul with God as the most important goal in life. According to a legend, Bernard once had a vision in which the Blessed Virgin appeared to him and strengthened him with her mother’s milk. In the arts, the saint is mainly depicted with an abbot’s staff and a book with the Cistercian rule. His vision was also often portrayed. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. John Berchmans, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm The Belgian Jan Berchmans (Diest, 1599-Rome, 1621) was the eldest of five children. When his mother became seriously ill, he initially took care of her, but at the age of nine he was housed with the town’s priest. After a few years he moved to Mechelen to become the servant of a canon. It also gave him the opportunity to begin his studies in the seminary for priests. He eventually joined the Jesuits of Mechelen. He got their permission to study philosophy in Rome. In the Eternal City, he visited working-class neighbourhoods to teach the children about God. He died of an illness at the age of 22. Saint Jan Berchmans is the patron saint of school children and students. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Saint Clare...
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Furniture

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz room size carpet in square format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 12' 6" x 14' 0".
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Furniture

Materials

Wool

Josef Frank Silk Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Silk shade, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s-1940s. new silk shade
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tall Succulent plant, Murano Aquamarine glass
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Exceptional Tall Murano glass cactus, flowering, in vivid aquamarine color. The idea of creating glass accessories of succulent plants in a pot is commonly attributed to Napoleone Ma...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Chess Set by the Carl Auböck workshop, Vienna, 1960s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A stunning solid cast iron chess set designed by Carl Auböck III in the 1960s. This is an authentic first generation set. The pieces are very tactile, heavy in weight, and with a ric...
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1960s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Furniture

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Iron

French Designer, Table Lamp, Rattan, Bamboo, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and bamboo table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5"H x 5.0"W x 5.0"D Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet) bulb Bulbs are not...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished, Newly Reupholstered With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Fabric, Teak

Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Hubertus Stag Head with 14 Point Trophy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Hubertus Stag Head with 14 Point Trophy Large antique Black Forest Hubertus stag's head with an uneven 14 end deer trophy. Carved in the Baroque s...
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Furniture

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Antler, Wood

Bleached Pine Apothecary, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A bleached pine 19 drawer apothecary chest on chippendale bracket feet, 19th century. 37 ½ inches wide by 12 inches deep by 35 ¾ inches tall
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19th Century Antique Furniture

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Pine

Large 19th C Bare Oak French Country Trestle Farm Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1880s French oak farm trestle table has a bare finish and has been sanded smooth. Classic trestle-style table is structurally sturdy with mortise and teno...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Furniture

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Oak

Solid Teak Sugar Cane Crusher / Grinder from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This rare antique sugar cane press stands as a striking example of early agricultural craftsmanship, preserved in its true, unrestored form. Made from solid teakwood, the press featu...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Other Antique Furniture

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Wood, Teak

A French Neoclassical white washed and carved oak commode, C. 1850.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shabby Chic Elegance with Old World Charm! Bring timeless beauty into your home with this antique French neoclassical commode, a stunning blend of elegant refinement and rustic charm...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Furniture

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Oak

Peill & Putzler Pair of 1970s Smoked Glass Brass Biomorphic Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of mid-century flush mount ceiling or wall lights / sconces by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s. This is an absolutely Classic piece of design, featuring a smoked coloured (colored)...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Metal, Brass

18th Century French Cupboard
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this wonderful antique painted cupboard in Normandy, France. Beautiful dry scraped paint revealing many layers and colours. Showing a few bumps and masses of character. ...
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18th Century French Rustic Antique Furniture

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Pine

Edwardian Bobbin Corner Chair With Fabric Early 20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Antique oak bobbin corner chair, England, circa 1900. Crafted from solid oak, this corner chairs feature turned bobbin legs and simple, traditional lines showcasing the traditional E...
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Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Getano Sciolari Glass Table Lamp. 1970
Located in CA, CA
A very rare Getano Sciolari (1927 - 1994) table lamp constructed of mirrored metal, brass-plated metal each of the three columns topped with a hand blown smoked glass dome, circa 19...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

An Indian Haveli Partition with Low Set Windows and A Large Door
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Indo-Saracenic building facade, dating to the late 1800s, features a grand entrance gate flanked by two intricately carved columns. The monumental Indian doors are reinforced with thick metal banding for added strength, while the door posts...
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Early 19th Century Antique Furniture

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Teak

Flemish Historical Tapestry from the 16th/17th Century
Located in Marbella, ES
A stunning late 16th-century Flemish historical tapestry, possibly from Oudenaarde, woven with rich gold, blue, and green threads. The central field possibly depicts the story of Pom...
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1690s Belgian Antique Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Writing Desk Italian Production, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Writing Desk with drawers. Wooden frame and chromed metal supports. Italian production, 1960s. Very good condition.
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1960s Italian Regency Vintage Furniture

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Wood

Pair 18th Century Eleanora & M. Magdalena Medici Wax Portraits On Slate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eleanora & M. Magdalena Dei Medici Wax Portraits on Slate Measures: 4.5" DA 18th Century or Earlier Wax Portraits of Eleonora de' Medici and Maria Magdalena de' Medici in Ormolu F...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Furniture

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Slate, Bronze

Eight Flying Bird Plates by Davenport England Circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of eight Davenport dinner platesin the Flying Bird pattern. Six of the plates are 9.5" in diameter, and two measure 8.85" in diameter. There is rubbing to the enamels, mainly...
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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Furniture

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Ironstone

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 62.0"H x 22.0"W x 22.0"D Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Stand...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture

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Brass

Custom Contemporary Tile and Mahogany Table
Located in New York, NY
Custom contemporary coffee table made with glossy blue tile and mahogany. Fantastic piece. Tile grouting is not highly refined, but the overall design is very cool and striking. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Furniture

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Mahogany

Napoleon III French Button Backed Sofa
Located in Cirencester, GB
A classic Napoleon III French button back sofa - late 19th Century. Timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. The sofa features a beautifully shaped, deep button backrest and gent...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Furniture

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Calico, Beech

Poliedri Pink and Green Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury large Poliedri chandelier with rare combination of pink and green colored murano glass. Price is for 1 item . Eight E 27 light bulbs \ 40 W Available also the pair. This...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Blown Glass

Pair of Stunning Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Spectacular circular ceramic wall light, with beautiful  accents. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use The fixture requires 1 E14 standard bulb.
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1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Furniture

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Ceramic

1970s Lowback “1-2-3” Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful “1-2-3” highback easy chair, a famous design by Verner Panton, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1970. It has a round aluminum metal base and beautiful tuft...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Chrome

Axel Einar Hjorth Lövo Side table , 1930's
Located in Uccle, BE
Axel Einar Hjorth was a renowned Swedish designer of the 20th century, recognized for his influence in the modern Swedish design movement. Active during the first half of the 20th century, he was one of the pioneers of the modern Swedish design movement. Hjorth skillfully merged the functional aesthetics of Scandinavian design with a distinctive artistic sensibility, creating furniture pieces that transcend eras. The "Lövo side table...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture

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Pine

Vintage French Faience Service Decorated with Fish, MFBA Pornic
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage French Faience Service Decorated with Fish, Manufacture de Faïence de Quimper, Brittany, France, MFBA Pornic, Circa 1960. A vintage French faience fourteen piece service ha...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Paul Evans Rare Welded Steel PE-46 Lamp Table 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Whether arranging metal pieces to create panels of intricate metal relief for his Sculpture Front series, fusing together a collage of steel sheets to form his Welded Steel collectio...
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1960s American Vintage Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen circa 1970, Set of 6
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Timeless in their simplicity and elegance, these six 3107 chairs, also known as the Series 7, were designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of thermoforme...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, welded and enameled pewter, copper, and bronze, reupholstered leather, United States, 1971 Designed by Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, this sofa ...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Furniture

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Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Guido Faleschini for Mariani Set of Queen Bed Nightstands and Stools in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guido Faleschini for Mariani, ‘Pace Collection’ set of queen bed, two nightstands and two stools, leather, chrome-plated brass, enameled steel, Italy, circa 1975 This eccentric set...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Isabis Swing
Located in New York, NY
The Isabis Swing is a timeless and sculptural piece that brings together craftsmanship, comfort, and beauty. Its arms are hand-carved from solid walnut using Naguri, an ancient Japan...
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2010s American Modern Furniture

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

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Glazed Rose Bud Candleholders in Stoneware by Eva Staehr-Nielsen for Saxbo, 1950
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small rose-bud candlestick in glazed stoneware by the female ceramist icon Eva Stæhr Nielsen. Executed in red and green nuances. Manufactured by Saxbo in Denmark during the 1950s. Mi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Stoneware

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Black Goldstone Vase Honda Y
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Japanese enamel over gilt copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome design representing butterflies made in the Cloisonne technique. The base and the n...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture

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Enamel, Copper

1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Formose" made in cased opalescent glass with blue patina created by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful opalescence. Height: 1...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Furniture

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Blown Glass

19th Century Spanish Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This late 19th Century chest of drawers has been expertly hand-painted, rather than stencilled, by our friend Jose in Catalonia. Beautiful colours / patina and geometric design. S...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Furniture

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Pine

Original Mathieu Matégot "Java" Pendant in Red Lacquer, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This striking piece of design, the "Java" pendant by Mathieu Matégot in red, is a brilliant testament to the designer's mastery of form and material. Crafted in the 1950s, this piece...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Metal

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Ladies Writing Desk, Circa 1890
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian ladies writing desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Gorgeous carved tiger oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 33.5"W...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Furniture

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Copper

Dark Frame Juliette Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Juliette Rattan Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 35.5"H 18" seat height (Dark Frame. It also exists in a lighter frame) Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

art deco 20th century design ceramic horse pink and black decoration 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French decorative art 20th century design pink and black art deco ceramic horse Realised circa 1950 Original perfect condition In the style of colette Gueden Height 19 cm Long 1...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

1933 René Lalique Art Deco Vase Rennes Glass with Blue Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Rennes" made in glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1933. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Height : 12,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique, cat...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Furniture

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Blown Glass

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Coziness, comfort and creating a welcoming space are among the important things to consider when buying furniture, whether that means seeking strict cohesion or rooms characterized by a mix-and-match assembly of varying shapes, colors and materials. And for those who now work from home, exercise, eat and relax within the same four walls every day, they’ll also want to think about flexibility and an innovative approach.

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