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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

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

Modernist Table Lamp Palette
Located in Oxford, GB
The Pallete Table Lamp distills the bold, organic-meets-geometric appeal of its floor lamp counterpart into a refined, space-saving design. Perfect for desks, bedside tables, or cons...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Rattan

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

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

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Metal

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

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

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

Cesare Lacca, Coffee Table, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass coffee table or side table designed and produced by Cesare Lacca, Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.7"H x 28.55"W x 28.55"D All items ship from Hig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Brass

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

Mid-Century Beige "Palm" Cocoon Table Lamp by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century palm cocoon table lamp in spectacular conditions, with no rips or stains. This incredibly charming and rare lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produce...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Metal, Steel

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

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

Zabihi Collection Gray Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Antique Persian Malayer Antique washed Rug in gray and blue Details rug no. j2555 size 10' 5" x 13' 3" (318 x 404 cm)
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20th Century Persian American Classical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mah Jong 34 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental iconic 20th century Mah Jong sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. The colorful and festive mid-century modern sofa was designed and constructed in Fran...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Fabric

Pair of olive green Murano glass pendants
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Murano glass Mid-Century Modern pendant lights, Italy circa 2000s. The Italian chandeliers are made of olive green, terracotta and gold hand blown Murano glass elements. The ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass

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

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

A RADICAL POST-MODERN SIDE TABLE by FRANCOIS MONNET for KAPPA, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and radical coffee table, side table, bedside table, or end table on wheels, Post-Modernist, Radical, Space Age, Seventies, featuring a geometric structure made of folded stee...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Furniture

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Stainless Steel

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

Italian Murano handblown glass Millefiori table lamp, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Italian Murano handblown glass Millefiori table lamp, 1960s A mushroom shaped table lamp by Murano. A handblown glass lamp base with a handblown glass shade with the pattern of Mill...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Furniture

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Blown Glass

Unique Hand-Carved Art Nouveau Mirror – Roses, Butterfly & Natural Elegance
Located in Lisse, NL
Exquisite Hand-Carved Arts & Crafts Wall Mirror in Solid Nutwood with Roses, Thorns & Butterfly – Museum Quality. If you're searching for a one-of-a-kind, museum-worthy antique to e...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Furniture

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Mirror, Nutwood

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

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Furniture

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Marble

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

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, set of four DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather b...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Leather

Unique Rectangular Deep Blue Brass Cabinet with Two Doors by Christopher Boots
Located in Geneve, CH
Curiosity Cabinet by Christopher Boots Unique Piece Dimensions: D 50 x W 97 x H 140 cm. Materials: Reclaimed oak, cast bronze, clear quartz, smoky quartz, lapis lazuli, pyrite, indus...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Furniture

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Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Pyrite, Brass, Bronze

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

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Brass

A Swedish Gustavian blue painted pine secretary, C. 1800.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful slant front secretary desk is in two pieces with a stunning blue surface. The top cornice is of a Rococo design with two doors opening to reveal shelves. The slant f...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

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

Scandinavian Modern, Rare, Zodiac Mirror by Lars Bergsten, Sweden
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern, rare, zodiac mirror by Lars Bergsten, Sweden. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Marks and scuffs. Please notice, wall suspen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Stoneware

Danish Folk Art Chest of Drawers with Original Painting by Niels P. Dyhr
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large Danish chest of drawers, crafted in 1833 by cabinetmaker Niels P. Dyhr in Nykøbing Mors, Denmark. A highly decorative and exceptionally well-preserved piece, showcasing rich, o...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Furniture

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Pine

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

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

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Brass

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

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

Mah Jong 34 Piece Kenzo Missoni Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental iconic 20th century Mah Jong sectional sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. The colorful and festive mid-century modern sofa was designed and constructed in Fran...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Fabric

Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs in dark brown leather and ash, Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nice pair of Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Solid Ash wood frames with the original leather cushions in beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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Leather, Rope, Ash

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

Framed Antique Fez Embroidery , Morocco Early 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Early 20th C, Fez , Morocco Ready to go on a wall....
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Furniture

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Silk

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

Bronze Mounted French Case Steinway Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Bronze Mounted Steinway Model M Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke Dimensions : Height 43 in., Length 67 in., Width 56.25 in A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Steinway & Sons Baby G...
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1930s American Louis XVI Vintage Furniture

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Bronze

'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Many Avant Garde architects and designers of the 1960s / 70s became fascinated with the idea of minimal living, a secluded retreat, escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relaxation in the middle of nature. Thanks to new pliable materials, plastics, with their free and easy formability, lightness and especially their novelty, they developed micro bungalows and houses as either secondary vacation homes or for use in gardens. Italian developer Carlo Zappa undertook the challenge of designing and producing such a micro bungalow which eventually became commonly known as 'BANGA' .The first models rolled off the production line in 1971 and went through three production phases before production eventually ceased in 1985. Carlo Zappa not only developed the initial project, but personally executed the moulds, construction solutions, all the services detailing ie electrical, plumbing and metal hardware. Zappa's micro bungalow featured a total of 8.1 square meters of floor space. It offered space for up to three people thanks to a bunk bed, which could be folded down as a sofa during the day. A small bathroom with wash basin, shower / toilet, a small kitchen unit with sink and water heater...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Furniture

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Composition

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

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

Materials

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

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

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

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

Materials

Pine

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

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

Neoclassical Faux Marble 3-Panel Screen, 18 Topographical Views of Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Vedute Faux Marble 3-Panel Screen, 18 Topographical Views of Italy, Monumental Scale, by Maitland-Smith A striking and monumental three-panel folding screen by Maitlan...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Materials

Blown Glass

SEGUSO CHANDELIER MURANO GLASS OTTONE 1950 Italia
Located in Milano, IT
ECCEZIONALE E RARO LAMPADARIO DI MURANO DEL 1950 SEGUSO STRUTTURA IN OTTONE E PARALUMI IN VETRO MURANO PROVENIENTE DA UNA VILLA DI MILANO.....ottime condizioni.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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

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

Modernist Rattan Floor Lamp 'Pallete'
Located in Oxford, GB
Inspired by the clean lines and organic elegance of Mid-Century Modern design, the Pallete Floor Lamp artfully balances bold geometry and natural warmth. This striking piece serves a...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Rattan

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

Contemporary Art Deco Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms Pendant
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Furniture

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Metal

Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers on China Legs Made of Oak by FDB Møbler 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) chest of drawers of solid and veneered oak with soap treatment. The classic storage furniture has 8 drawers mounted with brass drawer pull...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

A rustic painted pine one-door cabinet, early 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Likely from Belgium or Holland, this roomy cabinet has all the visual interest, beauty, and concealed organization you need. The crisscrossed lattice even offers ventilation if you n...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Int. Bird Chair and Ottoman, Circa 1970
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A pair of pieces that have been together since 1971, both of which are well-known by the designer and the design, so I'd better tell you about this one that's gracing our gallery. It...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hommege À Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Without Arms For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommege À Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Without Arms For Cassina Part of the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret tribute collection, the dining chair with armrests is known for its elegan...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Zenith Delft Green Table Lamps (1950-1960), New Salmon Pink Satin Shades, Pair
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Lovingly handcrafted by Amitābha Studio from a pair of hand-painted Zenith Gouda vases (circa 1950s–1960s) in a rare Delft green palette, these one-of-a-kind table lamps unite hand-p...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

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