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Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, set of Six.
By Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs by Hans Brattrud, Set of Six, 1958
A distinguished and rare collection of six Scandia Senior high‑back dining chairs, crafted in 1958 by Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, Norway. Celebrated as one of the most exceptional Scandinavian Modern designs from the post‑war era, the Scandia Senior strikes a balance between sculptural grace and refined ergonomic function.
The elegantly bent rosewood slats mirror the shape of the human body, while a minimalist metal base provides stability without sacrificing lightness. These chairs have been expertly restored, repolished, and reupholstered by our team of skilled artisans to preserve their timeless authenticity and ready them for contemporary use.
Museum Holdings & Accolades
Hans Brattrud’s work—including the Scandia series—is represented in prominent national and international museum collections such as the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Norway and The National Gallery of Australia.
The Scandia series has garnered numerous accolades: in 1967, the Scandia Stackable (Junior) chair was awarded the Gold Medal at the International Arts and Crafts Fair in Munich and the “Award for Design Excellence” by the Norwegian Design Council. Later, the Scandia Senior received the Interior Innovation Award, Cologne 2006 and was nominated for The Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany 2007.
Listing Highlights
• Designer: Hans Brattrud
• Maker: Hove Møbler, Norway
• Model: Scandia Senior (High-Back)
• Date: 1958
• Materials: Rosewood, steel, upholstery
• Condition: Fully restored, repolished, reupholstered
Why These Chairs Stand Out
• Complete set of six — exceptional rarity and visual impact
• Sculptural, organic forms that blend comfort with aesthetic purity
• Distinguished by museum collections and design awards
• Recently featured in Architectural Digest within Sienna Miller...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel
Located in London, GB
Wabi-Sabi Primitive Wooden Trough/Planter – Hand-Carved Lombok Vessel
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Victorian Japanned Papier-Mâché Tilt Table with Nacre Inlay, c.1850 hand painted
Located in London, GB
Victorian Papier-Mâché Tilt-Top Table with Japanned and Nacre Inlay, England, c. 1850
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Antique English Marble Mortar Bowl – Hand-Carved Kitchen & Apothecary Vessel
Located in London, GB
Antique English Marble Mortar Bowl – Hand-Carved Kitchen & Apothecary Vessel
This exquisite antique English marble mortar bowl is a captivating testament to the rich history and cra...
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Italian Stilnovo Style Counterweight Desk Lamp, Liguria, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Italian Stilnovo Style Counterweight Desk Lamp, 1950s
A striking mid-century Italian desk lamp in the manner of Stilnovo, dating to the 1950s. This sculptural counterweight design f...
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Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Located in London, GB
Sasak Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s
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Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia, Italy, 1950s
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Wabi-Sabi sculptural, monumental Wooden Bowl, Indonesia late 19th century
Located in London, GB
Wabi-Sabi Lombok Wooden Rice Mortar Bowl, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
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Hand Carved Folk art Balinese teak door, original frame late 19th -early 20th C
Located in London, GB
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Wabi-Sabi Vintage Wooden Bowl, Lombok, Organic Sculptural Centerpiece
Located in London, GB
Wabi-Sabi Lombok Wooden Bowl, Sculptural Hand-Carved Form, circa 1940s
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Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Located in London, GB
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Axel Einar Hjorth Console Table (Swedish, 1888-1959)
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
Axel Einar Hjorth Console Table — Bertil Series, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1934
Sweden, Macassar Ebony Veneer, with Original NK Plaque
This rare console table was designed by Axel Einar ...
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Scandinavian Modern Smoke Grey Glass Bowl, Per Lütken “Fionia” for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl from the “Fionia” Series by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
A sculptural mid-century modern glass bowl in grey smoke glass, designed by Per L...
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Wabi-Sabi Teak Root Stool or Side Table, Lombok Indonesia, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Wabi-Sabi Teak Root Stool or Side Table, Lombok Indonesia, 20th Century
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Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria
By Carl Kauba
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Carl Kauba Automaton Bronze Nude with Mechanical Cape 1920’s Austria
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Cornish Serpentine Doorstop with Loop Handle, 19th Century Folk Art
Located in London, GB
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Space Age Chrome Magnetic Desk Lamp, 1974 Italian Luci Mod. 414
By luci
Located in London, GB
Italian Luci Mod. 414 Space Age Chrome Magnetic Desk Lamp, 1974
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Italian Mid-Century Brass Magazine Rack – Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Italian Mid-Century Brass Magazine Rack – Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
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Italian Space Age Stainless Steel Table Lamp – Attributed to Goffredo Reggiani
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in London, GB
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Oskar J. W. Hansen Designed "Tobacco Leaf" Ashtray for Hauni Richmond INC
By Oskar Hansen
Located in London, GB
Oskar J. W. Hansen (1892–1971) Designed "Tobacco Leaf" Ashtray for Hauni Richmond Inc.
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Asprey London Silver-Banded Rosewood Humidor with key and Hygrometer 2005
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
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1930s Vintage Leather Briefcase Satchel – English Patina Bag Fits MacBook
Located in London, GB
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Silver-plated candlesticks by William Tonks and Sons, late 19th century
Located in London, GB
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Hand-Crafted Folk Art Primitive Elm Stool Sculptural Rustic Form
Located in London, GB
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English Gentlemen Style Antique Leather Suitcase by Bick Bros Cheltenham 20th C
Located in London, GB
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Kurt Østervig Model 55 Black Leather Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century Design
By Kurt Østervig, Centrum Møbler
Located in London, GB
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This striking Model 55 lounge chair embodies Kurt Østervig’s mastery of combining sculptural fo...
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Hermès Paris Mahogany Stationery / Correspondence Box, 1988
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès Paris Mahogany Stationery / Correspondence Box, 1988
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Mid-Century Modern Henning Kjærnulf Teak and Leather Dining Chair Model 255
By Bruno Hansen, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
One dining chair or desk chair model 255, in teak and leather by Henning Kjærnulf for Bruno Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. These solid teak chairs have a bea...
Category
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Scandinavian Modern Danish Vintage Pine Table by Nanna Ditzel
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
This beautiful rare piece of classic, iconic Danish design and craftsmanship has been sympathetically restored to a fine condition. Made from Oregon pine, the choice of contrasting p...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
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Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Hans Wegner CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair Danish Modern Icon by Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair Danish Modern Icon by Carl Hansen & Søn
Presenting an exceptional example of the CH28 Sawback Lounge Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1951 ...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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A pair of Arts and crafts ladder back chairs early 1900’s England
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
Pair of Arts and Crafts Ladderback Chairs with Rush Seats English 19th Century Design
This pair of English Arts and Crafts ladderback chairs, dating from the late 19th century, bea...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Italian Brass Framed Shield Mirror 1950’s in the style of Gio Ponti Mid century
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Italian 1950s Brass Shield Mirror in the Style of Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
An elegant Italian mid-century brass-framed shield mirror dating from the 1950s, designed...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Gerald Abramovitz Best and Lloyd Aluminium Cantilever Desk Lamp model 41555 MK2
By Best & Lloyd, Gerald Abramovitz
Located in London, GB
Gerald Abramovitz Best and Lloyd Aluminium Cantilever Desk Lamp, Model 41555 MK2: An Icon of Modernist Lighting
This Gerald Abramovitz Best and Lloyd Aluminium Cantilever Desk Lamp ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
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Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design
This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Barcelona Olympic Boxing Mascot Cobi (1992) by Javier Mariscal
By Javier Mariscal
Located in London, GB
The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were held in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, from 25 July to 9 August 1992. Commonly referred to as Barcelona '92, these games were notable for being the last Summer and Winter Olympics to be held in the same year, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided thereafter to alternate the events in separate even-numbered years, starting in 1994. This was a pivotal moment in Olympic history, as the Barcelona Games marked the first Summer Olympics held in the post-Cold War era and were free from the boycotts that had plagued previous events, a situation not seen since the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Barcelona '92 is widely regarded as one of the most successful Olympic Games, contributing significantly to the modernization and global image of the city. It was also a Games of many firsts: the debut of the "Dream Team" in basketball, which featured NBA players like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, and the reintegration of South Africa into the international sports community after a 32-year ban due to apartheid. The participation of a unified German team following the reunification of East and West Germany, and the absence of the Soviet Union (though its former republics competed as the Unified Team), further emphasized the geopolitical shifts of the time.
The official mascot for the 1992 Barcelona Games was *Cobi*, a stylized sheepdog designed by Catalan artist and designer Javier Mariscal. Mariscal, already a significant figure in contemporary design, was known for his eclectic and playful style, often blending comic art with a modernist sensibility. His creation of Cobi was a departure from previous Olympic mascots...
Category
1990s Spanish Post-Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Resin
1960s Original Japanese Brass maritime passageway hallway by Osaka Tokushu
Located in London, GB
Osaka Tokushu, the company behind this striking 1960s brass naval passageway lamp, is renowned for its high-quality maritime equipment. Based in Japan, the company specialized in producing durable and functional lighting solutions for ships, with an emphasis on precision engineering and robust materials to withstand the harsh conditions of sea travel. This particular lamp, salvaged from decommissioned Japanese cargo ships in India, exemplifies the company’s commitment to excellence and longevity, making it a sought-after relic from mid-century maritime history.
The lamp’s design reflects Osaka Tokushu's dedication to both form and function. The brass enclosure and threaded glass dome are not only built to last but also evoke a utilitarian elegance typical of naval equipment...
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Barcelona Olympic Football Mascot Cobi (1992) by Javier Mariscal
By Javier Mariscal
Located in London, GB
The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were held in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, from 25 July to 9 August 1992. Commonly referred to as Barcelona '92, these games were notable for being the last Summer and Winter Olympics to be held in the same year, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided thereafter to alternate the events in separate even-numbered years, starting in 1994. This was a pivotal moment in Olympic history, as the Barcelona Games marked the first Summer Olympics held in the post-Cold War era and were free from the boycotts that had plagued previous events, a situation not seen since the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Barcelona '92 is widely regarded as one of the most successful Olympic Games, contributing significantly to the modernization and global image of the city. It was also a Games of many firsts: the debut of the "Dream Team" in basketball, which featured NBA players like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, and the reintegration of South Africa into the international sports community after a 32-year ban due to apartheid. The participation of a unified German team following the reunification of East and West Germany, and the absence of the Soviet Union (though its former republics competed as the Unified Team), further emphasized the geopolitical shifts of the time.
The official mascot for the 1992 Barcelona Games was *Cobi*, a stylized sheepdog designed by Catalan artist and designer Javier Mariscal. Mariscal, already a significant figure in contemporary design, was known for his eclectic and playful style, often blending comic art with a modernist sensibility. His creation of Cobi was a departure from previous Olympic mascots...
Category
1990s Spanish Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Resin
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in London, GB
The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending Italian craftsmanship with modernist design principles. Agnoli, renowned for his mi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Glass, PVC
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Inspired Italian Style ‘Marcello’ Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
Bespoke Marcello High-Back Lounge Chair Inspired by Italian 1950s Design**
The Marcello high-back lounge chair draws its inspiration from the timeless elegance of Italian mid-centu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Glass, PVC
Bespoke Yama Stool:Scandinavian & Japanese Design with English Craftsmanship
Located in London, GB
Introducing the “Yama” Bar Stool
The “Yama” bar stool, meaning "mountain” in Japanese, beautifully marries Scandinavian and Japanese design influences. Its slender legs and bracing reflect a mid-century Scandinavian aesthetic, while the elegantly curved seat draws inspiration from the traditional Japanese bath...
Category
2010s English Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Ash, Cherry
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in London, GB
The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending Italian craftsmanship with modernist design principles. Agnoli, renowned for his mi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman
Located in London, GB
The African wood female bust figurative sculpture of a Mandinka woman is a striking piece of art that encapsulates the cultural heritage and craftsmanship of West Africa. Hand-carved...
Category
20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Chair (1970s) by Matteo Grassi – Italian Post Modern
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in London, GB
The Korium chair, designed by Tito Agnoli, is a standout piece from the mid-20th century, blending Italian craftsmanship with modernist design principles. Agnoli, renowned for his mi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Chair or stool by Georg Petersens for Mobelfabrik in Style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Single Mobelfabrik Stool by Georg Petersens – A Blend of Danish Craftsmanship and Timeless Design**
Introducing a single Mobelfabrik Danish chair or steam-bent stool designed by Geo...
Category
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Materials
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Chrome and Aluminium Fase desk lamp Modelos patentados Madrid Espana
By Fase
Located in London, GB
A rare and exceptional example of the Fase desk lamp, Modelos Patentados, designed and manufactured by the prestigious Spanish company Fase in Madrid. F...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Glass chair in the Manner of Louis Dierra
By Louis Dierra
Located in London, GB
This striking curved glass chair, inspired by the iconic designs of Louis Dierra for the Glass Centre Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, represents a masterful blend of a...
Category
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Materials
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Large Rörstrand Ashtray by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s Swedish Ceramic, Organic Form
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in London, GB
Large Rörstrand Ashtray by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s Swedish Ceramic, Organic Form
A striking large ashtray, shell-like in its design, produced by the esteemed Swedish ceramic maker Rörs...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
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Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
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Chrome and Aluminium Fase desk lamp Modelos patentados Madrid Espana
By Fase
Located in London, GB
A rare and exceptional example of the Fase desk lamp, Modelos Patentados, designed and manufactured by the prestigious Spanish company Fase in Madrid. F...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Space Age Table Lamps
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Large Rörstrand Ashtray Table by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s Swedish Ceramic, Signed
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in London, GB
Large Rörstrand Ashtray Table by Gunnar Nylund, 1950s Swedish Ceramic, Signed
A large and distinctive ashtray table produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, in the 1950s. Designed by Gunnar N...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ashtrays
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Swedish Folk Art bridge bookshelf, designed by Petrus & Sture Lundström 1925
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and skilfully executed piece of Swedish Folk Art. In 1925 readers of the Swedish family magazine Allérs familj-journal, would have found instructions for building this im...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Folk Art Toys
Materials
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Dalu Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
This rare table lamp was designed by Vico Magistretti for the Italian manufacture Artemide during the 1960s, it is one of 2 that we currently have in stock. The lamp is made from one main piece of white plastic. Dalù is one a wonderful expression of Magistretti’s design ethos and reflects his belief that beauty and everyday functionality should be equally important in the object.
Vico Magistretti was born in Milan. He attended Parini High School before he enrolled in the Regio Politecnico Faculty of Architecture in Milan in the fall of 1939. In 1943-1944 he moved to Switzerland, where he attended several academic courses at the Champ Universitarie Italien in Lausanne. It was then that he spent time with Ernesto Nathan Rogers, who had a key influence on his intellectual education. In 1945 he returned to Milan, where he graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Polytechnic University. He immediately started working for his father's company, the architect Piergiulio Magistretti, in via Conservatorio. The 1950s were a very busy and fruitful period for the young architect, who came up with many innovative ideas and very quickly became one of the most outstanding representatives of the third generation. Over the next few years he worked as a designer as well as an architect, creating furniture and objects that will always be classics of contemporary production. It was then that he was awarded the Golden Compass for the Eclisse lamp (1967).He then started working with important companies such as Artemide, Campeggi, Cassina, De Padova, Flou, Fontana Arte, Fritz Hansen, Kartell, Olivari, Oluce, Poggi, Schiffini Mobili Cucine and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna. His design works are in the permanent collection of MoMA - Museum of Modern Art in New York and in many other museums in America and Europe. In the field of architecture, it is worth mentioning his nomination as an honorary member of the Royal College of Art in London, where he was also a visiting professor. He also participated in exhibitions and conferences in Europe, Japan and the USA. Established in the 1960s, Artemide is one of the most famous lighting brands in the world. Known for its philosophy, The Human Light...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Michael Kenny Preparatory Sketch from the Serpentine Show
By Michael Kenny RA
Located in London, GB
Study for a man seated sculpture
Michael Kenny RA
Original
Artist: Michael Kenny RA (1941-1999)
Chalk numbers on verso
Born in Liverpool 1941, he son of an engineer. Studied at Liverpool art school, alongside Stuart Sutcliffe (an early Beatle) and John Lennon. He then went onto Slade in 1961 to study under Reg Butler, who nicknamed his protege "the Liverpool Italian". His distinguished career began when exhibited in Oxford in 1964. Michael was one of the most influential British sculptors of his generation and his contemplative geometric stone works became increasingly well regarded. He was elected associate member of the Royal Academy in 1976 and a Royal Academician in 1986. Today his work is held in museums all over the world including the British Museum, The Tate Gallery and the V&A in London. He has had solo shows in Germany, Sweden, Milan, Paris, Los Angeles, London, Japan and Dubai. Subsequently many corporations and private collectors throughout the world hold examples of his work. On Michael Kenny's gravestone in Highgate cemetery is the title of one of his sculptures, More Loved Than Known. The legend has been prophetic. He has a passionate following among the thousands of students he taught, who include Antony Gormley and Damien Hurst.
Michael Kenny: Sculpture & Drawings
This was an exhibition of Michael Kenny’s recent sculptures and drawings, from 1975 to 1977.
Kenny (1941-1999) first studied in his home city of Liverpool before moving to London to continue his studies at the Slade. Following a successful international career, he was appointed a Royal Academician in 1986, and in 1997, two years before his death, he had a solo exhibition at the Royal Academy.
Several of the sculptures in this Serpentine exhibition derived from his earliest pre-occupation, the human figure. In the works displayed, Kenny took particular inspiration from the female figure, lying or sitting, occupying, and informing an intimate space. We can see the workings of the Artist and possible preparatory sketch for the included sculpture in the following images.
Michael Kenny was a sculptor and a painter, a prolific draughtsman and a print-maker. His early sculptures are dramatic, dealing with the isolation and loneliness of the individual. In later years, he worked mainly in stone in a quest for a sculpture that is simple in form and rich in meaning. With over 60 illustrations and key excerpts from the sculptor's own notebooks, this book provides the first opportunity to examine in detail the progress of Michael Kenny's career. Peter Davies...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Post-Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Inspired Italian Style ‘Marcello’ Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
The high back lounge chair ‘Marcello’ was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st cent...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallo...
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Inspired Italian Style ‘Marcello’ Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
The high back lounge chair ‘Marcello’ was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st cent...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallo...
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
