About Against
Against was established in Barcelona city center in 2000. We are specialized in modern architect-designed furniture and decorative arts from 20th century. Our extensive collection of furniture, lighting and objects features pieces from France, Italy, Scandinavia, Netherlands, America and other european countries with a focus on Spanish design from 1940’s to 1980’s, including well-known and rare or unknown pieces. In recent years we have contributed to the cataloging and exhibition of the work of Spanish designers from 50’s and 60’s. The gallery maintains relationships wi...Read More
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Featured Pieces
French Farm Dining Table in Solid Oak Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Farm dining table in oak solid wood, France, 1950's
X-shaped base with hand graved details.
The table also can be used as a desk or a large console.
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Console Tables
Materials
Oak
Ceiling Lamp by Barovier & Toso in Pulegoso Murano Glass, Italy, 1940's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940's.
Hand blown pulegoso glass and brass.
Three bulbs with new wire adapted to european and US use.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Gilt Metal and Leather Floor Lamp, Spain, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt metal and leather floor lamp from 1950's, Spain.
Base in cast and gilded metal covered with leather.
Three light bulbs with two different switches, new shade with the original s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Maestro Working Table by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, Italy, 1969
By Zanotta, Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Maestro working table designed by Joe Colombo in 1969 for Zanotta, Italy.
Development of the poker game table as a work table, very useful due to the two large surfaces.
Double workt...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Tall Cabinet in Oak Wood by Jordi Vilanova, Spain, 1960's
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tall cabinet designed by Jordi Vilanova in the 1960s, Spain.
Four doors covered in natural fabric and interior shelves with ample storage space.
The cabinet is made of stained oak wo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Azafata Serving Cart by Esteban Agulló for AG, Spain, 1974
Located in Barcelona, ES
Serving bar cart model Azafata designed by Esteban Agulló for AG, Spain, 1974.
Stained and curved beech wood with a smoked glass top.
Two support surfaces and space for bottles.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Glass, Beech
Rectangular Coffee Table by Miguel Milá for Gres, Spain, 1962
By Miguel Milà
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rectangular coffee table designed by Miguel Milá in 1962 and produced by Gres, Spain.
Beveled clear glass supported by a chromed and black painted iron structure.
It was one of Migue...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Crepuscolo Table Lamp by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1935
Located in Barcelona, ES
Crepuscolo table lamp designed in 1935 by Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso, Italy.
Clear glass base decorated internally with burnt steel wool ash and clear glass medallions app...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Spanish Floor Lamps in Brass from 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish floor lamps in brass from 1950's.
Structure in brass and black lacquered metal with shades with new fabric.
The lamps have been restored for European and American use.
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gianfranco Frattini 804 Desk for Bernini, Italy, 1961
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Writing desk model 804 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy.
Tambour top that hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface.
Front side with ten ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Oria Chairs by Nestor Basterretxea, Spain, 1967
By Nestor Basterretxea
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight Oria chairs designed in 1967 by the Basque sculptor Nestor Basterretxea for Biok, Spain. Solid sipo wood and new leatherette upholstery. Rare model.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Swedish Brass Chandeliers with Eight Arms, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of brass chandeliers with eight arms, Sweden, 1950's. Brass and eight shades with new fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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