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Børge Mogensen "J27" Beech Stool for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1955, the “J27” stool remains a solid and practical piece. With a multitude of purposes, form and function remain at the forefront of this design. Almos...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron Sculptural Oak Sofa, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best design characteristics of Guillerme and Chambron meet in this beautiful, artistic oaken sofa. The duo’s designs are exceptional for a wide array of reasons, starting from th...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Schulz” is a model with a design that dates back to 1936 and is a staple piece on lists detailing the most important Swedish furniture models of all time. This lounge chair exud...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Set of Four Sculptural Oak Tripod Chairs by Ebénisterie Seltz, France, 1970s
By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of four French chairs is in the Arts & Crafts style, preserving and emphasizing the natural qualities of the material used to make it. Curves are slight and infrequent, inst...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Accent Chairs with Metal Legs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Among the many excellent European mid-century modern designs, some were well-known for their flair for the dramatic, which becomes evident upon looking at this set of four accent cha...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Model 2464 "Marketta" Chair by Asko, Finland 1950s
By Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
Asko's present model “2464” chair charms with its curved shape. Better known as Marketta, this rare piece features a beech frame and a padded, upholstered seat. This chair makes a st...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs with Metal Legs by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Utrecht, NL
The postwar boom years of the 1950s through to the 1960s were one of the periods of greatest influence of Italian designers. Design in the 50s paved a way to a more aesthetical appro...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Exotic Wood Extendable Dining Table by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, Denmark 1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous extendable dining table model by the Danish furniture maker, Bernhard Pedersen og Søn was inspired by classic Danish furniture design and simplicity. The period between...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Rustic Solid Wood Coffee Table, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In European midcentury design, there are some common elements that define the continent’s furniture design of the era. Most importantly, there was an early emphasis on wood as it connected everyday objects, such as furniture to nature. This rustic, solid wood coffee table is a perfect example of this sentiment, and the visual benefits of an understated, organic design.
Mid-Century Modern represented a break with the traditional past: design-wise, furnishings were often a rejection of Victorian, Colonial, and other historical influences, especially the pseudo-historical use of ornamentation. In comparison, furniture of the 50s and 60s are generally more pared-down, smaller in scale, and uncluttered with unnecessary ornament: on this front, the movement shared qualities with the efforts of the Bauhaus designers’ vehement rejection of ornamentation. This coffee table has a strong elemental feel to it, which is a result of its thick table top and sturdy legs. The focus is on the Material, letting the beautiful qualities of the wood stand out. The circular pattern of the wood is the result of the trunk being used without cutting it into pieces, thus showing the tree’s year rings...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian mid-20th century lighting design was infinitely captivating, featuring one-of-a-kind models crafted by renowned Italian designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Gio Ponti, Gavina a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
European Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Bouclé Cushions, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the cultural examples of the European country manor and rustic styles, European cabinetmakers’ furniture were endowed with a creative simplicity, with a feeling for the w...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Danish Cabinetmaker Rectangular Exotic Wood Coffee Table, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish furniture design possesses a homely tone in nature and character. The best works are characterized by the will to produce genuine, technical workmanship, a sound critical atti...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs with Tapered Legs, Europe circa 1950
Located in Utrecht, NL
These cosy lounge chairs show the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s around Europe. This pair of mid-century chairs revolves around high-quality materials, comfort...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Brass Ceiling Lamp with Opal Shades by Itsu 'Attr.', Finland, ca 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Utrecht, NL
This uniquely decorated ceiling lamp was designed in an era in which Finland saw the birth of many of its most iconic lighting models. It was a period of consistency, excellence, and sophistication design wise. Itsu, short for Itä-Suomen Sähkö (eng. Eastern Finland Electricity), was a small, lesser known manufactory that produced characteristic models in small quantities.
By the 1950s, Finland had established itself as a force for innovation in design. The best qualities of Finnish light...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘spinning chair’, this historic type of seating has had numerous modern interpretations across Europe, however, most preserved the main functional characteristics: solid wood, enduring, high quality craftsmanship, a tall, straight back for good posture and freedom of movement.
The art of spinning yarn is thousands of years old, but the spinning wheel as we know it is estimated to have arrived in Europe around the middle of the 13th century and along with it came the three or four-legged spinning chair. The backs were often hand carved with various motifs or fantasy creatures making each one unique and individual. As this oak chair shows, the Modernist movement influenced the traditional design by removing most of the intricate decorative elements, and substituting them with a more streamlined structure. The carved high back and octagonal seat...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
By N.A. Jørgensens
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Danish two-seater sofa by N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery of the era’s cabinetmakers. The design in many ways trans...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
French Olive Wood Dining Table, France, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1970s were, arguably, one of the most interesting eras in French design, with “a lot going on”. In part a reaction against the sleek modernism of mid-century design, 1970s design...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Roland Wilhelmsson "The Ark" Wooden Sculpture, Sweden, 1987
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
This one-off sculpture by Swedish designer, Roland Wilhelmsson, is a unique testament to his approach to, and philosophy of design. The design language of this sculpture is stylistic...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Pallas" Lounge Chair by Svante Skogh for Asko, Finland 1950s
By Asko, Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular “Pallas” chair by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh dates to 1954 and is a rather rare example of the interior and furniture designer’s repe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Papercord and Dark Stained Wood Stool, Europe Ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
From Charlotte Perriand to Axel Einar Hjorth, stools have been staples in European design history. This modernist design is made of solid wood and twisted papercord with an understat...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø "V11" Brown Leather Sofa for Holger Christiansen, Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
This freestanding sofa, better known as “Model V11” is considered among the masterpiece designs of Illum Wikkelsø. The Danish designer created the “V11” series in 1965 whilst working...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Puydt Oak Dining Table with Carved Legs, Belgium 1970s
By De Puydt
Located in Utrecht, NL
An organic, brutalist construction made of glazed oak wood with four scrolled legs, and an elliptical tabletop: these elements define this outstanding dining table. Technical ingenui...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
European Easy Chairs Upholstered in Wool, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The period from the 1940s through the 1960s was a high point for European furniture makers. This pair of easy chairs were created during this period of creative overflow, with a typi...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Brass, Oak and Glass Table Lamp by Boréns, Borås, Sweden 1940s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Utrecht, NL
Characterized by clean lines, quality woods, soft edges and intuitive functionality, the Swedish Modern lighting models of Boréns Borås are eternally timeless and timely. This specif...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Wood and Papercord Rocking Chairs by Slåke Møbelfabrikk, Norway 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Slåke has produced furniture since 1938. The work has always been based on good craftsmanship and solid furniture traditions. Since the beginning, it has been important to the manufa...
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Opal Glass Shell Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, Germany 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Glashütte Limburg wall lamp is a playful example of the rebellion against the sleek minimalism of the mid-century modern style. Early 1970s desi...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Franco Albini, Franca Helg & Antonio Piva "AM/AS" Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Sirrah, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Utrecht, NL
Minimal in form from concept to design, this historical lamp emerged from a traditional Italian craftsmanship practice. Using modern, artisanal materials for the design the designers...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Danish Easy Chairs with Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design emerged as a prominent contributor to the Scandinavian design philosophy with many of the designers that are most well-known from the mid-20th century hailing from Denm...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Einar Johansen Stoneware Table Lamp for Søholm Stentøj Bornholm, Denmark 1960s
By Einar Johansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This handmade 1960s table lamp was designed by the brilliant Danish artist, Einar Johansen, and produced by Søholm Stentøj (Søholm stoneware). The manufactory was one of the oldest and most revered names in Danish ceramics. It was founded in Rønne on the Baltic island of Bornholm in 1835, and produced ceramics until the factory closed in 1996.
Johansen originally trained as a painter at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and that truly shows in his ceramic work as well. This table lamp has a beautiful ceramic body featuring a beautiful ceramic glaze in shades of white, brown, and blue, and a clear artistic touch. Two opposing sides feature a sculptural motif shaped like five fluted steps leading up to the neck. These showcase the colour variation and play of the glazed clay and provide plenty of visual interest. The flared neck has gently rounded edges, providing the perfect support for the shade. The classic bell shape of the shade is covered by a light fabric with trims that match the colour scheme of the glaze. The overall aesthetic is essentially Nordic modern thanks to the combination of interesting material choices and a design that is inspired by nature. This table lamp has a particularly lovely glaze, thick, deep, and full of colour nuances enhanced by the sculptural decorations.
In the middle of the 20th century, Søholm produced a wide range of stoneware in various patterns and shapes. During that time, Einar Johansen was employed at the manufactory, and designed and created a wide range of stoneware, where his "blue series" is the most highly sought after by collectors today.
Condition:
In good vintage condition consistent with age and use. The lamp has a newly produced shade.
Dimensions:
13.77 in Ø x 25.19 in H
35 cm Ø x 64 cm H
About the designer/manufacturer:
Søholm was founded by Edvard Christian Sonne and Herman Sonne Wolffsen in 1835. Herman Sonne Wolffsen ran the pottery until his death in 1887. Much of the production was then unsigned. The pottery was operated by Hans Ancher Wolffsen and his brother in 1887-1908 They adopted the popular Jugendstil with its often grotesque shapes.
The raw material for the ceramics, clay, was found just outside the city limits and was of very high quality. The large clay pits provided material for many potters, faïence and terracotta factories as well as ceramists.
Danish designer, Einar Johansen, was employed at Søholm in the period between 1958-1968, and designed several, beautiful stoneware and pottery, including his famous blue glazed stoneware. Johansen, created many wonderful designs for Søholm Stentøj as well as in his own studio. He originally trained as a painter at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, but changed his mind and became a ceramicist.
The classic Bornholm ceramics...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Mauri Almari Pair of “K 11-21” Brass Table Lamps for Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of elegant, sculptural table lamps are distinctive pieces exemplifying Finnish designer, Mauri Almari’s artistic design language. Additionally to the aesthetic dimension, t...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Two-Tiered Sliding Coffee Table with Hidden Bar by Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Utrecht, NL
One of the most enigmatic and polarizing figures to emerge in Italian design history, Aldo Tura is an outlier in the world of mid-century furniture. The designer’s glamorous furnitur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Mirror, Lacquer
Hans-Agne Jakobsson "T507" Chandelier for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous, brass five-light chandelier was created in what we now call “the golden age of Scandinavian design”. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was the great Swedish master of lighting, de...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
"Guanabara" Pedestal Table by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Utrecht, NL
"I can't live well with too much rigidity. The 90-degree angle, for example, is something I love, but I can't do it. The things I do end up being a little lyrical, a little sensual, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Tin and Glass Accent Ceiling Lamp, Scandinavia, 1920s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lighting is a huge part of Scandinavian design, ranging from the warm, low light of a candle to the bright overhead glow of a ceiling light. This early 20th century ceiling lamp...
Category
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tin
Set of Six Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This charming set of French dining chairs was born from a desire to create a design that was comfortable, organic, and cosy in its simplicity. The design incorporates subtle, yet stu...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Teak and Oak Desk with Drawers, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Firm believers in Functionalism, Danish designers and cabinetmakers avoided short-lived aesthetic trends alike, concentrating on crafting with quality materials instead. This desk is...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Ezio Longhi Pair of Ribbed-Back Lounge Chairs for ELAM, Italy, 1960s
By Elam, Ezio Longhi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like the 1958 Mitzi armchair, this model belongs to the most well-known chair designs of Italian designer, Ezio Longhi. This pair of lounge chairs takes one back to post-war Italy, w...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stilnovo Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Utrecht, NL
This characteristic Stilnovo chandelier is the definition of an eye-catching design. Decorative lighting is basically the fourth layer of illumination, the jewellery of the room. This lamp contains the impact of accent lighting with a one-of-a-kind structure.
A well-chosen lighting piece can change the overall look of a room and how it feels to be in that room. Historically, chandeliers would hang in the foyer or dining room, however, nowadays, a chandelier is often placed in smaller rooms or even a bathroom to set the aesthetic impression of the space. This mid-century chandelier has an innovative look that is established by the unique geometry of the arms, the conical cluster, and the peculiar shape of the glass shades. This model’s design revolves around its ten opaline glass shades arranged uniquely on curved brass arms. The arms are in pairs, with five connecting points to the cluster. They are bent to cross each other at different heights with a strong curvature. Yet, the resulting structure isn’t chaotic, instead it is interesting and airy, highlighting the shape of the glass shades. The pressed spheres have slim “necks” letting through the light directly. The combination of brass and glass was especially characteristic of the mid-century era as the brass shines beautifully when the light is on. The black lacquered conical cluster is a clever addition as it serves as a focal point. To leave the focus on the body the canopy and the tubing are quite understated. As a result, the design is well-balanced.
Stilnovo was the forerunner of innovative Italian lighting design, earning their models much recognition and often a place in museums. This unique chandelier leaves...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1950s saw brilliant Italian designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored truly modern shapes and innovative techniques. Designers experimented with ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf System, Italy, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
At the core of the design of this shelving system is Modernism that brought waves of innovative solutions, materials, and creativity to Italy. At first, most Italian designers found ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Brass Three-Armed Ceiling Lamp with Opal Glass Shades, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
A well-chosen lighting piece can change the overall look of a room and how it feels to be in that room. Historically, chandeliers would hang in the foyer or dining room, however, now...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Böhlmarks Glass and Brass Swedish Modern Ceiling Light, Sweden 1940s
By Bohlmarks
Located in Utrecht, NL
The timeless appeal of Swedish furniture was set in the past, by a cluster of iconic designers, but it continues to progress and fascinate. While the modernity of Swedish design is r...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Oscar Torlasco Sculptural Brass Wall Lights for Lumi, Italy, 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian designer, Oscar Torlasco designed many beautiful lamps, the most well known being the models he designed for Lumi. Particularly active during the 1950s and 1960s, Torlasco’s ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Stools in Cowhide, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Most of Europe has a long history of furniture-making. Through the 19th century, the country also had a very strong tradition of cabinetmaking, or producing traditional furniture by ...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chair for Norell Möbel AB, Sweden 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
The original Sirocco chair was designed by Arne Norell in 1964 and was handmade in Sweden in the same factory that Norell established in the 1960s. This model is a modern classic wit...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Pendant Light, Europe, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The best thing about pendant lights - besides their stylish look - is that they are the best option to make interiors appear more spacious. They can be used them to concentrate light...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Footstools, France, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The post-war period in France saw a wide array of inventive and creative contributions to the history of design. What made this particular period so prolific and influential is that ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
European Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Lamp with Leaf Motif, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern pieces function very well because of their simplicity and fine craftsmanship. What unites the European lighting models of the era can be observed in this ceiling l...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Lounge Chairs with Lacquered Metal and Brass Legs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The postwar boom years of the 1950s through to the 1960s were one of the periods of the greatest influence of Italian designers. Design in the 50s paved a way to a more aesthetical a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Futura" Beech Armchairs by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s
By David Rosén, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish furniture designer David Rosén is most well-known by his mid-century involvement with esteemed department store and modernist furniture manufacturer, Nordiska Kompaniet. Part...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
The seating designs of the architect and designer, s, have been gradually more and more recognized world-wide, which resulted in the recent exhibition titled “Forgotten Ornäs”. His d...
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Handcrafted Teak Root Bench, Europe Late 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the beauty of the natural root form, this organic teak bench is handcrafted from one piece of teak root. The root is painstakingly unear...
Category
Late 20th Century European Other Benches
Materials
Wood
Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier artistic movements like Art Deco, and the modernist movement that was about to shape mo...
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Giuseppe Scapinelli Extendable Dining Table for Angelini & Delneri, Brazil 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Utrecht, NL
Giuseppe Scapinelli was known as a designer who successfully combined “the classic” with “the modern”, and this table stands as evidence. Scapinelli was a Brazilian designer from São Paulo who did not use any means of mass production. His furniture alternated and combined elements from Italian classicism, innovative aerodynamic lines, and biomorphic shapes.
This rare circular table has an amazing construction that praises the firm, Angelini & Delneri. Upon first sight, this model is an elegant circular table made of beautifully grained wood. However, when the table is extended, the elaborate system is revealed by which the extra wooden leaves can be added to extend the length. The artisanal level craftsmanship is as stunning as the design itself, with traditional joinery techniques such as pegs and so-called ‘biscuit’ joints. Besides the extension system, the craftsmanship is also evident in every edge and angle, such as the legs’ curve and the ring strengthening them. This table is very successful at balancing large volumes with clean lines. The legs have rounded edges and are slightly splayed below the wooden ring.
This memorable design is from a designer committed to pushing the boundaries of modernist design in Brazil. The form is functional and elegant with subtle flourishes like intricate wooden details and the evident emphasis on functionality. This dining table is a grand piece that will stand out and add character to any interior.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions:
47.24 in Ø x 28.34 in H
120 cm Ø x 72 cm H
About the designer:
Giuseppe Scapinelli was born in Reggio Emilia in Italy on the 2nd of July 1911 and was the 6th of thirteen sons. He graduated after studying architecture in 1941. However, just as his career was starting, it was abruptly interrupted by WW2, and he was forced to live in seclusion in an antique furniture shop...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1970s were, arguably, one of the most interesting eras in French design, with “a lot going on”. In part a reaction against the sleek modernism of mid-century design, 1970s design...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful early midcentury pair of carver chairs combines historic elements with an organic design. Using natural materials and traditional techniques, the resulting aesthetic i...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Boréns Model "7210" Brass Floor Lamp with Ruched Lampshade, Sweden 1960s
By Boréns Borås
Located in Utrecht, NL
Low, diffused light is an instant interior mood-lifter, so lampshades are decorating essentials. At night, a stylish lampshade can cheer up a room, emitting a gentle light. During th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Brass Ceiling Light for Luxus AB Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Utrecht, NL
This marvellous, brass six-light ceiling light was created in what we now call “the golden age of Scandinavian design”. The period saw the revival of an elementary, undecorated visual language, emphasizing sleek design and craftsmanship as this Swedish model demonstrates.
Uno & Östen Kristiansson’s present model has a brass body with six arms, each one holding a tubular white acrilyc shade on an elongated shade holder. Following the sleek shape of the shade holders, the rod and the arms uniting at the cluster have the same shape resulting in a sleek look with a contemporary edge. The structure is uncluttered so that the shades can stand out. The eye-catching brass body balances the minimalist look with the warmth the light creates. Thanks to the arrangement of the white acrylic shades, light is distributed evenly in all directions when switched on. The combination of materials, shapes, and textures creates this lamp’s modern, sleek design, a clear return to bright simplicity that is in opposition with the flowing, organic lines of the reconstruction of the early 20th century. Defined by long, vertical lines, this model is uniquely stylish and guaranteed to stand out. In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own manufacturing company, Luxus, which was situated in Vittsjö. In the 1950s, the collections were launched nationally in Sweden, and internationally across Europe.
Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, were particularly active from the 1950s to the 1970s in Sweden. They were prolific designers with a clear design aesthetic that is easily recognizable as Scandinavian modern.
Condition:
In good vintage condition consistent with age and use. The brass has some small marks and stains.
Dimensions:
32.28 in Ø x 33.85 in H
82 cm Ø x 86 cm H
About the Designer:
Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, known for their lighting and mirror designs, were particularly active from the 1950s to the 1970s in Sweden. Although there is a dearth of biographical information available on the pair, their designs are nonetheless appreciated by vintage lovers, and are highly sought-after on the vintage market today.
Uno was born in 1925, and Östen two years later in 1927. Little is known about their formative years, but it can be surmised that they spent their early years in southern Sweden, learning the furniture trade from their father who ran his own furniture business, Vittsjö Furniture (established in 1919), named after the Swedish village in which it was located.
In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own manufacturing company, Luxus, which was also situated in Vittsjö. He produced a range of products, including home and interior lamps, furniture and mirrors, that were designed by the two brothers. In the 1950s, the collections were launched nationally in Sweden, and internationally across Europe. In 1968, Luxus presented a collection of lamps with brightly coloured textile shades that perfectly encapsulated the mood of the 1960s. They are said to have been designed by renowned Finnish textile...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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