Modest Designs Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

This Boule vase “Ornament “ is a rare limited edition numbered 1/5 by Elizabeth Garouste was born in 1949 in Paris and Mattia Bonetti in 1952 in Lugano (Switzerland). They pooled their work from 1980 to dedicate themselves to the creation of pieces of furniture and interior decoration. They start with the decoration of the Palace that Fabrice Eamer asks them to design. Then shortly after, the Néotu Gallery publishes them. Their furniture, baroque and barbarian, surprises, made up of heterogeneous and unusual materials, such as rock, hammered bronze, raffia, leather, skin, logs and glass ... They are at the instigation of fashion "barbaric". For their work, they use references such as the Middle Ages, Africa, through the poetry of Cocteau, the Venetian baroque and neoclassicism. They have also been edited by the “Waiting for the Barbarians” galleries, David Gill, Kréo, Lou Fagotin...

Coral is a set of irregular plate and bowls, masterfully turned with thin thicknesses. The three pieces are made of walnut wood, colored by finishes starting from metal oxides, that ...

Presenting a gorgeous French 19th century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box probably by Edme Samson. Marked on the base with “Made in France” and unmistakably in the style and manner of Samson. The lid features hand painted floral bouquets on an ivory porcelain background with gold edging, surrounded by a sky blue lid with gold web or crackling effect.. The lid is hinged and the lid and base are edged in floral gilt metal mounts with Fleur De Lis clasp. It sits on 4 gilt metal or ormolu feet. The sides are likewise hand decorated. This wonderful antique hand painted box is just bursting with History. Inspired by Edme Samson of Samson & Co., Paris. we believe (based upon the markings and natural aging) that it was made between 1880– 1890 in France and was meant to resemble an antique of a much earlier period. It is very similar to Sevres pieces with it’s color, decoration and design. Samson specialized in reproducing antiques from the 1600 and 1700s. One of his most interesting works was his Heraldic or Armorial pieces. With this medium sized box, he was not only copying the larger porcelain caskets or coffin boxes...

Decorative gold and mirror plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one un...

A fine figural porcelain covered box. By Herend. In the form of a bundle of asparagus tied together with a pink ribbon. Model No. 6070/C. Simply a wonderful piece of Here...

Spanish 19th century green and beige ceramic terracotta bowl / centerpiece Green and Off White colors. Beautiful handcrafted terracotta lebrillo bowl with glazed ceramic finishing in shades of green and beige This traditional Spanish pottery lebrillo is beautiful used as fruits bowl, serving bowl or as a centerpiece. Also amazing to be exhibited in a cupboard with other pottery pieces as a collection. A good addition in any rustic or traditional style kitchen but also a charming accent in a modern or contemporary kitchen. Measures: 28 cm diameter x 12 cm height ( 11,02 in diameter x 4,72 in H ) Spanish Terracotta Lebrillo...

A substantial travertine bowl crafted from a natural travertine stone rests atop a mini pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits. It is truly an eyecatcher in your dining room. ...

Rare cup in bronze by Garouste et Bonetti Signed GB.

Beautiful hand decorated, Art Nouveau enameled glass trinket, or jewelry box. This is a gorgeous piece by Legras, makes a lovely gift to oneself or others. Measures: 4 1/8" Diameter x 3 1/4" Height Legras Art Glass...

A substantial travertine bowl crafted from a natural travertine stone rests atop a mini pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits. It is truly an eyecatcher in your dining room. ...

Made in Italy, 1970s. It is made in black and white encased Murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellen...

Beautiful decorative light blue glass plate / bowl from Italy. Plate is in good vintage condition. Original glass. Unique piece for every table and i...