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Elegant and stylish Italian Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical vanity or sofa table or console by Paolo Buffa. it is a rare and singular work. The piece is highlighted by a sweeping, sen...

Elegant and Timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical, fluted, faux bamboo style standing lamps by Maison Baguès in solid brass with bronze patina. The pair is classic ...

Rare, Elegant and Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Faux Bamboo Floor Lamps in solid brass by Maison Bagues, Paris. The brass is the highest quality and the pat...

A rare, elegant and dramatic large Mid-Century Modern crystal chandelier in the form of a diamond or pyramid and attributed to Baccarat. The chandelier is composed in such a stunning...

Elegant, pair of French Mid-Century Modern floor lamps in enameled wrought iron with brass ball details attributed to Disderot, circa 1950-1960. The standing lamps are set upon a stu...

2 Pairs of Italian Mid-Century Modern black enameled metal and brass wall lights attributed to Stilnovo. The black enameled metal reflector is delicately tapered ending in a flared oval form from which light is emitted. 1 Candelabra socket. The sconces can be placed in a reversible direction so that the direction of the light source can be set to direct light upward or downward. See photos. Priced and Sold by the Pair. References: Arredoluce, Angelo Lelli, Arte Luce...

Elegant, sculptural French Mid-Century Modern enameled wrought iron floor lamp attributed to Disderot. The standing lamp has a stunning triangulated form, elegant tapered legs termin...

Elegant, sleek pair of French Mid-Century Modern Style hand wrought iron floor lamps in the style of Pierre Guariche and Disderot. The standing lamps are delicately conceived in a Mi...

Rare and Elegant Pair of French Modernist enameled wrought iron standing lamps in the style of Disderot. The lamps offer a dramatic visual appearance with an iconic architectural bas...

2 elegant, sober Italian midcentury style clear Murano / Venetian glass chandeliers in the style of Venini. Pure and clean pieces in the Modern Neoclassical spirit. Eight lights with...

Large Round Italian Mid-Century Modern style Hand Blown Clear Murano Glass Chandelier with 99 hand blown clear Murano glass spikes to form a Sputnik. Details are in solid brass. Dime...

Two large, sober and elegant double tier Venetian glass chandeliers in clear amber glass with 24 lower arms and 12 upper arms and set up for 36 candelabra lights at up to 60 watts ea...

A rare and elegant Italian and French midcentury dining table designed by Giovanni Banci (Italy) for Maison Jansen (France) in the Modern Neoclassical Style. The piece is composed of...

A noble and elegant African blue wildebeest rug or carpet from the British Colonial era in Kenya. Blue Wildebeest are known beautiful and subtle color r...

2 Dramatic and Poetic French Mid-Century Modern style wall mirrors composed of handcrafted plaster in the style of Serge Roche. Serge Roche worked heavily in plaster creations and mi...

This rare and exquisite French Modern neoclassical Campaign desk or writing table by Maison Jansen is a master work of design and craftsmanship balancing form, function with a subtle...

The engraved and brush painted ceramic plate, Visage Gris (Grey Face) is one the most iconic pieces created by Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) at the Madoura workshop in Vallauris, France. It is said "all portraits are self portraits". In this work, we see Picasso's wistfulness, vulnerability and humor set within a beautiful image representing both the sun and the moon, the masculine and the feminine. Picasso mastery of form, image, composition and subtle color is evident in a work that resonates transcendence. Created in 1953, Pablo Picasso ceramic Visage Gris (Grey Face), 1953 A.R. 206 is a Madoura white earthenware clay, knife engraved under partial brushed glaze with decoration in engobes (green, black, white) from the edition of 500. This work is stamped with the 'Madoura PLEIN FEU' and ‘EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO’ pottery stamps on the reverse. Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 15 1/8 x 1 5/8in (31.4 x 38.3 x 4.1cm). Madoura was an artisan workshop created by Georges and Suzanne Ramie which collaborated with Picasso in the fabrication and hand painting of the works. Pablo Picasso designed 633 different ceramic editions between 1947 and 1971 at the Madoura workshop, with a number of variants and unique pieces resulting from these initial works. He began by creating simple, utilitarian objects such as plates and bowls, but later produced more complex forms, including pitchers and vases — their handles occasionally shaped to form facial features, or anatomical parts of his animal subjects. Picasso remains one of the highest-grossing artists at auction today, and the range of his ceramics means it's possible to find both a good investment and a beautiful object. Visage Gris is among the most important. A Short Biography follows: Pablo Picasso revolutionized the art world and to many is THE artist of the 20th century. He is famous for his role in pioneering Cubism with Georges Braque and for his melancholy Blue Period pieces. Original signed Picasso lithographs and prints are a sure investment. Madoura Picasso ceramics are highly collectible in their own right. As one of the most influential Modern artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso is renowned as a legendary artistic master to this day. Born on October 25, 1881 in Malaga, Spain, Pablo Picasso was a child prodigy who was recognized as such by his art-teacher father, who ably led him along. The small Museo de Picasso in Barcelona is devoted primarily to his early works, which include strikingly realistic renderings of casts of ancient sculpture. Picasso was a rebel from the start and, as a teenager, began to frequent the Barcelona cafes where intellectuals gathered. He soon went to Paris, the capital of art, and soaked up the works of Edouard Manet, Gustave Courbet, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, whose sketchy style impressed him greatly. Then it was back to Spain, a return to France, and again back to Spain – all in the years 1899 to 1904. Before he struck upon Cubism, Picasso went through a prodigious number of styles – realism, caricature, the Blue Period, and the Rose Period. These distinguished styles are apparent in the unique original works as well as Picasso ceramics, lithographs, linocuts, and etchings that he created later in his life. The Blue Period dates from 1901 to 1904 and is characterized by a predominantly blue palette and focuses on outcasts, beggars, and prostitutes. This was when he also produced his first sculptures. The most poignant work of the style, La Vie (1903), currently located in Cleveland’s Museum of Art, was created in memory of his childhood friend, the Spanish poet Carlos Casagemas, who had committed suicide. The painting started as a self-portrait, but Picasso’s features became those of his lost friend. The composition is stilted, the space compressed, the gestures stiff, and the tones predominantly blue. The Rose Period began around 1904 when Picasso’s palette brightened and is dominated by pinks and beiges, light blues, and roses. His subjects are saltimbanques (circus people), harlequins, and clowns, all of whom seem to be mute and strangely inactive. One of the premier works of this period is Family of Saltimbanques (1905), currently in Washington, D.C. at the National Gallery, which portrays a group of circus workers who appear alienated and incapable of communicating with each other, set in a one-dimensional space. In 1905, Picasso went briefly to Holland, and on his return to Paris, his works took on a classical aura with large male and female figures seen frontally or in distinct profile, as in early Greek art. One of the best examples of this style is in the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo, NY, La Toilette (1906). Several pieces in this new, classical style were purchased by Gertrude Stein (the art patron and writer) and her brother, Leo Stein. With his groundbreaking 1907 painting Les Demoiselles d’Avignon...

A Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamps in brass and Roman Travertine attributed to Gabriella Crespi (1922 - 2017) circa 1970. Gabriella Crespi was one of the most impo...

An Elegant and Timeless Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs / Armchairs or Bed-side Chairs attributed to Gio Ponti and by ISA Bergamo. The chairs show a strong resemblan...

Pair of French Midcentury plaster sconces in the form of sea shells by legendary designer, Serge Roche. The sconces have a rare other -worl...

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern style white plaster table lamps from a model by Alberto Giacometti & Jean-Michel Frank. These lamps are based on a 1935 model by Alberto Giacometti ...

Elegant and timeless pair of French plaster Modern neoclassical table lamps in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. These lamps are in a classic baluster for...

An elegant and timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical style X-frame benches in the style of Raymond Subes. These hand wrought iron stools / benches in the late French Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical taste have perfect form...

Elegant pair of French midcentury style Modernist stools / benches / ottomans with pure forms and elegant lines, constructed in wrought iron and with upholstered cotton seats...

Rare, elegant and timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Side Tables in Hand Wrought Iron and Rock Crystal attributed to Marc du Plantier. The end tables are hand ma...

Rare pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern benches or stools attributed to Gio Ponti with hand cut wood side panels in a unique, organic form. The pieces are reflective of the work of Gio Ponti circa 1955 and, in particular his work at the Parco di Principe hotel. The hotel featured several pieces utilizing free form, cut-out forms which created a distinct sculptural aesthetic among the furnishings. These pieces are representative of that distinctive architectural style; they are rare and much sought after. Gio Ponti was the most important architect and designer in Italy from the late 1920's through the entire 1950 decade and beyond. His work embraced art...

A rare set of Italian Mid-Century dining chairs reflecting both traditional Italian chair making and daring modern sensibilities. The chairs are charming creations utilizing traditional Italian materials and design but put together using a refreshing design aesthetic and manner that allows them to stand as unique pieces. The chairs use the "Chiavari" chair as a starting point with its classic form and transcend it with light and airy approach that favors hand woven rattan seats. The wood frames are masterfully hand carved and captivate with their rich detail set against a light and airy layout. The pieces are subtly hand gilt adding refinement and glamour. The rattan seats anchor the pieces with natural materials and are delicately constructed in a soothing matched pattern Thus, the pieces stand as unique masterpieces of design. The Chiavari chair is an important historic chair in Italian design and has been frequently used as a banquet chair...

An elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Craftsman console or sofa table in a sublime, organic form by Giovanni Banci. The console is composed of hand hammered, wrought iron that has be...

A rare and exquisite pair of French Mid-century Hand Carved Chestnut Benches or Stools in the Modern Craftsman style and attributed to Alexandre Noll. The benches are composed of thi...

An elegant and timeless pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamps attributed to Max Ingrand and Fontana Arte. The table lamps are of rare design and the highest quality of manuf...

Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern style Marine nightstands / commodes / chest of drawers / end or side tables originally designed for a luxury yacht. The tables are hand-crafted in solid hardwood and feature solid brass hardware including corner caps and drawer pulls. Double drawers...

2 large Murano or Venetian dew glass, floral form flush mount chandeliers in the style of Lalique. The mold blown glass is thick and opaque; the form of each piece resembles the peta...

Elegant pair of French Art Deco torch sconces / wall lights with fluted stems in brass and opaline crystal glass diffusers. The glass design and methods ar...

An elegant and timeless, stunningly pure design statement: A French Mid-Century Modern coffee table in the style of Mathieu Mategot in hand-wrought iron that has been enameled white. The piece is round, in a circular form with round, concentric circle center base that forms part of the main support of the piece. The circle within the circle is ancient symbol brilliantly used to create an aesthetic statement and a functional work of sculpture. And, the piece can be re-enameled, if desired, to match taste. Mathieu Mategot was the most important iron worker...

An elegant and timeless pair of Italian mid-century wall sconces attributed to Max Ingrand and Fontana Arte. The sconces are in the Modern Neoclassical style and are of rare design a...

Rare pair of French Mid-Century Modern Industrial side, end tables or nightstands in enameled steel attributed to Jean Prouve. These Tri-level tables employ a minimal, pure, industrial design aesthetic that Prouve became known for. Jean Prouve was the most important industrial designer in France; he designed the facilities at Martel de Janville...

2 Elegant, Hand-made, French octagonal shaped / sunburst wall mirrors with modern and Neo-Baroque influences and in the style of Serge Roche. The mirrors have a rare form and are artisan made using hand cut mirrored glass that is delicately angled to provide dramatic effects. They have an ebonized wood frame and lined with antiqued faceted...

A rare and inportant pair of the 'Tripolina' folding chairs designed by Joseph B. Fenby. Tripolina folding chairs present a wooden frame with metal fixings and a beautiful removable seat realized in high-quality leather. These lounge chairs are designed for practicality and remarkable comfort while reflecting casual elegance. They also strike an important design statement that references the history of furniture as they were among the first folding chairs. These design icons were manufactured by the Italian Viganò company during the 1930s and are in completely original condition with a beautiful patina. They are stamped "Brevettato" on frames; the leather seats have been replaced. The original “Tripolina” chair was invented by the Englishman Joseph Beverley Fenby. It was patented in the United Kingdom in 1877 and in the United States in 1881. It was used in military campaigns, where it was ideal because it was designed to fold up compactly — while still being comfortable and stable. It was manufactured by Fenby’s own company in the UK and shortly after in Wisconsin, USA. Later, it was manufactured by the Italian Viganò company in Tripoli, Libya.. Used by ordinary people and presidents alike, it’s been an extraordinarily versatile chair for nearly 150 years. This first folding chair from the late 19th century, 1881. It inspired a lot of midcentury modern designers, of which the best known example is the 'Butterfly chair' by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy. However, these later adaptions do not match the elaborate folding wood construction, style and deep comfort of the original "Tripolina" chair. Literature: Domus n. 97, January 1936; I. de Guttry, M. P. Maino, Il mobile déco italiano, p. 56, Laterza, 1988.. Additional References: Military and campaign furniture, Napoleon, Folding and portable...

Elegant, Timeless Pair of French Mid-century, Modern neoclassical, hand made gilt wrought iron benches or stools in the style of Raymond Subes, France, 1930. The pieces are exquisite...

Two large, elegant Italian 18th century style antiqued and etched Venetian / Murano glass mirrors, with subtle coloration and dignified form. These remarkable pieces are by Fratelli ...

Elegant Handmade Mid-Century Modern Craftsman wall mirror or wall mounted sculpture in an oval sunburst form by the French Canadian artist, Bel...

2 Important Italian, Mid-Century Modern mirrors in a rare sculptural, canted form attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1950. The mirror frame is constructed of a black enamele...

Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern style floor lamps attributed to Max Ingrand and Fontana Arte. The standing lamps have an understated, refined form and are composed of beau...

A rare and important French Mid-Century Modern cocktail table. This exceptional piece features an organic form top suspended from 3 curved, organic form wrought iron supports This un...

Rare, elegant pair of Italian Midcentury Modernist wall console tables or bedside tables / nightstands attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1950. The pieces are an elegant balance of...

Elegant, sober pair of double level Italian Mid-Century Modern / Rationalist School nightstands, end or side tables / nightstands in solid wood with 2 thick glass partitions...

Elegant, sober double-level Venetian glass chandelier or pendant in the Modern Neoclassical tradition composed of twelve lower arms and six upper arms and made of amber glass with br...

Italian Mid-Century Modern 10 arm brass chandelier in a star or sunburst / sputnik form attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1950. An elegant piece is a sober, pure form totally in brass pr...

Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern black enameled metal and hammered brass chandelier by Stilnovo, circa 1948. The pendant features 3 hand-ha...

A Khmer urn or vase with a sober, classic form from the Khmer region of ancient Cambodia. Classic form, sober pieces such as these compliment sober, m...

Pair of Elegant, Large, Italian Mid-Century Style Hand Blown Clear and Gold Murano / Venetian Glass Table Lamps in the Modern Neoclassical Style. The pieces are in the spirit of the ...

Pair of elegant, hand blown, Italian Midcentury style Venetian glass table lamps in white and gold Murano Glass and in the Modern Neoclassical spirit. The pieces are in the style of ...

2 Pairs of Italian Mid-Century Style, Hand Blown Venetian Glass Table Lamps in the Modern Neoclassical Tradition with Aqua Colored Glass and ...

Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern style clear and gold Murano / Venetian glass table lamps. The pieces are formed using the Murano bubble glass technique of "Pulegoso". T...

An Iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern armchairs, club or lounge chairs in solid cherry by Rene Gabriel, circa 1948. The chairs feature angled armrests and angled saber legs with stunning grid form back rests which propel the chairs forward into a distinctive modern sensibility. The grid back form has since become an emblematic design of Rene Gabriel. In addition, Gabriel initiated a design innovation as he was one of the first designers to design the chairs proudly displaying their means of construction and to highlight the means of construction itself as an element of style! Thus, the solid cherry wood frame is tongue and groove notched and displayed at the front of the chairs where the legs join the arms. This gives the chairs a bold look. The chairs have been refinished and have new cushions covered in cotton. Gabriel was one of the premiere Modernist designers in France in the post war 1940...

Elegant French Mid-Century Modern lucite and glass desk /writing table / vanity by Pierre Vandel. This piece expresses the essence of modernism. It's transparent, minimal and functio...

Large, elegant Italian 18th century style antiqued and etched Venetian / Murano glass mirrors with subtle coloration and dignified form. The pieces are influenced by the sober neocla...

Elegant modern craftsman console / sofa table in hand-hammered iron in the manner of Diego Giacometti. The piece has a brutalist, yet refined sensibility with its flared sabots, neoc...

Two elegant pairs of French Art Deco / Mid-Century Style solid brass wall lights in the style of Jules Leleu in a Modern Neoclassical X-Form design. Wired for two Lights at 60 wat...

Pair of French Art Deco / Mid-Century style nickeled wall lights in a Modern Neoclassical X-form design. Each wired for two lights. Sold and priced as a pair.