About UPON REQUEST
Upon Request presents a curated selection of objects, furniture, and lighting from the 20th and 21st centuries, designed by creators primarily from Europe. This collection highlights timeless design pieces that blend innovation with tradition, showcasing the distinctive vision and craftsmanship of renowned European designers. Each item is carefully chosen for its aesthetic value, functional quality, and historical significance, offering a refined and diverse range of pieces for contemporary living spaces. Whether you're looking for iconic mid-century modern designs or mo...Read More

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Featured Pieces
Lovely small "terre mêlée" flower vase by Jean Gerbino Vallauris Circa 1930
By Jean Gerbino
Located in NICE, FR
This delicate flower frog vase by Jean Gerbino is a stunning example of the artist’s mastery in terre mêlée (mixed clay) ceramics. Measuring 9 cm in diameter, this spherical vase fea...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Very rare Bruno Gecchelin Floor lamp for Oluce circa 1970
By Bruno Gecchelin, Oluce
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant floor lamp, attributed to Bruno Gecchelin for Oluce, is a refined example of 1970s Italian lighting design. Featuring a slender chrome-plated metal stem anchored by a black marble base, it embodies the era’s sleek minimalism. The adjustable curved lacquered metal shade allows for directional lighting, making it ideal for reading corners or as an accent in a modern interior. The tension between the clean chrome line and the organic curve of the shade creates a striking, sculptural presence. Its minimalist aesthetic paired with high-quality materials reflects the sophistication of Gecchelin’s designs for Oluce, a brand synonymous with Italian lighting innovation. This piece evokes the same sensibility seen in Gecchelin’s celebrated Mezzaluna lamp...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Soriana Armchair designed by Afra et Tobia Scarpa for Cassina circa 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in NICE, FR
This exceptional Soriana lounge chair, designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Cassina, is an iconic example of 1970s Italian design. This rare first edition piece retains its original...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Exquisite ceramic box or tidy in the shape of a pebble by Hans Hedberg
By Hans Hedberg
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite ceramic box by renowned Swedish artist Hans Hedberg is crafted in the form of an organic, egg-shaped object. The exterior surface is smooth with a soft, natural beige ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant & minimalist pair of modernist chairs by Leopold Gest France circa 1980
By Gustave Toffiche and Léopold Gest
Located in NICE, FR
This striking pair of chairs, attributed to Léopold Gest, embodies a bold, sculptural aesthetic. Crafted from black lacquered metal, the chairs feature tall, narrow backrests formed ...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Three-planter metal plant stand by Mathieu Matégot circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant mid-century plant stand was designed by Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s. Crafted in metal, it features three distinct pot holders, each fashioned from perforated sheet meta...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Impressive blue sandstone Art Deco vase by Pierrefonds Manufacture circa 1930
By Pierrefonds Pottery
Located in NICE, FR
This striking stoneware vase from the renowned Pierrefonds manufactory showcases the brand’s signature mastery of flambé and crystalline glazes. Its rounded, organic form is punctuat...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Sandstone
Stunning black ceramic pitcher in the style of Georges Jouve circa 1950
By Georges Jouve
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant black-glazed ceramic pitcher embodies the spirit of mid-century French modernism, strongly reminiscent of the work of Georges Jouve. Its organic, curvaceous form feature...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Charming Diabolo vase attributed to Jean Besnard Circa 1930
By Jean Besnard
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite 14 cm diameter footed bowl is attributed to Jean Besnard, a pioneer of modern French ceramics. Its striking form features a flared pedestal base supporting a deep, rou...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Green ceramic leaf tidy by Madoura Vallauris circa 1950
By Suzanne Ramie, Madoura
Located in NICE, FR
This vibrant green glazed ceramic plate is a striking example of Madoura’s artistry. Shaped like a stylized leaf, it captures both elegance and a touch of whimsy. The glossy glaze hi...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely black ceramic plate or tidy by Madoura Plein Feu Vallauris circa 1950
By Madoura
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant black glazed ceramic plate showcases the refined craftsmanship of the renowned Madoura workshop. With its soft asymmetrical form and deep, lustrous black glaze, the piece exudes a minimalist yet organic aesthetic. The surface has subtle variations in tone, enhancing its handmade character. Under the base, it bears the distinctive Plein Feu stamp, a hallmark of authentic Madoura production, signifying high-temperature firing that ensures durability and brilliance. This piece is not only functional but also collectible, embodying the legacy of fine Provençal ceramics...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Cute mug by Roger Capron, ceramic and "navette" motifs, France circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in NICE, FR
This vintage ceramic mug by Roger Capron stands out with its signature “navette” (shuttle) motif — elongated vertical lozenges in a soft pastel bl...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic