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Vittorio Introini for Vips Residence Italian Glass and Chrome-Plated Steel Writing Desk Elegant Italian writing desk designed by Vittorio Introini for Vips Residence in the 1970s, d...

We are pleased to present this pair of vintage Italian armchairs from the 1960s, an outstanding example of modern mid-century design—a period that had a significant impact on art, ar...

We are pleased to present this pair of vintage Italian armchairs from the 1960s, an outstanding example of modern mid-century design—a period that had a significant impact on art, ar...

Japanese Satsuma Moriage Porcelain Tea Set, 19th Century An exceptionally decorative and highly evocative Japanese Satsuma Moriage porcelain tea service, dating from the 19th century, consisting of a teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, and six teacups with matching saucers. This elegant set immediately catches the eye with its richly ornamented surfaces, where deep tones, luminous gilding, and finely hand-painted figural motifs come together in a composition of extraordinary visual impact. Each piece is carefully adorned with traditional Japanese figures—likely inspired by courtly or legendary subjects—framed within intricate decorative cartouches and surrounded by elaborate ornamental motifs. A particularly noteworthy feature of this service is the use of the Moriage technique, characterized by its delicate raised enamel decoration, which creates a softly sculptural, almost three-dimensional surface. This refined treatment enhances the depth and texture of the decoration, giving each element a precious and tactile quality. The interplay between the rich gilding, the polychrome accents, and the relief work demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship associated with Satsuma ware. The set is further enhanced by a series of beautifully rendered details: elegantly shaped handles, finely decorated spouts, and especially the expressive finials modeled in zoomorphic form, which give the lidded pieces a distinctive and dramatic presence. The contrast between the richly decorated exterior and the lighter-toned interior of the cups adds an additional sense of balance and refinement. Each piece contributes to a harmonious and visually opulent ensemble, reflecting the fascination with Japanese decorative arts that flourished during the Meiji period and beyond. More than just a tea set, this is a work of art worthy of display—an object capable of enhancing a cabinet, salon, or formal interior with its character, elegance, and historical significance. This set, which originated in a private home in Milan, is in good overall antique condition, with minor flaws and signs of age consistent with its age and use. These slight imperfections do not detract from its beauty; rather, they speak to its authenticity and its history. Elegant, rare, and highly decorative, this Satsuma tea service...

Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Wooden Throne Armchair from Casa Moneta, Milan An important Italian Neo-Renaissance throne armchair, finely crafted ...

An elegant and highly decorative German mantel clock by Kienzle, dating from the mid-20th century, circa the 1940s–1950s. The clock features an ele...

Italian Art Deco Grocery Scale with Original Weight Set, circa 1930s Charming Italian grocery scale from the Art Deco period, dating from approximately the 1930s. This piece has a s...

Antique National Cash Register Company Art Nouveau Mechanical Cash Register Description A fascinating mechanical cash register manufactured by the renowned National Cash Register C...

Laboratory analytical balance labeled “A.” "Carosi e Figli," dating from approximately the 1950s to the 1960s. The instrument comes complete with i...

Decorative Murano art glass bowl, likely dating from the 1990s–2000s, characterized by an organic, free-form shape and a rich, speckled glass decoration in shades of dark brown, whit...

Elegant Chinese vase, attributed to Tobia Scarpa for Venini, dated 1979, and crafted from refined green Murano glass. The piece is engraved and signed on the bottom, which adds to it...

Decorative Murano art glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi, likely dating from around the 1950s, characterized by a vibrant, multicolored pezzato-style glass composition and a bold modernis...