Furniture

An eclectic collection of 10 dressboys / valet stands produced by Fratelli Reguitti in Italy during the 1950s-1970s Presented as a collection this would be an ideal purchase for s...

Set of 4 'new' old stock Whiskey 'Niva' Series glasses in original box by Iittalia Finland and a matching 'Seita' ice bucket The perfect gift set for your husband or to impress you...

A rare find this 1930s Rietveld style shelving. The 8 lacquered solid wooden shelves slide over 4 tubular metal uprights and are mounted by a simple (Rietveld like) construction. When assembling this beautiful 'De Stijl' like shelving I discovered a Dutch 1 cent coin...

Rare and lovely hand crafted walnut armchair from the Univerity of Padova (Padua), Italy circa 1935-7. This design of this chair adheres very strongly to Gio Ponti's design aesthetic...

A collection of 6 impressive sized brutalist 1970s candleholders Iron chains and wrought iron has been welded and forged by hand to make these brutalist forms The origin is fr...

Amazing rare 2048/PX pendant lamp by Italian designer Sergio Asti for Arteluce 1965 This large pendant comes with a unique provenance, available upon request Sergio Asti was traine...

Rare 1950s all original condition Chiavari rocking chair by Fratelli Podestà All the wicker craftsman where located in the Liguria area and Gio Ponti 's Legera was based on the traditional chairs that where produced in Chiavari The Fine artisan woven seats are a true wonder of craftsmanship This chair has a beautiful aged patinated wood and its original wicker with just a few damages not compromising its strength A lovely original vintage example...

A rare coffee table designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Asko Finland 1950's African Padouk veneered top with two leaf pattern inlays of laminated Birch, Haz...

Hard to find as a pair are these Space Age futuristic "Galaxy" swivelling easy chairs by ALF SVENSSON & YNGVAR SANDSTORM for DUX Sweden The design is from 1968 when the space race to the moon and the futuristic Concorde airplane inspired...

Fritz Neth Lounge Chair for Correcta Germany 1950's Original high pile upholstery fabric in a deep blue with brass legs Nice original as found condition

Unique & Bespoke newly upholstered pair of lounge armchairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Spanish furniture brand Casas, C. 1970s Reupholstered in a geometric pattern orange w...

Beautiful pair of 'Acona Biconbi' sculptural chandeliers by iconic Italian polymath Bruno Munari (1904-1998). This model is published in the September-De...

Very nice and uncommon 1950s Italian rattan coatrack with very nice detailed Leather hooks. This coatrack was all handcrafted by Italian wicker crafts...

PLEASE refer to the uloaded video of this light sculpture in operation, it creates a stunning otherwordly swirling ethereal lighting effect like a monochrome aurora borealis. Here we have an example of the very rare and famous light sculpture created by the artist Werner Epstein and edited in a very small edition by 'Inter Neo', France in 1970. It is both beautiful in its elegant sculptural form and in its magical , ethereal lighting effect. This design was exhibited at the 1972 'Salon des Artistes et Decorateurs' held at the Grand Palais des champs Elysees in Paris, and is published in the original exhibition catalogue. Please see scan from exhibition catalogue. PLEASE SEE IMAGE 5 Unfotunately the static images can only capture just a very basic static idea of some of the light formations created as the sculptural spiral aluminum element slowly rotates as it captures the rising thermal energy emitted by the concealed incandescent light bulb in the base , there is no motor , just pure physics and poetry in motion. I have to repeat that the static photos really do not do this beautiful design any justice at all, the slowly evolving swirling ribbons of light reflecting off the surface of the slowly rotating aluminum spiral create a magical , organic and otherworldly lighting effect which is initially captured on the polished surface of the spiral element itself before being thrown outward as continuous swirling ribbons of light which are captured on the surfaces of the walls, floor and ceiling creating an extremely ethereal ,soothing and meditative lighting effect.. This is one of the most famous ,beautiful and rare of all the French avant garde lighting...

1970's Dutch Square Brutalist Coffee or Side Table with Solid Slate top on Brown Enamelled Steel Base Nice organic looking rusty brown fossiled Slate Stone top carved from 1 thick ...

Large Murano glass 'Camille' vase by Berit Johansson for Salviati Italy 1991 This Camille vase comes in mint condition in its original packing Engraved to the underside 'Salviati ...

A rare dining table designed by architect Georges Candilis (1913-1995) .Candelis created this furniture for the 'Les Carrats' holiday resort that he designed in Port-Leucate, France ...

Rare large set of stainless steel Bread Baskets from the "Ceselleria Alessi" collection A reinterpretation of the classic silver tableware in stainless steel launched in the 1960's History Ettore Alessi The company gradually abandoned the use of soft metals in the '50s, replacing them with stainless steel, transforming production from artisan to industrial. A sign of change with a new name: ALFRA (ALessi FRAtelli). During these years, the company specialised in the production of objects for professional use (for hotels, restaurants, bars, etc.). Carlo Alessi, the founder’s eldest son, took over from his father at the company helm. His brother Ettore, who had joined the company in 1945, became head of the Engineering Department, consolidating its design identity: it was at this time that certain “industrial types” of product like baskets and fruit bowls made of steel wire were created. Led by him, ALFRA also began working in partnership with independent designers. Ceselleria Alessi In the 1960s, a range of products for home use was designed. The "Ceselleria Alessi" collection reinterpreted the style of traditional silverware, which was very much in line with the trend of the time and quickly became a bestseller. The high-quality workmanship of the new polished and satin-finished steel products...

Rare and important pair of Raoul Guys 'Antony' chairs designed in 1954 for the world famous 'Cite' university's 'Jean Zay / Antony' residence 'in Paris . This stunning design was produced concurrently by 'Airborne' in France and 'Trefac' in Belgium (on official license) ' Beautiful sculptural form design with enameled steel rod frame and thermoformed plywood seat and backrests .both chairs are finished in their original faux leather fabric. A rare opportunity to acquire a pair complete with original upholstery, We can recover the chairs should we receive a request to do so. This pair were produced by 'Trefac' in Belgium , we found a 'Trefac' manufacturer's catalog dated 1957 which illustrates this model (please see image 6). 'Trefac' produced these chairs for the Belgian market under license from 'Airborne',France. The 'Jean Zay/ Antony' university residence was designed by the French architect Eugene Beaudoin and built in 1954. The interior furniture and lighting for the “Antony” residence was designed by the most influential of the group of “new” French designers , key figures such as Jean Prouve , Charlotte Perriand and Serge Mouille . Several of the chairs chosen for the ”Antony” building in Paris were designed by Raoul Guys including this design and his famous sculptural form wicker and steel lounge chair, please refer to images 2 and 3. These chairs were commissioned by the French government ,through the guidance of master French Sculptor and archtect , Andre Bloc, who greatly admired Guys' sculptural yet practical designs. Bloc was also involved in selecting furniture for the 'Cite' university's 'Maison Bresil' and 'Maison Mexique' university buildings in 1953 again furnished with designs by Jean Prouve , Charlotte Perriand and Serge Mouille among others. Bloc also advised 'Air France' to select Guys' 'oro' series of designs finished in bent steel and wicker for use in their 48 airports across the African continent ,they were famously used in the 'Brazzaville' complex of hotels and the Hotel N'Gor in Dakar again alongside furniture designed by Jean Prouve and Charlotte Perriand again selected by Andre Bloc. Please refer to the the last two images where you can see our collection of chairs that Raoul Guys designed for the 'Anthony' building in Paris and Air France's 'Brazzaville' complex and HotelT N'Gor in Dakar . Charles Bernard founded his company 'Airborne' in order to bring modern design to the population of France. Bernard asked his close friend and famous sculptor and architect Andre Bloc to seek out talented young designers who could produce furniture with an artistic or sculptural quality. Bloc was already working in this field with the “group espace” who saw art and sculpture as a social phenomena and aimed to bring art into the everyday living experience . For example it was Bloc who commissioned Charlotte Perriand to produce the famous 'Mexico' and 'Tunisie' bookcases for the Cité Internationale Universitaire , Paris for which Bloc also produced the colour scheme and he also worked closely with the Steph Simon gallery in Paris famous for showcasing the work of Prouve,Perriand and Noguchi among others. . Bloc had at this time recently come across a young designer Raoul Guys who’s work he greatly admired and which offered a sculptural quality to furniture design and asked him if he would like to collaborate with Airborne . In the book “les decorateurs des Annees 50” by Patrick Favardin it mentions that Andre Bloc presented Raoul Guys as a very interesting creator. Guy’s chairs had a suprising and sculptural quality in the free spirit of the after war period. LITERATURE: 'Airborne i945-75' ,page 35...

Boris Tabacoff for 'Mobilier Modulaire Moderne' (MMM), France from the, 1960s. Boris Tabacoff is a French designer of Bulgarian origin whom designed many futuristic looking pieces...

Leather & Stainless Steel Lounge Chair made by Topform The Netherlands 1990's Top quality production and materials make this a very comfortable Swivelling Lounge Chair Minor user ...

Rare Petrol Blue version of the largest model Reform table made by Ahrend De Cirkel. Dutch industrial designer and pioneer of functional design Friso Kramer made this Reform table in 1955 to match with his award winning Revolt chair, a chair he designed in 1953 that is now standing next to Jean Prouve's work in Les Musee Arts...

Pair pf solid brass Chiavari chairs, Italy, 1960s Found in a beautiful as is condition in Italy with a beautiful patinated brass, the upholstery is also original and needs restorat...

These Karel Appel Abstract early 1950's reproductions were fashionable in the 1970's in the Netherlands Printed paper on chipwood Sold in Dutch interior stores these wall decorati...

Dutch designers Atelier Tejo Remy & Rene Veenhuizen is always experimenting with new techniques and (recycling) materials to create living spaces and furnitu...

Superb and super rare pair of MORGANA mirrors designed by Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiappà -Catto. The frames of these mirrors are finished in aluminum brushed orthogonally to create a wonderful three dimensional op art interplay of light and shadow from a simple flat surface. This design clearly imbues the influence of important italian artist Getulio Alviani's masterful series of 'superficie a testura vibratile' (surfaces of vibrating textures). The central square opening was designed to either accomodate a mirror or a jewel like object of choice or a photo , a cameo etc. This is documented in the Formaluce February 1971 article. The Morgana mirrors were artisan produced in 1970 for the exclusive 'Forme e superficie' (forms and surfaces) gallery in Turin ,Italy. Both mirrors retain their original manufacturer's labels. 'Forme e superficie" employed some of the most brilliant local artists, designers and sculptors such as Nerone and Patuzzi to produce art and design pieces in exclusive small editions. Cortesi and Chiappà -Cattò are well known for their beautiful 'Cicindela'and 'Angolo' light sculptures also produced by Forme e Superficie. The Morgana mirrors were published in:- CASA...

Pair of 1950's metal shelvings manufactured by Tomado The Netherlands Inspired by "De Stijl' colours and the works of Mondriaan these large Tomado metal ...

Coen de Vries has to be considered as a leading figure and Pioneer of Dutch Modernism after World War II. With his own company Devo the Hague and his close involvement in the 'Goed ...

A very nice set of classic solid brass nesting tables with acrylic tops with green marbled effect The tables are reminiscent to the works of Aldo Tura Patina to laquered brass...

Monumental Futuristic Space Age table lamp Model D2095 by Finnish female designer Nanny Still Brushed Aluminum rings with Artisan colored glass inset pieces and a stainless steel ...

A beautiful French 1950s small side table with magazine rack in black enameled metal rod and original wicker. Nicely organic shaped and transparent French design in the style ...

Beautiful and rare, original first 1962 Stildomus edition of the famous Bruno Munari 'Cubobar.' The original Stildomus edition was produced in small numbers and is today rarely seen,...

A mixed set of eight vintage Chiavari dining chairs made in Italy in the 1960s-1970s Black and clear lacquered birch wood frames with plastified paper-cord woven seating  Most ...

Elegant minimalist spider' floor lamp designed in 1965 by Joe Colombo (1930-71) for Oluce Italy. This is a rare early production example with '1967' label attached (produced around...

Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) started his career as an industrial designer at Gispen early 1950's The 1401 easy chair he designed in 1954 and has become a Dutch Design Cla...

This stunning Belgian 1970s brass table features a cut Agate stone on a Travertine bas in the style of Belgian artist and designer Willy Daro The Agate stone can be adjusted into ...

Rare pair of lounge chairs by Dutch designer Kho Liang Ie for the company Artifort Kho Liang Ie joined Artifort in 1958, as estethic advisor to guide Artifort into a modern company ...

A very chique pair of German (bedroom) appliques They are high quality German made with textured ice crystal glass and brass hardware The glass is artisan made and is textured o...

Beautiful and super rare illuminated coffee table by French sculptor Philippe Jean edited by the highly prestigious and renowned Galerie Eric and Xiane Germain ,Paris, 1970. The galerie Germain in Paris specialized in high end, small edition furniture and design art by the best contemporary artists of the 1960s and 1970s including the famous 'siege Homme' by Ruth Francken...

Stunning minimalist masterpiece by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1960 with unique rotating lamp feature. The main cylindrical bosy made of nickel plated brass houses...

In 1959 Friso Kramer transformed his 1953 Revolt chair into his absolute masterpiece, the 'theatre" chair, a Revolt chair that was linkable, stackable with a fold up seat for use mai...

A collection of 4 different sized aluminum ice buckets Marked with impressed stamp Made in Italy

A fun statement on your wall or desk in the form of this 1970's Pop art racing bicycle by Italian lighting company Zicoli Yellow steel frame and opal...

A cute pair of table lamps in all original condition. Produced in Switzerland by BAG TURGI. The lamps maintain their original sprayed fibre over metal shades, 3 small damages a...

Beautiful Italian 1950's Patio / Garden adjustable Chaise Longue / Sun bed in original as found condition Tubular metal and wrought iron It would be possible to restore this Chais...

1960's Italian Teak Wallmounted Coatrack Re-upholstered with new Mustard Yellow Mohair Velvet 6 Solid Teak round Disc coat hangers

Benedictine monk & architect Dom Hans Van der Laan made these benches for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the Netherlands in 1967. Very little of this original in...

Cute Italian 1950s side table with a marble oval top in the style of Ico Parisi The base is made of solid carved walnut and its shape has nice organic details and a wonderful agi...

A beautiful and rare example of the highly sculptural 'Ritto' floor lamp finished in its original and strikingly elegant midnight, 'Prussian blue', almost black, enameled steel. D...

1970's Impressive studio pottery ceramic table lamp Very nice lighting effect with a warm glow in the dark.  

Super rare elegant lounge chair and ottoman set from a hand crafted edition of just two sets that were designed by Franco Campo in 1960 for his family and a close friend ,the lou...

Pair of swivelling chairs model ‘415A’ Finland 1960s These organic shaped dining chairs were designed by the Finnish artist Yrjö Kukkapuro Molded fiberglass and casted aluminium...

Note: this table is currently part of the ''From the Guggenheim Museum to the Cobra Museum'' exhibition in Amstelveen, The Netherlands A rare round coffeetable by Dutch industrial d...

All Terrain Bicycle was a trend that became worldwide very popular in the late 1970s early 1980s This carpet is made by Desso in The Netherlands and represents a colorful part of ...

1960's produced 'Delta' Wall Sconces by Sergio Mazza for Artemide Italy Materials: Nickel plated brass, opaline diffused and pressed glass Adjustable in height and they can swivel...

Prototype ‘Model 653′ Chaise Longue 1972 made for The Phonogram International Head Office in Baarn The Netherlands.. This Model 653 Chaise longue is one of the custom made prototype...

Stunning Italian Floorlamp from the 1950's Black & Pink Carrara marble base and 3 beautiful detailed brass 'flower' bulb holders The lamp will be sold without the shade, a new cus...

Pair of beautiful carved Ashwood 1970's chairs Unknown designer but outstanding craftsmanship Woven Seagrass seat and nicely detailed carved backrest The story of this pair, one ...