Rowing Machine by Lamborghini, Italy, 1950s

Four unique ceramic vases with rough surfaces in dark dramatic colours by Nereo Boaretto (1914-1977). Signed Nereo Boaretto on the bottom and partially dated.

Set of four Cocorita chairs on black iron frames. The chairs have an upholstered backrest and seat and have been newly upholstered in a black and white mottled fabric.

Large executive desk with adjustable drawer elements designed by Luisa and Ico Parisi for mim Roma in the 1950s. The octagonal table top rests on metal legs with veneered panels and ...

Elegant kidney-shaped brass vanity table featuring two glass surfaces, partially frosted and adorned with a star-shaped design. The shield-shaped mirror is mounted on a swivel frame,...

1950's kinetic art sculpture, possibly created by Jules Engel of Los Angeles and very reminiscent of artworks by Jean Tinguely. Sculpture measures 35" in height by 21" wide by 15" d...

Rare angel by Francesco Messina Perfect Condition.

'Bucchero' female head / bust attributed to Giò Ponti and Carlo Alberto Rossi. Mid 20th century, Italy. This is a rare and marvelous little mid century ceramic head / bust by Carlo Alberto Rossi after a design attributed to Giò Ponti. Very stylistic and elegant. The ceramic gets its characteristic black color through a special process in which the oxygen is removed from the red clay. So no paint or varnish is used. This is a technique that dates back to the Etruscans. Many works by Carlo Alberto Rossi and his brother – with whom he collaborated – have the characteristic black color. The Rossi brothers collaborated with the famous architect and designer Gio Ponti. Several of his designs – including this head – were executed in the Rossi’s studio. The collaboration was a great success. Some of the works were also shown at the IX Triennale of Milan in 1951. Please note we have a selection of 'Bucchero' pieces by Gubbio artists C. A. Rossi, Sebastiani and Elio Cerbella...

Beautiful ceramic sculpture by Renato Bassoli. Biographic notes: He was born in Milan, where from 1937 to 1948 he attended the Brera Academy and the "Scuola del Castello", interrupted only by the war ainprisonment in Germany. Before concentrating entirely on ceramics, sculptures and the creation of jewels, he worked as a graphic designer and a set designer. In 1950 he began exhibiting at the Triennal of Milan, the Faenza Ceramics...