Italian Centerpieces

Black centerpiece by Roberto Arioli for Gabbianelli. Orange piece pictured is not available and not offered here.

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Marble centerpiece " Uika" designer by Sergio Asti Size: Diameter cm 40 x H4 Materials: White Carrara + Green Alpi Designer: Sergio Asti.

Italian glazed and painted ceramic decorative bowl 1960s. Aqua colour and gold painted on top.  

Block Stand Low Verde Guatemala Centerpiece by Studionudo Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 32 x H 10 cm. Materials: Verde Guatemala marble. Different materials and sizes are available. P...

Red enamelled aluminium stackable tray / centerpiece designed by Gianfranco Frattini Manufactured by Progetti, Italy, 1970s. Manufacturer's label on the base Measures: Heigh...

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Glass centerpiece designed by Alfredo Barbini for Barbini, 1970s. Signed. Biography Alfredo Barbini was an Italian glass artist and designer known for his sculptures rendered in his...

Mid 20th century glazed porcelain Italian three piece tableware garniture set. Covered punch bowl with side candle holder. Each piece is in great vintage...

Block Rosso Lepanto High Candle Holder by Studionudo Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 9 x W 9 x H 12 cm. Materials: Rosso Lepanto marble. Different materials and sizes are available. Pri...

Murano Technical Bullicante We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.  Carlo Scar...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...

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Unusual pair of Italian 1970s ceramic centerpieces.  

Italian space age chromed steel tray or centerpiece Sphera serie by Sambonet, 1970s. Round and soft shaped tray, in chromed stainless steel. Can also be used as a centerpiece or stor...

Black Yugen stonewares No 4 bowl by Yusuke´ Y. Offhause One of a Kind, the work is in two parts. Dimensions: D 24 x W 24 x H 8.8 cm. Materials: polished stoneware, polished porcel...

Of oval shape, with a cupid holding a bow and arrow riding aloft a gilt dolphin forming a lid over a compartment, flanked by ink and sand pots on masked plinths cast with Medusa masks and mounted to a lion's-paw footed oval galleried tray...

Heavy and well crafted, these woven brass baskets with adjustable handles are great for plants, orchids, fruit, etc. Dimensions of smaller basket...

Rare set of two ceramic centerpieces by Emilio Scanavino for Cedit. Different shapes and decorations, this set features a limited/numbered edition piece. Size refers to the largest...

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Mid-Century Modern ashtray in Murano glass 1960s. Smoked glass ashtray very modern design and stylish look.  

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Murano. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads '...

Incredible and rare Hartill Czech glass merletto center piece bicolor circa 1950.

The Square - sterling silver tray - ag/925/g 838 Completely handmade in our workshop in Milano Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of the oldest Italian Silversmith.  

Incredible center piece in rubi Murano glass hand molded with gold.

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Grandi Cristalli is an Italian company that specializes in the production of high-quality glassware, including wine decanters. A wine decanter is a vessel used to transfer wine from the bottle into the decanter, allowing it to breathe and release its full aroma and flavor before serving. Grandi Cristalli offers a range of wine decanters made from high-quality glass, handcrafted by skilled artisans in Italy. Their decanters feature elegant designs and are available in different sizes and shapes, depending on the type of wine...

Mirage Contenitore basso by Studio Intervallo Dimensions: D 30 x H 3.2 cm Materials: green Guatemala marble. Available in other stones. The Mirage collection comes from the mon...

Remarkable set of two Murano glass centerpieces by Fratelli Toso. Thick crystal pieces with black and red grass stripes.

Italian midcentury Centerpiece in yellow, red and blue Murano glass, 1960s Irregular shaped centerpiece in Murano glass. The main colors are yellow and red with light blue undertones...

The cubist Pablo and Dora vases are a tribute to Pablo Picasso and Dora Maar, his companion and muse. Crafted using the coil pottery technique, the brown ...

White Carrara Calacatta marble Centerpiece / plate Manufactured by Up&Up, Italy, 1970s. H 2 cm Diam. 30 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use

Large centerpiece - oval tray in solid 800 silver. The centerpiece was made entirely by hand, starting from a rough sheet of 800 silver and then hammered to give it the oval shape wi...

Large Metal Pear Ice Cube Bucket Container. No makers mark. Most likely made in Italy 1960s. Hammered brass stem mounted to the top. Nicely crafted artistic & functional object. Plenty of patina to the metal which give the pear a nice character. Being sold unpolished with patina. Possibly Silver Plated. I believe there was probably a lining glass bucket inside at one time. unmarked. Uncertain to the designer...

A design tray composed of two different marbles, Rosso Francia and Bianco Carrara. Elegant, versatile, it's perfectly suitable for an use in the kitchen between plates and stoves, or as a piece of furniture. "Fuoco" is part of our "Remarble" product line, a collection of marble objects...

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Italian midcentury Green light blue ceramic centerpiece by Mangani, 1960s. Plate centerpiece with round base in ceramic: white in the center and blue-green sides with golden details...

Carambola centrepiece by Studio Lievito Dimensions: D 33 x W 30 x H 5 cm Materials: Bianco carrara marble. Weight: 3.4 kg Fruits like billiard balls are ready to be ‘split’ during t...

Centerpiece "Eccentrico" designed by Giusti & Di Rosa Size: Diameter cm 25 x height 6 Materials: White Carrara-black Portoro-national travertine Designer: Giusti & Di Rosa.

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A stylish vase by Carlo Moretti, it's made in Italy in the seventies, the red, orange a white opaline is in perfect conditions.   

Jatte centrotavola in argento massiccio 800. La forma è ovale e lavorazione a traforo è stata eseguita sulle due parti principali. Il traforo è a disegno con volute. Una base oval...

The "Vintage Italian Decorative Rectangular Brass Tray, 1960s" is a testament to Italian artistry of the time. Crafted in a rectangular shape with ornate brass detailing, it encapsul...

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Cased blown and hand-formed glass elements. Limited edition: 101 pieces.

Murano with gold We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Attributed to Barovier Toso We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. The company is one of the oldest family businesses in the world, founded in 1295 as Barovier. "The name Barovier derives from the term berroviere (highwayman/policman , which indicates the armigero (person entitled to bear arms guarding the captain of the people. It is probable that some Barovier, originally from Treviso, settled in Murano around 1291, when a law of the Republic imposed the concentration on the island of all glass furnaces." Jacobello was the first member of the Barovier family to work glass at this time. It is thought that the company originated in Treviso[citation needed]. The Toso family had been established in Murano since around 1350. In the 1400s Angelo Barovier created glass objects which are currently preserved in various museums.[6] Angelo is recognized as significant for uniting the knowledge which had been developed and handed down by family Barovier. He was not only considered and artist but a scientist. The company became Ferro Toso Vetrerie Artistiche Riunite S.A in 1936 when Vetreria Artistica Barovier merged with Ferro Toso, specializing in crystalline glass, mother-of-pearl glass, and gold-free cornelian red glass. In 1942, the company was renamed Barovier & Toso. In 1919–1920, 30 year old designer Ercole Barovier began a 50-year career as the artistic director of Barovier & Toso. "After studying medicine and working as a radio operator during World War One he joined the family firm in 1920 when he and his brother Nicolo took over the management from their father Benvenuto. From 1927 Ercole was the main designer and from 1934, when Nicolo left the company, (he was) also the sole owner." While Barovier did not have formal training as a glassblower, his artistic designs produced objets d'art that have become the most critically acclaimed in the history of Ercole - Barovier.[9] In 1930 he produced his award-winning “Primavera” series. "The Primavera series ... is distinguished by a milky white 'craquelé' glass with the addition of black or blue pasta vitrea trim ("opaque colored glass whose consistency is made to appear like ceramic") and decoration. There was a very limited production of this series due to the fact that it was a result of a glass mixture obtained accidentally so it could never be replicated."[13] One example of this series, a Primavera Pigeon, was sold at auction for GBP 275,000 (approximately $360,000 USD, not inclusive of the buyer’s premium) on October 16, 2019. Barovier continued to produce innovative designs of which the “Lenti” vase...

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Paf Italy by Lino Tagliapietra in years '82 bowl in glass signed and dated Measure 11 inches diameter x 2.5" high, in perfect condition A.

Blue Amaltea by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm Materials: Blu Sodalite Also available: different marbles, Ivan Colominas studied industrial design at the UCH-CEU in ...

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This is an exceptional and rare centerpiece made by Barovier and Toso, circa 1930s-1940s. What sets this apart is the versatility and adjustability of the arrangement, allowing for many configurations and shapes. Starting with the hand blown oval shaped centre bowl, the opal glass is filled with gold leaf inclusions making it sparkle without being glitzy. The four gold leaf infused arms sit at the base, which is affixed with a threaded finial. The arms can be spread out either at right angles or maintain an oval shape. One can either use all four arms as candlesticks while placing the bobeches atop the candle cups or placing the four bowls which fit into the candle cups. And one can also use two of each, for a versatile arrangement. Please see all the images to view the myriad possibilities. This clean design works well with many decorative styles and the flexibility is inspiring. Bobeches measure 4.25" D x 1.25" H Epergne Bowls...

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An impressive 5 pieces set of signed Cenedese console set or table centerpieces. The workmanship is outstanding and the hand blown white threading is very well matched and internally...

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Murano with bubbles, iridescent We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing ...

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