Italian Centerpieces

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 'Vi...

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...

Bianco Arabescato Amaltea by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm Materials: Bianco Arabescato Also available: different marbles. The collection is a tribute to one of It...

Reverse painted glass, the center part in gold paint with black design elements, the frame finished in a deep red. Signed.

Piatto marble centerpiece designed by Arch. Adolfo Natalini Size: Diameter cm 36 x height 6 Materials: White Carrara - Red Francia Designer: Adolfo Natalini.      

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 'V...

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 'V...

Aldo centerpiece by Arthur Arbesser Masters Collection Dimensions: 36 x 12 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia, Rosso Levanto, Bianco Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Verde Gua...

This very expressive crested crane art glass sculpture, from the 1970s, is a true jewel-like work of art, in sophisticated blown Murano glass, with overlaid stripes decor in red, whi...

The titled collection by Emmanuel Babled is a 2013 collection of nine domes each with a self-explaining title. The top victory series is one of the three part of the series. Handmade...

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FOS Ceramiche was founded from an IDEA of Piero Mazzotti and Andri Ioannou as a manufacture of art and design in Faenza, a city that is synonymous with M...

Bianco Amaltea by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm Materials: Bianco Michelangelo Also available: different marbles The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great...

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Totem II Materials: Pietra serena cone White carrara plate Noir antique base White carrara tube Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 24.5 mm Totem The Totem s...

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Silver basket made in Italy, circa 1970. Weight: gr 714.

Early 20th century Italian two-tone bronze centerpiece on a gold hue with an overall ornate open work design, accented with a figurative chariot of a putti angel mounted on top of a ...

Artemisia marble centerpiece by Matteo Cibic Dimensions: 23.6 x 13.8 x 4.7 cm Materials: Bianco Michelangelo, Rosso Levanto, Nero Marquinia Please note that the Cibic pieces...

Mirage Specchio by Studio Intervallo Dimensions: D 30 x H 3.2 cm Materials: black Marquinia marble. Available in other stones. The Mirage collection comes from the monolithic m...

Handmade topos ribbon by Le Meduse Unique piece Dimensions: W 40, D 25, H 22 cm Materials: painted wood. Each model is unique because it is handmade, it can be reproduced in a ...

Set of 2 bookends in thick Nile green glass, with curved tubular metal structural element. In the style of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italian production of the 1950s. There are ...

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Nero Antico Amaltea by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: 36.5 x 10 cm Materials: Nero Antico Also available: different marbles. The collection is a tribute to one of Italy’s great ...

Small alice tray by Slow Design Dimensions: W 19 x H 24 cm Materials: Glass. Technique: Grisaille. Available in colors: Gray and gold, and in size large. Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details. Each piece is unique. Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details. Slow Design is an Italian based company...

1980s Murano glass shell in purple and yellow.

Mirage Contenitore Basso by Studio Intervallo Dimensions: D 30 x H 3.2 cm Materials: white Arabescato marble. Available in other stones. The Mirage collection comes from the mo...

Elegant 20th century Italian solid silver wine cooler, the body applied with a decorative half fluted inverted bands, the foot applied with re...

Sterling silver branch candelabra handcrafted in Italy by Egidio Broggi Milano. Total weight 826 gr. This item is new and has never been pre...

Intreccio marble centerpiece designed by Arch. Adolfo Natalini Size: Diameter cm 39 x height 4 Materials: Bianco Carrara - Rosa Portogallo-Verde Alpi - NBero Marquina Designer: ...

Shallow napkin shape sterling silver bowl (small version depicted). Made in Italy. Dimensions: H 5.5 cm, D 18.5 cm, W 18.5 cm. Weight: 281 gram.

Incredible center piece in Murano glass to Dino Martens circa 1950

Marble fruit bowl centerpiece "Formella" designed by Giusti - Di Rosa / Tonlorenzi Size: Diameter cm 32 x height 10 Materials: Nero Belgio - Rosa Portogallo...

A very personal interpretation of making pottery transforms the texture of the LARGE MOON IN RED dish into a striking relief decoration with voids and solids never the same that add...

Large alice tray by Slow Design Dimensions: W 26 x H 34 cm Materials: Glass. Technique: Grisaille. Available in colors: Gray and gold, and in size small. Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details. Each piece is unique. Heavy aged mirrored tray with oxidized details. Slow Design is an Italian based company...

Shallow flower shape sterling silver bowl (small version depicted). Made by Jona in Italy. Dimensions: H 5 cm; D 19 cm Weight: 169 gram.

Composition performed with: Resin decoration. Porcelain tray. Manufacture:Edelstein Bavaria When I was a little girl, I liked Barbies, elves, dwarves and Snow White. When I was a chi...

Table centerpiece designed and produced by Giò Minelli. The table centerpiece is a unique piece made entirely by hand by the designer. Completely built in Glebanite, a special blend of recycled and recyclable fiberglass...

Phillippe Bestenheider puts his name to a collection of fine, elegant vases for Driade. A tall vase, a medium vase, and a centrepiece with sophi...

Linde Burkhardt designs vases in black and white with edges highlighted by a thin line. She combined gilded surfaces both to the black and the white. She designed pearly ceramics, bl...

Crystal centerpiece is a decorative object realized in the 1970s. A very elegant centerpiece in transparent crystal, perfect to decor your table. Signed on the edge.

Peasant Village was an import line by the Mitteldorfer Straus company of New York.  They imported pottery from several european countries. Deruta is an...

A silver plated candelabra designed and produced in Italy by Mesa. Stamped on the bottom.

Incredible center piece in Murano glass black iridized attributed to Barovier&Toso circa 1950

Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass blue 'opalino" center piece.

Centrotavola in vetro nello stile di Fontana Arte, 1980 Produttore Fontana Arte Periodo del design 1980 - 1989 Anno 1980 Periodo di produzione Ignoto Paese di produzione Ita...

LIMARSI centerpiece designed by Elena Salmistraro Dimension: 40x26xh16cm Materials: natural marble and stones Bianco Fenice, Bardiglio Imperiale, Rosalia, Green Forrest., Pietra ...

Tracino vase designed by Elena Salmistraro Dimension: 12 x 12 x H 46cm Materials: natural marble and stones Bianco Fenice, Bardiglio Imperiale, Rosalia, Green Forrest., Pietra Pece.

Incredible center piece in Murano glass bicolor by SILVANI to Fratelli Toso circa 1990.

Pair of vintage Italian brass and marble compotes possibly by Tommi Parzinger. No signature. Show nice age and high quality craftsmanship. Vintage wear ...

COMMESSO marble centerpiece designed by Arch. Adolfo Natalini Size: Diameter cm 39 x height 4 Materials: White Carrara - Green Alpi - Red Francia Designer: Adolfo Natalini.  

Incredible center piece in Tricolor Murano glass by SILVANI to Fratelli Toso 1990

Pair of metal centrepiece is an original decorative object realized in the Mid-20th Century. Made in Italy. The centerpieces are in good conditions. Some dirty spots on the surface are present. Total dimensions: 11 x...

A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern large rock crystal round natural rose / pink quartz centerpieces Each sold separately.

A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern rock crystal round natural smoke, grey, tea color quartz centerpieces each sold separately.

Name: PRISMI Set of four vases Materials: Venied White Carrara Size model 1 : Cm Diameter 7 x Height 11 Size model 2 : Cm Diameter 7 x Height 14 Size model 3 : Cm Diameter 7 x Height...

Name: LEGO Price is referred to the pair. Materials: Sand beach - white Carrara - Black Portoro Size Model 1 : Cm. 4 x 21 x H7 Size Model 2 : Cm. 4 x 10 x H7 Designed by Marco Marin...

Finely decorated throughout

Centerpiece designed by Giusti & Di Rosa Size model 1 : Diameter cm 30 x height 6 (available also in size diameter cm 20 x height 4) Materials: black Portoro-Red Bilbao Designer: Gi...

Very elegant Seau a Glace in worked crystal with brass finish Italian production late 1960s.