Three Armed Brass Arc Lamp with Marble Base, Italy, circa 1960

Simple but stylish Dark Green torchiere floor lamp from IKEA, circa 1985. Construction is light and economical as you would expect from IKEA. Molded plastic cream colored shade, meta...

A splendid brass example of the Chiavari style first developed in the coastal town of Chiavari, south of Milan, Italy. This particular specimen is in excellent condition, with a lovely recent restoration of the upholstery, well cushioned, in a tasteful dark green velvet. The chair is in very sound condition and is of a higher quality than others we have handled - notably the shaping of the feet and the back are particularly fine. The original Chiavari chair is a delicate-boned creature in light-weight timber, designed to be both light and strong. It’s turned timber frame gave the opportunity for elaborate decoration which was popular in the mid to late 1800s. The brass version was created in the 1950s as a playful reference to the original, the brass emphasising the elaborate framework. It’s intended as a decorative chair for hallways, as a bedside chair, or can be used as a feature chair...

Floor lamp Brass adjustable neck Yellow enamel shade Black painted stem Abescato marble base Brass button Rewired Italy 1960s

A rare and elegant Italian Stamped Stilnovo floor lamp, designed circa 1960, featuring a brass and lacquered metal structure. This sophisticated piece is counterbalanced for adjustab...