Gold Leaf Furniture

Pencil, charcoal and oil pastel on a gold leaf background Signed lower right.

Art Deco 2 light sconces made in Murano, Italy circa 1930's. These wall lights are all hand manufactured in blue opalescent and 24k gold leaf in the very classic Rezzonico style as e...

French Early 20th Century Sideboard in African Mahogany veneer. The antique Art Deco credenza features a rich floral bas-relief in gold leaf that decorates the center of the piece. T...

Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, floor lamp, model '502', glass, brass, gold leaf, Italy, 1933-38 A truly magnificent Italian floor lamp designed by the Milanese multidisciplinary artist To...

This Art Deco sideboard was produced in Italy in the 1930s and it is in the style of Gio Ponti. It is covered with an elegant walnut briar that is framed by a reeded black lacquered...

A set of 5 antique nickel silver, bronze and glass Art Deco-style candlesticks and candelabra pressed cast, and chased. Circular, curved feet wit...

Art Deco Oval Wall Mirror, France 1935. lacquered plaster on wood frame with gilt details, floral ornaments.

A Pair of Louis XVI 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Gilt-Metal and Marble Candelabra Art Deco-style candlesticks and candelabra pressed cast ...

Console Art Deco Material: Wood and glass and gold Comte (1932-1960) was a design house and the most important manufacturer and importer of furniture and decorative objects in Argentina during the middle of the 20th century. Comte produced furniture in both the English and French styles of the 19th and 20th centuries.1 1932-1936: Training and early years The Comte company was founded in 1932 by Ignacio Pirovano, his brother Ricardo Pirovano and the architects José Enrique Tívoli and Mariano Mansilla Moreno. Later, Celina Pirovano, also an architect and wife of Ricardo Pirovano, would join Comte.2 The main creative force behind Comte was Ignacio Pirovano, who in turn was inspired by Jean-Michel Frank, whom he met in 1920, and his gallery located in Paris on his constant trips to this city. Ricardo Pirovano acted as president of the company and managed the administrative part of the company.3 During its first four years of existence, Comte was located at Avenida Roque Sáenz Peña 1129 and was dedicated to the import, execution and sale of fine furniture and decorative accessories,2 among which were found many pieces of European origin, for later sale. sale to his high society clientele in Buenos Aires. 1936-1942: Company growth On March 30, 1936, the company moved to 10792 Arenales Street and signed an exclusivity agreement with Jean-Michel Frank to produce his designs in the country.3 The French designer served as artistic director of the company. for an indeterminate period.3 At this stage the company specializes in furniture and decorations, carpets, wood coverings and in general everything related to the authorization of the most important works of large departments of the State, public and private companies, both from the country as well as from abroad.2 As examples we can mention the Llao Llao Hotel in Bariloche, Argentina, the Mar del Plata Casino, in Mar del Plata, Argentina and the Banco de la República del Paraguay in Asunción, Paraguay. During that period, several studios were opened: the first in 1937 located at 1164 Segurola Street, the second at 451 Paramaribo (current Fragata Sarmiento Street), quickly followed by new addresses at 1281 Avellaneda, 1536/40 Paseo Colón Avenue, 535 Darwin /43, Francisco Acuña de Figueroa 855 and Deán Funes 1832.2 This reflects the incredible growth of Comte and the company's production capacity. In 1939 Comte moved to 953 Florida Street, where it had an exhibition hall and sales to the public.2 1942-1960s: Expansion into other areas and final years On April 27, 1942, Comte was officially transformed into a Public Limited Company, with an authorized capital of m$n 600,000. For that year, it occupied the imposing premises on 936/40 Florida Street, where it would operate until the end of 1954, when it moved its commercial address to 1832 Deán Funes Street, where it had its industrial establishment.2 By 1946, it centralized all its operation in this last address, to which another location was added located at 1877.2 Luca Street. Consequently, with the experience acquired by organizing its aeronautical section and when the contracts corresponding to this section were suspended, it dedicated itself to preparing its plant for the lines of wooden cabinets in series specializing in cabinets for T.V., radios, transistor radios, combined, stereophonic, tables for sewing machines, among others.2 The company finally closed its doors sometime in the 1960s after the death of one of its founders, Ricardo Pirovano. Commercial items used Three types of commercial items were used by Comte: COMTE S.R.L., COMTE S.A. and COMTE S.A.I.yC. Initially the company was formed as an S.R.L. in the year 19322 (Limited Liability Company) dedicated mainly to the import of furniture from Europe. Around 1937, Comte expanded and formed a second company under the name S.A.2 (Sociedad Anónima) that would be used mainly for the manufacture of furniture and decorative objects under the exclusivity of both national artists (such as Alejandro Bustillo...

A pair of circa 1930’s French gilt metal sconces with 3 lights.

Phenomenal unique painting. Painted in Rome at the American Academy circa 1933, by James Owen Mahoney (1907-1987), Fruits of Harvest is executed on the reverse side of glass in a te...

Chinese red painted coffee table with gilt highlights, circa 1930's. With a slightly over hanging rectangular top a frieze with gilt highlights, resting on square legs with gilt deco...

French Art Deco grande Sycamore cabinet attributed to Jean Desnos with floral bas relief detail in gold leaf on center panel. The cabinet doors showcase a stunning parquetry pattern...

Important coffee table, from Art Deco period to 1925/1930, forming pedestal table or tea table, in black lacquer and gold leaf The leaf gilding has been restored Very good conditio...

Unique Macassar ebony bar that pulls out to reveal built-in compartments for barware. Gold leafed base and handle as well as interior details. Original condition from the 1930's. ...

Just in - a regency brass table lamp. Excellent working condition with the perfect amount of patina throughout. Features a heavy brass body with intricate details. Measures approxima...

Art Deco armchair, France, 1935. New upholstery with a purple Art Deco design fabric. Armrests and feet with gold leaf. Full restored, perfect condition!  

Exhibited at original antique show ( Miami beach ) and and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Two tables Material: in golden iron sheet and travertine, Style...

Made in Italy, Murano, 1930s. Between 1932 and 1933 the Milanese architect Tomaso Buzzi, a spirited protagonist of the Milan “neoclassicist” movement, a friend and associate of Gio Ponti, and a partner of Il Labirinto, established a fruitful collaboration with the Venini glassware company, which would continue, albeit episodically, in later years. The architect’s creative contribution was evident both in the glass forms and in their innovative manufacturing technique. When Buzzi arrived at the Venini company in Murano, in 1932, he brought with him a remarkable cultural baggage and a thorough knowledge of ancient art, particularly the Etruscan period...

Made in Italy, Murano, 1930s. Between 1932 and 1933 the Milanese architect Tomaso Buzzi, a spirited protagonist of the Milan “neoclassicist” movement, a friend and associate of Gio Ponti, and a partner of Il Labirinto, established a fruitful collaboration with the Venini glassware company, which would continue, albeit episodically, in later years. The architect’s creative contribution was evident both in the glass forms and in their innovative manufacturing technique. When Buzzi arrived at the Venini company in Murano, in 1932, he brought with him a remarkable cultural baggage and a thorough knowledge of ancient art, particularly the Etruscan period...

This Art Deco sideboard was produced in Italy, more precisely in Torino on a design by Pierluigi colli in the 1930s. The top, the background of the base, the doors and the laterals ...

It was exhibited in the original Miami beach antique show and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Obelisks in golden leaf i...

The best gesso and gold leaf chandelier with putti. Bought in Buenos Aires. Great patina.

Amaizing bar Material: golden iron and glass Style: Art Deco If you want to live in the golden years, this is the bar that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Ar...

Stylized hand-painted, glazed and enameled ceramic vessel by Guido Andlovitz for Lavenia, Italy, 1930s.

Decorative mirror France 1930 with engravings in silver floral frame in gold, elegance and uniqueness for this wonderful mirror.

This sleek black lacquer desk features a demilune design. Two pedestal bases one rectangular and one curved. A hidden door compartment fits inside the curv...

Set of four French circa 1930's gilt metal, gold leaf, silver leaf and crystal lanterns with molded glass vase body and leaves. Sold individually. Measurements: Length/width: 10"...

Pair of circa 1930’s gilt sconces with crystal insets and frosted glass. Measurements: Height: 4? Width: 12? Depth: 7?.

Cubistic painting of a school boy reading. Oil on canvas. Faded signature of lower left hand corner. Newly framed in grey and gold leaf.

Stunning hand-painted vase depicting abstracted torsos and animals on ghostly wooded landscape. Celedon on cobalt glazes with gold-leaf detail. Artists cipher to underside.

A set of four circa 1930s French gilt metal sconces with molded glass leaves and birds. Sold per pair. Measurements: Heigh 21" Width 11.5" Depth 6".

Pair of luxury detailed and elaborated sconces. Sconce has the hardware covered by a glass ribbon and hosts 5 hand shaped leaves and 5 tulips. The base is ornate with a bow resembl...

Still Life motif by French artist Zene Fountayne. Oil on canvas featuring a motif of a hat, flowers and draped fabric. His work was exhibited at the 1930 Salon of the Independents of...

A French red lacquered chinoiserie table with gilt decoration. the surface is decorated with a figure and garden scene with stairs. This table ...

This pair of wall lamps was produced in Italy in the 1930s. It consists of a golden leaf metal structure with different faceted crystal elements such as obelisks and stars. Each lamp...

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Peonies In the Mist. Showa period (1926 - 1945) painting in oil on canvas of peonies with gold and silver dust clouds. Signature reads, Seishu.

This large and fine 12-lights chandelier was manufactured in Italy in the 1930s. It consists of a golden leaf metal structure with different faceted crystal elements such as obelisks...

Tall Art Deco secretary in mahogany with dark stained border. Parchment door with gold leaf criss cross design opens to writing table with interior compartments. Three drawers with o...

A lovely hand painted biscuit porcelain table lamp with children figures wearing a fruit basket with feathers silk shade. England, 1930s. The colu...

This pale cognac glass bowl features a stylized etched Art Deco cubist geometric design with accented details in 24k gold. This is a very sophisticated accent bowl that would add a t...

French Art Deco king sized headboard with applied square gold leaf sheets and geometric shape pediment top with red lacquer trim (includes...

Coffee table with rosewood veneer top. Raised on three curved legs in fruitwood. Gold-leaf detailing on feet and border surrounding the top. Continental height...

A pair of 1930s Italian neoclassical-style parcel-gilt plaster and wood candleholder table lamps. Stately architectural form of stylized urn body with a trio of candleholders on a s...

Salvador Corona painted four-panel wooden floor screen created in his studio in Mexico circa 1938. This rare hand crafted multi medium room divider was the property of the daughter of one of Mexico's wealthiest families of the period, who married the head of an international railroad supply company in their Warren McArthur furnished apartment on Park Avenue. The custom designed Warren McArthur furniture was a gift of the Pullman Company. In the early 1950s she opened a shop in Boothbay, Maine and later on upper Lexington Avenue specializing in the crafts of Mexico. This may have been a wedding present to her from the artist, her family or a close friend. The screen shows a the harbor of 19th Century Acapulco with the major buildings with gold leaf tiled roofs, Spanish galleons in the bay, a whale spouting in the distance, birds, and silver leafed palm trees . The harbor scene is bordered in gilt painted cord. Within which are appliquéd cutout medallions of various local fish and air bubbles covered in tinfoil ,a new material in the 30s. The tinfoil is finely etched in a variety of intricate patterns. Some of the appliqués are glazed in gold. The reverse side of the screen is an ivory white back ground with vignettes from the Maximilian era of Mexico. The screen is in good condition with wear consistent with its age. Salvador Corona was born on his family's ranch Hacienda Mideras in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Corona’s family moved to Mexico City in 1903 when he was 8. He attended the New English College in Mexico and then crossed into a career in bull fighting entering the ring for the first time in 1913. In 1919 in Guadalajara he was gored and turned to painting. He was given his first painting lessons by fellow bullfighter Jose Jimenez. Corona’s painting career spanned many decades and diverse formats including murals, furniture and decorative household items. In 1939, the Mexican government invited him to exhibit a set of painted furniture at it's booth at the World’s Fair in New York City. There, it was presented to President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a gift. Corona’s work attracted many famous patrons, including the Duchess of Windsor, Gary Cooper and writer Clare Booth Luce. Salvador Corona’s work featured many Spanish Colonial vignettes, and he became an authority on Spanish and French costumes of the 1800s, which are frequently depicted in his paintings. His favorite subjects often included Mexican Colonial criollos and Purepecha (Tarascan) Indians. Birds and other animals feature prominently in his work. His traditional self-developed folk art style images depicted pastoral colorful scenes of Maximilian era Mexico painted on white backgrounds. His work can be divided into three categories: a vice-regal era with European and Creole noblemen mixed with Indians; stylized landscapes of Patscuaro, Acapulco or the Canal of Santa Anita; and his iconographic Mexican Virgins...

Pair of 1930s Murano glass table lamps, creamy white color with gold dust. Measures: 13.5″ height of body.

French Art Deco parcel gilt, mahogany & rosewood commode with inset black marble top over a swag carved frieze with 2 long drawers (attributed to MAURICE DUFRENE)

Pair of 1930s Brazilian "Mini Poltronas" gold leaf chairs.

Pair of Italian Neoclassic-style (1930s) karelian birch and gilt trim wall mirrors with elongated urn shape design. (PRICED AS Pair)

Mirror, French, made with an eglomised (gold leafed and painted on the rear side of the mirror) border. It has a 24 carat gold leafed frame and the original central mirror.

Art Deco armchair office desk chair, oak. France, 1930. Gold leaf details. Solid and stable. New upholstery.

French Art Deco satinwood and mahogany with gilt trim door commode with a carved center panel with figural design. (Attributed to ATELIER ARBUS)