German Models and Miniatures

A pair of classical Greek figure busts, 21 cm high. King Menelaus of Sparta and his wife Helena. Cast metal on bronze columns gilt in reddish marble. Made at H. Gladenbeck & Soh...

A pair of classical Greek figure busts, 21 cm high. King Menelaus of Sparta and his wife Helena. Cast metal on bronze columns gilt in reddish ...

Item e6171 an antique artisan high quality bronze statue of a retriever, casted and patinated in Germany, circa 1900. Measures: Width 4.72" (12cm) height 9.25" (23.5cm) depth 6...

A unique miniature of the Lassu' chair by Alessandro Mendini, manufactured by Vitra in Germany around 1990. This very rare piece is a limited edition: only 250 were made for Vitra's miniature collection. It is made of high quality bronze, giving it a beautiful style. This is a miniature version of the Lassu´ (which means (being / going) up there) chair, which is one of the objects for spirituality which Alessandro Mendini presented when calling for a guerilla war on the world of functionalism. The archetypal chair rests on a slanted pyramid, which makes it difficult to sit down on. But once you would sit on it, it would give you a new and different view of things. As a happening the original chair was placed in the middle of an open field, doused with gasoline and set on fire. The fire not only symbolized the act of liberation, but also the transitory nature of the object and its message. This tiny replica is a beautiful piece of art to honour this piece of design history. It remains in good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. About the designer: Few people have been as instrumental in promoting avant-garde Italian design as Alessandro Mendini. The architect, designer, journalist, poet, and educator is best known for his holistic postmodern approach, freely combining elements from various cultures and time periods, while mixing the highbrow with kitsch. His acclaimed projects include the multicolored masterpiece that is the Groninger Museum and his iconic Proust chair...