1950s More Furniture and Collectibles

Rare Mid-Century Belgian magazine “MEUBLES ET DÉCORS”, n°675, published in French in November, 1954. Dimensions: 27x38’6cm, 34 pages, unnumbered, color and b/w illustrations. Good co...

20th century French book binding imitation magazine rack from the 1950s. Gilted brass base. Very original item.

Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. 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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Rare Mid-Century Belgian magazine “MEUBLES ET DÉCORS”, n°674, published in French in October, 1954. Dimensions: 27x38’6cm, 34 pages, unnumbered, color and b/w illustrations. Good con...

A vintage Belgian wooden sign made circa 1950. This retired transportation sign used to hang over a Brussels tram stop, printed neatly in French an...

1950’s original large French bottle drying rack (model 1400.2) 1950’s original large French bottle drying rack (model 1400.2). 1940’s original French bottle drying rack (model 140...

Magazine rack in oak and leather, circa 1950-1960.

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Vintage manicure kit from the 1950's. Metal and plastic with purple satin and velvet interior. Nail kit includes nail brush, scissors, nail buffer, nai...

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Magazine stand in brass and leather designed and made by Illums Bolighus in the 1950s. Great condition.

Willy Van Der Meeren desk for Tubax, circa 1950, Formica, metal, wood- 38 available.  

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Line Vautrin, bronze brooch circa 1950, signed.

Magazine holder brass and glass, Image of Florence Italy 1950s. Magnificent magazine holder 1950s, very beautiful refine with glass in both sides holding 2 different images of Florence city...

Ettore Sottsass, Aluminum Umbrella Holder for Rinnovel, 1955, Italy Ettore Sottsass was an influential Italian architect and designer, best known for his role in founding the Memphi...

Appendiabiti da parete in bambù, di Olaf Van Bohr, prodotto durante gli anni ‘50.

A beautifully detailed nightstand with a single drawer and a silver plated ring pull.

1950’s French Geometric coat rack 1950’s French Geometric coat rack. Superb original French coat rack, the frame is made from solid steel rod grouped t...

Stunning elliptical brass framed mid century Italian mirror with amazing wear and patina that adds character, charm, authenticity and sty...

Made in Italy, 1950s. It features a brass structure and solid wood details. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in ve...

Rare leather and brass magazine rack attributed to Jacques Adnet, circa 1950.

Vivid iridescent abalone set in sterling silver. Abstract Aztec emperor design by well known avant-garde artist Miguel Garcia Martinez. Martinez was an appretince to William Spratlin...

Important brown glazed ceramic vase with engraved floral motif and spiral handles. Monogramed and Numbered.

Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this Italian magazine rack made from brass. It includes a ceramic ashtray on the top. Produced in Italy during the 50s.

An exceptional original mid century Italian magazine rack. Hugely decorative and stylish this piece oozes mid century Italian sophistication and desig...

lovely sapphire and ruby colored pin and earring set by Eisenberg

Aluminum & brass umbrella stand, 1950s, Austria, good original condition. Two pieces. The price is for both pieces together

Mid-Century Modern metal umbrella stand by Siva Poggibonsi, Italy, 1950s.

A pair of clear sparkling tear drop cut rhinestone spray earrings by Weiss jewelry. The fabulous rhinestones used in these earrings were imported from Au...

Mid-century wood and brass umbrella stand - Italy 1950s.

A wonderful pair of Rhinestone Earings most likely made in the 1950's. They are signed "Kramer" for Kramer of New York. The firm was located on 5th Avenue in New York City until they...

Victorian style banded agate cufflinks with gilt toggle cuff settings. Banded agate is a type of chalcedony, with some of the layers being trans...

Attractive and very decorative industrial warehouse cart from the 1950s. Nice wear, and still very sturdy and usable today. Made from metal covere...

A Mid-Century Modern wall-mounted luggage rack / shelf in brushed stainless steel. Manufactured in the USA, circa 1950s.

These three wall hangers, were made in the early 1960s , their modern line is in one piece of burnished brass, which turns out to be of a great quality. They have never been seen on ...

A substantial and sculptural engraved glass disc-form ashtray.

This Atomic age set of clip on earrings feature two large cabochon dichroic glass orbs that have a planetary appearance. Firey oranges and opalescent purples contrast and change colo...

An elegant and sculptural walking stick in mahogany and maple having a unique circular handle fashioned of laminated wood, the contrasting wood tones creating a vivid striated pattern.

A large hand blown glass obelisk with internal canes or filigrana

Pair of vintage nightstands from the early 1950s with mirrored top and brass foot braces. Compact size and modern design are two of the features that make them suitable for any room...

1950s stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet.

Elegant French Mid-Century Modern handstitched leather bench / magazine rack by Jacques Adnet. The top of the frame is wrapped in black leather an...

Polychrome dish commemorating Benjamin Franklin’s Discovery of Electricity by L De Boynes Benjamin Franklin one of the founding fathers of the USA and a very brilliant scientist...

Funny little piece of furniture in painted maple, with a "guillotine" door. Origin North America, Canada or USA, circa 1950./1960 Small paint losses.

A fun coat tree made of bent iron rods, ending at the top with large painted wooden dice.

Cast metal aeronautical smoking stand topped with a model of a plane with spinning propeller.

This striking and modernist three-panel screen finished in deep brown lacquer has raised brass patterning on both sides and is set on stylish brass feet. Designed and manufactured b...

44" long vintage Louis Vuitton footlocker with four trays, leather handles and keys.