Sporting Art Console Tables

La splendeur géométrique et mécanique et la sensibilité numérique. Manifeste futuriste. Article by the puturist exponent F. T. Marinetti (Alessandria d'Egitto, 1876 – Bellagio, 1944)...

Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonnetti have been at the forefront of the decorative arts for a few years. After creating the Barbary style , they imposed a poetic and cultured look i...

This rare 1940s record player cabinet by LESA (Laboratori Elettrotecnici Società Anonima), Milan, represents a refined fusion of Italian craftsmanship and early modernist design. The piece features: A solid wood frame veneered in exquisite walnut burl, with striking natural grain patterns that add depth and character. Ebonized trim that highlights the clean geometry and subtle curves of the cabinet. Slender, tapered legs typical of Italian furniture design of the period, lending the piece a light, elegant stance. A functional 78 rpm turntable integrated into the cabinet, with original metal and bakelite components. The mechanism is in working condition. A drop-front door that conceals the turntable when closed, preserving the cabinet’s sleek aesthetic. A lower shelf suitable for storing records or accessories. LESA, founded in 1929 in Milan, was a leading Italian producer of phonographs, radios and hi-fi components. The company was known for combining technical innovation with stylish furniture integration, making pieces like this a hallmark of mid-century Italian domestic design. 🌟 Why acquire this piece Functional art: This cabinet is not only a piece of furniture, but also a working vintage audio device, providing authentic 78 rpm playback in its original form. Historical value: An original example of LESA’s craftsmanship from the 1940s — a brand that was once a market leader in Italian hi-fi. Aesthetic appeal: The combination of walnut burl, ebonized details and streamlined form makes it a perfect fit for Art Deco, mid-century modern, or eclectic interiors. Conversation piece: Its rare combination of furniture and audio technology will attract attention and admiration in any setting. Investment: Well-preserved vintage audio furniture by noted manufacturers is increasingly sought-after by collectors and interior designers. Cabinet Console of the 1940s in burr walnut and walnut flame applied veneered. Cabinet with two shelves, the upper with central flap drawer with internal turntable Record...

Elegant canoe carved from one piece of Molave hardwood. Approx. 100 years old. Original condition, has been used and is still functional.  

For your consideration, a vintage Native American handcrafted wooden miniature canoe and paddle, likely created as a tourist or folk art piece. Similar...

American Country Rustic style mid-century dark blue painted model of a canoe with a ribbed interior.     

A beautiful 18th century Portuguese Altar Console in polychromed wood. Beautifully constructed in curvilinear form resting on a faux marble polychromed base. A magnificent piece to...

Sitting taxidermy raccoon in a birch bark canoe holding a paddle. Set on driftwood base. Very well made with nice movement to the mount. Would display nicely in a rustic style home o...

This is a soft covered exhibition catalogue which was produced in 1992 by Galerie Pierre Passebon and Galerie du Passage of an exhibition of 33 pieces designed and created by Argentinian designer Marcial Berro...

English furniture decoration woodwork and allied arts from the last half of the 17th century to the early part of the 19th century by Thomas Arthur Strange. New York: Bonanza Books, ...

Monograph on the work of Andre Lurcat, important French modernist architect, designer, urban planner, and younger brother of the textile artist Jean. ...

This is a bound hardback book which is a revue of the "French Furniture and Interior Decoration" of the year 1925. This year being important because it was the year in which the Expo...