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Millefiori Glass Paperweight – Murano, Attributed To Fratelli Toso – 1950–1970
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Millefiori Glass Paperweight – Murano, Attributed To Fratelli Toso – Circa 1950–1970" Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Paperweight – Handcrafted, ca. 1950–1970 An exceptional mid-20...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Belgium

Materials

Art Glass

Exclusive Set of 6 Vintage Biosca Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Exclusive set of 6 Spanish chairs from Biosca. Completely original and the saddle leather has a beautiful used look. Wooden frame is ebonized. ...
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1950s Spanish Minimalist Vintage Belgium

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Leather, Pine

Table Lamp "Gatto" by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Table lamp designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni . Large Model Gatto. Stamped Flos inside. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE B...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium

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Metal

Brutalist chain link coffee table or side table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Industrial chain link coffee table or side table with a clear glass round table top. Cool contrasting 'heavy' looking item for your interior 1970s - Belgium Very good condition ...
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Belgium

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Trench Art Vase 1920s
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Trench Art Vase, Europe, 1920s. This is a very beautiful and sculptural trench art vase - made from a bombshell from the First World War. Great...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Belgium

Materials

Metal

Art Deco - Cerused Oak Wardrobe Attributed to the work of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Wardrobe made from cerused oak. This particular finish highlights the wood grain with a subtle whitewashed effect, accenting its texture and natural patterns. Simple, geometric desig...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Belgium

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Lamp Lady Holding a Ball by Emile Carlier France 1930
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lamp lady holding a ball by Emile Carlier White metal with silver and golden patina on a black and white marble base. Crackle glass shade. France 1930. This model, as sculpt...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Belgium

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Marble, Metal

Stunning MP-81 lounge sofa in cognac leather by Percival Lafer for Lafer S.A.
By Percival Lafer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice vintage MP-81 sofa exude comfort and sophistication. The supportive frame envelops you in a gentle embrace as you sink back and unwind. A raised, tub...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Belgium

Materials

Leather

Proposal P700 Wall Unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1960s - 3 Available
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Brussels, BE
Proposal P700 Wall Unit by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1960s - 3 Available
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Belgium

Materials

Steel

Vintage West Germany Colorful Pottery Rare Flower Vase Bay 98-50
By Bay Keramik
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and rare large vintage vase with colorful flower motif on a green background, glazed ceramic by Bay, West Germany, ca 1960's, marked 98-50 on the bottom. West Germany was ...
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1960s German Vintage Belgium

Materials

Ceramic

French rustic low church stool in terracotta painted wood, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century / vintage / French provincial Small terracotta painted church stool, crafted around 1900 in France. This stool with its glossy an...
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Belgium

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique French Vintage Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original 19th century French petite bourguignon antique fireplace mantel in a Burgundy marble hard stone. It is waxed and has a very nice patina. A small decorative piece fit for dif...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Belgium

Materials

Limestone

Midcentury Wall hung cabinet by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers 1960
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Wall hung cabinet dating from the 1960s by the hand of Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers, Belgium. This storage space is as beautiful as it is clever with its multiple options in...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium

Materials

Wood

Summer Bjorn Wiinblad Four Seasons Plate For Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage wall plate “The Seasons” “Summer” by ROSENTHAL Germany Studio-Line. Limited edtion designed by Bjorn Wiinblad. Brilliant colours, very impressive! Gorgeous plate that will fit into any interior with dignity! It will be very beneficial to attract the eyes of your guests! Bjorn Wiinblad is one of Denmark’s most famous artists. He traveled the world exhibiting his work, creating theatrical scenery and tapestries, and painting its lovely girls with pert noses and almond-shaped eyes on cups, jugs and dishes. Bjorn Wiinblad was an extraordinary personality with an enormous art...
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20th Century German Belgium

Materials

Porcelain

Concrete Chair Jonas Bohlin, 1980's
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic chair designed by Swedish designer Jonas Bohlin for Källemo. Signed by designer Provex JB. The chair was produced in 1981 and only 100 chairs were made.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Belgium

Materials

Concrete, Cut Steel

Danish Modern Sabre Table Model AT-314 by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
This is a rare and early sabre leg oak Hans J. Wegner dining table AT-314 with two drop-leaves, cross-legs and stretchers of brass. Designed by Wegner 1950 and manufactured by cabine...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Belgium

Materials

Brass

One of Six Table or Wall Lamps by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Six 1970s Italian table lamps or wall sconces by Guccini, in PVC (plastic) wired for European use. Please note that price is per item not for the set. Measures: Height 20 cm. Depth ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Belgium

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

One of Six Table or Wall Lamps by Guzzini
One of Six Table or Wall Lamps by Guzzini
$704 Sale Price / item
21% Off
Rare Japanese Stool by Soetsu Yanagi
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Uccle, BE
This stool was made in 1936 for the Japanese Folk Crafts Museum. Made of Japanese cherry wood and seagrass. Today, you can still see the original benches made for this museum. Yanagi Soetsu (1889 – 1961), also known as Yanagi Muneyoshi, was a Japanese art critic, philosopher, and founder of the Mingei (folk craft) movement in Japan in the late 1920s and 1930s. His son, Sori Yanagi, was a renowned industrial designer. In 1916, Yanagi made his first trip to Korea out of curiosity about Korean crafts. The trip led to the establishment of the Korean Folk Crafts Museum in 1924 and the coining of the term mingei by Yanagi, potters Hamada Shoji (1894–1978) and Kawai Kanjiro...
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1930s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium

Materials

Seagrass, Cherry

Rare Japanese Stool by Soetsu Yanagi
Rare Japanese Stool by Soetsu Yanagi
$6,303 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Hollywood Regency Standing Buddha Ceramic Table Lamps by Ugo Zaccagnini
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing pair of Ugo Zaccagnini, gold brass base and blue ceramic Chinese Buddha lamps, circa 1950 by Designer Ugo Zaccagnini. Made in Italy. Beautiful unique pair of matching lamps....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Belgium

Materials

Brass

Belgian Mid-Century rosewood highboard 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This mid-century highboard made in 1960s Belgium is a stylish and practical piece of furniture that fits perfectly into a modern interior. It is made of high-quality rosewood veneer,...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium

Materials

Wood

Large Spanish Abstract Oil On Canvas Painting, 20th-century
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A stunning large framed abstract painting, likely Spanish or Portuguese in origin, from the late 20th century. The piece features a vibrant and decorative composition, showcasing a d...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Belgium

Materials

Paint

Franco Moschino Vintage 1980s Black Wool Top With Attached Corset Garter Skirt
By Moschino, Franco Moschino
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous collectors archival vintage 1980s Moschino by Franco Moschino. Franco Moschino Vintage 1980s Black Wool Top with attached corset and garter detail. This iconic piece feature...
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1980s Italian Belgium

Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Belgium

Materials

Fabric

18th Century Italian Baroque Mirror
Located in Nijlen, BE
An early Italian 18th century polychromed and part gilt mirror frame. Carved with Cherubs and florals, and set with a rectangular mirror. Beautiful weathering in the mirror glass. ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Belgium

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1960, France
By La Borne Potters
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury ceramic table lamp, circa 1960, France. Enameled sandstone, new straw shade. Rewired, one E27 bulb. Dimensions: total height: 56 cm, Diamter of the shade37 cm. Good condition. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protection...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium

Materials

Sandstone

Corner Bakers Rack 3-Tier Plant Stand Kitchen Dining Shelf
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wear consistent with age and use Corner Bakers Rack 3-Tier Plant Stand Kitchen Dining Shelf Plant Stand - industrial - Vintage deco Measures : 53x37,5cm H:187cm Material : Metal
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20th Century Belgium

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bronze Lantern
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bronze and crystal lantern. Measures: Diameter 22 cm. Height fixture 55 cm. Total height including the chain and canopy 105 cm. Weight 5 kg.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Belgium

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Set of 4 African carved wood stools
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 4 African carved wood stools Wabi Sabi - African - Ethnic Measures : Ø 22 - 22 - 26 - 18cm H:22 - 20 - 20 - 17cm
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20th Century African Belgium

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish Table in Oak and Chestnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
large 17th century Spanish table in oak and chestnut - Castille rare table with a very good dimension posterior restorations Superb patina and in perfect condition Delivery ...
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Belgium

Materials

Chestnut

Contemporary Hand Lacquered Green Bar Element, Booze Cruiser by Laurids Gallée
Located in 1204, CH
Coffee table made out of western red cedar and lebanese cedar and Various pigments and acrylic varnish. Laurids Gallée (1989) is an Austrian designer ba...
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2010s Dutch Belgium

Materials

Cedar

Ceramic Tulip Flower Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic dining table lamp in the shape of a bunch of tulips. Height with shade 28.7" - 73 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Belgium

Materials

Brass

Ettore Sottsass Coffee Table for Poltronova, 1959, Italy.
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
Ettore Sottsass rare coffee table for Poltronova, 1959, Italy. Walnut, cherry wood and brass top. Black metal feet. Dimensions: 80cm W, 80 cm D, 40 cm H. Original unrestored collecto...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Art Deco Grace Axel Einar Hjorth table with tiles, 1931
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare Art Deco piece, coffee table with beautiful spiral legs made of red beech and black tiles with gold motif. Dimensions for this table with turned legs of red beech is H 56 x W5...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Belgium

Materials

Beech

Beautiful Oil Lamp Lempereur & Bernard, Belgium Vintage Oil Lamp In Brass
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very decorative, vintage kerosene lamp of the famous Liège factory Les Établissements Lempereur & Bernard, Belgium. Comes with a glass shade. The ...
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20th Century Belgian Belgium

Materials

Brass

Misunderstood - Polaroid, Black and White, Women, 21st Century, Nude
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Misunderstood - 2020 20x20cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs, Archival C-Print based on a Polaroid. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-918. Not m...
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2010s Contemporary Belgium

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Corner Cabinet in Mahogany, 18th Century, Georgian
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant English mahogany corner cabinet from the 18th century Very good quality corner cupboard which has braced windows. It is his ...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Belgium

Materials

Mahogany

Rare set of drawers by Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
Rare and spectacular, this pair of walnut and leather Artona chests of drawers was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975. The Artona line, the first ever produced by ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams!” (« La couleur ! Quelle langue profonde et mystérieuse, le langage des rêves », Paul Gauguin, Paris, 1848-Fatu-Hiva, 1903) ‘Color and feeling’, ‘color and meaning’, these are concepts that have gone together since time immemorial. Artists and craftsmen have a special bond with color. After all, it is a means of expression that can have a real reinforcing effect. Especially linking color with light offers unlimited possibilities. Glaziers and glass painters have tried to master both these ‘instruments’ for centuries. The set of beautifully restored neo-Gothic windows in our collection are enough reason for us to let these works of art figure in a broader story. As a bonus, we would like to introduce you to the contemporary stained-glass artist and stained-glass restorer, Daniël Theys. whose workshop is in Sint-Pieters-Rode (Belgium). He talked to us about the materials and techniques he used for the restoration of our set of neo-Gothic stained-glass windows. A fascinating look at the tricks of the trade from a specialist! A bird’s eye view of the history of the European stained-glass window. Although the Romans already used translucent glass plates to cover wall openings, the stained-glass window reached its peak in Europe between 1150 and 1500. A period also known as the era of the cathedrals. At that time, stained-glass windows became more than just a way to let in the light, and to keep the space closed off. From now on, their functionality was also found in their didactic value. The biblical and saints’ stories that adorned the stained-glass windows became a kind of poor man’s bible. They brought, as it were, the knowledge of the holy scriptures in an understandable, pictorial way. At the same time, the colored light provided additional symbolism. The invading light was interpreted as a manifestation of God. It is also no coincidence that the main altar was bathed in light. It was the place where the most important sacrament was celebrated, that of the Eucharist. How were these magical colors obtained? Well, during the 12th and 13th centuries, metal oxides gave color to the glass. Copper, for example, produced different colors in the various stages of oxidation. The metal could color the glass light blue, green and even red. It should be noted that from the 13th century onwards, clear glass, which was cheaper and at the same time allowed more light into the buildings, was used more often. A century later, in the years 1400 to 1500, glass painters frequently painted onto the glass with a ‘stain’ of silver chloride or sulfide. The painted piece of glass was heat-treated in a furnace. The heating process ensured that the silver ions migrated into the glass and became suspended within the glass network. The stain gave colors ranging from a pale yellow to a rather deep red. This new technique allowed glaziers to get more than one color on a single glass fragment. The shades produced by painting in silver chloride were well suited for depicting golden crowns, scepters and other gilded objects and ornaments. But the most important advantage of the technique was the fact that the glass painter could now make transitions from yellow tones to white without having to apply separations with lead strips! This also improved the legibility of the pictured scene. You can imagine that the labor-intensive process of the production of stained-glass windows was a very costly affair and therefore it was often patrons who donated them to a church or a chapel. The benefactors were usually eager to propagate their social status and were moved by concern for their salvation. In the 16th century, stained-glass windows also began to appear in secular buildings such as town halls, the homes of the wealthy and commercial premises such as inns. It is striking that during this period the use of lead strips that border many parts of the image was further reduced in favor of real painting on stained glass. This was due to an increasing love of detail. For example, one wanted realistically painted portrait heads. Working with enamel paints was cumbersome. Each newly applied color had to be burned into the glass before another color or overpainting could be applied. It was not only the coloring of the glass that was complicated, the process of obtaining flat glass plates required many steps as well. The glazier blew a glass bulb with a blowpipe and then cut it open. Finally, each half of the sphere was turned around so fast that it became a disc. In later periods, the glazier blew out his glass bulb into a cylinder. Once the cylinder had cooled, its closed ends were removed, and the long sides were cut open. The pieces of glass obtained were then heated and flattened. During the 16th century, there was a division of labor between the stained-glass designer, the glazier, and the glass painter. It happened as well that the stained-glass artist used prints as models for his stained-glass windows. Whoever drew the design, the glazier always needed a model on the right scale, the so-called cartoon. On the cartoon, the lead strips were clearly marked, and the use of colors was indicated. Contracts at the time show that the price of stained-glass windows was calculated per square foot. The price per square foot included the labor and material costs. The price of the cartoon was not included. In the 17th century, the work of glass painters remained important. At the same time, there was a growing popularity of stained-glass windows with heraldic themes. In the Low Countries there were several high-quality glass painters active. During the 18th century, glass painting went downhill in our regions. The French occupation of the Southern Netherlands resulted in the destruction and sale of religious stained-glass windows. It was only around the middle of the 19th century that the young Belgian state experienced a revival of stained glass. The renewed interest in the Middle Ages, the so-called ‘gothic revival’, caused a wave of restoration of old stained-glass windows of churches and orders for neo-gothic stained-glass windows. The Sint-Lucas art schools in Belgium played an important role in this. Industrial developments in the glass and steel industries naturally had an important hand in the popularity of stained-glass windows. Stained-glass had a wide range of uses; think of stained glasses in winter gardens, domes, windows, and doors of large mansions. Significant glazier’ studios arose in several larger Belgian cities. In Brussels, for example, you had the workshops of Capronnier and Colpaert, in Bruges the studios of Coucke and Dobbelaere, in Ghent the companies of Ganton-Defoin or Ladon. During the 19th century, glaziers followed the style developments in the visual arts. For example, the number of windows in Art Nouveau and Art Deco style is large. The restored stained-glass windows with male and female saints that we offer for sale, come from a building in Laeken, near Brussels. They probably decorated the space of a church, chapel, convent, or Catholic school. In the results of the interview with glass restorer Daniël Theys, you will learn more about the particularities of these splendid windows. Chatting and browsing in the workshop of Daniël Theys The Belgian Glass restorer and glass blower, Daniël Theys (), made a career switch at a later age and has been active in the profession since 1987. He is an important player in the field of stained-glass window art in Belgium. Moreover, he is the only one in the country who still masters the technique of glass etching. Daniël Theys receives many commissions from small parish churches to restore old stained-glass windows to their former glory. He made a name for himself in that niche and that is how Spectandum brought the set of 19th century stained glass windows to his workshop for reconstruction. They were delivered in old numbered wooden crates and Daniel had to start puzzling. Numbered wooden crates with sections of the stained-glass windows Normally a glazier starts working from a drawing with a scale of 1:1 (full size drawing), but in this case each piece had to be cataloged and photographed. The smaller pieces were grouped on the light box and photographed in their entirety. Then Daniël made a drawing of the remaining pieces that he had puzzled together with great care. Smaller pieces identified and grouped on the light box The restauration guidelines of the Agency for Monuments and Landscapes are not always the same as those of a restorer. For this reconstruction, Daniël primarily considered the purpose of the stained-glass windows. It had to be an aesthetic and salable set of stained-glass windows, so the choice of filling the gaps with neutral glass or epoxy was not really an option. Theys left well-executed previous restorations untouched. The windows may have been repaired three or four times in the past. Piece of a cloak with glass shards from different periods (restorations) Another problem Daniel faced during the restoration was the fact that some small parts of the old grisaille had been eaten away by microorganisms. The defect – caused by moisture – can be seen from the discoloration of the grisaille. The black-brown color is turned red. This fragment shows well how the brown grisaille has turned red due to the attack of micro-organisms The stained-glass windows of the 19th century are made of ‘in the mass-colored’ glass. This means that the colors were added to the liquid glass during its production process. This type of glass differs from glass colored with enamel paint, which became popular from the interwar period. The latter process involves applying enamel paint (this is a glass powder with a metal oxide to which a medium has been added) to the colorless glass. When firing the glass with the enamel paint, the powder fuses with the glass. The colors of email painted glass are less intense and less brilliant than those of ‘in the mass-colored glass’. Jars with colored powder for the enamel paints For the restoration Daniël only worked with mouth-blown glass, both with ‘in the mass-colored glass’ and with ‘verre plaqué’. This is blown glass composed of several layers of different shades. Over the years, Theys built up a large stock of old blown glass. Colored blown glass always has sliding shades. For example, a red piece of glass can have a color transition from bright red to light orange. These differences in shades are the result of the different thicknesses of the piece of glass. It allows the glazier to use a wide variety of shades. The purple-red foliage with light blue accents was obtained by etching away parts of a piece ‘verre plaqué’. A small part of the lower glass layer is exposed. The windows were completely re-leaded by the restorer because there was virtually no ‘lead net’ preserved. In general, lead strips only have a limited lifespan because of oxidation processes. Daniël removed the old lead remnants and placed new lead profiles. Then he applied putty between the glass fragments and the lead strips to seal the lead. A window must be made watertight. The current condition of the windows is excellent. Decorative glass part with original lead remnants New lead strip The set of stained-glass windows we present today, originally consisted of windows of 5 to 6 m high. After all, they originally adorned a neo-gothic church. Since the original dimensions are not suitable for private buildings, it was decided to only restore the figurative representation. The original spire of one of the windows Thanks to a suspension eye, the window can be hung. There is also the possibility to place the window in an upright position. Thanks to the craftsmanship of the Theys-Studio, we can once again enjoy the brilliance of color! Looking for the missing link The set of 19th-century stained-glass windows came into the possession of Spectandum without a clear provenance. The renowned Leuven antiques dealer, Cornelius Engelen, recalls that the windows came from a church in Laeken. There is no solid starting point for a search for the provenance. Based on the style of the stained-glass windows – most probably the late 19th century -, their religious iconography, and their original shape (pointed arch windows) and dimensions (5 to 6 cm high), we can assume that they were once displayed in a (neo-)gothic cult building. On the one hand, the stained-glass windows may have been removed after storm damage or other calamities, on the other they may have been taken away during a renovation or a demolition of a church. The Church of Our Lady in Laeken is the most famous church building in that municipality that could qualify. In the early 1920s, the central windows of the transept were badly damaged by a hurricane. Today, glass fragments of these windows (dating from 1893-1894) with the names of the sixteen missing saints and an arch infill of the western window are officially known. It would be interesting to find out if our set of eight saints once were part of the transept of Our Lady in Laeken. Research in the records of the church administrators could provide clarification. Knowing that most neo-gothic stained-glass windows from the Church of Our Lady come from the Jules Dobbelaere’s glass studio in Bruges, it is useful to consult that company’s archive as well. It is kept in the KADOC (Documentation and research center for religion, culture and; in Leuven. Of course, the sizes and shape of the stone window openings of the transept can also provide an indication. If we stylistically compare the grisailles of the set of stained-glass windows with the work of Jules Dobbelaere, we do see some relationship. Especially with a stained-glass window in the chapel of Our Lady of the Saint Anthony Church in Aalst. Another line of research that we could follow, is that of the iconography of the series. One of the saints depicted is Saint Roch. There once was a Saint-Roch church in Laeken with 19th-century stained-glass windows from the Brussels studio of Jean-Baptiste Capronnier. The company archive of the glaziers François and Jean-Baptiste Capronnier is owned by the Flemish government and can be consulted in the above-mentioned KADOC. We already searched the sales catalog of 1892, in which Capronnier’s drawings and cartoons are described one by one. The saints that are represented in our set of windows, does not correspond with the names of the saints mentioned for the church of St. Roch in Laeken. Building on this argument, it can be concluded that the eight saints were not destined for this house of worship. In the absence of lavishly illustrated monographs on the various glazier-companies in Belgium, the execution of a comparative study of the stained-glass windows is time-consuming and complex. Although a limited number of old photos of stained-glass windows can still be found in the database ‘Balat’ of the KIK-IRPA (), this remains far too limited to get a good picture of the output of the various companies. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Saint Martin, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Most people know Saint Martin (Szombathely, ca. 316 – Candes, 397) as the Roman Tribune who cut his cloak in two with his sword and gave one half to a beggar. The artist of the stained-glass window has opted for a different, less common iconographic representation here. Saint Martin is presented as a bishop with a miter and staff. According to a legend, Martin was lured to the city of Tours with a trick to consecrate him as a bishop. He refused the ecclesiastical office and hid in a barn with some geese. The birds betrayed him with their twittering. In the end Martin received his episcopal consecration. The goose at the feet of the saint clearly refers to this event. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Angela, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Angela de Merici was an Italian woman who taught young women religion, health care, and household skills. She founded the monastic community of the Ursulines. They played an important social role as founders of schools and orphanages. Saint Angela died in Brescia in 1540. It should therefore come as no surprise that the saint on the stained-glass-window is depicted with a girl by her side. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Charles Borromeo, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Charles Borromeo (Milan, 1538-1584) grew up in a noble family. He was already made Cardinal and Archbishop of Milan at the age of 24. With his writings he contributed to the implementation of the Church reforms determined at the Council of Trent. Among other things, he released a new catechism. With his book on the design of church buildings, “Instructiones Fabriacae et Supellectilis Ecclesiasticae”, he left a mark on Baroque church construction. At the outbreak of the plague in his diocese in 1576, he devoted himself to the care of those affected. Hence, people sometimes pray to him when they have been hit by a serious illness. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Roch, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Saint Roch (Montpellier, 1295? /1350? -1327? /1380?) was born with a port-wine stain in the shape of a cross on his left hip. It was interpreted as a sign from God. After the dead of his parents, he gave his money to the poor and went on to live the life of pilgrim. He cared for plague sufferers and healed some of them by making a sign of the cross. He is especially invoked as protector against the plague. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Bernard of Clairvaux (Fontaines, 1090-Clairvaux, 1153) decided to become a monk at the age of 21. In 1112 he entered in the monastery of Cîtaux. He was soon commissioned by the abbot to find a new monastery in Clairvaux. Because of his intellectual capacities and eloquence, he was consulted by various ecclesiastical and secular leaders. He ensured the expansion of the Cistercian order throughout Europe. As a Doctor of the Church, he wrote many tracts and sermons and established a new rule for the Templars. Above all, he was concerned with the discipline of the clergy. Therefore, he wrote a spiritual manual for the priests and bishops. Saint Bernard can be seen as a true mystic. He envisioned the union of the human soul with God as the most important goal in life. According to a legend, Bernard once had a vision in which the Blessed Virgin appeared to him and strengthened him with her mother’s milk. In the arts, the saint is mainly depicted with an abbot’s staff and a book with the Cistercian rule. His vision was also often portrayed. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. John Berchmans, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm The Belgian Jan Berchmans (Diest, 1599-Rome, 1621) was the eldest of five children. When his mother became seriously ill, he initially took care of her, but at the age of nine he was housed with the town’s priest. After a few years he moved to Mechelen to become the servant of a canon. It also gave him the opportunity to begin his studies in the seminary for priests. He eventually joined the Jesuits of Mechelen. He got their permission to study philosophy in Rome. In the Eternal City, he visited working-class neighbourhoods to teach the children about God. He died of an illness at the age of 22. 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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Belgium

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

20th Century Original Art Deco Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Belgium

Materials

Marble

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By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
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1970s French Belgium

Vintage Macrame Wood and Rope Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Belgium

Materials

Metal

French vintage teak bookcase with 2 shelves from the 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium

Materials

Teak

Italian Silverplated Vase By Fratelli Cassetti.c1970, Design Ennio Pasini
By Ennio Pasini
Located in Bilzen, BE
Vase designed by Ennio Pasini. Performed by Cassetti Firenze Italy Handmade (Fatto a mano). 70s. Material: silverplated metal Dimensions: Height: 29 cm Width: 39 cm Depth: 10 cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium

Materials

Silver Plate

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Located in Antwerpen, BE
Sculptural set of wall sconces in a kind of hard plastic finished in white lacquer with a splash relic. They are impressive in size and give a very nice effect when lit. The lamps ca...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Belgium

Materials

Plastic

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Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
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1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Belgium

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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Located in Leuven , BE
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belgium

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Rodica" Lounge Chairs by Mario Brunu for Comfort Italy, 1968
By Mario Brunu
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of "Rodica" Lounge Chairs by Mario Brunu for Comfort Italy, 1968 Italian design - decoration - Lounge chair Measures : 100x100cm H:84 SH:40cm Materials : Fiberglass, Leather The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgium

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Handcrafted Ceramic Tribal Mask
Located in Antwerp, BE
Handcrafted Ceramic Tribal Mask – Signed “Atelier Manteln – BAKU 74” – Kuba/Songye Inspired This unique ceramic mask is a striking and expressive piece of studio art, crafted in 197...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Belgium

Materials

Ceramic

17th century Flemish seascape - Ships in a mediterranean harbour - seascape
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Where the Sea Meets Home, A 17th-Century Port Seascape by Andries van Eertvelt Bathed in the warm and vibrant light of a beautiful day, this remarkable 17th-century seascape opens a...
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17th Century Old Masters Belgium

Materials

Panel, Oil

Large Hollywood Regency style Deknudt mirror, Belgium ca. 1980
By Deknudt
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1980 / mirror / Deknudt / glass, plastic / mid-century / vintage / hollywood regency Exquisite large rectangular Deknudt mirror with facet cut side panels and gold trim in...
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1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Belgium

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plastic

Large Art Deco Pedestal Side Table in Oak and Expressive Red Marble 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Art Deco Pedestal Side or Gueridon Table in Oak and Expressive Red Marble 1930s. What an amazing piece this is! This 1930s Art Deco pedestal side table shows great proportions...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Belgium

Materials

Marble

Alpine Monastic Bench with Folding Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sculptural 19th-century Alpine monastic bench, masterfully handcrafted from solid wood with a rich, time-worn patina. This multifunctional piece was likely used in a commu...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Belgium

Materials

Wood

Jacques Madyol, Brussels 1871 – 1950, Belgian Painter, A Gypsy Lady
Located in Knokke, BE
Madyol Jacques Brussels 1871 – 1950 Belgian Painter A Gypsy Lady Signature: Signed bottom right, verso signed Jacques Madyol, titled "Gitane" and placed Studio 5 Rue Gachard, Bruxel...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Belgium

Materials

Oil

Art Deco Ceiling Lamp, Scailmont Belgium Glass Shade, 1930s
By Scailmont
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau ceiling lamp Photography fails to capture the simple elegant illumination provided by this lamp. Fitting messing pendant ceiling light with screw fixing to hold a stylish Belgian Art Deco lampshade...
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1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Belgium

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Table Lamp Frosted Milk Glass Brass Hobnail 1970s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage table lamp made of a round base of milk glass, 2 milk glass balls decorated with hobnails and solid brass intermediate pieces, probably Italian, 70s. Very nice vintage lamp,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Belgium

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Linen Wingchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Elegant early 20th century English wing chair with mahogany frame and new linen upholstery.
Category

Early 20th Century British Country Belgium

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Small 18th Century Italian Original Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Petite Italian antique chimney piece is in Royal Brêche marble and has its original patina. The front has a heart motif. This particular is a "li...
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Belgium

Materials

Breccia Marble

'All over the shop'
By RICHARDSON RAY
Located in Paris, FR
Ray Richardson is a contemporary British artist known for his cinematic paintings. The artist employs icons of working-class London, including bull terriers, soccer pitches, and grit...
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Early 2000s Realist Belgium

Materials

Pencil

Art Nouveau Centrepiece Attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900
By Kayser Germany
Located in Verviers, BE
Large spectacular Art Nouveau centrepiece attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900. Very impressive, this stunning piece gathers all the ...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Belgium

Materials

Silver Plate

Contemporary ring pendant cupper nickel plated with led
By Atelier Boucquet
Located in Roeselare, BE
This pendant in ring form is made of cupper and nickel plated. Arms and canopy in brass chemical blackened. Flexible silicone leds inside of the ring, 16watt/meter, 1800lmn per met...
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2010s Belgian Modern Belgium

Materials

Brass, Copper

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