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Mid-Century Modern Wall Console with Mirror, Italy, 1960s

This mid-century style snail sculpture by Camilli Sergio is crafted from semi-transparent fiberglass, embodying the design principles of the era with its organic form and warm amber ...

Embriachi workshop marquetry casket Northern Italy, 15th century Alla certosina inlays (bone, stained bone, pewter and wood) H 28.2 x W 18 x D 14 cm This beautiful casket of rectangular form is richly decorated with the characteristic geometric patterns of the Embriachi style. The intricate geometric patterns are fashioned by juxtaposing lighter and darker pieces of wood, (colored) bone, horn and pewter. The lid and base are framed by a broad band of horn. When ivory became scarce in Europe due to disrupted trade routes, bone was substituted. The attention to Symmetry and balance created an harmonious visual effect Enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the casket. The application of geometrical motifs is in Italy known as marquetry ‘alla Certosina’, named after the Certosina Church in Pavia with its famous altarpiece decorated in this way. This is ‘intarsia technique’, a term derived from the Arabic 'tarsi', which means ‘incrustation' recalling ancient mosaics made from various materials. These geometric elements not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the caskets but also demonstrate the versatility and skill of the artisans in creating multifaceted works of art. ‘Alla Certosina’ became famous through the Northern Italian Embriachi family who achieved a particularly high standard in working in this technique. Venice in particular was known for the production of these luxurious boxes. The caskets, hexagonal or rectangular, surmounted by a lid decorated in several registers constitute the secular, albeit equally renowned component of the workshop’s production, in addition to mirror frames and various everyday objects. The method of fabrication of those objects was based on two concepts that underlay pre-industrial production: standardization and modularity, thanks to a distribution of skills according to the different phases of fabrication. even the realization of the marquetry motifs (in the form of ingots from which portions of the desired size were cut) were therefore entrusted to various specialized craftsmen, as were the assembly phase. Today better known thanks to the extensive research work recently carried out by Michele Tomasi, this workshop owes its name to its founder and owner, the Florentine Baldassare Ubriachi (or degli Embriachi), a merchant and banker established in the Tuscan capital before he settled in Venice in 1395. Together with sculptor Giovanni di Jacopo, who directed the workshop, from the last years of the fourteenth century, Baldassare oversaw a production that was truly original, and still easily recognizable today, comprising monumental altarpieces and various objects, primarily triptychs and caskets. The precise location of the workshop is unknown, except that it originated in Florence and in ca. 1431 there was apparently a workshop in Venice, in the area of S Luca. They employed local workers specializing in 'certosina' (inlay of stained woods, bone and horn), and the workshop produced items carved in bone (usually horse or ox) with wood and bone marquetry. The geometric decoration of Embriachi caskets reflects the artistic complexity and attention to detail that characterized their work. this inlaid casket is a testament to the skill and artistry of the Embriachi family and serves as a stunning example of the decorative arts of the late Middle Ages. Related Literature : E. Berger, Prunk-Kassetten: Europäischen Meisterwerke aus acht Jahrhunderten / Ornamental Caskets...

Loetz Glass bowl

ocus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Production, Italy, 1965 D: 86 cm (33.86") H: 69,5 ( metal structure only 56cm H ) cm W: 202 cm (79.53")

9 Cubes Table by Pol Quadens Limited Edition Of 8+4 Pieces. Dimensions: D 150 x W 150 x H 40 cm. Materials: Polished stainless steel. Pol Quadens was born in Brussels. His father w...

Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x 36cm Seat height : 40cm.

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Armchairs by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Nightstands, Italy, 1960s.

With a keen interest in the uncomfortable relationship between intimacy and voyeurism, Middernacht & Alexander thrive on investigating the psychological aspects of everyday life. Per...

A graceful Louis Poulsen torchiere floor lamp from the 1930s embodies the quiet elegance of Danish design. Rising with slender confidence from its balanced base, the lamp’s silhouett...

Heavy Lucite piece with a silk pagoda shape lampshade. One light.    

Late 18th-Century Chest, Veneered with Walnut and Austrian Ash

Lovely pair of 2 similar oak chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf. They are from the 1960’s and made out of massive wood. They were cleaned and waxed and the seats are complet...

Auguste Piece 01 White Onyx Limited Edition Armchair by Tristan Montabord-Marc Limited Edition Of 12 Pieces Dimensions: D 69 x W 85 x H 68 cm. Materials: Onyx. Also available in Ze...

This brooch, in gilded bronze named "Marotte", beautifully showcases the humorous aspect and the art of reinterpreting things by LV. A "marotte" in French is a theatrical prop, typic...

Nesting Tables "986" by Josef Hoffmann, Vienna, 1900s.

Elegant pair of folding chairs with faux bamboo, leatjher straps and brass details. Dark brown color. By Maison Jansen 1970.

Designed by Belgian modern design pioneer Jules Wabbes (1919 - 1974) and manufactured by Le Mobilier Universel in the late 1950s, this desk embodies structured charm. Its sturdy chro...

Superb and rare 16th century credenza from the southwest of France with a Gothic influence The credenza opens with two doors. Very beautiful ironwork with superb Gothic irons fitting...

Bookcase " Nuvola Rossa" by Vico Magistretti Designed in 1977, Nuvola Rossa is a timeless icon featuring unexpected geometric shapes and a clever folding design. It offers flexible ...

Set of Hunting Chairs by Heinz Heger for PGH Erzgebirgisches Kunsthandwerk Annaberg Buchholz, former GDR, 1960s

Pair of Modern Conical Wooden Table Lamps, Boucle Lampshade, Italy

Unique large Murano glass vases. Designed by Gino Cenedese and Maurizio Albarelli for Cenedese et Albarelli, circa late 1970s. Deep gradient amethyst colouring, fading to a pinkish c...

With a keen interest in the uncomfortable relationship between intimacy and voyeurism, Middernacht & Alexander thrive on investigating the psychological aspects of everyday life. Per...

Superb large console of 2m22 in wrought iron topped with a gray marble Very beautiful gray marble of 4 cm which is rare and gives a lot of character to the console with a beck of co...

Mid-Century Modern Round Graphic Rug, 1970s

Pair of graphic and minimalist andirons, circa 1970, France. This pair can be presented in two different positions, for two unusual geometric compositions. Wrought iron. A very nice ...

Elegant 1970s neoclassical brass and smoked glass table ensemble, composed of a central square table flanked by two demilune (half-moon) side tables. The fluted brass legs and refine...

Mid-century wool rug - Belgium 1970s.

Two pieces available. Please ask for pictures if needed. Patroclo is much more than a lamp—it’s a true design icon by Gae Aulenti. A striking meeting of glass and metal, it blends t...

Lovely little mahogany miniature chest of drawers from the 19th century from England chest of drawers with a double drawer in the top and the bottom drawer with the plinth integrated...

Mid-Century Modern set of 4 chairs by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1970s.

Jos Seeuws (1912-2003) painting, Belgium, 1970s.

Bamboo Bookcase, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Wood, Italy, 1970s

Elegant little carved wooden horse from the 19th century in polychrome wood Very beautiful polychromy which has a lot of charm Old child's toy with the front wheels which moves ...

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Tourbillon ring circa 1900 - 1910. Ring set with a center old European cut diamond of approximately 0.95 Carats ( Estimated I color - Si clarity) and 7 small old mine diamonds for ...

Elegant set of 6 chairs in walnut-Louis XIII style Very beautiful set which stands out by their good quality The chairs have been checked, re-polished and refilled with an frnch co...

From an sculptor studio, fine plaster sculpture of Medusa. Belgium, circa 1960.

Contemporary Pair of Travertine Side Tables, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Artona Sideboard by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s Architect and designer Tobia Scarpa graduated in 1969 at the University of Venice and in the same year won a “Compasso d’O...

Group Of 5 Earthenware Musician Cherubs, Late 19th, Early 20th.

Rare Pair of Ben van Reijnsdorp Bauhaus Tubular Chrome Armchairs for Auping, 1931 A stunning, exceptionally rare pair of vintage modernist lounge chairs, designed by the celebrated i...

Nice serving trolley, sideboard, or bar-cart in warm wood with drawer and brass wheels made in Italy in the 1970s. The tabletop must have been wallpapered in the 60’s and 60’s by the...

Mid-Century Modern brown and beige wool rug - 1970s Measurs: D: 160 cm W: 240 cm.

Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960

The impressive life-size statue of St. Anthony (Lisbon, 1195 – Padua, 1231) used to be probably in a church or monastery of the mendicant order of the Franciscans. You can immediately recognize a Franciscan monk by his brown habit, brown hooded cloak...

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Head of a crowned Virgin Lorraine, first half of 14th century. H26 x 14 x 14 cm Provenance : - Private Collection, Paris France (1960) Private Collection Tuscany, Italy (1980) Ex...

Italian buffet in walnut and fruitwood from the 17th century opening with two doors and which has a drawer Very beautiful small model with a superb top with a nice patina and a be...

a fine terrestrial globe by Lebègue & Cie Bruxelles Very nicemodel with a stunning base in cast iron with the presence of 3 heads and ending with lion claws A very beautiful globe in...

This daybed is a creation of Christophe Gevers, famous Belgian architect. This piece comes from a real-estate complex in Cap Camarat. Belgians have acquiered flats in this vacation d...

Mid-Century Modern Horse Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Psyche Mirror

Mid-Century Modern P31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s

With a keen interest in the uncomfortable relationship between intimacy and voyeurism, Middernacht & Alexander thrive on investigating the psychological aspects of everyday life. Per...

Large club designed by the renowned Belgian designer Jules Wabbes and produced by BULO in 2010 is a testament to timeless elegance. Draped in a luxurious light grey leather upholster...

Rare and one of a kind Coffee table in sculptural bronze, brass and steel by Willy Daro from 70s. in original and very good condition, with a top glass. Dimension : 71x36hcm. Dimen...