Brussels - Furniture

This modern, stream-lined writing desk is designed by Gianni Moscatelli in the sixties in Italy for Formanova. Its notable feature is a spacious wooden lacquered tabletop, firmly aff...

The Dying Gaul. - Description of the Work: A Celtic warrior lies nude, half-reclining on his shield, his body contorted by pain. His right hand touches the ground while his face, m...

Italian Showcase cabinet by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s.

"Émile Gallé Game Table in Walnut and Marquetry of Veneered Wood with a Floral Thistle Motif (c. 1895). Émile Gallé’s game table is an exceptionally refined work of art, perfectly e...

Mid Century pair of side table by Eduard Ludwig for Lotos-Werkkunst

Mid-century Italian sideboard - 1960s.

Brass chandelier produced by Boréns in the city of Borås, Sweden. It has 8 lights with hand blown clear glass shades. Measures H99 x D75cm Shades

Tree Wall Coat Rack - 20th

Set of two Italian mushroom table lamps in bubbly white Murano glass and golden metal designed by F.Fabbian from the 1970’s. Those lamps possesses two light bulbs that you can light ...

Mid-Century Modern red travertine dining table by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970s.

Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Ico Parisi for Cassina, Italy, 1960s.

Leather trunk Spanish, 17th century Boiled Leather, wood and iron Measures: 22 x 53 x 32 cm. Provenance : - collection Metz-Noblat, Château de Clevant, France Rectangular trunk of the form and size of a small suitcase with wrought iron hinges and lock-plate. Wood, covered with leather, cut and embossed with every surface of the thick cow hide covered in interlace, zoomorphic features. The construction method is boiled leather, often referred to by its French translation cuir-bouilli: a process used to change flexible, vegetable-tanned leather into rigid, moulded objects. For shaping of the vegetable-tanned leather, heat and moisture were used, as indicated by the term boiled leather. No written medieval sources describing the production of decorated cuir bouilli objects survive, so knowledge of the process relies on the important studies of the Scottish leather historian John William Waterer. A large range of methods, materials and techniques could be used in various combinations. The vegetable-tanned leather, made supple with moisture and heat, was stuffed, shaped and nailed to the rigid wooden coffer support. The stuffing material was probably modeled beeswax or stearin wax. To shape the leather, to create its topography, « Cushions » were made by lacing a thread through an awl hole and attaching the flexible leather and stuffing to the rigid wooden support on the bottom. Then the decoration was done: lines were incised through the upper layer of the leather (epidermis) with different thicknesses of knives or needles. Contours were created with deep v-shaped cuts, decoration with thin incision and final details with a needle point. For the incision and pouncing stage, the leather was probably kept heated and moistened for suppleness. Once dry, the leather would be hard and rigid. the saturated leather is worked over a form, possibly even damp sand, with the pattern shaped using bone or wooden tools. Compare to metal, leather was lighter and it offered protection from cuts and punctures. Cuir bouilli objects were produced by specialist leather workers and needed skillful craftsmanship. The surface is filled with roundels shaped foliages enclosing animals, lions and peacocks. The foliate arabesques creating a vegetal connection tweet the animals create the impression of a lush verdant space . The vegetal pattern here employed in combination with geometrical pattern came from the pre-islamic artistic traditions of the Byzantine and Sasanian empires. An aspect of Islamic geometry Is the basic symmetrical repetition and mirroring of the shapes that create a sense of harmony. The decoration of this truck is inspired by the islamic « arabesque » a form of vegetal ornament composed of spirals, intertwining plants and abstract curvilinear motifs. An arabesque character is given to the birds of the decorations through extreme stylisation. This arabesque maintained the classical tradition of median symmetry, freedom in Detail and heterogeneity of ornament. The presence of the peacocks is a paradisiacal allusion: in popular Islamic literature they were among the original inhabitants of the garden of Paradise expelled with Adam and Eve. Peacock as a decorative motif may have originated in the West, despite their eastern provenance. There was an ancient belief that the flesh and feathers of peacock do not decay. This led to the peacock becoming a christian symbol for Christ’s resurrection. Renowned for their decorative wall hangings, seventeenth-century Spanish leatherworkers also produced utilitarian objects, such as this trunk. A similar trunk is on display at the Metropolitan museum of art ( 09.158.1). Related literature : Davies L. 2006. Cuir bouilli. Conservation of leather and related materials, 94-102, Oxford: elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Grabar, Oleg. The Mediation of Ornament. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1992 Gabriela Germana Roquez, "El mueble en el Peru en el siglo XVIII...

Veneto- Saracenic candlestick Engraved bronze 15th century 13 x 8,5 cm This rare candlestick exemplify exquisite craftsmanship, featuring a bell-shaped base with a flared foot adorn...

Pair of lounge chairs new upholstery - Light Gray/Green fabric Dimensions D: 71 cm (27.95") H: 80 cm (31.50") W: 71 cm (27.95") Seat height 43cm (16.93")

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian coffee table, 1960s.  

superb 19th century refectory table from French in cherry wood with a length of 2m18 and a width of 85cm. beautiful table which has two drawers at the end of the table on each side ...

Contemporary Travertine Coffee Table, Italy

Mid-Century Blue Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s

Circle of Pierpaolo and Jacobello Dalle Masegne (Venice, late 14th century) San Bartolomeo high relief 'en applique' white marble 52 x 30 x 14 cm Provenance : Collection South of...

This mirror dates from the 1960s. The piece is from Italian origin.

Lovely empire style mahogany armchair from the end of the 19th century Very good quality bronze and beautiful mahogany Very beautiful armchair which can be used as a library chair or...

A masterpiece of sculptural design, the Biagio Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa is an icon of modernist lighting. Carved from a single block of exquisite Carrara marble, this lamp embodies...

Superb 19th century officer's mahogany campaign or military chest of drawers. High-quality chest of drawers with mahogany that has a superb flame. In addition, the brass reinforcemen...

Vintage Floral Wool Rugs - 174cmx247cm

Swedish Birch Art Deco Intarsia Buffet ,Carl Malmsten,Haga model 1930s

Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base

"Can Can" Modular Sofa by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio Di Desio, 1970s - New Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Italian ceramic table lamp, 1960s.

Italian mirror in a polygonal shape. Made of brass with applied brass chiselled leaves on the corner (see photos). Mirrors like this one were created in the 1940s in Italy. They are ...

Pair of "Pileino" Table Lamps by Gae Aulenti for Artemide, 1972 Two Pileino table lamps by Gae Aulenti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1972. Lacquered metal. Retain...

Olga Engel is a successful Russian product and interior designer, who harmoniously mixes luxury with minimalism, functionality and ergonomics with a light mood and a touch of irony. ...

Model K1000 Travertine & Glass Coffee Table By Team Form

Murano glass suspension model "Artichoke" by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Mid-Century Modern Suspension in Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs by Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini, Green Velvet - New Upholstery

Karin Mobring Safari chair « Diana » 1970 Leather, linen, Pine 70 x 63 x 60 cm The frame is made in wood and upholdery is made in Swedish ecru linen. These Safari chairs are a design by Karin Mobring and they were produced in the 70s. This model is also called the "Diana Chair...

Mid-Century triangular Desk with Drawers, 1960

Jean Claude Dresse, rectangular coffee table, mosaic brass an stainless steel, Belgium, 1980. This unique coffee table by Dresse was owned by a Belgian private collection from Brus...

Pair of post-modern table lamps, circa 1980, Italy. Probably designed by the Memphis group. White plexiglass diffuser, black lacquered metal dome bas...

Elegant English pedestal table or tripod table in solid mahogany from the beginning of the 19th century circa 1800 Small model which has a superb solid mahogany top with a beautiful...

Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian armchairs, Cognac Leather, 1970s.

Nice pair of green leather neoclassical armchairs with cherry feet. Perfect vintage condition and highly comfortable. By J. Quinet France 1948.

Tea Set " Fenice" by Lino Sabattini , Silver Plated, Signed, Italy ( Teapot and Water jug)

A set of 3 silver plated pieces, all stamped Galia & Christofle including the "Viking" vase. All designed by L. Sabattini. France around 1970.

Stunning Scandinavian modern lounge chair by architect Carl Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1957. The chair was shown at the Triennale in Milan the same year, this is wher...

Mid-Century Modern wooden desk with 6 drawers, Italy, 1960s.

Rare pastiglia marriage chest North of Italy, Liguria or Piemonte First half of 15th century wood, gesso, partly gilded, form molded and painted 67 x 156 x 63 cm Provenance : Pri...

Pair of wood angels sculptures - France, 18th century.

Pair of Russian style easy chairs, Belgium, end of the 20th century.

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Drawers, Pine Wood, Italy, 1960s

Rare TBA chair by Christophe Gevers. In 1959, Gevers was awarded the ‘Signe d’Or’ for this chair. Christophe Gevers was a famous Belgian interior architect. He worked on quite a num...

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs in White Fabric, circa 1950

Elegant cherry wood secretary from the 19th century It is unusual to find a secretaire in cherry wood The secretary is in superb condition. It has all its keys and we have placed a ...

Fratelli Brambilla is the manufacture which produced the vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in the 1960s. Old sticker of Frattelli Brambilla is there but not holding .The mark is ap...

Cassola Wall Lamp by Jenna Basso Pietrobon Dimensions: W 38 x D 38 x H 30 cm Materials: Ceramic, brass ring, stainless steel lamp holder, black or transparent cable. Weight: 2 kg J...

Arthur’s passion and dedication to process inspire him to constantly discover new manufacturing techniques and innovative shapes that he brings to life through hand-picked materials ...

Antonio Citterio y Paolo Nava Chaise Longue Diesis for B&B

Vintage 1960s table lighter and ashtray set by Mandruzzato. Both lighter and ashtray are in perfect condition. The lighter works and produces...

Rare Jacques Adnet jardinière, circa 1960, France. Brass bamboo, blackened wicker basket, stitched black leather. Dimensions: 65 cm H, 67 cm W, 27 cm D. Original condition, brass ...