Germany

A brass and and Glass two-light wall sconce attributed to Paavo Tynell, Finland, 1950s. Clean lines design from the Scandinavian Modern period, two-arm with opaline glass cylinder sh...

This Exceptional Crispy Sparkling Opal Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The screw clasp is ...

156.04.11 is a limited-edition black & white photograph by contemporary artist Klaus Kampert from the series entitled Torsi. In this series the model is stripped of identity. The pos...

Great Carved Black Forest Horn Lithophany, Germany ca. 1840 Museal rustic lithophany depicting finely carved chamoise in a mountain landscape. The f...

This unique oval mirror by Cristal Art is a true masterpiece that embodies both elegance and craftsmanship. Its captivating rose gold crystal rim features an intricately divided desi...

Mid-Century Sommerso Murano Glass Block Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Color: Yellow Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Orig...

3 Dining Chairs in the manner of Ico Parisi, Italy - 1960s. Reupholstery option available in our in-house atelier. Please ask for a quote.

Snake Coffee Table by Knut Hesterberg for Ronald Schmidt, Germany 1970er

Antique Pair of 19th-Century Bohemian Overlay Glass Vases Bohemia, circa mid-19th century This exquisite pair of large Bohemian vases is crafted in emerald green overlay glass with ...

A bureau plat from the late 18th century, made around 1780 in the French style, epitomises the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of furniture design from this era. Made from fine m...

Six Antique Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany ca. 1930s. A set of six antique Black Forest deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies on turned wooden...

This Louis XVI walnut slant-front secretary desk is a fine example of 18th-century French craftsmanship and sophistication, ideal for collectors and interior enthusiasts seeking time...

Very beautiful and large wall or ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. Manufacturer: Honzel Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear consisten...

Modernist Art Deco Chandelier Chrome and Copper, France 1938. frosted rose glass by st. gobain. rewired. 6 b22 sockets in the bowl, 2 in the mo...

Very nice big oval Biedermeier centre table. The table is made of cherrywood (Frame is veneered, plate and feet are solid). The table is in a very good restored condition.

Tibetan Tiger Rug Green Wool Gold Silk by Djoharian Collection, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique...

This stylish banded agate bracelet made up from 4 rows of fine agate beads comes with a beautiful clasp executed in gilt metal and Pinchbeek arou...

Art Deco green glass and chrome pendant light, the 1930s. French Art Deco chromed brass and a green glass pendant from the 1930s. One socket for the E 27 (E26) light bulb. Dimensions...

Postmodern Metal Candleholder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Metal Style: Memphis, Postmodern Period: 1980s Color: Blue Item Typ...

This striking Sputnik ceiling lamp from 1950s Germany is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. Crafted from brass, the fixture features a dynamic, starburst composition wi...

For sale is a seating group consisting of a three-seater sofa, a lounge chair, and a rare stool, designed by Dieter Rams in 1962 and produced by Vitsœ. Part of the modular 620 seat...

NOTICE: the red spot that is visible underneath the glass comes from a red bulb, that was screwed into the socket. Article: wall light Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany ...

Mid century ceramic wall lamps manufactured in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Lava glaze in brown and beige. Beautiful shape. Holds 1 E27 light bulb each (the light bulb in the pictu...

1 of 2 flush mount or chandelier with hand blown glass pieces on a brass base made by Glashütte Limburg. Best of the 1960s from Germany. High quality and in very good condition. ...

This vintage Art Deco coat rack from France, dating to the 1930s, showcases sleek chromed metal construction, reflecting the iconic streamlined design of the era. The rack features a...

Breathtaking vintage Thierry Mugler cap sleeved silk suit, with an ultimate chic futuristic feel. This gunmetal grey two-piece suit is made from a beautiful textured silk. Tailored ...

Offered is a 1980s Cocktail Coffee Table gilt bronze Koi or Dolphin Base Organic Design green marble Top nice for a Palm Beach house. This stylish and chic Hollywood Regency inspired...

Executive waterfall metal desk in Art Deco, Streamline Design, Germany, 2015.

Elegant table lamp from wmf from the 1930s. a functional design. The simple umbrella shape is broken up by an additional cathedral on the top. A very subtle, decorative element on t...

A gorgeous Murano glass vanity mirror surrounded with handmade glass flowers. With minor signs of wear as expected with age and use. A nice addition to any dressing room.

Longing For Paradise IV (Abstract painting) Oil on canvas — Unframed. This artwork is exclusive to IdeelArt. This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. This metho...

French sofa 1950 from Maison Carlhian, Neo Classic Style, 6 no of Legs in total, new upholstered with loose cushions filled with dawns and feathers, ...

A pair of French ceramic vase table lamps. Hand-crafted ceramic body in structured organic form with new fabric lamp shades, France, 1960s. Both lamps in fine vintage condition, no d...

Product Description: First Edition Counter Balance Pendant by Florian Schulz, 1950s, Germany Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1950s, this pendant light is the...

Stunning Patricia chandelier from the 1960s. Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship. The lamp is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home. A very sparkling li...

Art Deco Chandelier Petitot, France 1935. original frosted glass shades. fully restored. new nickel plated. rewired. holds 7 b22 bulbs signed.

Antique Victorian Vanity Mirror with Bear, Black Forest ca. 1900 A lovely wooden vanity mirror decorated with an elaborate carved bear...

Extraordinarily beautiful wooden wall lamp from the 1960s. Loving and high-quality processing. The design and the material create a very warm and pl...

Wilhelm Albermann (1835 Werden an der Ruhr - 1913 Cologne), The Blacksmith of Solingen, after 1895. Bronze-color patinated zinc cast on plinth, 47 cm (height) x 20 cm (width) x 16 cm (depth), weight 5.5 kg. Signed “Albermann.” on the plinth and identified as a cast by “AKT.[TIEN] GES.[ELLSCHAFT] GLADENBECK BERLIN”. Dedication on the front: “Mr. Ing. F. Kuhlmann to the wedding. Management and officials of the Hannoversche Waggonfabrik. Aircraft construction department". - The zinc showing through in spots, the patina somewhat stained, the right upper arm under the sleeve retouched in black. - The Double-edged Sword - The figure is a reduction of Wilhelm Albermann's 1895 fountain figure of the armourer of Solingen, who has always been identified with the historical blacksmith Peter Hahn. In 1839, Karl Simrock wrote the poem “The Blacksmith of Solingen" and thus coined the legendary figure. The first and penultimate verses read: A blacksmith spoke to Solingen With every bayonet, That came to his diligence: "Oh, that Fritz had it!" The war took its course, Many battles were fought, Which often made him fearful and anxious In his soul. The blacksmith had given up his trade to fight for Frederick the Great. Not least because of his strength and will to fight, the battles were won. With his fountain sculpture, Albermann has given the legendary blacksmith a figurative form and at the same time created a landmark for the city of Solingen, which was once famous for the art of sword forging and today still stands for the production of high-quality knives. During the bombing raid in November 1944, the fountain was destroyed along with the entire old town of Solingen. Only the head remained. The broad-shouldered blacksmith stands securely behind his anvil, his leather apron tied around him, and has just finished a sword blade with his own "weapon" - the blacksmith's hammer. His entire body shows the strength with which he wields the hammer, but also the strain of this activity, as evidenced by the wide open shirt, the somewhat 'untidy' apron, and especially the furrowed face. However, the blacksmith does not look at the finished work, but resolutely and at the same time thoughtfully into the distance, in line with the quoted verse from Simrock's poem that the battles "often made him fearful and anxious in his soul". There is certainly something melancholy in his gaze, fed by the knowledge of the necessity of forging swords and taking up arms and their deadly use - experiences Albermann had to make during his own war missions. The flowing full beard gives his gaze into the distance an almost prophetic character. In keeping with the craft of the perfectly formed art of blacksmithing, the detailed casting reproduces the respective materials depicted in perfect form: the leather apron convincingly conveys the impression of leather and lies - also in the back view - like a second formed layer over the body, while the shirt and trousers illustrate their own textile qualities. Due to its masterful execution and profound content, the “Blacksmith of Solingen”, which has survived in its cast reproductions, remains Albermann's most famous work to this day. About the artist The son of a carpenter, Wilhelm Albermann began an apprenticeship as a joiner, but then followed his artistic calling and trained as a sculptor in Elberfeld. In 1855, at the age of twenty, he was drafted into the army in Berlin, where he served until 1857. Albermann attended the Berlin Art Academy on the side and began regular studies after his service. While still a student, he completed commissioned works for his teachers August Fischer and Hugo Hagen. His first independent commissions followed, enabling him to establish a flourishing sculpture studio in Cologne in 1865. His artistic activities were repeatedly interrupted by military service, and he took part in the German-Danish War in 1864, the war against Austria in 1866, and the Franco-Prussian War in 1870/71. After his last war service, Albermann, already a respected artist, founded a commercial drawing school at the request of the city government, where he taught the modeling class and served as director until 1896. In 1890 he also worked for the "Society for the Promotion of Sculpture in the Rhineland and Westphalia". Albermann was one of the most prolific sculptors in Cologne in the second half of the 19th century. He created numerous monuments, fountains, tomb sculptures, architectural ornaments, and domestic statues. At its peak, his workshop employed up to thirty sculptors and stonemasons at a time. GERMAN VERSION Wilhelm Albermann (1835 Werden an der Ruhr - 1913 Köln), Der Schmied von Solingen, nach 1895. Bronzefarben patinierter Zinkguss auf gegossener Plinthe, 47 cm (Höhe) x 20 cm (Breite) x 16 cm (Tiefe), Gewicht 5,5 kg. Auf der Plinthe mit „Albermann.“ signiert und als Guss der „AKT.[TIEN] GES.[ELLSCHAFT] GLADENBECK BERLIN“ ausgewiesen. Schauseitige Widmung: „Herrn Ing. F. Kuhlmann zur Vermählung. Direktion und Beamte der Hannoverschen Waggonfabrik. Abt. Flugzeugbau“. - Punktuelles Durchscheinen des Zinks, Patina etwas fleckig, der rechte Oberarm unter dem Ärmel schwarz retuschiert. - Die Zweischneidigkeit des Schwertes - Die Figur ist eine Reduktion von Wilhelm Albermanns 1895 geschaffener Brunnenfigur des Waffenschmieds von Solingen, der seit jeher mit dem historischen Schmied Peter Hahn identifiziert wurde. 1839 hatte Karl Simrock das Gedicht „Der Schmied von Solingen“ verfasst und damit die legendäre Figur geprägt. Die erste und die vorletzte Strophe lauten: Zu Solingen sprach ein Schmied Bei jedem Bajonette, Das seinem Fleiß geriet: »Ach, daß der Fritz es hätte!« Der Krieg ging seinen Gang, Man schlug noch viele Schlachten, Die oft ihm angst und bang' In seiner Seele machten. Der Schmied hatte sein Handwerk ruhen lassen, um selbst für Friedrich den Großen zu kämpfen. Nicht zuletzt durch seine Kraft und seinen Kampfeswillen verliefen die Schlachten siegreich. Dem legendären Schmied verlieht Albermann mit seiner Brunnenskulptur eine bildliche Gestalt und schuf damit zugleich ein Wahrzeichen der Stadt Solingen, die einst für die Kunst des Schwerterschmiedens berühmt war und bis heute für die Herstellung qualitätvoller Messer einsteht. Beim Bombenangriff im November 1944 wurde mit der gesamten Solinger Altstadt auch der Brunnen zerstört. Einzig der Kopf blieb erhalten. Mit sicherem Stand und umgebundener Lederschürze steht der breitschultrige Schmied hinter seinem Amboss und hat gerade mit seiner eigenen ‚Waffe‘ – dem Schmiedehammer – eine Schwertklinge fertiggestellt. Seinem gesamten Körper ist die Kraft abzulesen, mit der er den Hammer führt, aber auch die Anstrengung dieser Tätigkeit, wovon das weit geöffnete Hemd, die etwas ‚unordentlich‘ arrangierte Schürze und vor allem das zerfurchte Gesicht zeugen. Der Schmied schaut aber nicht auf das vollendete Werk, sondern entschlossen und zugleich sinnierend in die Ferne, entsprechend der zitierten Zeile von Simrocks Gedicht, dass die Schlachten „oft ihm angst und bang‘ in seiner Seele machten“. Der Blick hat durchaus etwas Melancholisches, dass sich aus dem Wissen um die Notwendigkeit, Schwerter zu schmieden und zu den Waffen zu greifen und deren tödlichem Einsatz speist – Erfahrungen, die Albermann bei seinen eigenen Kriegseinsätze machen musste. Der wallende Vollbart verleiht dem in die Ferne schauenden Blick einen beinahe prophetischen Charakter. Dem Handwerk der formvollendenden Schmiedekunst entsprechend, gibt der detaillierte Guss die jeweils dargestellten Materialien in vollendeter Ausformung wieder: Die Lederschürze vermittelt überzeugend den Eindruck des Leders und liegt – auch in der Rückenansicht – wie eine zweite ausgeformte Schicht über dem Körper, während das Hemd und die Hose...

Beautiful Director's Chair by Kurt Coletto for Horgen Glarus, 1960s Designer: Kurt Coletto Manufacturer: Horgen Glarus Model: Director's Chair Material: Oak with seat and backrest i...

“With Maralunga, I wanted to create an object that stands for a familiar interior design. A warm, comfortable and cozy place where you can feel at ease and rediscover the atmosphere ...

19th Century Alpine Landscape Oil Painting with Tyrolian Mountain Village The antique oil painting captures the charm of an Alpine landscape, featuring a picturesque Tyrolean mounta...

Seat UP7 designed by Gaetano Pesce. Italy, B&B Italia, 2000 series. Large sculpture/ seat made of cold-shaped polyurethane foam painted black. Produced as part of the UP series, P...

Wonderful midcentury wall sconce with a large of Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard ...

Lilly Muth's geometric abstractions are colourful works full figures that of space such as the distance, shape, size, and relative position of figures. Her use of colour is bold yet ...

Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern three-armed pendant lamp or chandelier. Uplighter with perforated reflectors. Designed & manufactured probably in Ger...

Large Bauhaus spherical lamp made of opal glass with a metal suspension and a very long pendulum rod. The lamp dates from the first half of the 20th century (1920-1940) and is in goo...

Foldable Space Age pendant lamp from the 1970s after a design by Gunner Jensen. Here still brand new in the original packaging. The design is based on the transformation of a two -d...

Classic early 1950s Austrian baller style wall mount vase. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.

Antique Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Murano 1920s Beautiful 'Vetro Soffiato' vase with bell-shaped bowl and conical foot made of very thin, light blue, t...

Very rare height-adjustable pendant lamp from the 1950s. Very elegant design and high-quality workmanship. It creates a very comfortable light and a beautiful play of light through t...

Fantastic three-tier midcentury Flush mount by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Three rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Heavy quality and in ver...

Cartier Tank Américaine in 18k White Gold – Full Set This elegant Cartier Tank Américaine watch, crafted in solid 18k white gold, comes as a full set with original box and papers. I...

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Producer: Barovier and Toso Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element...

A classic very decorative bronze statue by an unknown Maker depicting Emperor Wilhelm II. from Prussia Germany. Born January 1859 in Berlin; † 4. Juni 1941 in Doorn, Netherlands - he...

Swedish Design Pine Chandelier, 1970s, Scandinavian Modern The light features a beautifully crafted five-arm design made from solid pine wood, showcasing the warm tones and natural grain typical of 1970s Swedish design. Each arm is topped with a classic tapered white fabric shade, providing a soft, diffused glow. Suspended from a simple white ceiling canopy via a long, slender rod, the chandelier embodies the Scandinavian ethos of functional elegance and natural materials. Its turned wood details evoke traditional craftsmanship, while the overall form maintains a clean, minimalist silhouette—making it a timeless piece suited to both vintage and modern interiors. The white clip...

Cachepot Planter by Villeroy & Boch Dresden art deco model " Steiermark " Design Period 1930s Production Period 1930s handpainted Country of Manufacture Germany MARKED: yes (...

Experience timeless elegance and mechanical precision with the Rolex Lady-Datejust, reference 69174 – a ladies’ timepiece that blends classic beauty with luxurious understatement. Cr...

Article: Table light base crystal glass Producer: Sevres, France Origin: France Age: 1960s   This fantastic vintage table light was designed...

Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...