Furniture in London

Italy, circa 1900 A striking Murano glass mirror, the glass borders decorated with panels of blue glass, with etched and painted decorations, twisted rods and glass paterae. With or...

Handcrafted from the finest quality English Quartersawn oak. These Postmodernist tables are acutely eye-catching but highly practical pieces of furniture. Bespoke and handmade by our...

Antique English George III Cuban mahogany extending d end dining table C.1780 An extending dining table, with two D shaped ends, a central section and two extra leaves. Presented i...

A fine example of restrained, classic furniture designer by Danish master Ole Wanscher from 1957. Produced by his long-time collaborator A.J. Iversen in fine, figured hardwood. The s...

19th Century Italian Garibaldi mirror Charming 19th century Italian Garibaldi mirror with etched and punched acanthus leaf decoration at each corne...

Gustav Siegel for J&J Kohn. Three ebonized Bentwood dining or cafe chairs. Two with new cane seats, one shown with original cane seat. Price per chair. All chairs are the same dime...

Minimalist Orbis™ round mirror with a solid brass frame with a bronze patina finish. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Our mirrors are designed with an integrated French cleat...

This is a superb antique Victorian walnut cased three decanter tantalus with decorative inlaid satinwood decoration, c1870 in date. It was skillfully crafted in walnut with beautifu...

An Arts and Crafts walnut Hall stand by Shapland and Petter with a copper panel depicting a mythical creature to the top, leaf cut-outs to the centre with circular ball uprights to e...

An Arts and Crafts cast iron fireplace with curved sides designed to throw more heat into the room with stylized floral decoration throughout, pillars to the sides and heating shelve...

A rare pair of Sterling Silver mugs designed by Ubaldo Vitali for Bulgari. Sterling Silver. Italy/USA c1980 Dimensions: 13cm High x 10cm Wide

Fine Vintage Indian carved white marble Lotus bowl Asian Art Interior design Fine Antique Vintage Indian Carved White Marble Lotus Bowl Exquisite Asian Art for Timeless Interior Elegance Add a touch of historic charm and spiritual symbolism to your space with this fine antique Indian carved white marble lotus bowl. Skilfully hand-carved from solid marble, this vintage piece embodies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural richness of traditional Indian artistry. Key Features: Material: Authentic white marble, cool to the touch and naturally veined Design: Carved in the shape of a lotus flower – a sacred symbol of purity and enlightenment in Indian Buddhist and Asian cultures Origin: India, early-to-mid 20th century Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear Size: W 26 H 8 cm 10 x 3.5 inches Weight 5 KG approx. Why You'll Love It: A unique statement piece for minimalist, bohemian, or eclectic interiors Perfect as a decorative bowl or centrepiece, Ideal for lovers of Asian art or zen-inspired décor Adds texture, symbolism, and serenity to any room Whether placed on a console, shelf, or as part of a curated vignette, this antique lotus...

16th Century Oil Painting of Holy Roman Emperor Frederic III, Antique Religious Oil Painting, Antique Royal King Oil Painting, Hans Burgkmair the older. 16th Century Oil Painting on board of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederic III by circle or school of Hans Burgkmair the older (1473 - 1531). Portrait of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederic III. (1415 – 1493). Oil on wooden panel. Described top right. In later attractive European gilt frame with black & gilt inner decoration, circa 18th Century. Hans Burgkmair was a German woodcut...

An Italian smoked glass, chromed-silver and chromed-brass display or drinks cabinet designed by Renato Zevi during the 1970s. The Hollywood Regency style cabinet has three fixed smo...

Shapland and Petter. A set of four Arts and Crafts oak dining chairs with leather seats

The 54 chair is a contemporary update of an obscure design originating from the Midtjylland region of Denmark in the early 1950s. Effortlessly straddling both traditional and contemp...

Mid-century malachite vide poche ashtray, Italy, C.1950. In excellent condition commensurate of age.

A magnificent example of a gogotte formation composed of thick swirls and folds of sparkling sandstone. Discovered in the Oligocene sand dunes of Fontainebleau, France, formed circa 30 million years before present or later. The incredible, almost otherworldly appearance of gogottes may easily be mistaken for the work of a most talented artist. In fact, these sandstone sculptures are entirely natural in origin. They have been found in multiple locations but those from Fontainebleau, such as the present example, are the most remarkable. Thirty-five million years ago, a sea covered what is now the forest of Fontainebleau, and dunes of exceptionally fine and homogenous sand formed. As silica-rich water filtered through this sand, it turned into stone. The flow of water finely modelled the sandstone into the aesthetic concretions we now know as gogottes. These are rare and are only found sporadically several metres deep into the ground. They owe their sparkling white appearance to the extreme and unmatched purity of the Fontainebleau sand, sometimes reaching a composition of 99.9% silica. Each of them is unique – a masterpiece slowly fashioned by the hands of Nature. The intriguing name of “gogotte” was coined by French geologist Claude Guillemin (1923- 1994), who was inspired by the children’s book series Babar the Elephant. In one of the books, a group of monsters called Gogottes are shown hiding behind rocks. These rocks reminded Guillemin of the sandstone concretions...

A large and impressive late 19th Century bronze study of the famous Venus de Milo sculpture of antiquity with excellent rich brown patina and good hand finished surface detail, inscribed F.Barbedienne foundry ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 95 cm Width: 28 cm Depth: 28 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Foundry: F.Barbedienne SKU: 7741 ABOUT The Barbedienne Foundry is a famous 19th century bronze foundry, whose statues and art objects became rapidly very renowned. This bronze studio co-worked with other trades, and put his name to a great variety of works, such as furnishing in particular. Attending every World's Fair of its time, the Barbedienne Foundry was regularly awarded, notably at the World's Fair of 1855 where it was awarded the Great Medal of Honor. A Parisian bronze maker and caster, Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) creates a firm in 1839 in collaboration with Achille Collas, the inventor of the mechanical method to obtain copies of sculptures at a smaller scale. With this groundbreaking proceed, they facilitated an unprecedented production. Under the “Collas et Barbedienne” name, they specialized in Antiquity copies and perfected new chemical methods for the color and patina finish of their bronzes. As a true Romantic, Ferdinand Barbedienne is committed to democratization of arts, he thus realizes numerous Antiquity copies and stimulates his contemporaries’ works broadcasting. A great deal of famous sculptures are hence cast by the Barbedienne Foundry. All his life, Barbedienne co-worked with the greatest artists, sculptors or designers of his time, such as Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Levillain, Attarge, Aizelin, Barye or Fremiet. Statues aside, he products a great deal of decorative artifacts, such as clocks, vases, mirrors, etc. Since 1855, Ferdinand Barbedienne collaborates with the famous decoration designer Louis-Constant Sévin (1821-1888). Joining the firm as a sculptor-designer, he stays loyal to it his life long, always finding more new designs for daily objects, which hence become true art works. Sevin’s creations, specialized in the “Neo-Greek” style, were particularly appreciated for antiquity reference in decorative arts, just like the great mirror preserved by the Orsay Museum. He also teams up with enamelers including Alfred Serre, and develops a set of “cloisonnés” enamels that made the headlines at the World's Fair of 1862 in London, which was the very beginning of the art of enamel’s return. In collaboration with Serre, Barbedienne realized between 1878 and 1889 the Monumental Clock in Renaissance style, decorated with enamels, which is preserved in the Paris City Hall. Venus de Milo Facts about Venus de Milo sculpture. For much of the world, the mystery of the Venus de Milo lies in her missing arms. But there’s much more to this iconic statue than a couple of absent appendages. 1. Venus de Milo‘s title is a bit misleading. It’s popularly believed that this Grecian statue depicts the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, who was often rendered half-naked. However, the Greeks would have called this deity Aphrodite. Nonetheless, the Roman-inspired Venus de Milo caught on. 2. She’s named in part for where she was discovered. On April 8, 1820, a farmer named Yorgos Kentrotas came across the statue in pieces within the ruins of an ancient city on the island of Milos (formerly known as Melos). 3. Alexandros of Antioch is credited with her creation. A sculptor of the Hellenistic period, Alexandros is believed to have carved this masterpiece between 130 and 100 BCE. The inscription on the plinth—the slab on which the statue rested—that identified him as Venus de Milo‘s creator was lost nearly 200 years ago. 4. She might not be Venus. Some have suggested the sculpture is not Aphrodite/Venus, but Amphitrite, the sea goddess who was particularly adored on Milos. Still others have proposed she’s Victory, or perhaps a prostitute. With her arms long missing, would-be context clues have been lost for centuries. A spear could have meant one thing, a spool of thread another. If she held an apple—as some reports claim—it could mean she was Aphrodite, holding the award given to her by Paris before the Trojan War began. To this day, it’s a matter of passionate debate. 5. She became a gift to the King of France. When Kentrotas called upon a French naval officer to help him unearth the spectacular sculpture, he began a chain of events that would eventually lead to the Marquis de Rivière presenting Venus de Milo to Louis XVIII. In turn, the ruler gave the statue to the Louvre, where it is on display to this very day. 6. The loss of her limbs is the fault of the French. Kentrotas did find fragments of an arm and a hand when he uncovered the statue in the ruins, but as Venus de Milo was being reassembled, those arms were discarded for having a “rougher” appearance. Modern art historians believe that the variation of finish does not mean those arms did not belong to Venus, but both the arms and the original plinth have been lost since the piece moved to Paris in 1820. 7. The original plinth was ditched on purpose. Sight unseen, early 19th century art historians decided the newly discovered Venus must have been the work of Greek artist Praxiteles, and publicized the work as such. This attribution would have placed the piece in the Classical period (5th through 4th centuries BCE), which was more respected artistically than the Hellenistic period. To save face and better promote Venus de Milo—even at the cost of misinforming the public—the plinth was removed before it was presented to the King. 8. Venus de Milo was meant to make up for a national embarrassment. During his conquests, Napoleon Bonaparte had plundered one of the finest examples of Greek sculpture, Venus de’ Medici, from Italy. In 1815, the French government returned that beloved sculpture, but in 1820, France embraced the chance to fill the hole its absence left in the French culture and national pride. As such, Venus de Milo was promoted as being even greater than Venus de’ Medici upon her Louvre debut. The ploy worked, and the piece was met with almost universal praise from artists and critics. 9. Renoir was not impressed. Perhaps the most famous of Venus de Milo‘s detractors, the celebrated Impressionist painter dismissed this delicate depiction of grace and female beauty as “a big gendarme.” 10. She went into hiding during World War II. By the autumn of 1939, war threatened to descend on Paris, so Venus de Milo along with some other priceless pieces, such as Winged Victory of Samothrace and Michelangelo’s Slaves, were whisked away for safekeeping at various châteaux in the French countryside. 11. She’s been robbed! Venus is missing more than just her arms. She was originally draped in jewellery including a bracelet, earrings and a headband. These flourishes are long lost, but the holes for fixing them to the piece remain in the marble, giving clues to the missing accessories. 12. She lost her colour. While it’s easy for today’s art admirers to think of Greek statues as white, the marble was often painted in the style of polychromy. However, no trace of the original paint scheme remains on Venus de Milo today. 13. She’s taller than most people. Even with her slight slouch, Venus de Milo stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall. 14. She could be a copy. Art historians have noted that Venus de Milo bears a striking resemblance to Aphrodite of Capua, which is a Roman era copy of a possibly late 4th century BCE bronze Greek original. That would be at least 170 years before Alexandros carved his goddess, leading some to speculate that both statues are actually replicas of an older statue...

Original vintage poster featuring an illustration by the notable American pin-up artist George Brown Petty IV (1894-1975) depicting a lady in a sheer body suit holding a sketch of a ...

Each of these exquisite solid bronze snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, the noble material is aged unveiling a beautiful ...

Original vintage Great Western Railway travel poster - Easter Holiday Tickets By Any Train GWR - featuring a great design depicting a stylised illustration of a swallow in flight aga...

This is an interesting vintage  pair of French bronze cannons dating from the late 20th century. The cannons have highly decorative barrels and splendid openwork carriages. They ar...

Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...

Contemporary bronze tinted Orbis™ round mirror with a solid brass frame with a bronze patina finish. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Our mirrors are designed with an integra...

This amazing nineteenth-century Ethiopian bed, personally collected in Ethiopia in the 1990's, formally belonged to the collection of Tekalegn Besapa, in Addis Ababa. This type of be...

England, circa 1880 A late nineteenth century English wool work picture, showing a cornucopia of flowers in a vase, the decoration applied and raised, with fine embroidery throughou...

Pair of Easy Chairs from the administrative offices of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-29-A). The pair comprises two closely matching chairs, minor incongruities on the dimensions are due to the...

A set of four simple pine chairs by Goran Malvall, Sweden. The chairs have a nice design with a hand grip cut into the back posts; lots of character and patina which we have left as...

Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...

'Nest' is a unique porcelain sculpture by the British artist, Olivia Walker. Walker works in porcelain to create pieces that explore ideas of growth and decay through the constructi...

Brass framed Italian mirror. Can be a floor standing mirror or hang either way. Pairs available.

An exceptional 18th C. small scale “X” frame dining table from the Trás-os-Montes region of north east Portugal. Constructed in a combination of elm & chestnut with many are old rep...

Original Japanese program cover for Billy Wilder's 1954 comedy romance. This film starred Audrey Hepburn, William Holden and Humphrey Bogart. This piece is conservation paper backed ...

Gerrit Rietveld (1888–1964) was a key figure in the De Stijl movement, known for his radical use of geometry, line, and primary colour. A trained cabinetmaker, he brought a sculptura...

UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. This Margit Wittig wall light with bronze pigments and hand-sculpted components is cast in her London-based studio. Th...

Mid-century Italian wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1960s). This sizeable mirror is oval-shaped and distinctive in a Modern style. It is in good overall condition. A beautiful pa...

1950s Belgium Val Saint Lambert lime green and clear crystal glass grooved table lamp base. The lamp base fades from dark green encased in clear glass at the bottom to fading becomin...

Hans Wegner - AP-30 Piano Stool, 1957 Produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark, this model was an evolution of the AP-29 Papa Bear ottoman. The rarely seen piano stool has an additional c...

A heavy glazed ceramic, stoneware lamp. Brown with glazed black detail. There is a firing crack to the glaze and also a minor chip to the back of the lamp. This should be visible in ...

A wonderful and substantial spherical geode is shown here, with deep purple amethyst crystals enveloping a central calcite. A quintessential geode and a striking display piece. ...

Case comprises of delicate brass arms encased in crystal glass tubes. All joined with solid brass sphere connectors to allow for multiple configurations and size options.

Original vintage movie poster for a 1968 drama horror science fiction film The Green Slime / Il Fango Verde / ガンマー第3号 宇宙大作戦 directed by Kinji Fukasaku and starring Robert Horton, Luc...

21st Century Nero Portoro Marble Bullseye Surround. The Georgian Design Has Been Faithfully Reproduced From Antique Nero Portoro Marble. With Hand Carved Demi Lune Panels To Its Cent...

This mid-century teak desk exemplifies classic Scandinavian design, offering a harmonious blend of elegance, functionality, and craftsmanship. Its clean lines and refined proportions...

Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster - Glory to the Soviet Cosmonauts! - featuring an historic black and white photo of a line-up of smiling Soviet cosmonauts (astronauts) in un...

This is a beautiful vintage Empire revival malachite and walnut, patinated bronzed-decorated and parcel gilt coffee table, mid 20th Century in date. The table with a striking circu...

This is a beautiful antique Victorian breakfront bookcase, masterfully crafted in rich figured walnut, circa 1860 in date. This grand bookcase features rounded corners and an uppe...

French Persian-inspired ceramic bowl by Édouard Cazaux (circa 1930s). Master ceramicist, Édouard Cazaux was inspired by antiquities, religion and animal life in his creations. This m...

Mirrored coat rack by Bertoncini. Italy c1970 8 individual pieces. ** Only the coat hook version available. There are no plain mirror available.

A fun and stylish Imhof Swiss gilt desk clock with alarm, in the shape of a dice. The solid cast brass case in the form of a dice with inset silvered dial with dot and engraved bato...

Exaggerated curves of tubular steel and perforated sheet metal define The Dr Sonderbar Chair by French architect and designer Philippe Starck (b. 1949). Influenced by his childhood s...

Original antique political election propaganda poster issued by the Liberal Party - Keep the Wolf from the Workman's Door by Sticking to Free Trade - featur...

Original vintage musical theatre poster for Stamboul / Istanbul advertising poems and music by the composer Edouard Tremisot (1874-1952) and a lyrical ...

Minimalist rectangular shaped frameless black tinted mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel t...

Original antique travel poster for Monaco Monte Carlo by the notable Czech illustrator, graphic artist and painter Alphonse Mucha (Alfons Maria Mucha; 186...

Original antique alcohol drink advertising poster for Piper-Heidsieck Champagne featuring a great design of a lady holding a large glass of champagne against a yellow background with...

The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at the annual Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen in...

Midcentury Italian wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1950s). The large mirror is classically-shaped and distinctive in a Modern style. It is in very good overall condition. A beaut...

A fine quality Grand Tour Roman micromosaic crucifix, made in Italy in the early part of the 20th century and attributed to Josef Anton Stocker. The design of this crucifix is inspi...