Milan - Decorative Objects

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A pair of amethiste and calcite flowers crystals druzes, mounted over guild-plated wooden bases on a vase shape. Italy circa 1880.

1950s Stunning candelabra for three candles in stainless steel. Handmade, in excellent condition. Made in Italy Dimension: 13,77 x 5,11 x 16,92 inches (size without candles) cm 35 x ...

American antique ceramic glass ornamental aquarium Weller Loranger, early 1900s Ornamental ceramic aquarium and glass bowl. The main ceramic structure represents a kingfisher with ch...

Part of the Verona series, this storage basket is in a bright white shade, obtained with the use of vegetable dyes on the fine leather, which was woven to give the piece its striking...

Herend porcelain vase, Apponyi Pink collections, hand painted and made in the 1950s Ø cm 13 h cm 24 Herend porcelain is among the most prestigious and sought after in the world. Ma...

Iridescent orange and pink glass vase by Loetz, made in the 1950s. Ø cm 10 h cm 11 Loetz is a name that immediately evokes images of extraordinarily beautiful and refined blown gla...

1960s Astonishing green and yellow ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy No chips or other, this item is perfect in excellent condition. ...

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Red crossbill (Loxia Curvirostra) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natu...

Italian mid-century modern brown wooden white plastic television by Vega, 1950s Rectangular wooden television. The screen has rounded corners and a cream colored plastic frame, under...

Ceramic bowl made by Ceramiche Batignani in the 1950s Ø cm 15 Ø cm 12 h cm 6 Batignani Ceramiche is a name synonymous with excellence in Italian ceramic art...

German art deco typewriter Continental by Wanderer-Werke A.G. Chemnitz, 1930s Typewriter model Continental with a rectangular base and rounded corners, in black painted metal. On the...

Hand painted blue and iridescent yellow ceramic vase, made by Gualdo Tadino in the 1950s Ø 23 cm h 33 cm

1990s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deluxe" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its ama...

Scarce decorative wall plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The large piece features typical engraved detailed decoration of this Rimini Blu design.

Part of the Coral Collection, the Coral Vase transforms the intricate beauty of coral into a stunning glasswork. This collection honors the majestic sea life, capturing the delicate ...

Symbol of strength and virility, the bull is a staple in ancient Roman figurative art. The majestic head of the animal, animated by a powerful look and masterfully rendered musculatu...

Splendid Italian Nickeled Brass Parrot on a Branch Sculpture, 1970s Nickeled brass and Green glass eyes.

An extraordinary, renowned oeuvre of the Mannerist period, this stupendous bust depicts Mercury, or Hermes, the son of Zeus and nymph Maia who served as the messenger of gods in Gree...

Marchesa Rose Vase by Erica Zanella Dimensions: D 7 x W 26 x H 33 cm. Materials: Plaster. Marchesa showcases an organic, minimalist silhouette marked by its irregular curves and fl...

A specimen of Naturalia an ostrich egg (Struthio camelus) mounted on a wooden base painted red. The upper part, mounted on the summit, in the shape of a pinnacle, always of the same ...

1960s Large astonishing murano ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,90" diameter x 3,54" H inch...

Blue French crystal vase, made by Saint-Louis in the 1940s Ø 10,5 cm h 17,5 cm Saint-Louis is a French crystal manufacturer known for its exquisite, high-quality crystal items. Fou...

A specimen of Naturalia: a pair of Mediterranean red coral branches (Coralium Rubrum), mounted on vase-shaped embossed copper bases. Italy circa 1870.

This splendid glass box is marked by a vibrant green color enhanced by mesmerizing vertical creases on the glass surface. Entirely decorated by hand with golden-finished details, thi...

German Art Deco wood round wall clock by Kienzle International, 1920s Wall clock in wood. The round quadrant has a beige background with black numbers, black hands and a glass closur...

Hand-blown multicolored iridescent glass vase by Loetz, made in the 1930s Ø cm 10 h cm 7 Loetz is a name that immediately evokes images of artistic glass of extraordinary beauty an...

Splendid Buccellati Hammered Silver Vide Poche / Tray Italy Late 20th Century Fully marked Buccellati 800 Made In Italy

Bronze statue by Tito Obici, late 1800s Ø 12 cm h 29 cm Excellent conditions.

1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Gutemberg" in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design....

1970s Gorgeous green vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. Signed with the original label. This vase is in excellent condition. Made i...

Italian 1960s small red travertine stone and brass trim bowl.

Pair of bookends in veined green marble with orthogonal structure. On the marble base there are two identical metal sculptures, depicting two Toucan birds with an amber ball...

1970s Gorgeous yellow vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 9...

This antique stone mask was probably used in a fountain. It is a very decorative Italian antique object. The mask fits as decorative object on a bureau o...

This bronze sculpture is an original piece created in 2004 by Raffaello Romanelli, whose aim was to represent a moment of internal reflection thanks to the position of the body. For the piece, Raffaello Romanelli used a live model...

Antique English bubble glass paper weight or paper press, with intaglio of the head of a Jack Russel dog, carved and painted reverse, Essex c...

Pyxis pot/jar/container for multiple use. Size: 12.6 x 14.5 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis M, Pyxis collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in...

Flavio Poli for Seguso - Sommerso Murano vase - Collectible Glass "Sommerso" is a defining style of Murano glassmaking, easily identified by the layers of different colours making u...

This small vase part of the Hot Brass collection, boasts a contemporary and industrial flair and will be a superb decorative accent in any modern interior, either alone or combined w...

191980s Exquisited handcrafted polychrome vase in ceramic by Bizzirri. It's in excellent condition. Dimension: diam 5,51 x 11,81 H inches diam cm 14 x cm 30 H

Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs. Inspired by th...

Centerpiece Iridescent Murano Glass 1940

Sculpture of a lady in majolica ceramic modeled and painted in polychrome, created by Tarcisio Tosin in the 1950s Ø 21 cm Ø 15 cm h 18 cm Tarcisio Tosin is a name that evokes a gol...

This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Yacht collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. Metal accessories in chromed brass and high gloss mahogany and mapl...

Thanks to 3D engineering and high precision manufacturing, the pen is assembled without using a single drop of glue. Transparency allows one not only to see the pen's mechanism but a...

1970s Gorgeous blue and amber vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 6,29 x 11,81 H inches diameter cm 16 x cm...

A spot-on addition to refined coastal homes, this enthralling design pairs the functionality of a vase in fine ceramic with the visual appeal of a visionary objet d'art. Artist Patrizia Italiano...

Preciousness and uniqueness merge in this horn sculpture. An exclusive addition to elegant private studies or sideboards in refined living rooms, it features burnished brass elements...

Taxodermy marine natural Wunderkammer specimen, embalmed Piranha fishes (Serrasalmus Brandtii). The Specimen is stuffed and mounted over a laquered wooden base black color. Italy cir...

1990s Gorgeous wall clock in glass by Fornasetti it's signed on the bottom. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and it works perfectly with an AA battery (quartz mechanism by ...

A glorious showcase of craftsmanship, this magnificent bathroom set is comprised of a small basket and box entirely handmade of brass preciously finished with 24k galvanized gold. Br...

Guido Cacciapuoti ceramic horses, 1940.

An ideal piece to accent coastal decors, this sophisticated design in fine matte white ceramic is simultaneously a vessel and a simply decorative anthropomorphic head. It showcases a...

With a name that gives the object a unique value, this vase presents a shape symbolizing a heart. The lines encounter into the body are a symbol of embracing and a message of love

1950s Astonishing rare porcelain paperweight designed by Piero Fornasetti with butterflies. Handmade.Made in Italy. Heavy ceramic construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. ...

Blue ceramic vase with white ribbon, made by Zaccagnini in the 1950s Ø cm 14 h cm 40 Ugo Zaccagnini is a name that resonates in the field of Italian ceramics, inextricably linked to the production of high quality majolica and ceramics. Born in 1868, Zaccagnini dedicated his life to the creation of unique works, characterized by technical mastery and refined aesthetic taste. Zaccagnini began his career at the famous Richard-Ginori manufactory, where he acquired a solid technical and artistic education. In 1905, together with other master ceramists, they decided to found their own factory, "Ugo Zaccagnini & Figli", in Sesto Fiorentino. The style of production is characterized by a strong link with the Tuscan tradition, with references to the Della Robbia ceramics...

Maiolica sugar bowl Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 3.54 x 4.52 x 3.54 in (9 x 11,5 x 9 cm) Weight: 0.394 lb (0.179 kg) State of conservation: small and slight chips on the edges. The small sugar bowl has a swollen and ribbed body resting on a flat base. The cap-shaped lid follows the rib of the container and is topped with a small knob in the shape of a two-colored fruit. The sugar bowl is painted “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) with the characteristic floral motif of bunches and isolated semis. An example which closely corresponds to this one is kept at the Civic Museum in Lodi (G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia, Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137). This decorative style represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and later introduced by Antonio Ferretti to Italy. The production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces starting from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, was able to commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables, both with or without contour lines, as well as in purple or green monochrome. After efforts to introduce more industrial production techniques to the sector succeeded, even the Ferretti manufacture, in the last decade of the eighteenth century, started heading towards decline despite its attempts to adapt production to neoclassical tastes. In 1796 the Napoleonic battle for the conquest of the Lodi bridge over the Adda definitively compromised the furnaces. Production resumed, albeit in a rather stunted manner, until Antonio's death on 29 December 1810. (M. L. Gelmini, pp. 28-30, 38, 43 sgg., 130-136 (for Simpliciano); pp. 31 sgg., 45-47, 142-192 (for Antonio). Bibliography G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi Milano e Pavia Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137; C. Baroni, Storia delle ceramiche nel Lodigiano, in Archivio storico per la città e i comuni del circondario e della diocesi di Lodi, XXXIV (1915), pp. 118, 124, 142; XXXV (1916), pp. 5-8; C. Baroni, La maiolica antica di Lodi, in Archivio storico lombardo, LVIII (1931), pp. 453-455; L. Ciboldi, La maiolica lodigiana, in Archivio storico lodigiano, LXXX (1953), pp. 25 sgg.; S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, pp. 17 sgg.; A. Novasconi - S. Ferrari - S. Corvi, La ceramica lodigiana, Lodi 1964, ad Indicem; Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia (catal.), Milano 1964, p. 17; O. Ferrari - G. Scavizzi, Maioliche italiane del Seicento e del Settecento, Milano 1965, pp. 26 sgg.; G. C. Sciolla, Lodi. Museo civico, Bologna 1977, pp. 69-85 passim; G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981; M. Vitali, in Storia dell'arte ceramica...

Alzata in Maiolica italiana dipinta in policromia agli inizi 1700 con piano perfettamente piatto con bordo rialzato decorato con l’assunzione della Madonna Incoronata raffigurata co...

Italian postmodern Wall perpetual calendar by Giorgio Della Beffa for Ring A Date, 2000-2010s Iconic and elegant wall perpetual calendar in green plasti...

Pair of ceramic vases from the First Empire period - 1810, French manufacture Ø 10 cm h 18.5 cm The two vases are in really good conditions, hand painted and sculpted in the detai...