Queensland - Furniture

QTZ Swivel Base Lounge Chair by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 113 cm. Materials: Metal. Finish: Limited Gold Electroplated. Available in diffe...

Set Of 2 QTZ Lounge Chair And Ottoman by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 111 cm. Ottoman: D 52 x W 66 x H 43,5 cm. Materials: Elect...

Exquisite collector’s item given its age, overall composition and especially the appearance of 16 guls. The intense indigo blues combine with painstakingly created paler shades achie...

This exquisite polychrome Chinese vase has been mounted with bronze mounts and has previously been in two private collections. The vase dates to the reign of Chinese Emperor Tongzhi ...

QTZ Side Table by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 37 x W 40,5 x H 40,2 cm. Materials: Electroplated gold metal. Available in different finishes. Please contact ...

Adolesence Stool by Ella Bulley Limited Edition Of 15 Pieces Dimensions: D 40 x W 49 x H 106 cm. Materials: Walnut and red wood. Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in Lon...

Spirituality Stool by Ella Bulley Limited Edition Of 15 Pieces Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 116 cm. Materials: Walnut and red wood. Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in L...

A pair of Vienna Secession ceramic candle holders in the form of putti holding flowers by Michael Powolny for Weiner Keramik in his signature stark black and white, circa 1907. These...

Set Of 2 QTZ Lounge Chair And Ottoman by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 111 cm. Ottoman: D 52 x W 66 x H 43,5 cm. Materials: Elect...

Fruit Of The Palm Vessel by Ella Bulley One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 28 cm. Materials: White stoneware clay. Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creating...

Mindscape 3 Vessel by Ella Bulley One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 13 x H 17 cm. Materials: Stoneware clay. Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creating work that f...

Metamorphic Side Table by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 50 cm. Materials: Grigio Carnico Marble, Red Pilbara Marble, Verdi Alpi Marble, Nero Marq...

This finely detailed Qashgai, over 100 years old is unusual as to its length as well as its elegance, achieved within the pattern language typical of this celebrated Persian tribe. E...

An unusually long prayer rug – and comparatively rare Gendje – in good condition. Above average centre field variation of colour and a particularly lively top Mihrab area to place in...

Brutal Chair by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 77,6 x W 42 x H 78,7 cm. Materials: 70% recycled aluiminium. Alexander Lotersztain i...

Kerman, one of the 4 cities in Persia which produced exquisite court carpets is the home of this very fine, and unusual piece – rarely do you find a piece of these dimensions from K...

An especially detailed Bidjar, colourful and intricate. The dynamism of the outer border -and the field – exhibit the high degree of art and craft typical of Bidjar carpets – which a...

A very fine, soft Qashgai in a tighter weave than is often found. Its 6 intricate borders deserve careful inspection, as a sign of high quality, painstaking handmade production in th...

This hard to find look and feel in vintage Qashgai weaving combines elegance with the underlying use of traditional tribal symbols and is of a tighter, finer weave—and of a higher wo...

Bidjars are known as the "iron "carpets of Asia, owing to the hammering of knots whilst weaving, which creates an unusual density to the carpet, and exceptional , multi generational...

QTZ Side Table by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 37 x W 40,5 x H 40,2 cm. Materials: Limited polished metal. Available in different finishes. Please contact us...

These hard-to-find large saddle bags, which were used by Salor Turkomen nomadic tribes can serve as stuffed and comfortable cushions, to form a bottom and back unit, or are entirely ...

This pair of Grand Tour era ewers are in the 'oinochoe' shape and date to circa 1870. The pair are miniature in size and comprise of ormolu (gilt bronze), malachite, onyx and hardsto...

Ferahan Sarouk Museum Quality MUSEUM QUALITY Ferahan Sarouk, third quarter 19th century 6.6 x 4.5 feet From a USA collector Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (formerly Sultanabad) area from about 1850-1910 earned a deserved reputation as amongst the most desirable and imaginative finely woven carpets in Persia. As these things go, they morphed in style around 1910- 1920 into the differently woven Mahajirhan Sarouk fashion (quality examples of which are also in demand) and then disappeared entirely. Their desirability rests not only on fine weaving, and excellent wool. Many of the better examples were commissioned by aristocrats or wealthy merchants who encouraged creativity, in an actively competitive way; rugs during this period, as before, were direct illustrations of an individual’s wealth, power and prestige. Beyond this lay a more fundamental and seemingly contradictory set of motivations by the weavers. At one and the same time they sought to emulate the great court carpets in finesse and design. And yet-- they applied rustic or village, and even tribal elements and nuances to their designs. The result was a cavalcade of creativity. So, a village-based genre came into being which produced primarily an approx. 6x4 rug size format, and also provided, if more rarely, larger formats, which command increasingly high prices, due to their rarity, visual excitement and grandeur. The artistic achievement of this “school” had to do with marrying elegance and a degree of formalism with whimsy, and design innovation. They offer a charm and a certain magic beyond that of court and most city carpets. As in any area or era, there is a quality spectrum ranging from mediocre to highly superior. Superiority is judged of course as to weave and wool quality. It is rather unusual, though, to encounter pieces made before 1890 -which are bona fide Ferahan Sarouks- with poor wool or weaving: standards were upheld during this period, and natural dyes were widely employed, particularly in the wider Arak (then Sultanabad) region. Thus, as an investment collectible to adorn the home we believe the ultimate criterion is aesthetics, this being an art form, after all. Ferahan Sarouks have been a special area of interest for us over the decades both from artistic and investment perspectives. Allowing for personal taste, our suggestions are few and simple. A Ferahan Sarouk ought to display a wide colour palette, fine drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense “ detail. The finest pieces also display an elevated sense of balance in the use of space. We have seen many finely woven pieces which in our view are garish and lack one of the two key artistic elements intrinsic to the better examples of this genre – elegance. Sometimes they are overly cluttered; the drawing artistry is muddled or lost. In other cases odd and ineffective design devices are used, detracting from or interfering with an otherwise good design. The era of the Ferahan Sarouk was rife with experiments, not all of them successful. The other important attribute, when it can be found, is original artistic creativity, even serendipity, -- or effective design innovation within the compass of this rug type and the unique standards of its prime period. On average, we examine between 30-40 antique Ferahan Sarouks to achieve one acquisition, for the benefit of our clients. This highly collectible more than 150-year-old carpet is an apex achievement of superior artistry and innovation. As an exemplar of its genre, it can be reasonably described as Museum quality, a term we do not often employ. Please observe the stunning precision of the inner guard and its pinpoint sharp hooks. The elongation of the central medallion is one of its subtle but powerful innovations in form. The nod to asymmetry – which displays a refined sense of humour - is seen in the use of the small diamond figures, as one is deliberately missing from the right hand side: a wry nod to asymmetry, in an otherwise perfectly symmetrical creation. The ultimate achievement here is in the fineness of the weaving itself, on close inspection. The herati pattern in the medallion and corners achieves an etched-on quality, a very uncommon level of attention to detail and perfectionism: clearly the work of a master. This artistic sense extends to the outer ground which is a superb example of the most subtle abrash, one of the most refined we have had the honor of viewing. The unusual beige/brown tones in the field were probably achieved by adding onion skins to the die vat. These extremely fine gradations of colour are rarely seen.(NB the colour photographs create a slightly misleading- overly yellow burnish to the field colour in spite of expert photographic efforts ) . The deliberate choice of an ink black use of indigo provides a powerful frame (border) for this piece of art, which note in the lower right-hand corner is lifted slightly through abrash to a deep blue – to highlight the design and use of emerald green in the rosettes. The green shades lighten as the border ascends harmonizing with the tones in the central medallion. The floating flow of flowers in the border is beautifully executed, with up to seven colours in a single figure. No doubt a piece commissioned by an aristocrat around 1870, it is – remarkably- in virtually perfect condition. It appears to have had very minimal footwear, and great care; a piece which was proudly displayed from time to time and appreciated. Its density and strong foundation would however allow regular use within a home, and in a spacious contemporary home or office could make a wall hanging of striking impact. This remarkable one of a kind piece is on short term reduction to coincide with our launch on 1st Dibs . Fair market value is approximately $22,000 . Fine art as investment ? The WSJ made the following comments this year : The vigor of the art market may seem counterintuitive, but it makes sense in the current environment,” economist Tyler Cowen recently wrote in The Washington Post. “First, many of the wealthy have been buying additional homes and wish to furnish them with art. Second, the recent run-up in inflation rates around the world has intensified the search for hedges.” While the aforementioned artworks fall into traditional categories, some less-prominent forms of fine art also represent ideal investment opportunities, especially because they offer more attractive—i.e., significantly less costly—entry points for new collectors. Take high-collectible and connoisseur-caliber antique Oriental rugs, for example. The best 19th-century examples often sell privately between five figures and low six figures. Today, that obscurity is fading. According to Ben Evans, the editor of Hali Magazine—a publication dedicated to the international rug and textile market—there are two primary factors to explain why antique rugs are beginning to enjoy their moment in the spotlight. “Cultural curiosity and collecting...

Southern Azerbijan – A TRUE MYSTERY CARPET 2nd half 19th century, or earlier 10 x 6 From a Colorado Collector’s estate This carpet has proven to be a ...

From a prominent East Coast USA Dealer Sultanabad is the former name of Arak, a main center for weaving, and the locale of the famous Ferahan Sarouks, amongst other classic types and styles . In the late 19th century several significant European based companies established there to produce quality rugs and especially larger carpets for the Western market, utilyzing local talent. (Foremost among these was the Zeigler firm, and Zeigler Sultanabads...

From a Philadelphia Collector This is a very robust member of the esteemed, and increasingly rare 19th century Afstaka “family”. It is slightly longer and wider than many exam...

This 1940 Isfahan balances beautifully executed soft tone colors with intricate design. Have a look at the “rolling“ corner pieces in light blue backed by d...

A Japanese Hirado ware water dropper used in calligraphy dating to the Edo Period (1603-1868). The whimsical, molded design features an array of sea creatures and shells on the base ...

Acquired from a Viennese collector’s estate The Ersari tribe of the wider Turkomen nation living in Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Iran are one of the weaving tribes better known and understood by scholars. The Tekke Turkomen’s woven materials are perhaps best known in the West, followed by the Yomud, Salor and Ersaris. A Salor main carpet, 30% larger and about 40 years older than this piece recently sold in Austria for over $50,000, such is the scholarly , collection, and investment zeal found around the world . We are making this piece available at a short term steep discount to conincide with out launch on 1st Dibs . These and other kindred tribes produce rugs, bags, Amalysks (bridal bags) and Engsis (Tent doors...

This is an exceptional rug, brand new, and made under special circumstances. Let us tell you briefly the back story. Modern day Azerbaijan with its many mountains and valleys, as in...

An extremely fine glass beaker in a design by Michael Powolny (1871-1954) for Lobmeyr of Vienna. The piece retains its original fitted and labelled retailing box and has the makers m...

Isfahans, true, are not for everyone, but those who appreciate the intensity of their particular artform, very fine weave, great durability, and the beautiful feel, love living with ...

This is one of the most powerful and lovely 20th century Qashgai’w we have had the pleasure of seeing over the years . The five individually articulated centre medallions are the foc...

Isfahans, true, are not for everyone, but those who appreciate the intensity of their particular artform, very fine weave , great durability, and the beautiful feel, love living with them .This piece made of lamb’s wool exhibits the kind of artistic balance...

Antique Ardebil 1920 Ardebil 1920 (Vintage) Exciting modernism: 100-year-old Ardebil Measures: 6 feet 8 inches x 4 feet 8 Ardebil was the birthplace of Shah Ismail who consolid...

Ferahan Sarouk, 1870 :GLORIOUS FLOWERS . From a German collector Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (formerly Sultanabad) are...

Mindscape 2 Vessel by Ella Bulley One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 19 cm. Materials: Stoneware clay. Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creating work that f...

Mindscape 1 Vessel by Ella Bulley One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 12 x H 19 cm. Materials: Stoneware clay. Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creating work that f...

Acquired from a Swedish collector Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (city) area from about 1850-1900 earned a deserved reputation as amongst the most desirable and imaginative finely woven carpets in Persia. As these things go, they morphed in style around 1910- 1920 into the differently woven Mahajirhan Sarouk fashion (quality examples of which are also in demand) and then disappeared entirely. Their desirability rests not only on fine weaving, and excellent wool. Many of the better examples were commissioned by aristocrats or wealthy merchants who encouraged new approaches and creativity, one source of their excellence. Beyond this lay a more fundamental and seemingly contradictory set of motivations by the weavers. At one and the same time they sought to emulate the great court carpets in finesse and design, and yet-- they applied rustic or village, and even tribal elements and nuances to their designs. The result was a cavalcade of creativity. So, a village-based genre came into being which produced primarily an approx. 6x4 rug size format, and also provided, if more rarely, larger formats, which command increasingly high prices, due to their rarity, visual excitement and grandeur. The artistic achievement of this “school” had to do with marrying elegance and a degree of formalism with whimsy, and design innovation. They offer a charm and a certain magic beyond that of court and most city carpets. As in any area or era, there is a quality spectrum ranging from mediocre to highly superior. Superiority is judged of course as to weave and wool quality. It is rather unusual, though, to encounter pieces made before 1890 -which are bona fide Ferahan Sarouks- with poor wool or weaving: standards were upheld during this period, and natural dyes employed universally. Thus, as an investment collectible to adorn the home we believe the ultimate criterion is aesthetics, this being an art form, after all. Ferahan Sarouks have been a special area of interest for us over the decades both from artistic and investment perspectives. Allowing for personal taste, our suggestions are few and simple. A Ferahan Sarouk ought to display a wide colour palette, fine and creative drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense “detail. The finest pieces also display balance in the use of space. We have seen many finely woven pieces which in our view are garish and lack one of the two key artistic elements intrinsic to the better examples of this genre – elegance. Sometimes they are overly cluttered; the drawing artistry is muddled or lost. In other cases odd and ineffective design devices are used, detracting from or interfering with an otherwise good design. The era of the Ferahan Sarouk was rife with experiment, not all of them successful. The other important attribute, when it can be found, is original artistic creativity, even serendipity, -- or effective design innovation within the compass of this rug type and the unique standards of its prime period. On average, we examine between 20-30 antique Ferahan Sarouks...

Rare Afshar Bidjar 1880 BIDJAR (AFSHAR BIDJAR RARE VARIANT) 1880 or earlier 6 x 4 feet Acquired from an Australian collector Bidjar carpets are known as the iron carpet...

This soft and finely woven Esfahan was circa 1980 was found in a warehouse in as new condition . Soft lamb's wool in a light off white shade with several shades of pink and blues . S...

From an Australian Collector Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (formerly Sultanabad) area from about 1850-1910 earned a deserved re...

ARISTOCRATIC Ferahan Sarouk 1890 Measures: 6 ft 8 inches x 4 foot 4 inches Ladies, if you seek a gift for your much loved man, to make him feel like...

“ A fine excellent condition mid century Qashgai which combines a traditional tribal look and use of symbols, natural dyes in a particularly resplendent rainbow of colors and detaile...

For a special and exclusive launch on 1st Dibs, we have assembled some superior mid-20th century (and older) fine Vintage/Semi-Antique pieces. These rugs from distant eastern and nor...

Baluch and Yamot Lamb’s wool This excellent condition 60-70 year old medium large Beluchi exemplifies the subtlety of presentation and the fine weaving of mid century Belouchi hand...

Another in our limited collection of superior woven and highly finished tribal pieces from the early 20th century . This example projects the authentic Qashgai symbols of tribal medallions, and flowers along with some artistic touches which belong to the weaver’s own art and imagination : note the two columns on the outer sides of the main field a subtle “art...

Qashgai circa 1870-80 Qashgai, UNUSUALLY FINE ANTIQUE TRIBAL PIECE circa 1870 - 1880 3 x 5 ft Acquired from a French dealer The Qashgai Federation...