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Pencil on paper realized by Morandi in 1951. Hand signed and dated in the lower center. On rear: letter from Giorgio Morandi to Vittorio Barbarous, in ink, hand signed. Certificat...

Stunning Mid-Century Italian bar cart, fully made of rosewood, chrome-plated metal, and white laminate. This incredibly elegant and unique piece was designed by George Coslin and pro...

Matisse Exhibition poster is a contemporary artwork realized in 1978. Mixed colored offset poster realized in the occasion of the exhibition of Henry Matisse...

Fine Italian midcentury bed room set with a pair bed frame, a pair of nightstands and an elegant dressing with a glass top. Excellent vintage ...

Inspired by the high fashion world, where folds, pleats and soft structural shapes reign, Veli is a sophisticated, glamorous collection featuring a series of handcrafted elements car...

Double sided scree with hinges and edges in polished stainless stees with brass finish. A striking double-sided folding screen designed by Christian Lacroix for Roche Bobois, combin...

Stunning “Delta” ceiling lamp in nickel-plated brass and glass. This marvelous pendant light was designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide in Italy during the 1960s. Fully o...

Serena Puppet - Vintage Photograph is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1980s. Puppetry of "Samson and Delilah" Good conditions with slight foxing.

We are pleased to offer for sale an Italian mid–20th-century tray—modern in spirit yet clearly inspired by the 18th century. Made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s by the historic...

Screen print realized by Antonio Saliola in 1990s. Hand signed and titled in pencil. Very good condition.

Fabulous "Ninfea" folding chair designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Reguitti in Italy during the 1950s. In the super rare hand-woven wicker version, completely original and in fabul...

Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy. In pristin...

Embrace a piece of fashion history with this Fendi Vintage Zucca Monogram Canvas Foldable Tote. A standout from the 2010-2019 era, this medium-sized tote showcases the iconic FF mode...

Stunning midcentury large table lamp in curved rattan, bamboo and white fabric. This marvelous piece was made in France in the 1960s and is attributed to Louis Sognot. In fantastic ...

Rossella Ugolini 24kt Yellow Gold Plated Rose Quartz Onyx Cocktail Ring One of a Kind Cocktail ring. Dimension: Ring Size 6.5 USA Length: 26mm Rose Quartz: 20mm x 20mm Bold and comfo...

Incredibly rare first edition of the famous "Light Ball" applique by Castiglioni in white metal and opal glass. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic lamp was designed by Castiglioni for Arteluce and produced in Italy by Flos in the 1960s. This fantastic light is unique because of the materials, made of white enameled metal and opal glass. It can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling. The wall light has been tested, it uses an E27 light bulb. It is signed on the backplate by both Arteluce and Flos. A fantastic piece that will grace a mid-century living room or bathroom. Measures (cms): diameter - 42 height - 32 Literature: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121. The beginnings of Flos (meaning “flower” in Latin) blossomed from a brilliant idea: to create objects, starting with a light bulb, that would change the way of life for both the Italian market and the foreign markets. Dino Gavina and the small Eisenkeil manufacturing facility in Merano, had already been creating furniture alongside design masters such as Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Afra and Tobia Scarpa. But by the early 1960s, Gavina became convinced the time had come to create new lamps. Using the same technology – conceived in the USA and tested at Eisenkeil – used for the Cocoon lampthe Castiglioni brothers and the Scarpa duo began creating lamps such as the Taraxacum or the Fantasma, with many other beautiful and surprising lamps to follow. And so, from day one, Flos was already reinventing the idea of artificial lighting. Achille Castiglioni (born February 16, 1918, Milan–died December 2, 2002, Milan) was a prolific furniture, lighting, and product Italian designer renown for his ironic, joyful, creative and functional designs that, at times, intersected with ideas explored by conceptual artists. Achille Castiglioni was born into a family with deep appreciation for the arts, as he was the third son of sculptor and coin engraver Giannino Castiglioni and his wife Livia Bolla. He first studied the classics at the Liceo Classico Giuseppe Parini, but then switched to study art at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan. In 1937, he decided to follow the steps of his two elder brothers, architects Livio and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, by enrolling in the Faculty of Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1944–after having to interrupt his studies when he was stationed in Greece and Sicily during World War II. In 1944, immediately after graduating, Achille Castiglioni joined his brothers Livio and Pier Giacomo in the design studio that they had founded with Livio’s classmate Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1937 in Milan. Fortunately for Achille, from the very beginning Livio and Pier Giacomo decided to focus almost entirely on designing exhibitions, furniture, housewares, and appliances since architectural commissions were difficult to come by during the war. This product-design focus, and the deep fraternal bound among the three brothers, would later allow the young Achille to experiment early in his career with emerging techniques and new materials that could communicate a fresh aesthetic sensibility suited for the positive outlook of the post-war European market. The Castiglioni brothers’ important collaboration with Phonola and Brionvega In 1940, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Livio Castiglioni, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni, in collaboration withe the Phonola company, presented in the VII Triennale di Milano (Milan Triennial), titled Exhibition of the Radio, a research study of radio devices that included the Fimi Phonola 547 radio, the first radio encased in Bakelite instead of wood. Shortly after the exhibition, Luigi Caccia Dominioni suspended his professional activity to serve in the military during World War II and left the studio. The development of the FImi Phonola 547 radio would prove fruitful for the three brothers, as it allowed Livio Castiglioni to cement his role as the leading design consultant for Phonola from 1940 until 1960, and for Brionvega, from 1960 until 1964. These relationships brought in further collaboration among the three brothers, and would eventually result in several designs for radio and sound appliances with innovative materials and shapes for which Achille Castiglioni played a key role, such as the RR 226 stereo system for Brinovega (1965), the radio phonograph RR 126 for Brinovega (1965), and the radio and record player RR 128 for Brionvega (1966) In 1952, Livio decided to build his own practice, independent from Achille and Pier Giacomo, to pursue a deeper exploration of radio waves, music, and technology. But the three brothers would continued to collaborate closely in several projects, and the partnership between Achille and Pier Giacomo became so tight that from 1952 until 1968, when Pier Giacomo died, they co-authored most of their designs. Achille Castiglioni Long Career as Light Designer During this period, the Castiglioni brothers participated in the Italian Exhibition of Furniture (RIMA), where they successfully introduced a series of curved-plywood furniture, and presented important designs, such as the Tubino lamp (1949), originally produced by Italian light maker Arteluce from 1949 until 1974, and reintroduced by FLOS since the late 1970s; and the Luminator lamp (1955), originally produced by Gilardi & Barzaghi, but reintroduced by FLOS in the late 1960s. A new, successful, and long-lasting collaboration developed in 1960, when Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni were reached by entrepreneurial Italian designer Dino Gavina and business man Arturo Eisenkeil with the idea to create a completely new kind of lighting fixtures utilizing a polyamide. The material, which they called “cocoon,” in the hands of the Castiglioni brothers would become a popular and iconic innovation in the 1960s and serve as the successful foundation of Italian lighting company FLOS–founded by Gavina and Eisenkeil in 1962. Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni designed a series of “cocoon” lights utilizing the spray-on polyamide plastic as a coating layer onto a metal frame. Among the most popular Castiglioni “cocoon” lights are: the Taraxacum and the Viscontea ceiling lamps (1960), and the Gatto table lamp (1961). Other of the important lamp designs by Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni for FLOS are the Beehive -or Splügen Braü lamp (1961), Toio –or Toy lamp...

Presenting a pair of midcentury modern Italian bedside lamps from the 1950s, exuding timeless elegance and charm. These abat-j...

Lithograph hand colored realized by Enrico Benaglia. Edition of 100. Hand signed and numbered in pencil.

Spectacular table lamp in Murano blown glass and brass. This romantic table lamp was made in the early 40s in Italy and is attributed to Carlo Scarpa. This finely crafted lamp recal...

Incredibly elegant and rare cage table in brass and chrome designed by Romeo Rega and produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condition, the charming sculptural base features...

This is a unusual mirror made for decorating the table. The mirror is made with a frame in pewter in baroque style and with the original mirror glass still in place. It stands on sma...

Midcentury amazing umbrella stand in bronze oak leaves shaped attributed to François Xavier & Claude Lalanne. Made in France in the 1970s. Claude Lalanne was a French sculptor ...

Midcentury amazing arc floor lamp in bamboo and rattan by Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1970s Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex were the three leading design studios ...

Gorgeous mid-century round bamboo & wicker stool. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1960s. The pouf features a beautiful combination of curved bamboo, rattan a...

This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s features a refined, modern design characterised by clean lines and well-balanced proportions. Each sconce is crafted in brass, displa...

Midcentury beautiful rectangular wall shelf or console in rattan and bamboo attributed to Franco Albini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

Rossella Ugolini 24k Yellow Gold Plated Blue Enamel Handcrafted Horse Cufflinks Made in Italy. Inspired by the classical roman coin horse, these cufflinks are handcarfted in Italy fr...

Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s. Each light has a brass backplate with an angled brass arm that supports a tapered opaline-glass shade. The glass is held by two small bra...

Wonderful and unique Italian table lamp in solid brass, lucite, and Vienna straw, completed with an off-white fabric and brass lampshade. This incredibly stylish lamp was designed by...

Wonderful tiny rectangular shaped serving tray in a stunning combination of mouth-blown Murano twisted green glass, acid-etched mirror and gilt metal handles. This charming piece was...

Marvelous Mid-Century vanity adjustable table mirror with drawer, made in a beautiful combination of bamboo, woven wicker, and brass. This incredibly stylish and unique organic piece...

Still Life is an original modern artwork realized by an Unknown Artist in the mid-20th Century. A mixed colored oil on board. Hand signed on the lower left margin J. Meamier. Incl...

This is a rare mid-century Venetian console table and mirror made in beautiful Murano glass which is hand engraved. Decorated with handmade flowers and bows covered by 24 carat gold ...

A dressing table with sparkling and mirrored chrome like the rims of vintage cars. Made in Italy between the 60s and 70s, it is composed of two modules, a practical hexagonal section...

Wall-mounted sconces composed of a curved brass arm fixed to a square wall plate, supporting a spherical two-tone glass shade. The globe is made of opaline glass, with the lower half...

This is a bamboo and wicker dresser from the 1970's by Italian brand Vivai del Sud. It comes with five spacious drawers and smart brass fittings. In very nice condition and of high q...

Stunning Mid-Century floor lamp entirely crafted from curved bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This stylish organic floor lamp was designed under the mastery of Franco Albini and ...

Courmayeur is a UHPC concrete stool designed by Giovanni Tomasini for Forma&Cemento. It stems from an idea of reduction and functional synthesis: three flat elements converge at ...

A bold and unmistakably sculptural creation by David Webb, this extraordinary brooch captures the exuberant glamour and architectural presence that define the maison’s most collectib...

Transport yourself to the 1980s with this exquisite Gucci Vintage Blue Micro GG Monogram Messenger Shoulder Bag, a true testament to Italian craftsmanship. This medium-sized crossbod...

Wonderful and incredibly rare large mid-century round mabled "Cocoon" chandelier designed by Achille Castilglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s. In fabulous condition and f...

Set of six 1970s Italian chairs, the seats upholstered with an original velvet on a swivel having four stainless steel legs. This series of chairs can be perfectly used as seats for ...

Signed lower left: FANTUZZI. Archived in the General Catalogue of Eliano Fantuzzi, No. A-6, order number 15/76741. Very good conditions. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under ex...

Midcentury beautiful shield shape wall mirror in brass in the style of Gio Ponti. Made in Italy in the 1950s. It boasts a sleek and elegant design with clean lines and a Minimalist...

Rossella Ugolini 24k Yellow Gold Plated Green Enamel Eyes Crocodile Cufflinks Made in Italy. Crocodile dimensions: 3 cm long and 0.6 cm wide. These 24k gold-plated crocodile cufflink...

Splendid Murano glass vase. Note the beautiful transparent wings applied to the sides of the gold vase. A superb gold color with transparent wings. The Murano furnaces create an unde...

Unique mid-century golden aluminium and formica vintage cart. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1950s. A gorgeous piece with anodize...

Bamboo bedside table with door and leather bindings. Italian artisanal production. Product details Dimensions: 50 W x 64 H x 50 D cm Materials: bamboo, leather Production: Italian ma...

The combination offered consists of 2 modules with side armrests to form a 2-seater sofa. It is possible to add multiple modules thanks to the steel levers placed in the lower part t...

Tree-lined street is a modern artwork realized by Giovanni Antoci. Mixed colored painting.  Hand signed on the lower margin. Includes frame. 

A rare, superb bed designed and realized by Jules Leleu in 1923, and known in only two specimens. Mahogany and amboyna burl veneer, inlaid floral marquetry, carved wood feet. Realize...

This rare monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed with three amazing dolphin statues holding an outstanding shell-shaped basin adorned with monster heads ending with...

We offer you a consomme set for sale, but who forbids you to use it for a gaspacho? or to separate the tureen and make it a table centerpiece? The shell-shaped bowls can be adapted to a thousand different uses, as a soap dish or as a starter, while the tureen with plate is a stunning decorative element for your home that seems to have come out of a surrealist painting by Pierre Roy...

A Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs, probably made in Italy by amazing craftsmen, between the 1920s and 1930s. This set is made up of 2 Mid Century Armchairs...

Famous chandelier belonging to the series inspired by a trip of Gaetano Sciolari in New York, the chandelier is composed of 20 lights that radiate a striking light. Structure is made...

Stunning French Riviera style etagere or console table entirely made of bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredibly stylish and unique piece was designed by Vivai del Sud ...

Midcentury squared coffee table in white Botticino marble and steel bottles or objects holder. This outstanding item was designed in Italy during the ...

Gorgeous pair of Mid-Century organic shelves made from a combination of bamboo, rattan, and hand-woven wicker. These stylish organic shelves were produced in Italy during the 1970s a...

Embrace the timeless elegance of the 1980s with this exquisite Yves Saint Laurent Crossbody Evening Bag. Perfectly capturing the glamour of its...

Splendid coffee table featuring a wooden structure and two shelves of different dimensions, which gives the whole table a trapezium shape. In the style of the Italian designer Gio Po...