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Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Sleepy is the smaller version of the Laziness rocking chair and is just as comfortable, perfect for moments of rest and relaxation. The low seat height is inspired by Japanese rocking chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern South America
Materials
Linen, Wood, Hardwood
Interior scene with a young mother and child
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition. Signed G. Laeverenz München.
Category
19th Century South America
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Sérgio Rodrigues, Tonico Armchair, 1962
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Tonico Armchair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues in the 1960's.
Excellent quality and masterfully crafted. Solid hardwood frame upholstered in original red fabric and black leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern South America
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Torino Ceramic Sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna
By C.I.A. Manna
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Torino ceramic semi-nude woman sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna
By: C.I.A. Manna
Material: ceramic, paint
Technique: gilt, glazed, hand-crafted, molded, painted, pressed, unglazed
Dimensions: 6 in x 22 in
Date: mid-20th century
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Space Age
Place of origin: Italy
This mid-20th century Italian ceramic sculpture titled 'Portatrice Africana' was handcrafted by C.I.A. Manna in Torino, Italy. Molded from ceramic clay and meticulously hand-painted, it depicts a semi-nude african woman carrying a large clay vessel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern South America
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
CANTO Minimal Brushed Anodized Aluminum Stool by Luiz Solano, Brazil 2023
By Luiz Solano
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The CANTO Stool, like the rest of the series, is built from brushed and anodized aluminum, using a single thickness across angle and sheet. Its form is both precise and lightweight, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Industrial South America
Materials
Aluminum
SET Asado Medium, Large Rectangular Trays, Onyx, Carob Wood & Silver Alpaca
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
19.6" x 11.8" x 1.9"
27.5" x 11.8" x 1.9"
Introducing these exquisite "Asado" algarrobo wood serving boards, adorned with onyx and silver alpaca stone handles. Crafted with utmost c...
Category
2010s Argentine Organic Modern South America
Materials
Horn, Wood
Silver Plated and Glass Honey Pot Bee by Mappin & Webb, England, circa 1900
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Silver Plated and Glass Honey Pot Bee by Mappin & Webb, England, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau South America
Materials
Silver Plate
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Sculpted Walnut Finish with Cane and Leather
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern South America
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Salta Round Large Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx Stone
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Organic Modern South America
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Large Sculptural Madeira Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Druzy & Flower Rosettes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Rare Citrine Cluster with Golden Orange, Sparkly points for Display & Vibrant Energy Flow
▫️ Description
A natural masterpiece, this large cluster of Madeira Orange Citrine showc...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Lampshade, "Tulipa" table lamp, decorative
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Inspired by the Tulip flower, it is shaped and carved from natural wood. The Tulip Lampshade is a delicate piece that provides cozy yet functional lighting for that special reading c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern South America
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Impermanence Series n6. From the Impermanence series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impermanence Series n6, 2025 by Rosario Briones
From the Impermanence series
Inks, natural pigments and bitumen on canvas
Dimensions: 165 H x 104 W cm.
Unframed
Signed by the artist
...
Category
2010s Abstract South America
Materials
Ink, Canvas, Pigment
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Lineart Móveis, Brazil 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Lineart Móveis, Brazil 1960s.
This large four-seat sofa by the Brazilian manufacturer Lineart Móveis...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage South America
Materials
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20 C. Modern Glazed Ceramic Organic Design Bowl by French Brand Hermès Paris
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20 century Modern glazed ceramic sinuous organic design bowl by french luxury brand Hermès Paris
By: Hermès Paris
Material: ceramic, paint, enamel
Technique: pressed, molded, painted, hand-painted, glazed, enameled
Dimensions: 9 in x 8 in x 3 in
Date: mid-20th century
Style: Organic Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age, Scandinavian Modern
Place of origin: France
This sinuous organic bowl exemplifies Hermès' mid-20th century embrace of biomorphic Modernism. Molded from colored clay in warm earth tones of orange and brown, its sensuous curves evoke flowing, organic forms and the purity of line reflects Scandinavian inspiration. The marks under the base confirm the bowl's creation by the renowned luxury brand and its french origin.
Hermès captured...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern South America
Materials
Enamel
Salta Large Square Black Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern South America
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Small Citrine Cluster with Golden Yellow Citrine Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Golden Sparkles: A Small, High Grade Golden Yellow Citrine Cluster
▫️ Description
This small yet beautiful citrine cluster immediately captures attention with its gorgeous aestheti...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Amethyst Portal with Large Purple Amethyst and Agate Lace
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Amethyst Portal with Large Saturated Purple Amethyst Points and Lace Agate Frame
▫️ Description
An Amethyst Geode portal with many special qualities, this Amethyst brings large, pe...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Tabacco Croissant Sofa by Plyus Furniture
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Tabacco Croissant Sofa by Plyus Furniture
Dimensions: D 120 x W 240 x H 80 cm
Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery.
“Croissant” Sofa.
Of course, for the d...
Category
2010s Emirian Post-Modern South America
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Jaeger-LeCoultre - Mémovox mechanical travel watch from the 1970s
By Jaeger & Co.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This watch is a vintage classic from the renowned Jaeger-LeCoultre brand, specifically the Mémovox model, an iconic mechanical travel watch from the 1970s.
The watch has a square or ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Post-Modern South America
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Sitting Kewpie or The Thinker, Silvered Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
"Sitting Kewpie" or "The Thinker", Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s.
Made of silvered bronze, mounted over a green and white mrble base.
Can de used as a desk paperweight.
Originally appearing in the form of magazine illustrations between 1905 and 1909, Kewpie dolls...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau South America
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Console in Wood , Style: Art Deco , 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Console Art Deco
Material: Wood
Comte (1932-1960) was a design house and the most important manufacturer and importer of furniture and decorative objects in Argentina during the mid...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage South America
Materials
Wood
Presence - portrait of a moment - oil painting on blue background
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting of a presence that emerges on the canvas from another existential plane, accompanied by other beings and a royal blue background. To guarantee the durability and conserv...
Category
2010s Contemporary South America
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Pair of Large Citrine Cathedral Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
AAA-Grade Madeira Citrine Geodes: The Rarest Citrine in Perfect, Aesthetic Cathedrals
▫️ Description
As we say in Brazil, “Fora de Série”—meaning something not produced on a large ...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Pair of Large AAA-Grade Dark Purple Amethyst Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Exquisite 24-Inch Pair of Amethyst Geodes with AAA-Grade, Rich Purple Druzy
▫️ Description
This stunning pair of 24-inch Amethyst Geodes is the perfect statement set to elevate you...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Coffee Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Caviuna and Glass, Brazil, 1950's
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This coffee table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, crafted in the 1950s, demonstrates the designer's characteristic focus on material and form. The table combines a glass top with a sculptura...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage South America
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Superb Rare Dark Blue & White Lace Agate Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Natural Artwork: Rare Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Striped Patterns, All-Intact
Description
Brazil is one of the world’s top producers of agate, and occasionally a geo...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Alfama dos Marinheiros Table Lamp
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Alfama dos Marinheiros table lamp by Lusboa pays tribute to the fearless Portuguese sailors who explored the seas. Part of the "Marinheiros" collection, this piece reinterprets a...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Brass
Natural Water-Clear Quartz Sphere
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Water-Clear Quartz Crystal Sphere – High-Grade, Natural Quartz Ball from Diamantina
▫️ Description
This is a very special Crystal Quartz Sphere, nearly flawless, embodying an exqui...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
The Square Desk, Square Armchair, Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s, featuring straight lines and Indian straw weaving. It's delicate and highly comfortable for everyday use, seamlessly blending functionality and elegance. The wood's ebonization is achieved through the Japanese technique of charred wood known as shou sugi ban. Crafted from solid freijó wood and adorned with a drawer featuring natural Indian straw.
* As they are natural materials, wood, straw and leather may have different tones and textures than those shown in the photos.
About the designer:
Amilcar Oliveira hails from São Paulo, the capital city. He studied Radio and TV at ECA-USP and worked as a director at production companies like Sentimental Filmes and Your Mamma. Currently, he's part of the directorial roster at Mixer. In parallel, he studied carpentry at the Cosi de Legno school under Piero Calò, carrying on the teachings he received from his father and grandfather, who were both carpenters deeply passionate about this craft. Amidst the pandemic, he created his debut piece, the Square Armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern South America
Materials
Straw, Wood
Shower by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian South America
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Cigarette / Small Cigar Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite shagreen cigar case with silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes.
Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the retail sho...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco South America
Materials
Shagreen
Wine Cooler Christofle France art deco original
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wine cooler Chisofle, France
Origin France Years 60
Electroplate metal
Perfect condition and in its original box.
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage South America
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Owl
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage 1960s Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Owl
Beautiful owl figure hand painted with colors in gray tones.
Measures:
Height: 21 centimeters...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern South America
Materials
Acrylic
Le Verre Francais 'Charles Schneider'
By Le Verre Francais
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Le Verre Francais (Charles Schneider)
Art Deco period model Dalias,
circa 1920 Origin France
Perfect condition.
Charles Schneider was an Art Deco gl...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage South America
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Josephine Baker Female Dancer Brass Statue, Austria 1930 Karl Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exceptional Karl Hagenauer statue of a female dancer sculpture, commonly titled as Josephine Baker, cast and nickel plated brass, circa 1930s. , manufactured by Werkstätte Hagenauer ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco South America
Materials
Brass
Amethyst Cluster with Rare UV-Reactive Calcite on Lavender Purple Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A small but gorgeous amethyst cluster, this deep purple specimen showcases a rarely seen formation of UV-reactive calcite arranged as a geological landscape, with tall, intact calcit...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Satyr and Nude Women Glazed Ceramic Sculpture, Figure by Le Faguays & E. Cazaux
By Edouard Cazaux, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
"Pas de Deux," Superb Satyr and nude women pairing inspired by Ballets Russes. Glazed Ceramic Sculpture - Figure By Le Faguays & E. Cazaux
Sculpted by Pierre Le Faguays, one of France's most important artists...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage South America
Materials
Ceramic
Okimono Set of Carved Red Apple-Shapped Ivory Figurines with a Wooden Brown Base
Located in North Miami, FL
Okimono set of japanese hand-crafted and hand-carved figurines, in the shape of a pair of realistic red apples showing seeds and stem, made of ivory with a detached brown wooden base...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique South America
Materials
Wood
Sculptural 7 Ft Tall Giant Amethyst Geodes with High-Grade Deep Purple Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Sculptural Giant Amethyst Geodes
▫️ Description
A rare pair of Amethyst Geodes towers with royal presence. These majestic specimens showcase shimmerin...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Murano Red Glass Midcentury
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Murano red glass midcentury
Vase of origin Murano Italy
Submerged technique
circa 1960 Origin Italy
It has a murano label attached
Red color
mid century
Murano is an island in...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage South America
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 14 Brazilian Beranger dining chairs from the 19th century
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Presenting a magnificent set of 14 Brazilian dining chairs from the 19th century, originating from a historic sugar cane plantation in Pernambuco. This ensemble includes 12 side chai...
Category
1870s Brazilian Other Antique South America
Materials
Wood
KINOTO Signature Scented Candle, Hand Painted Ceramic & Natural Onyx Stone
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
We introduce AIREDELSUR Fragancias, the new Home Scents collection is an extension of the brand's relationship with craftsmanship, such as wax candles hand-poured by artisans into un...
Category
2010s Argentine Organic Modern South America
Materials
Onyx
Pirate Monkey Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Ch. Soudant. France 1920´s
By Ch. Soudant, Susse Freres
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare art deco french silver plated bronze sculpture figure of a Pirate Monkey, Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Desk Paperweight.
Inscribed Ch. Soudant and Susse Fes Edts.
A fascin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco South America
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Josephine Baker Brass Sculpture Hagenauer Dancer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Hagenauer Bronze Figure of Josephine Baker, 20th century Impressed mark to foot: WHW
Hagenauer workshops were opened in Vienna in 1898 by Carl, the father of both Karl and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco South America
Materials
Brass
Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Black Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beatiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, moustly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library.
Our pieces are made by hand. One ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern South America
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Spectacular Large Half-Moon Amethyst Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Carved Amethyst Half-Moon with Large, Intact Purple Crystals
▫️ Description
This exquisite Large Amethyst Half-Moon is a rare and extraordinary specimen showcasing the finest ...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Madre Deus Table Lamp
By João Souza Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Madre Deus Table Lamp by Lusboa is a timeless piece that beautifully blends tradition and modern design. Inspired by the elegance of Portuguese heritage, this lamp exudes sophist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian South America
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather back & seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern South America
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Sacurá - Sculptural light pendant in brass with natural finish without varnish. The finish on this sculptural pendant light darkens over time....
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern South America
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Brazilian Coffee Table in solid Wood "Ruy" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Ruy Coffee Table by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Ruy Coffee Table, a contemporary piece that embodies the elegance of modern Brazilian design. Crafted from solid wood and stee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist South America
Materials
Steel
Modernist French Desing Footed Trumpet Frosted Glass Broad Vase by André Groult
By Andre Groult
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Modernist footed trumpet frosted glass broad vase by french decorator and designer André Groult
By: André Groult
Material: glass
Technique: glazed, cast, unglazed...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau South America
Materials
Glass
Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, black leather Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern South America
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Minimalis Brazilian Side Table in Solid Wood "Anna" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Anna Side Table by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Discover the Anna Side Table, a minimalist masterpiece crafted from solid Brazilian wood "imbuia" and steel, designed to offer maximum lightnes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist South America
Materials
Steel
J A Houdon 1790 "Diane" bronze by Barbedienne founder.
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible J A Houdon model bronze 1790 representing "Diane" with bow and arrow by Barbedienne founder.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique South America
Materials
Bronze
Viennese Bronze Figure "African Dancer" by Franz Hagenauer
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Viennese Bronze Figure "African Dancer" by Franz Hagenauer
Beautiful and slender bronze figure of an African woman dancing by Franz Hagenauer, with a simple but nice design.
Measurem...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern South America
Materials
Bronze
Zond Chair by Plyus Furniture
By PLYUS Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
Zond Chair by Plyus Furniture
Dimensions: D 101 x W 76 x H 94 cm
Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery.
PLYUS Furniture creates pieces in collectible des...
Category
2010s Emirian Post-Modern South America
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Erotic / Nude Women Bronze Sculpture Table Bell Push, Austria, 1900´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Erotic / nude women bronze sculpture table bell push - Austria 1900´s
Talk about hard to find items! This impossible to believe bell push is the only erotic bell push we have ever se...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau South America
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury
By Pan American Airways
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / midcentury large DC3 desk aviation model.
Pan-Am wooden airplane model.
It was in an office of the company in South America.
Very good restored conditions. Slight age wear.
History
Pan American Airways began the first transatlantic passenger service on this day in 1939. Pan American World Airways, as it was to be known, commonly known as Pan Am, was the principal United States international air carrier from the late 1920s until its collapse on December 4, 1991. Founded in 1927 as a scheduled air mail and passenger service operating between Key West, Florida, and Havana, Cuba, the airline became a major company credited with many innovations that shaped the international airline industry, including the widespread use of jet aircraft, jumbo jets, and computerized reservation systems.
The history of Pan American Airways is inextricably linked to the expansive vision and singular effort of one man – Juan Trippe. An avid flying enthusiast and pilot, Trippe, only 28 years old when he founded the airline, lined up wealthy investors and powerful government officials from his personal acquaintances in the high-society of the 1920s. However, Pan Am’s first flight was an inauspicious start to its epic saga.
In 1927, facing a Post Office deadline for the commencement of mail carriage, Pan Am had no working equipment for its sole airmail contract between Key West and Havana. Fortunately for Pan Am, a pilot with his Fairchild seaplane arrived at Key West and was willing to carry the mail to Cuba for the start up operation. It is fitting that Pan Am’s first flight would be over water, since the airline would Pioneer overseas routes throughout its history.
Pan Am’s fortunes took a turn for the better in the fall of 1927. Through the heavy lobbying efforts of Juan Trippe, Pan Am was selected by the United States government to be its “chosen instrument” for overseas operations. Pan Am would enjoy a near monopoly on international routes. Added to Pan Am’s Cuba route were lines serving Mexico, Central America, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Most of these destinations were port cities, which could be reached only by landing on water. Therefore Pan Am made good use of its “flying boats,” the Sikorsky S-38 and S-40. Flights were eventually expanded to serve much of South America as well.
EnlargePan Am’s fleet of Clippers allowed the airline to conquer the Pacific in the mid-1930s. The flying boats would later be put to military use in WWII.
Just a few years later, Pan Am launched its effort to cross the world’s largest oceans. Survey flights across the Pacific were conducted with the Sikorsky S-42 in 1935, but passenger service required bigger and better aircraft. Accompanied by much fanfare, the Martin M-130 was introduced in 1936, followed by the Boeing 314...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern South America
Materials
Wood
Unique Blue Lace Agate Geode with Lavender Amethyst Druzy, Rare Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Agate Amethyst Geode, with Lavender Galaxy Amethyst Druzy and Calcite
▫️ Description
A natural Agate Geode with rare characteristics forms a truly natural artwork. Blue and wh...
Category
2010s Brazilian South America
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Archimede Seguso blue Murano glass "Costolato oro" circa 1950 vase.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and large Archimede Seguso Murano glass blue "Cordonato oro" vase circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage South America
Materials
Murano Glass
