Switzerland

Hermès porcelain plate "Cocarde de soie".

Of Germanic descent, the painter Jean Krillé was born in 1923 in Switzerland. His father, writer and poet, oriented him towards art and culture. From the age of 16, he enrolled at th...

This pair of "Orio" side tables was designed by Pierluigi Cerri for Fontana Arte in the 1980s. Minimalist and of remarkable quality, the "Orio" side table is timelessly elegant. I...

Set of seven modular tables from the Tangram series designed by Massimo Morozzi for Cassina during the early 1980s. This colorful table is based on the old Chinese puzzle game...

Leonor Fini - Pregnant - Original Handsigned Lithograph Circa 1982 On colored paper Handsigned and Numbered Edition: 275 Dimensions: 69 x 52.5 cm Leonor Fini is considered one of the most important women artists of the mid-twentieth century, along with Leonora Carrington, Frida Kahlo, Meret Oppenheim, Remedios Varo, and Dorothea Tanning – most of whom Fini knew well. Her career, which spanned some six decades, included painting, graphic design, book illustration, product design (the renowned torso-shaped perfume bottle for Schiaparelli’s Shocking), and set and costume design for theatre, ballet, opera, and film. In this compellingly readable, exhaustively researched account, author Peter Webb brings Fini’s provocative art and unconventional personal life, as well as the vibrant avant-garde world in which she revolved, vividly in life. Born in Buenos Aires in 1907 (August 30 – January 18, 1996, Paris) to Italian and Argentine parents, Leonor grew up in Trieste, Italy, raised by her strong-willed, independent mother, Malvina. She was a virtually self-taught artist, learing anatomy directly from studying cadavers in the local morgue and absorbing composition and technique from the Old Masters through books and visits to museums. Fini’s fledging attempts at painting in Trieste let her to Milan, where she participated in her first group exhibition in 1929, and then to Paris in 1931. Her vivacious personality and flamboyant attire instantly garnered her a spotlight in the Parisian art world and she soon developed close relationships with the leading surrealist writers and painters, including Paul Eluard, Salvador Dali, Man Ray, and Max Ernst, who became her lover for a time. The only surrealist she could not abide because of his misogyny was André Breton. Although she repeatedly exhibited with them, she never considered herself a surrealist. The American dealer Julien Levy, very much impressed by Fini’s painting and smitten by her eccentric charms, invited her to New York in 1936, where she took part in a joint gallery exhibition with Max Ernst and met many American surrealists, including Joseph Cornell and Pavel Tchelitchew. Her work was included in MoMA’s pivotal Fantastic Art, Dada and Surrealism exhibition, along with De Chirico, Dali, Ernst, and Yves Tanguy. In 1939 in Paris she curated an exhibition of surrealist furniture for her childhood friend Leo Castelli for the opening of his first gallery. Introductions to her exhibition catalogues were written by De Chirico, Ernst, and Jean Cocteau. A predominant theme of Fini’s art is the complex relationship between the sexes, primarily the interplay between the dominant female and the passive, androgynous male. In many of her most powerful works, the female takes the form of a sphinx, often with the face of the artist. Fini was also an accomplished portraitist; among her subjects were Stanislao Lepri...

Oil on canvas with frame. Total size with frame 87x69 cm Roberto Gherardi is an Italian-Geneva painter born in 1933 in Ascensione in northern Italy,...

Of Germanic descent, the painter Jean Krillé was born in 1923 in Switzerland. His father, writer and poet, oriented him towards art and culture. From the age of 16, he enrolled at th...

This sculptural Scherrer cocktail dress is made from refined satin silk. It has a one-shoulder silhouette that drapes and twists through the bodice. Labelled a French size 38 (US 4-6...

GOLD EAR CLIPS, TIFFANY. Yellow gold 750, 21.02 g. Signature large cross model. Casual, slightly convex ear clips/studs, with a crossed band motif, signed Tiffany & Co. Comes with or...

Elegant Valentino ivory and dark blue sleeveless top. Zip closure on the left side. Fits approx. : US 2-6 / FR 36-38 Measurements (taken flat) : Width (armpit to armpit) appro...

100% authentic Chanel black linen Skirt lined in silk. Opens with zipper and button in the back. Has two slit pockets in front. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurem...

Geometric, massive and angular, the shapes repeatedly dug into the elm inspire a primary and raw minimalism. Levitating a few centimeters above the ground, thanks to its slightly recessed legs, the bed proudly displays its structure topped with a headboard framed...

Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 63.5 x 113.5 x 5 cm

Armchair model 5331 designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark. This set of six was purchased during the early 1980...

Gorgeous pair of Italian soft leather and polished chrome accent chairs in the style of Giotto Stoppino. If you would like to purchase an individu...

Stoneware bowls by Sven Wejsfelt & Lasse Östman for Gustavsberg in Sweden in the 1980s. Left to right first photo: • Lasse Östman acquamarine glossy bow...

Work on paper without frame

Fast shipping, insured, in 2-3 weeks. A pair of gorgeous 'Trix' chairs from the postmodern era, crafted by designer Karl Friedrich Förster and manufactured in the 1980s. The chair f...

Work on paper to frame

Work on canvas with frame. Total size with frame 81x65 cm Roberto Gherardi is an Italian-Geneva painter born in 1933 in Ascensione in northern Italy...

Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...

Work on paper without frame

By the French designer Isabelle Allard, this 80's evening dress is sure to get you in the mood to party ! Made from metallic silver lace that's ruched throughout to emphasise the clo...

Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Post Modern Brutalist set of 6 dining chairs. Extreme attention to detail on these masterfully made chairs and table--Sculptural elements t...

Of Germanic descent, the painter Jean Krillé was born in 1923 in Switzerland. His father, writer and poet, oriented him towards art and culture. From the age of 16, he enrolled at th...

Work on canvas with frame in good conditions

Elegant and sophisticated torsade bracelet made of 14 strands of Akoya pearls. Features a 18K gold 4-bands clasp with Poiray maker's mark. Lenght: 21.5 cm Condition: Very Good Comes With: Original Poiray pouch All items at la Bourse du Luxe...

Italian design cherrywood and aluminium writing desk by Vico Magistretti, De Padova Italy. This desk comes from the "Reflex" series designed 1989 and produced in 1990. The desk combines a design derived from traditional secretaries...

Work on wood Brown wooden frame 67.5 x 50 x 3.5 cm

Playful and colored, this 80’s Guy Laroche floral print cotton dress is perfect for summer days or evenings. This fitted dress has a flattering peplum silhouette which can emphasized...

Fast shipping, insured, in 2-3 weeks. A gorgeous 'Trix' chairs from the postmodern era, crafted by designer Karl Friedrich Förster and manufactured in the 1980s. The chair features ...

French painter Work on paper Brown wooden frame 66,5 x 86,5 x 2,5 cm

Attractive and timeless 18 K yellow Gold Torsade consisting of 8 strands fine Lapis Lazuli beads. The beads measure ca. 0.5 mm in Diameter. Signed Péclard Zurich. The length untwist...

Of Germanic descent, the painter Jean Krillé was born in 1923 in Switzerland. His father, writer and poet, oriented him towards art and culture. From the age of 16, he enrolled at th...

Of Germanic descent, the painter Jean Krillé was born in 1923 in Switzerland. His father, writer and poet, oriented him towards art and culture. From the age of 16, he enrolled at th...

Work on wood

CARTIER 925 Sterling silver table picture frame very sober and elegant.

Wall decorative painting on paper

Incredible Postmodern 1980s Italian Marble Table with Ebonized Lacquered Wooden base and the same style lacquered wooden table leaf extension for the table. This piece is versatile ...

Coffee table form the "Filicudi" series by Ettore Sottsass and Marco Zanini for Zanotta Italy 1993. Beautiful and sculptural coffee table which stands on four diabolo shaped beachwo...

What Beauties! Stunning RARE PAIR of Mario Botta accent chairs for any space! Very fast shipping, insured 7-21 days. RARE Black leather model, with silver frame. Chair "Latonda" Pro...

Work on canvas White wooden frame 52.5 x 67.5 x 4 cm

Great opportunity to have a complete set of 5 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 5 in red! Sold here as a set. Note: Red cushions will be...

Vasari Sapphire Diamond Gold 18K Ring. Signed Vasari. Can be polished upon request. Sapphire weight: approximately estimated 0.60-0.80 carat each. Diamond total weight: approximatel...

Great opportunity to have a complete set of 4 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a perfect set of 4 in yellow! Sold here as a set. Note: Yellow cushions wi...

Modern Art Deco ebene de macassar side table or nightstand with drawer on wheels by Swissflex an high end swiss manufacterer.

This is truly a rare, FABULOUS ICONIC 1980s Upholstered Lounge Chair by Terje Ekstrom in Norway for Stokke. ***This is the Original V...

Leonor Fini - Cats - Original Engraving Mme.Helvetius' Cats Original etching created in 1985 Hand-Signed Conditions: excellent Edition: 71/100 Support: Arches paper. Dimensions: Pape...

Designed more than thirty years ago, this 80's Ungaro Parallèle cocktail dress is still furiously trendy ! Made from taupe brown soft wool, it is artfully draped and knotted for a bo...

Leonor Fini - Playful Cat - Original Handsigned Lithograph Les Elus de la Nuit 1986 Conditions: excellent Handsigned and Numbered Edition: 230 Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Editions: Trinc...

pair oval off white "craquelee" night stands with golden elements Emipre stile

Gorgeous pair of Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. NOTE: We have two sets available, sold in pairs here. We also have one single chair...

Phenomenal postmodern coffee or cocktail table with stunning marble veining. A true showstopper. Absolutely stunning centrepiece. Dimensions: 17 H x 39 W x 39 D.

Photographed by Richard Avedon for the Spring-Summer 1987 ADV campaign (see picture 2), this rare 80's Gianni Versace dress has still its original tag attached together with its reta...

Gorgeous pair of Postmodern Memphis 80s chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker. NOTE: We have two sets available, sold in pairs here. We also have one single chair...

The Willow chair was originally designed in 1904 by architect Charles R. Macintosh for the Villa Hill House in Helensburgh, Scotland: Production rights were acquired by Cassina durin...

Eduardo Arroyo - French Freedom - Original Lithograph 1984 Conditions: excellent Edition: 495 Dimensions: 37,3 x 58 cm Editions: Trinckvel

Beautiful solid marble nesting tables, with differing heights, to nest accordingly. Can be arranged in many different configurations. Incredible veining on the marble. Stunning set...

The ultimate squiggle!! Superbly stylish Italian design. Very rare textile version of this piece. Upholstered in fantastic postmodern textured textile, in a beautiful cream color! ...

Excellent set of 6 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with Solid Black wooden frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. VERY hard to find in solid black. Very Chic! Designed by Gerd Lange in 1983, manufactured in Western-Germany. The legs are made of solid ashwood, stained black. The seat and back consists of original black PVC material. Incredible space savers-- stackable! Dimensions 18.3ʺW × 16ʺD × 31.1ʺH International Shipping details...