furniture, art & design
Italian 1960s sideboard
Giovanni Ausenda (Italy mid-c20th)
model ‘Caleno’ credenza/sideboard ±1960s for Stilwood, Italy.
Rosewood & Mahogany. 213 x 53 x 74cm high.
This Brutalist Italian sideboard with subtle architectural details has a strong classical presence. This is what we would call a sideboard for life! Anchored in the right setting this is a timeless design that can look like it has always been there.
Price: 3.950 euro
Jean Nouvel (Fr. 1945- now)
‘Less’ Table. Molteni / France. 1990s
Steel plate. 190 x 90 x 72.5 cm high
A rare first steel edition of the ‘Less’ table by Jean Nouvel (later editions were in aluminium and lighter). The table was originally designed for Foundation Cartier office in Paris.
The top has a distinctive sunken underside, not seen when viewed from above – the result is the illusion of a wafer thin top supported by four thin legs.
Original lacquered surface in anthracite metallic grey/silver colour. In good condition – some minor scratches. The legs can be unscrewed from the top.
Price: 2,750 euro
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