furniture, art & design
Large Dogon scale. Circa 1930s-40s.
210cm high (mounted on steel plate base)
A superb example of an African Dogon tribal ladder/scale. This example is believed to have been made in Mali from the early to mid-twentieth century.
Traditionally the African Dogon ladder was used by the Dogon people to access the upper levels of granaries, climb onto the flat roofs of houses, and bridge clefts in cliffs.
Its repeated forms give it the aesthetic quality of a modernist sculpture.
Price: 2.600 euro
Various selected items with sculptural qualities to adorn any stylish interior…
All available (please enquire)
Elmar Berkovich (Hungarian /Netherlands 1897-1968)
Pair of rare ‘Beek’ side tables for ‘t Spectrum. Designed in 1956 and manufactured for only two years.
Price: 2.650 euro
Gilbert Marklund (Sweden mid-c.20th)
Furusnickarn AB, Sweden, 1970s
Table: 130 x 78 x 74cm high Benches: 124 x 42 x 43cm high
Two long benches and table by renowned Swedish design Gilbert Marklund. The table is the rarer larger version of the design that can seat up to four people.
The desirable aspect of this set is that it is in unrestored condition with all its original patina. (The table has a few ring and burn marks to the top).
Price: Table: 1.320 euro
Benches: 1.425 euro (pair)
Dutch Hague School / Amsterdam School Art Deco bookcase.
190 x 33 x 134cm high.
Circa 1930s. Mahogany and coromandel woods. A large beautifully made bookcase with two adjustable shelves on each side. Minor signs of age and use.
Price: 2.200 euro
Eero Saarinen (Finland/USA 1910-1961)
Knoll International. 1960s.
A rare set of original vintage model ‘Tulip’ chairs (these are the early versions with fixed bases).
Eero Saarinen’s Iconic Tulip Armchairs were designed in 1955-56 as part of his Pedestal Collection for Knoll. Saarinen sought to solve the issue of “the slum of legs” in traditional furniture by creating a chair with a single pedestal base, giving it a clean, sculptural appearance. While he originally envisioned the chair being made entirely of one material, technological limitations led to the use of a fiberglass seat and an aluminum base, painted to appear as a unified piece. The design, resembling both a flower and a wineglass, became revolutionary for its organic shape and simplicity. Its futuristic aesthetic, often associated with the Space Age, made it a staple of mid-century modern design.
Very good condition – The bases have been restored and the fiberglass shells have been cleaned. They have new cushions in chartreuse yellow/green upholstery with zip covers which are anchored to the seats using Velcro pieces to the underside.
Price: 7.000 euro (set of 8 – Note: we can also sell in sets of even numbers)
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa (Italy 1935- Now)
‘Soriana’ Lounge Chair & Ottoman. Cassina 1970s / early edition.
Early edition chair and ottoman. The chairs do have issues with the upholstery (fading/ one small hole and minor staining) and would benefit from being reupholstered. The ottoman is in better condition with absolute minimal signs of age and use.
Price: Chair 3.000 euro (one sold/one available) / Ottoman 1.900 euro
Circa 1930s-40s table / desk
99.5 x 62 x 74.5cm high / solid oak construction.
Dutch oak constructivist table. A simple designed small side table (or desk) that combines classical and geometric block components to form a bold design table with quite an architectural feel to it.
There are some old marks and patina from years of use, but overall it is in good solid condition.
Price: 895 euro
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