furniture, art & design
Gae Aulenti (Italy 1927-2012)
Set of 4 ‘Locus Solus’ chairs for Poltronova, Italy 1960s
55.5 x 54 x 66.5cm high
enamelled black tubular metal frames with perforated seats. This set comes with their original loose waxed cotton cushions with dotted black on grey pattern. The design of these chairs was intended to be a playful take on the classic bentwood design.
Price: 4.400 euro (the set)
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
Scarpa 925 easy chairs
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (Italy 1930s – 2000s)
Pair of model 925 easy chairs for Cassina (One with Cassina label to underside)
black aniline leather & walnut/rosewood.
Pair of stunning easy chairs that are always popular as their architectural design complements any modern interior. Designed in 1965 these are early production chairs.
Price: 11,250 euro
A wooden library / shelving unit.
1960s/70s. Teak veneer.
150 x 64 x 79.5cm high
Originally designed by Bauhaus architect Walter Gropius in the 1930s as a newspaper storage cabinet, this version was manufactured in small numbers in Italy in the 1960s (maker unknown).
Please note that this is a solid and well made item that is heavy (note: it can not be dismantled).
Price: 2.700 euro
Gino Sarfatti (Italy 1912-1985)
Model 3055. Designed in 1962 for Arteluce, Italy. 49.5cm dia.
The glass shade is moulded with a holophane pattern. 5xE27 bulbs. Makers label.
Arteluce. Italy. Off-white/creme coloured metal with ceramic fittings and their original domed glass.
This is the largest version that was made of this model. It is very rare to find (Note: It is missing one of the four small screws to the side).
Price: 2.750 euro
Carlo Scarpa (Italy 1906 – 1978)
306 x 102 x 72cm high
Large Doge table for Cassina. Circa 1990s/2000s. This classic Italian table is manufactured to the highest quality.
Brushed steel base with brass inserts. It has a thick heavy floating glass top. In absolute superb condition.
Price: 9,000 euro
A 1950s French coat stand. The stand has a heavy weighted base with enamelled steel structure.
Designer unknown – School of Mathieu Mategot. Superb condition, all original patina.
49cm wide x 186.5cm high
Price: 1,200 euro
Italian oak wood side chair. Circa 1950s.
Italian organic modernist chair. School of Carlo Mollino.
Price: 1,200 euro
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