aluminum
1960s Brutalist Cast-Aluminum Candelabra by Donald Drumm
Early example of Donald Drumm’s candelabras composed of an arrangement of five holders in a sculpted, cast-aluminum form. Magnificent objet d’art / table-top conversational piece.
Incised signature present.
H 9.5″ x W 14″ x D 4″
American of Martinsville Jewelry Cabinet
$1,500.00Originally designed in the 1950s by American of Martinsville as the smaller ‘chest-on-chest’ component to sit atop the corresponding sideboard, this piece can be used to hold smaller linens, napkin rings, and silverware. However, its more practical, contemporary application is as a jewelry cabinet. Composed of a bleached mahogany frame with aluminum pulls and hour-glass feet. There are two small drawers above a divided low drawer with the original felt. Scarcely seen in this original finish / condition. There are minor losses to the edges and a light scuff to the top, as photographed. Overall, in good, vintage condition.
Depth when closed: 11″ Depth with drawers out: 19.5″.
H: 7.5″ x W: 20″ x D: 11″
Art Deco Cast Aluminum, Bakelite and Steel Fire Tools
$2,400.00Vintage four-piece fire tool set including the shovel, brush, poker, and blow poke (ca. 1940s, USA). Stand is composed of a black weighted steel base and bakelite holder. All handles (stand and tools) are cast aluminum.
Good, vintage condition with paint losses to the silver steel along with general wear, as shown.
The brush is branded by the manufacturer, indicating that the bristles are white tampico.
The manufacturer of the set itself if unknown.
Holder alone measures: height 36.75″ x diameter: 7.5″
diameter with tools in place: 9″
German Art Deco Brass, Bakelite and Aluminum Table Lamp
Art Deco table / desk lamp with anodized ‘goldenrod-hued’ aluminum shade and gold base with brown bakelite adorned brass stem and brass ring accents (ca. 1940s, Germany).
Light wear consistent with age/wear present (scuffs/spots, as shown).
Presently wired for European use (max 250v). Will be presented newly rewired for US use.
Dimensions – height 16.88″ x diameter: 16.25″
Height from top of brass stem to base (discounting socket and shade): 14″
Shade alone measures: H: 3.75″ x Diameter: 16.25″
Base diameter: 6.5″
Ico Parisi for Stildomus “Temide” Palisander Umbrella Stand with Drip Pan
$3,600.00Model 1703 “Temide” architectural umbrella stand (portaombrelli) in palisander with polished aluminum trim by architect/designer Ico Parisi for Stildomus (ca. 1960, Italy).
Retains its original painted metal drip pan, which is usually missing (pan can double as an ashtray when stand is turned over and tray is placed on top of the slats).
The scarcely seen red metal drip pan shows wear from age and use, and was repainted at some point (original orange/red paint can be seen on the reverse). Palisander has been conservatively refinished and, along with the aluminum border, shows only minor wear.
Featured in “Line, Form, Space”, Design Special of DSCENE Magazine, Issue 20, 2024 – Eliot Sumner Cover Story (see final image).
References: Ico Parisi & Architetture (1990), p.220.
Domus December 1960, p. 373.
Measurements
H: 19.63″ x L: 10.38″ x D: 10.38″
Italian Alberto Meda Adjustable Office Chair for Vitra in Aluminum and Black Leather
Early 2000s edition of the Alberto Meda “Meda” Office Chair for Vitra featuring a black leather seat supported by aluminum base with caster wheels. Marrying form and function, this desk chair is as luxuriously comfortable as it is aesthetically chic. Offering full height adjustability (including arm height adjustments) along with full 360 swivel function, the chair can be tailored to any preferred specifications within a wide range of dimensions.
The seat height easily adjusts via a lever under the seat on the right side.
It functions perfectly and is in very good, used condition with only light scuffs to the leather and base from use.
Branded to the underside and retains the 2004 factory order tag.
Height adjusts from 38.13″ to 43.13″
Length (arm to arm): 27
Depth (base): 27″
Seat height adjusts from 16.25″ to 21.75″
Arm height adjusts from 29″ to 32.35″
Seat Length: 20″
Seat Depth: 19″
Italian Modernist “Apple” Lidded Trinket Box in Gold and Silver Aluminum
$300.00Petite apple-form box for holding small items in gold aluminum with silver banding and orb handle (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Luxurious decorative item in very good, newly polished condition with only light patina/general wear remaining, as shown. Will be cleaned a final time prior to shipping.
H: 6″ x Diameter: 4.38″
Height without lid: 3.25″
Italian Modernist Aluminum “Mela” Ice Bucket by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel
Mid-Century Italian Modern “mela” (“apple” in English) ice bucket by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel (1953, Italy). Early, large example (there were a few different sizes made, including a much smaller apple, also available) composed of silver anodized aluminum with a rose-gold tinted interior and brass-color stem, which serves as the handle for removing the top.
Aluminum has been newly polished but shows wear (scuffs, one impression, and spots of oxidation/discoloration to the lid, as shown). Overall, good, vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use.
Branded “Made in Italy.”
Smaller size available separately.
Height: 8.13″ (5.25″ without lid) x Diameter: 9.5″.
SKU: IBBA19
Italian Modernist Brushed Aluminum “Pear” Ice Bucket
$600.00Mid-Century Italian Modern brushed aluminum ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca. late 1960s/early 1970s, Italy).
Features a textured, sculptural stem decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Measures: Height: 11.5″ (5.5″ without lid) x Diameter: 7.88″
Stamped “Made in Italy.”
Excellent, vintage condition with only light scuffs, as shown.
SKU: IBBAL12
Italian Modernist Polished Aluminum “Pear” Ice Bucket
$500.00Mid-Century Italian Modern aluminum ‘pear-form’ ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca. late 1960s/early 1970s, Italy).
Features a textured, sculptural stem decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Measures: Height: 11.25″ (5.5″ without lid) x Diameter: 7.88″
Polished condition but light wear remains, as shown (patches of light surface scuffing). White plastic bucket looks unused and has no wear.
Seller Ref: IBA29
Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy).
Composed of six gold aluminum uprights forming five bays/sections.
Includes:
-locking bar unit with a removable (non-adjustable) shelf and glass surface
-three-drawer chest, a locking cabinet with single adjustable/removable shelf
-twelve shelves
-all original brackets/mounting hardware and two keys.
The set can also be divided to create two separate units (1 and 3 sections or 2 and 2 sections).
Alternatively, we have a second six rail/five section unit, and the two can be combined to create a grand eleven bay system.
Gold aluminum rails and black steel brackets/hardware are all original; rosewood has been refinished and is in very good condition with only light, age-commensurate wear.
Note that the aluminum rails are included (the black backings are ledger boards that we mounted in order to work with the conduit we have running along our wall – they are not necessary for standard wall-mounting and will not be included).
Decorative objects/seating are for illustration purposes only.
Keep reading for more detailed dimensions.
H: 108.63″ x L: 139.25″ x D: 14″ / 40″ (cabinet door open including rail).
Each section measures roughly L: 28.63″ including rails / 26.5″ space between rails
Shelves: H: 1.25″ x L: 27.5″ x D: 10″ / 11.5″ including rails
Bar Cabinet: H: 27.75″ x L: 55″ x D: 12.25″ (closed) / 25.75″ (with door down discounting rail) / 27.5″ (bar cabinet door down including rail).
Bar Cabinet Interior: H (above removable/non-adjustable shelf): 7.75″ H (below removable/non-adjustable shelf): 15.25″ x L: 51.13″ x D: 10.5″ (glass surface and shelf D: 9.75″).
Chest of Drawers: H: 14″ x L: 27.5″ x D: 13.75″ (closed) / 25.25″ (drawers open)
Interior drawer dimensions: H: 3.75″ x L: 25.13″ x D: 11.75″
Cabinet: H: 27.5″ x L: 27.25″ x D: 12.5″ / 14″ (with rail) / 38.5″ (door open) / 40″ (door open with rail)
Interior cabinet dimensions: H: 25.88″ (discounting adjustable/removable shelf) x L: 25.5″ x D: 11″
Each rail is H: 108.63″ x L: 1.13″ x D: 1″
Large Italian Modern Brass and Milk Glass Chandelier by Lamperti
$7,600.00Impressive 1970s chandelier by Lamperti composed of three spherical milk glass shades housed in anodized aluminum ‘cradles,’ all supported by tubular brass stems / canopy. Elegant form and large-scale (40″ H x 25″ Diameter) with most produced in chrome making gold aluminum/brass versions more scarce.
Beautiful, vintage condition with minor scuffs / scratches to the anodized aluminum, as shown. Solid brass stems have been left in original, unpolished condition and show light tarnish.
From the collection of a prominent French collector whose London flat was extensively photographed for publications, including House and Garden UK from which the last photograph in the listing was taken.
Diameter: 25″ x Height: 40″