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Italian Modernist “Pileino” Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide
Petite “Pileino” table lamp designed by Italian architect and designer, Gae Aulenti for Artemide in 1972 for an Italian design exhibition at MoMa, New York.
Stylish and practical with an adjustable shade that can change not only the aesthetic of the lamp but also shift the light direction and intensity based on orientation. Early, metal production retaining its original white enamel, which shows light wear (spot of loss at base along with light wear as indicated).
Positioned with shade down – H: 9.75″ x L: 7″ x D: 7.38″
Shade up (parallel – as in main image) – H: 9.5″ x L: 9″ x D: 7.38″
Pair of Postmodern Club Chairs in Stained Birdseye Maple by Michael Graves
$9,500.00Pair of Postmodern faceted club chairs designed by Michael Graves composed of stained Birdseye Maple frames with ebony inlaid triangles and applied ebonized cylindrical decorations at the feet (ca. 1980, USA).
Scarcely seen pieces by the noted architect remaining highly stylized with their sweeping lines, luxe materials and unique incorporation of geometrical shapes, while providing the utmost comfort.
Upholstery is original and shows well with only fading/soiling around the arms and light pilling (usable as is if light wear is acceptable). Frame has been conservatively refinished and is in very good, vintage condition with only light age-commensurate wear remaining to veneered arms, as shown. Ebonized cylindrical details have additionally been touched up.
Matching settee pictured is available separately – listing is for the pair of chairs alone.
H: 30″ x L: 33.5″ (foot to foot) x D: 31″
Arm Height: 23.25″ (edge)
Arm to Arm length: 32.5″
Seat Length: 21.5″
Seat Depth: 18.5″
Seat Height: 14.5″
Postmodern Settee in Stained Birdseye Maple by Michael Graves
$9,500.00Small, faceted sofa/settee designed by Michael Graves composed of a stained Birdseye Maple frame with ebony inlaid triangles and applied ebonized cylindrical decorations at the feet (ca. 1980, USA).
Scarcely seen piece by the noted architect remaining highly stylized with its sweeping lines, luxe materials and unique incorporation of geometrical shapes, while occupying a small footprint.
Upholstery is original and shows well with only minor wear from use (usable as is). Frame has been conservatively refinished and is in very good, vintage condition with only light age-commensurate wear remaining.
Matching club chairs are available separately – listing is for the settee alone.
H: 32″ x L: 53.5″ x D: 32″
Arm Height: 23″ (edge)
Arm to Arm length: 52.5″
Seat Length: (longest) – 41″ / (shortest) – 33.5″
Seat Depth: 18″
Seat Height: 14.5″
Vintage Industrial Anco Bilt Cast Iron and Oak Drafting Table with Steel Surface
Industrial drafting table/desk in oak with steel surface, fully adjustable via cast iron hinges, knobs, and brackets manufactured by Anco Bilt of Glendale, New York (ca. 1940s).
Surface can be easily lowered or raised between 33″ to 43.75″ high.
At some point, a stainless steel surface was fashioned over the wooden top and a ruler was added, serving not only a useful, accessible measuring tool but also to create a shallow ledge (1/8″) for a pencil making this piece as much of a work of Folk Art as it is a durable, utilitarian piece of furniture.
Steel surface shows dimpling, spotting, scuffing, and a couple of edge separations consistent with age and use, and oak base has been newly refinished, showing only minor wear. Remains, a highly functional piece in good, vintage condition with a naturally distressed surface.
Sourced in a century barn in Andover, MA.
Highest (with flat surface): 43.75″
Lowest (with flat surface): 33″
Height with surface erect as in images 7 & 8: 52.63″
Surface Length: 44.13″
Surface Depth: 34.88
Apron Height: 1.25″
Base L: 31.25″
Base D: 25.5″
Vintage Paolo Soleri Arconsanti Multi-Color Bronze Bell / Wind Chime
Wind chime/bell designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti (the city he designed and built in Arizona in 1970).
Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina and multi-color pigmented fin. Early production with attractive colors employed.
Branded with the Arconsanti cypher.
Wear consistent with age and use. verdigris/oxidized patina/scuffs and natural signs of age along with slight bends to the fin.
Measures:
H (including ring): 22.25″
H (excluding ring): 21.5″
D (bell depth): 2.88″
L (fin length): 5.25″.