Brass
Vintage Italian Brass Shield Wall Mirror after Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti-style brass ‘shield’ wall mirror (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Graceful, elongated form.
Overall, in very good, vintage condition. Brass has been newly polished, and shows only light wear. Glass shows one dark streak, as photographed (a naturally occurring imperfection from age/use — glass still provides a clear reflection).
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 33.88″ x L: 19.5″ x D: 1″
Vintage Italian Distressed Oblong Wall Mirror with Brass Frame after Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti-style oblong oval wall mirror with inset glass supported by a brass frame (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Patina/light wear to brass frame. Glass itself is distressed – moderate desilvering present, giving the mirror a naturally antiqued appearance.
Remains an elegant piece lending itself to a variety of decorating styles.
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 29.75″ x L: 20.25″ x D: 1″
Vintage Italian Elliptical Wall Mirror with Brass Frame after Gio Ponti
Italian Modernist elliptical/oval wall mirror after Gio Ponti composed of inset glass within a brass frame (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Overall, in good, vintage condition. Polished brass shows natural patina and minimal, general wear. Glass shows spotting and a de-silvering streak (almost presenting as a paint splatter), as shown (wear consistent with age/use — glass still provides a clear reflection).
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 38.75″ x L: 20.13″ x D: 1″
Vintage Italian Large Brass Rectangular Wall Mirror in the Manner of Gio Ponti
Attractive irregular rectangular/boat-form wall mirror in solid brass in the manner of Gio Ponti (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Brass has been newly polished, but light wear remains, as shown. Glass is clean.
Very well constructed with a solid mahogany back and brass mounting bracket.
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 40.13″ x L: 24.5″ x D: 1″
Vintage Italian Mahogany and Brass Collapsible Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca
$1,400.00Handsome collapsible/foldable magazine rack attributed to Cesare Lacca (ca. 1950s, Italy).
(This piece has also been attributed to Ico Parisi by Capitolium Art in Italy (auction 257, lot 475), however it is more commonly recognized as a design by Cesare Lacca.)
Composed of a mahogany frame with brass and green leather details.
Original condition with patina to the brass and wear to the mahogany, as shown.
Remains in very good, vintage, fully-functional condition.
H: 18.88″ x L: 21.5″ x D: (fully extended) 26.5″ / D: (closed – reflecting the base depth): 12″
Vintage Italian Malachite Green Goatskin and Brass Bottle Opener by Aldo Tura
$650.00Aldo Tura bottle opener/cap lifter composed of a dyed malachite green goatskin wrapped handle with rectangular brass opener (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Unusual example with the rectangular top (most commonly, the cap lifters are round).
Rich patina to the unpolished brass and only light wear to the handle. Very good, original condition.
Branded “PM Italy.”
Upright: H: 8.13″ x L: 2.25″ x D: 1.38″
Vintage Italian Modern Curved Sofa on Brass Splayed Legs
$4,800.00Vintage Italian organic-form sofa with sculptural, winged-arm rests and deeply curved back supported by four brass, splayed legs (ca. 1950s).
Chic, modernist design, presenting well from all angles with its soft, gentle curves.
In need of re-upholstery – as in this case, muslin upholstery is often used as a blank canvas to best exhibit the frame. This muslin was heavily used, even though it was only intended to serve as the base, and therefore shows ample wear (holes/soiling). Seat height/style can be adjusted based on preference, as there are presently no seat cushions (loose cushions can be made, or a uniformly even foam seat can be added and upholstered over).
Cast brass legs show heavy patina/tarnish consistent with age. Much of the wear can be eradicated with polishing.
Possesses design attributes of Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Veronesi, and Federico Munari, but confirmed designer is unknown.
Sourced in Rome, Italy.
H: 32.35″ x L: 76″ x D: 33″
Seat Height: 10.5″ (no cushions)
Arm Height: 21″
Interior seat length: 59.55″
Interior seat depth: 19.5″
Vintage Italian Modernist Mahogany and Brass Bar Cabinet by Longato Arredamenti
Vintage mahogany highboy bar cabinet with highly stylized anodized aluminum pulls and solid lacquered brass sabots by Longato Arredamenti of Padova (circa 1960s, Italy).
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi were among the most notable designers for Longato Arredamenti, which began manufacturing Italian furniture in 1965.
Versatile piece, designed for bar use but can additionally serve as bedroom or living room storage.
Composed of two stacked cabinets, the top including a shallow drawer above a drop-down hinged door opening to reveal open bar storage flanked by a single shelf. The lower cabinet features two hinged doors with a single, adjustable/removable shelf which can be raised 1″ or lowered 2″ from where it presently sits (as it is positioned, there is 9.88″ h space below the shelf and 11.25″ above).
Offers multiple storage options while occupying a relatively small footprint.
Conservatively refinished condition, though minor wear remains (light scuffs, mostly to the edging, and light wear to the aluminum, as shown).
H: 52.38″ x L: 31.5″ x D: 17.5″ (bottom) / 12.63″ (top)
Depth with drop down surface extended: 28.63″
Depth with doors open: 32″
Interior bar cabinet dimensions (upper tier of top cabinet): H: 8″ x L: 29.75″ x D: 10.38″ (at the widest point)
Interior bar cabinet dimensions (lower tier of top cabinet): H: 8.25″ x L: 29.75″ x D: 11.25″
Drop down surface: L: 30″ x D: 16.38″
Interior base cabinet dimensions: H: (discounting shelf): 22″ x L: 29.75″ x D: 15″
Vintage Italian Modernist Sculptural Sofa in Blue Tweed with Brass Tapered Legs
$4,200.00Italian Modern sofa in original blue tweed upholstery supported by cast solid brass tapered legs (ca. 1960s).
Attractive form characterized by deeply sculpted, winged arm rests and sharp, clean lines.
Sofa has been cleaned, but tweed shows wear (spotting and light fading along with one small spot of discoloration on the seat where a small hole was previously repaired). Cast brass shows patina/spots to the polished brass, as shown. Overall, good, vintage condition, usable as is with aforementioned wear. Foam and internal structure are sound.
H: 28.5″ x L: 87.88″ D: 34″
Arm Height: 20.25″
Seat Height: 15.5″
Vintage Italian Ochre Cotton Velvet and Brass Lounge Chairs
$3,600.00Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist lounge/arm chairs in original ochre cotton velvet upholstery (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Low slung form with wide, sculptural arms, all supported by four splayed, two-tone brass legs.
Original upholstery shows wear commensurate with age/use (some snags to the fabric/impressions/general wear). Can be used as is, but upholstery is recommended. Unpolished brass shows natural patina/wear.
We have four chairs available in total – listing is for the pair.
Sourced in Rome, Italy.
H: 36″ x L: 30″ x D: 34.75″
Seat Height: 15″
Seat Depth: 18.5″
Seat Length: 20″ (front) / 18.25″ (back)
Arm Height: 21.25″
Vintage Italian Patinated Brass Framed Incurved Wall Mirror
Unique, graceful oval-form wall mirror with semi-circular cut out/incurved top (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Unpolished, original condition showing patina consistent with age/use. Glass is in excellent, vintage condition.
Source in Naples, Italy.
H: 35.25″ x L: 23.5″ x D: 1″
Vintage Italian Postmodern “Ottoni” Tea Kettle by Carsten Jørgensen for Bodum
Postmodernist teapot designed by Carsten Jørgensen for Bodum (1980s, Italy).
Early Italian production example composed of a stainless steel pot with brass accents, bent teakwood handle, and blue finial to add a pop of color.
There are some very faint scuffs to the newly polished teapot, along with some oxidation to the interior (normal for its age/use). Overall, in very good vintage condition.
Designer and manufacturer branding present to the underside.
H: 7″ / 9″ with handle up x L: 8.13″ x D: 7.38″