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“I Numerati Soffiato” Red Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano “I Numerati Soffiato” floor lamp composed of two hand blown opaque “mushroom” globes (one in white and one in red) joined by a central chromed-steel tube. Unique and early red version, (circa 1960s, Italy). Single button floor switch.
Chrome has been newly re-plated; glass is in very nice, original condition. Will be presented in newly rewired condition.
Height: 47.5″
Diameter: 16″
1960s Italian Modern Terracotta Ceramic ‘Crackle’ Owl
This is an unusual Mid Century Modern Italian terracotta ceramic owl with ‘crackle’ detail. There is a tropical motif throughout: the green background is layered with foliage and two toucans on a branch. The reverse features a woman in traditional garb. A striking piece with extraordinary detail and bold colors. It is in excellent vintage condition.
3.25ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 8ʺH
1970s Tentazione Loveseat Two-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Early 1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina “Tentazione” 2-seat sofa / loveseat (Model #685) in original pale peach cotton upholstery with black circular disk ABS feet. Distributed / imported, retailed, and marketed by the New York Company, Atelier International.
Exemplifies the union of form and function. Stylish with sleek, shapely contours, yet exceedingly durable and comfortable.
Loveseat sat in a sun-drenched Manhattan apartment, so there is a large patch that appears darker than the rest, as that space was shaded from direct sunlight (evidenced by the color of the interior material, as shown). The darkened patch is a better reflection of the actual color of the loveseat originally. Despite the darkened area, the upholstery is sound, free of soiling or wear, and can be left as is. Reupholstery is recommended to achieve a uniform tone; however, not absolutely necessary.
Measures: H 30″ x D 29.25″ x L 64″
Seat height 17″
Arm height 25.25″.
1970s Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Original Sage Velvet
Early 1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina “Tentazione” sofa (Model #685) in original sage / taupe cotton velvet with black circular disk ABS feet. Exemplifies the union of form and function. Stylish with sleek, shapely contours, yet exceedingly durable and comfortable. Velvet shows minor wear (light spotting in spots and edge wear, as shown). Overall, very good, original condition. It could benefit from reupholstery, but can easily be used as is, as the upholstery shows well overall.
Retains the Atelier International / Cassina label (ai was the distributor / importer, marketer, and retailer, not the manufacturer).
Measures: H 30″ x D 29.25″ x L 92.25″
Seat height 17″
Arm height 25″.
Abstract Italian Modernist Ceramic Vase
$650.00Attractive vase with abstract decoration in sky blue, brown, burnt orange, and white with linear decoration throughout (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Nice contrast between the smoothness of the blue and white glazes against the crudeness of the base.
Excellent, vintage condition with no losses/chips/cracks.
Diameter: 4.5″ x H: 12″
Alvino Bagni for Raymor Floral Ceramic Vase
$395.00Early, scarcely seen ceramic vase by Alvino Bagni for Raymor (circa 1950s, Italy).
High-gloss orange, taupe and white floral motif over matte navy glaze. Texture is rough by design, but there is wear present (scuffs, dull spots, and one ‘shiny’ patch from previous price tag residue). Overall, in good, vintage condition with no cracks / breaks. Signed and numbered to the underside.
H: 7.75″ x Diameter: 2.5″
At 16 Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
The AT 16 was originally designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1961. This example is from the 2012 limited re-edition, purchased directly from the Tecno showroom in Milan. The central structure is comprised of an external leather-wrapped aluminum tube, and two sliding concentric tubes in black anodized aluminum. Polished aluminum rings act as the locking mechanisms for the tubes, and can be loosened to adjust the height. The adjustable brushed stainless steel bars cross through the central tube and hold the spheres. The spheres themselves are beech, stained in different colors and range in size from 1.25″ to 3.5″. The rack is installed via a floor mounted anti-skid disc in polished aluminum and a brass plug set in the ceiling (see photos for top and bottom installation components). Embossed ‘Tecno’ manufacturer mark in the leather. Height adjustability: 106.25″ to maximum 126″ L / D: 27.25″ maximum.
H: 126″ x W: 27.25″ x D: 27.25″
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
$9,500.00Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons (Model 2162 – USA, ca. 1955).
Often co-attributed to Gio Ponti, who also designed for Singer & Sons, but no such claim has been confirmed.
Features a shallow pencil drawer to the right and three drawers to the left (two drawers and a bottom filing cabinet drawer).
Sleek design with sharp lines and incredible wood grain occupying a small footprint (H: 29″ x L: 53.5″ x D: 26″).
Retains the “M. Singer & Sons New York Chicago” manufacturer’s label to the top drawer.
Very good, conservatively refinished condition with a couple of small, light surface dings, scuffs to the pencil drawer, and edge wear to the three drawer bank, as shown.
Pencil drawer interior measurement: H: 2.5″ x L: 17.5″ x D: 12″
Top two drawers interior measurement: H: 4.75″ x L: 13.88″ x D: 15.75″
Filing cabinet interior measurement (excluding hardware): H: 10″ x L: 12.13″ x D: 16″.
Brass Italian Modern Mirror with Coronet and Scroll Decoration after Gio Ponti
Brass wall mirror with tubular brass ornamental coronet and scroll detail in the style of Gio Ponti (ca. 1940s, Italy).
Brass has been polished; only light wear remains (spotting and light wear remain, as shown).
Sourced in Naples, Italy.
H: 34.13″ x L: 22.63″ x D: 1″
Carlo Nason for Mazzega “I Numerati Soffiato” Murano Glass Floor Lamp
Italy Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano “I Numerati Soffiato” floor lamp composed of two hand-blown opaque white “mushroom” globes joined by a central chromed-steel tube, circa 1970s. Dual floor switch allows for full or partial illumination, as shown.
Very nice, original condition with light wear consistent with age / use. Chrome has been polished.
H: 47.5″
Diameter: 16″
Collection of Four Vintage Florentine Scuola del Cuoio Embossed Leather Boxes
$400.00Collection of four small unlined brown leather boxes with gold inlay/embossed decoration by Scuola del Cuoio (ca. 1970s, Florence, Italy).
Includes a cylindrical snuff box, a matchbox, a square playing card box, and two hollow ‘book’ shaped boxes that fit into a leather binder (also for playing cards or other smaller objects).
Natural patina present along with soiling and scuffs, as shown. Overall, a charming collection of typical Florentine leather goods of the Mid-20th Century in beautifully aged, original condition.
Bound books – H: 5″ x L: 2.75″ x D: 2″
Matchbox – H: 2.25″ x L: 1.5″ x D: 1.5″
Card Box – H: 1.25″ x L: 4″ x D: 4″
Cylindrical Snuff Box – H: 3.88″ x Diameter: 3.13
Collection of Seven Vintage Coasters by Piero Fornasetti for Banca Unione Milano
Collection of seven vintage Piero Fornasetti small plates/coasters commissioned by Banco Unione Milano and gifted to select clients and employees (ca. 1968, Milan, Italy).
This series features animal and money (given the bank commission) motifs, printed in black and white on porcelain.
Depicting a hen, snail, dog, wasp, turtle, ant and bee, respectively.
Sold as a collection of seven coasters including the original box with paper inserts separating each plate.
All seven are signed “Fornasetti Milano Made in Italy” along with Fornasetti’s pictogram.
No chips/cracks present; some subtle imperfections present within the prints themselves, as shown.
Box: H: 2.5″ x L: 4.75″ x D: 4.75″
Each plate/coaster: H: 0.5″ x Diameter: 3.88″