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Italian Modernist Iron Bar Cart / Trolley with Plywood and Wicker Inserts
$2,800.00Unique drinks cart / trolley composed of a wrought iron frame with mixed metal inset panels accessorized with plywood trays and wicker baskets, all supported by caster wheels (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Inserts can be configured in different ways, as shown, and serving accessories are thoughtfully included to allow for a simple transition from trolley to tabletop when entertaining.
Very good, vintage condition with heavy patina to the steel push bar, wear / crazing to the mixed metal decorative inserts, and some wicker loss to one of the baskets.
H: 27.5″ x D: 16.63″ / 19.38″ (including basket) x L: 33.25″
Italian Modernist Milk Glass Arched Table Lamp by Linea Gb Milano
$1,800.00Italian milk glass table lamp by Linea Gb Milano, ca. 1960s.
Graceful arc-form, presenting well from all angles.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light wear consistent with age/use present.
Original Italian socket, wiring, and plug accepting an E14 bulb (plug will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
Retains the ‘Linea Gb Milano’ manufacturer’s label.
H: 9.25″ x L: 20.13″ x D: 5.5″
Italian Modernist Pewter “Pumpkin” Ice Bucket
$575.00Mid-Century Italian Modern “pumpkin-form” pewter ice bucket (ca. late 1950s/early 1960s, Italy).
Features a sculptural stem decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
The bucket is uninsulated but can still be used to house ice with or without the addition of a liner.
Very good, vintage condition showing patina/light wear consistent with age and use. There is also a small dent present, as shown (subtle and blends well with the hammered pewter texture).
Measure: height: 6.5″ (5″ without lid) x diameter: 7″
Omega Retailer tag present from a boutique in Rome, Italy. Additionally, branded “Lavorazione A Mano (handmade) petro (pewter) 95% Made in Italy”.
SKU: IBPEW21
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 Modernist Raymor Ceramic “Horse” Ashtray/Vide Poche
$425.00Oblong Raymor ceramic ashtray/vide poche with hand-painted abstract horse motif (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Attractive palette of turquoise, green, and brown against a pale gray, crazed (by intention/design) background.
Excellent, vintage condition.
Signed ‘R. 114. SA Raymor Italy.’
H: 3.75″ x L: 9.5″ x D: 7.75″
Italian Modernist Round Walnut Wall Mirror with Rope Strap and Brass Accents
$800.00Mid-Century round Italian walnut wall-mounted mirror with rope strap supported by brass brackets (ca. 1960, Italy).
Deeply sculpted bent walnut frame with attractive wood joinery details.
Foxing/patina present to the glass, giving it an attractive, distressed appearance (naturally occurring imperfections from age/use — glass still provides a clear reflection).
Walnut has been newly refinished.
H: 32″ (including strap)
H: 20.75″ (without strap)
L: 20.75″
D: 2″
Italian Modernist Sculptural Walnut, Brass and Glass Magazine Rack / Stand
$1,800.00Architectural two-tiered magazine/book/periodical stand/rack/table (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Composed of a deeply sculpted Italian Walnut frame supporting tubular brass rails with exposed brass hardware for draping or supporting magazines/newspapers and four panes of tempered glass, each set of two coming together to form right angles for surface and back support of displayed items .
The top glass surface is only 13.5″ L x 3″ D and the bottom is 13.5″ L x 4″ D, so the glass surfaces themselves are somewhat limited to supporting smaller items without spillover (note the gap between the glass and brass rails).
Handsome, sophisticated piece in very good, refinished condition, though light wear remains to the newly polished brass (patina/tarnish).
H: 25.25″ x L: 16.5″ x D: 17″
The top tier from back glass edge to brass bar is 4.38″ D
The bottom tier from back glass edge to brass bar is 8.5″ D
Italian Modernist Silver-Plated “Pepper” Ice Bucket with Neon Green Interior
$850.00Charming Mid-Century Italian Modern ice bucket resembling both a bell pepper and an acorn with silver plate exterior and neon green plastic interior.
Features a heavily textured, sculptural stem that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Never used — the interior bucket retains its original plastic wrap.
Silver has been newly polished and shows only faint marks.
Bucket is branded ‘STYLE AS 666 / PER ALIMENTI’ (Italian for ‘for food’), and exterior is stamped ‘silver plated.’
Overall dimensions diameter: 7.88″ x height: 11″ (7″ H with the top removed).
Interior bucket measures diameter: 6.75″ x height: 6.5″
SKU IBSP1
Italian Modernist Silver-Plated “Squash” Lidded Serving/Candy Dish
$725.00Mid-Century Italian Modern silver-plated snack/candy/serving dish with lidded top formed to resemble a squash.
This is a shorter, uninsulated version of fruit and vegetable-formed ice buckets made in Italy and France at the time.
Though shallow, this piece can additionally hold ice to stylishly refresh a drink or enhance any tabletop decor.
Features a heavily textured, sculptural stem that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Newly polished; only light wear remains (light wear to the exterior/spots of tarnish to the interior).
Measures: height: 7″ (2″ without lid) x diameter: 8″
Stamped ‘silver plated.’
SKU: IBSP22
Italian Modernist Silver-Plated Insulated “Pomegranate” Ice Bucket by Teghini
$650.00Mid-Century Italian Modern “pomegranate-form” ice bucket with silver plate exterior and white plastic interior designed by Argenteria Teghini (ca. late 1960s/early 1970s, Florence, Italy).
Features a densely textured exterior and sculptural stem that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Silver has been newly polished but retains its patina/shows wear (scuffs as shown).
Stamped “Teghini Firenze Made in Italy.”
Dimensions – Diameter: 6.25″ x Height: 9.25″ (5.13″ H with the top removed).
SKU: IBSP6
Italian Modernist Smoked Glass Circular Wall Mirror by Veca
$3,200.00Veca wall mirror composed of deeply inset mirrored glass attached to an enameled metal base and mounted via three chrome brackets to a circular smoked-glass frame (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Very good, vintage condition with only light white enamel loss to the round wall mounted portion (not visible when mirror is mounted).
Retains remnant manufacturer’s tag.
H: 2.75″ x Diameter: 27.5″
Mirror glass itself is 21.63″ in diameter.
Italian Modernist Stainless Steel “Pear” Ice Bucket
$550.00Mid-Century Italian Modern brushed stainless steel ‘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″ (5.75″ without lid) x diameter: 7.88″
Polished condition but wear remains, as shown (scuffs/spots).
SKU: IBSS26