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Italian Blown-Glass Bud Vase in Azure
Small, sculptural bud vase likely manufactured in Italy (circa 1960s) in light azure. Nice color and shape.
Unsigned / labeled and in excellent, vintage condition.
H: 9.5″ x Diameter: 4″
Italian Brass and Glass Kidney Form Illuminated Vanity Console by Luigi Brusotti
Elegant dressing table/vanity with illumination setting designed by Luigi Brusotti (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Composed of a swiveling brass-framed mirror mounted to a vanity table with a transparent glass top tier and frosted glass lower tier with etched star decoration.
The light fixture positioned under the second tier illuminates the stars, emitting a soft, appealing glow.
Includes six brass clips which can attach fabric to the edges of the top tier, if an apron-add on is desired, concealing the bottom tier and base.
Light patina/tarnish to the polished brass, and the mirror is streaked/cloudy/distressed as shown.
Newly rewired for US (socket and plug have additionally been changed).
H: 45.75″ x L: 34.5″ x D: 20″
Top tier dimensions: L: 34.5″ x D: 17″
Bottom tier dimensions: L: 33.5″ x D: 16″
Height between floor and lower tier: 21″
Height between floor and top tier: 29.75″
Base dimensions are L: 27.25″ x D: 20″
Height of mirror and its mounts alone: 16″
Italian Gilded Metal Stool or Bench With Blue Velvet Cushion by S. Salvadori
This S. Salvadori 1950s Italian stool or small bench is composed of a gilt-metal frame and velvet cushion. Inspired by a lyre’s form with a frame resembling strings that branch out into curved arms. Retains a metal hang tag marked Italy. There is minor loss to the gilt, partially revealing the red paint within. Beautiful patina and sound structure. The cushion has been reupholstered in a blue velvet, and the foam has been replaced.
H: 24.5″ x W: 26″ x D: 14.75″ x Seat Height: 19.5″
Italian Gilt Tole Floral Motif Mirror with Shelf
This decorative Italian mirror is adorned by gilt tole flowers and petals. There is rich patina to the gilt from age. There are two pieces of glass in total (the shelf has its own glass panel). There is wear to the glass, as pictured, from dispersed spots of moisture penetrating the glass over time creating a unique aesthetic in its own right.
H: 46″ x W: 16″ x D: 9″
Italian Gold and White Glazed Incised Ceramic Compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Glamorous vintage ceramic urn/compote/lidded vase with incised design and hand-painted gold accents designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (ca. 1950s, ltaly).
The etched sgraffito linear pattern reveals the beige base under the matte white glaze.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light patina to the applied gold accents.
Listing is for the compote alone — bowl, vase, and pitcher are available separately.
H: 6.75″ (without lid) 7.75″ (with) x Diameter: 6″
Italian Gold Glazed Incised Charger by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Elbee
$600.00Glamorous vintage ceramic bowl/charger with incised design and hand-painted gold accents designed by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Elbee (ca. 1950s, ltaly).
The etched sgraffito linear pattern reveals the taupe base under the matte off white/ almost pale blue appearing glaze.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light patina to the applied gold accents.
Reminiscent of an Aldo Londi design for Raymor with only slight variations (color and size).
Signed “Elbee Italy 30/279”.
H: 2.75″ x Diameter: 10″
Italian Lucite Octagonal Form “Gem” Ice Bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi
$1,600.00Luxurious lucite ice bucket by Alessandro Albrizzi having an octagonal form (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Top swivels open via an inset brass mechanism.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light wear consistent with age (namely, patina/tarnish to the brass). Retains all plastic ‘feet’ to the underside for stability.
H: 8.5″ x L: 10.13″ x D: 10.13″
Italian Maple Valet by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti
This Italian maple valet was designed by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti in the 1950s. Composed of a frame/hanger and change or cufflink holder with a double rack on the bottom for shoes and four caster wheels for easy mobility. The top bar (intended for hanging scarves, ties, or pants) can be extended 1.5″ in either direction by pulling out the brass rod.
Maple is in excellent, vintage condition. Brass shows patina / general wear / slight tarnish to the bar of the bottom shoe rack, as shown.
Branded with the FR initials.
H 41″ x W 17.5″ x D 12.5″
Italian Modern ‘Sea Garden’ Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Raymor
Spectacular ceramic vase from Alvino Bagni’s ‘Sea Garden’ line for Raymor (circa 1958, Italy). Incised circular decoration with lovely color combination. Nice, vintage condition.
Signed ‘Italy.’
H 8.75″ x Diameter: 5.75″
Italian Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp Attributed to Gino Sarfatti
$5,600.00Italian floor lamp composed of dual shade (interior white and exterior light plum acrylic shade) mounted to a nickel plated steel rod on an enameled steel base. Shade height adjustability via a ‘push-button’ mechanism, allowing the shade to be raised or lowered effortlessly along the full length of the stem. Often attributed to Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, but unmarked.
Nice patina to the stem / base and minor wear commensurate with age, but in overall excellent, original condition.
Sources: Gino Sarfatti, Diegoni, pg. 67 illustrates related form Wright Important Design Auction 6/02/2009: Lot 310.
H: 72″ x Diameter: 17″ x Base diameter: 11″
Italian Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp by Reggiani
1960s Reggiani floor lamp composed of a single fixture that can be raised / lowered roughly 3/4 of the way up / down the stem (the cord exit point on the stem is lowest point of adjustability). Additionally, the fixture has full 360 flexibility with tension arm while the shade only adjusts within in an upward / downward orientation.
There is wear / scratches to the base.
Measures: Base diameter 11″.
Retains the ‘Reggiani Made in Italy’ label.
H 62″ x W 13.5″ x D 11″
Italian Modern Art Glass Decorative Bowl
$295.00Elegant Mid-Century Italian Modern hand-blown-glass bowl with ruffle edge and light blue swirl decoration throughout. Minor scuffs to glass; no breaks, chips, or cracks. Piece is in excellent, vintage condition.
6.5ʺDiameter × 3.3ʺH