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Vintage Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Form Table Lamp on Aluminum Base
$1,600.00Murano glass mushroom-form table lamp supported by a circular aluminum base (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Attractive pattern in amber and honey tones.
Excellent, vintage condition with light wear to the base (light spots, scuffs and a patch of discoloration).
Takes an E27 bulb.
Retains the original Italian plug, which will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested.
H: 13.75″ x Diameter: 19.5″
Base Diameter: 12″
Vintage Italian Oblique Asymmetrical “Disk” Table Lamp in Chrome and Metal
$650.00Italian Modernist table lamp, ca. 1960s, composed of a chromed-metal oblique cylindrical base supporting two white lacquered metal discs bracketed to three smaller chrome disks.
Unique, asymmetrical form resembling a tilted/angled flying saucer.
Original Italian socket, wiring, on/off switch, and plug (plug will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
Light edge wear to the original white lacquer and heavier wear to the chrome (patch of loss, light scuffing, and some pitting, as shown).
Remains a visually striking piece in good, vintage condition.
H: 7.25″ x Diameter: 9.5″
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 Oversized Ceramic Vase with Blue and Yellow Glazed Banding
$550.00Large ceramic vase in deep gray/ slate matte with glazed blue, white and yellow banding (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Attractive pops of bold colors against the slate backdrop and impressive size measuring H: 13.25″ x Diameter: 14.63″.
Excellent, vintage condition with only a couple of light scuffs, as shown.
Unmarked.
Vintage Italian Petite Glass Table Lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
$1,800.00Smallest version of the iconic model 1853 frosted glass table lamp designed in 1954 by the French glassmaker, Max Ingrand, for Fontana Arte, Italy.
Stylish, practical lamp occupying a small footprint but emitting a strong and pleasant light from two sources (glass shade and glass base).
Early example with original, vintage switch branded Fontana Arte (one switch controls the top light source, one the bottom) and lower perforated base.
Very good vintage condition with only light, age-commensurate wear to the off-white painted interior branches and socket, along with light wear to the glass including one small fleck to the top of the base directly below the socket carriage (not visible with the shade in place and does not impact the integrity of the piece – see last photo).
Original Italian socket, wiring, and plug (plug will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
H: 13.5″ x Diameter: 7.63″
Shade alone measures: H: 7.5″ x Diameter (top): 5.75″ x Diameter (bottom): 7.63″
Socket height: 10.25″
Glass Base Diameter: 6.63″
Vintage Italian Petite Glass Table Lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
$1,800.00Smallest version of the iconic model 1853 frosted glass table lamp designed in 1954 by the French glassmaker, Max Ingrand, for Fontana Arte, Italy.
Stylish, practical lamp occupying a small footprint but emitting a strong and pleasant light from two sources (glass shade and glass base).
Early example with original, vintage switch branded Fontana Arte (one switch controls the top light source, one the bottom) and lower perforated base.
Very good vintage condition with only light, age-commensurate wear to the off-white painted interior branches and socket, along with light wear to the glass including one small fleck to the top of the base directly below the socket carriage (not visible with the shade in place and does not impact the integrity of the piece – see last photo).
Original Italian socket, wiring, and plug (plug will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
H: 13.5″ x Diameter: 7.63″
Shade alone measures: H: 7.5″ x Diameter (top): 5.75″ x Diameter (bottom): 7.63″
Socket height: 10.25″
Glass Base Diameter: 6.63″
Vintage Italian Piero Fornasetti “Cammei” Coffee Table
$9,800.00Piero Fornasetti “Cammei” coffee table composed of a lithographic transfer with cameo motif on lacquered wood supported by a black enameled-steel base with brass, adjustable feet (ca. 1955, Italy).
The Cammei pattern is Fornasetti’s homage to Classicism, and the modernist form of the table base contrasts nicely with the “old world” subject matter on the surface.
Natural yellowing to the top from age along with small spots of lacquer loss / light wear along the edging and a tiny surface nick, as shown. Overall, very good, vintage condition.
Signed with decal manufacturer’s label to underside: “Fornasetti Milano Made in Italy.”
Measures: H: 16.5″ x L: 39.25″ x D: 19.63″.
Vintage Italian Raymor White Glazed Ceramic Lidded Jar in Pink, Black, and Gold
$600.00Italian Mid-Century Modernist Raymor ceramic lidded jar/urn (ca. 1950s, Italy). Attributed to Aldo Londi/Bitossi, though unconfirmed.
Pinprick incisions throughout amid banded motifs in pink, black, and gilt glaze.
Statuesque, impressive piece with attractive colors incorporated.
Very good, vintage condition with minor loss to the rim’s gilt banding, as shown.
Signed.
H (without lid): 11.25″
H (with lid): 15.25″
Diameter: 5.63″
Vintage Italian Red Plastic and Glass Cube Lamp Attributed to Lamperti Robbiate
$650.00Petite cube lamp in red plastic with dense glass top diffusing a warm, pleasant light attributed to Lamperti Robbiate (ca. 1970s, Italy).
Black push button on/off found on the back of the lamp.
Excellent, vintage condition with only minimal wear present, as shown.
Original Italian socket, wiring, and plug (plug will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
H: 4.75″ x L: 4.88″ x D: 4.88″
Vintage Italian Round Extendable Dining Table in Rosewood by Ico Parisi for MIM
$7,200.00Italian Modernist rosewood extension dining table raised on six rectangular straight legs with aluminum caps designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi for MIM, Roma (ca. 1950s).
Spectacular wood grain forming an attractive chevron pattern.
Ingenious, practical design with a butterfly leaf extension allowing for a simple seamless expansion of the table from round to oval. The bifold leaf is folded, stacked, and concealed under the surface then easily unfolded when extra space is required.
Newly refinished condition, but light surface wear remains ( scuffs and dings, as shown).
Round: H: 29″ x Diameter: 55″
Oval with extension: H: 29″ x L: 82.63″ x D: 55″
Height (ground to apron): 27.25″
Vintage Italian Silver-Plated “Pumpkin” Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti
$1,800.00Vintage “pumpkin” ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti (ca. 1970, Italy). Crafted from silver-plated cast aluminum with an aluminum interior bucket.
Features a heavily textured, sculptural petiole and leaf decoration that serves as the handle for removing the top.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light spotting to the interior bucket.
Measures: Height: 7″ (4.5″ without lid) x Diameter: 7″.
SKU: IBPOT16
Vintage Italian Silver-Plated “Pumpkin” Lidded Serving/Candy Dish
$450.00Italian silver-plated snack/candy/serving dish with lidded top formed to resemble a pumpkin or squash (ca. 1930s/40s, Italy).
This is a shorter, uninsulated version of fruit and vegetable-formed ice buckets made in Italy and France in the Mid-20th Century.
Though shallow, with the addition of an insulated lining this piece can 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.
Silver has been newly polished but retains its patina/shows wear (namely, scuffs and spots of tarnish, along with splitting to the edge from repetitive lid placement and removal, as shown).
Branded with silver hallmark to inform date of creation (a raised hand, S and SP), though cypher is unrecognized as belonging to a specific year/manufacturer.
Dimensions – Diameter: 5.75″ x H: 4.75″ (2″ H with the top removed).
SKU: IBSP8