Pair of Wall Sconces, # 1552 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1959
Organically sculpted, central glass elements. Convex, frosted glass side panels. Nickeled back mounts. Three light sources.
h. 15" w. 3" d. 8"
Very good vintage condition. Newly re-wired and new sockets installed.
$16,500. pair
Ref: 65 MI 06
Venini "Piume" Swirl Vase
Italy
1974
Chalice-form vase designed by Ove Thorssen and Birgitta Carlsson for Venini, Murano, 1974. Deep blue-green glass streaked with gray swirl-stripes. Unusual form. Signed.
h. 14" diam. 9"
Excellent condition.
$1,800
Ref: 10 VE 02
Large-Scale Merletto Glass Vase by Romano Dona
Italy
2013
Gorgeous vase of clear glass with intricately woven canes infused to create a netting effect. Swirling lines of white and shades of blue embedded in the glass give a dreamy spirit to this over-scaled piece. Signed underneath.
h. 18" w. 9.5" d. 6.75"
Excellent condition.
$7,500
Ref: 10 RD 03
Wave Crest Rare Studio Made Cocktail Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
United States
c. 1972
Extraordinary, handmade abstract bronze form with overall textured surface. This particular treatment was created by meticulously dripping solder over the surface of the piece, a technique that was rarely ever used by the LaVernes. This is one of the best examples of their work we have ever seen come onto the market. Wave Crest illustrates the strength of the LaVernes' prowess as studio sculptors. Signed on base. Base dimensions are 50"x 21"
h. 15.5" w. 65" d. 32"
Very good condition.
$58,000.
Ref: 81 PKL 27
Omega Table Lamp by Alexandre Logé
France
2010
Sculptural bronze form with gunmetal patina. Elliptical plaster shade. From an edition of 20. 20 - 24 week lead-time required.
h. 20.5" w. 13" d. 5.5"
$8,500.
Ref: 63 AL 03
Studio Ceramic Vase with Stand by Marcello Fantoni
Italy
c. 1958
Tall vase form with pinched neck and triangular spout. Hand-built earthenware with rough, matte black glaze, and multicolored cubist figure on front. Signed underneath. An unobtrusive and removable stand was recently created for this piece.
h. 18" w. 5.75" d. 3"
Excellent condition.
$4,200
Ref:: 10 MF 04
Pair of Sconces, Model #1680 by Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1960
Rare and elegant pair of sconces with acid-etched glass diffusers and hand-cut brass mounts. Newly created back plates and recently re-wired. Each sconce has one standard Edison socket.
h. 12.5" w. 5.5" d. 6"
Excellent condition
$12,500.
Ref: 65 FA 13
Secessionist Side Table by Thonet
Austria
c. 1910
Stylized beechwood table with brass mounts. Tray-form top on tall legs with spindle detailing. Nice patina to wood and brass. Thonet paper label on bottom.
h. 29.5" w. 29" d. 17"
Very good condition with minimal wear.
$6,500
Ref: 84 THN 01
Five-arm Adjustable Ceiling Fixture by Fedele Papagni
Italy
Contemporary
Completely handmade fixture of polished brass & painted aluminum shades. Each arm adjusts its positioning at the base & every shade pivots in all directions. Made per order. *We often have a few of these fixtures readily available in our inventory, but if by chance we don't, there is a 6 - 8 month lead-time required for production. Please inquire.
h. 35" diam. 70"
$9,500
Ref: 62 IT 21
Custom Designed Pull-up Chair by Paul Laszlo
United States
c. 1955
Dark stained mahogany frame with recessed grip detail on the back. Upholstered with wide-ribbed teal fabric on seat and back.
h. 32" w. 20" d. 25" Seat: h. 19.5"
Excellent condition. Fully restored.
$5,600
Ref: 73 PL 03
Jobim 276 Large-scale, Limited Edition Cocktail Table by Ghiora Aharoni
United States
2015
Edition of 18. Wide-band, heavy-gauge steel frame with wide-rounded corners and sleigh feet. Black powder coating and inset wire-mesh glass. Available in two sizes, each in a separate edition. This listing is for the larger of the two sizes. Each table is signed and numbered and made here in NYC. Lead time 8-10 weeks.
h. 15" w. 60" d. 36"
Excellent condition.
Price on request.
Ref: 81 GAH 02
Jobim 276 Limited Edition Cocktail Table by Ghiora Aharoni
United States
2015
Edition of 18. Wide-band, heavy-gauge steel frame with wide-rounded corners and sleigh feet. Black powder coating and inset wire-mesh glass. Available in two sizes, each in a separate edition. This listing is for the smaller of the two sizes. Each table is signed and numbered and made here in NYC. Lead time 8-10 weeks.
h. 15" w. 60" d. 24"
h. 15" w. 60" d. 36"
Excellent condition.
Price on request.
Ref: 81 GAH 01
Kanak Studio-made Sconces by Alexandre Logé
France
2015
Unique pair of sconces of nickeled bronze with carved alabaster reflectors.
h. 18" w. 8.5" d. 3"
Excellent condition. Newly made.
$10,500 pair
Ref: 65 AL 05
Gentleman's Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl
United States
c. 1950
Seven-drawer chest of dark stained wood with brass x-pulls and raised detailing. Simple, elegant form with lots of storage.
h. 45" w. 40" d. 21"
Excellent condition. Fully restored piece.
$7,800
Ref: 33 PF 01
Lampione Rare Floor Lamp by Fabio Lenci for Guzzini
Italy
1971
Sculptural body of red polyurethane over metal, with frosted perspex shade.
h. 86"
Good. Very good condition. Some chips to enamel.
$12,500.
Ref: 61 FL 01
Dramatic Modernist Floor Lamp
Italy
c. 1990
Hammered aluminum base and spherical, brushed aluminum top piece with circular cutouts and incised lines. Two edison sockets on the sphere, which moves from side to side and pivots up and down.
h. 77" diam. 14"
$8,500
Excellent condition. Minor wear to metal.
Ref: 61 IT 08
Rare and Early Ceiling Light Attributed to Seguso
Italy
c. 1934
Beautiful pulegoso glass in clear, white and aquamarine swirl, with applied aquamarine elements. Unusual technique and construction. Three bowl forms, each containing one edison socket. Bowls attached with snap mechanisms, as there are no holes drilled into the bowls. Nickeled metal mounts. This piece was most likely designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
h. 34.5" diam. 24"
Excellent condition.
$14,500.
Ref: 62 SE 02
Magritte Illuminated Pendant by Alexandre Logé
France
2011
Surrealist-inspired pendant of plaster over metal. Gyroscopic form surrounds a shallow dish which illuminates a floating cloud. This fixture comes outfitted with one 2-pin G9 socket, suitable for halogen or LED bulbs. Made per order in France and available exclusively through Donzella. Lead time 12 to 15 weeks.
h. 40" diam. 24"
$12,500.
Ref: 62 AL 05
Studio-made Mobile Hanging Light by Fedele Papagni
Italy
2014
Studio-made ceiling light of polished brass and black painted metal. Created as an illuminated mobile. This light has an expansive reach and plays with the ideas of movement and balance. A superb and unusual piece, available exclusively through Donzella. * We often have a few of these fixtures readily available in our inventory, but if by chance we don't, there is a 6 - 8 month lead-time required for production. Please inquire.
h. 28" w. 120" d. 18"
Excellent condition.
$16,500.
Ref: 62 FP 01
Rare Pair of Architectural Sconces by Arteluce
Italy
c. 1958
Chromed steel & polished aluminum structures supporting large frosted glass shades. One edison socket per sconce. Signed with manufacturer's sticker. The design of these sconces is attributed to the architectural duo of Carlo Santi & Vittorio Borachia based on other very similar pieces they did.
h. 17.5" w. 8" d. 12"
Excellent condition. Metal has been recently polished out and shows only minimal signs of age. Glass has no chips or significant scratches, and wiring and sockets have all been recently replaced.
$10,500
Ref: 65 AR 01
