7-Drawer Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV
Italy
c. 1944
Rosewood, maple, brass. Curved desk finished on both sides. A variant of an earlier model that originally covered in parchment & designed for Casa Caminada, 1938. Wood has been refinished.
h. 31.5” w. 67” d. 33”
$26,000.
Published: Osvaldo Borsani – architect, designer, entrepreneur. Giampiero Bosoni. Pg. 226 for photo and sketches of the original variant.
Authenticated by the Archivio Osvaldo Borsani
Ref: 40 OB 06
Set of 6, Model #6402 Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV
Italy,
c. 1944
Rare set of dining chairs with spindle-back details. Mahogany, upholstered seat cushion. Wood has recently been refinished and seats newly upholstered.
h. 39.5” w. 18” d. 20.5” seat h. 19”
$19,200. set of 6
Published: Osvaldo Borsani – architect, designer, entrepreneur. Giampiero Bosoni. Pg. 587
Ref: 71 OB 08
Birth Nest of Tables by Arriau
France
2019
Polished brass, quartz. 2pc nest with larger table featuring incised brass top and inset quartz center. Lower table with slab quartz top. 15-20 weeks lead time.
h. 16.75” / 14” Diam. 39” / 31.5” Extended length with one table nested underneath the other 57”
$39,000.
81 ARR 05
Rare Dahlia Floor Lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy,
c. 1958
Colored glass, brass, painted metal. Rare floor lamp with 3 candelabra sockets set into brass mounts and each backed by a beautifully shaped and colored piece of glass. Overall oxidation and wear to metal & glass elements. All wiring and sockets have recently been replaced.
h. 81.5” diam. 11.5”
$26,000.
Published: Il Design Italiano Degli Anni ’50, p. 231
Ref: 61 MI 05
Ceiling Light, Model #1990 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy,
c. 1960
Painted metal, brass, frosted glass, glass. Elegant and compact fixture with 8 Edison sockets, thick beveled glass and frosted glass shade. Can be used as a flush mount or hang off the ceiling. Very good vintage condition. Painted metal has been cleaned, overall oxidation to brass. Glass is very clean with no chips or breaks. All wiring and sockets have been recently updated. *Several fixtures available.
h. 7” w. 20” d. 20”
$8,500. each
Published: Fontana Arte 11. Manufacturer’s catalog. Pg. 121-122.
Ref: 65 MI 50
Pair of Stylized Wing Chairs
Italy
c. 1950
Bleached wood legs and upholstered seats & backs. Fantastic graphic forms, large scale and very comfortable. Wood has been refinished and seats are newly upholstered.
h. 42.5” w. 28.5” d. 33” Arm h. 24.5” Seat h. 17”
$19,500.
Ref: 72 IT 31
Rare Wall Sconce, Model No. 179 by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Italy
c. 1950
Lacquered aluminum, brass, frosted glass, plastic switches. 3 movable cone shades (one candelabra socket each), one upper reflector shade with pivoting capabilities, and one standard Edison socket. A variation of this model was also licensed by Lightolier for availability on the American market. A rare and exceptional Sarfatti light. Very good vintage condition. Overall oxidation to brass, colored shades seem to have been repainted at some point. All wiring and sockets have been recently replaced. Arteluce sticker on inside of top reflector shade.
h. 31.5” w. 28” d. 20”
Price on request
Published: Gino Sarfatti: Selected Works 1938-1973, M. Romanelli & S. Severi, pg. 404
Ref: 65 GS 06
“Undulate Oval,” Studio-Built Mirror by Ghirò Studio
Italy
2020
Large oval frame of silvered glass with irregular surfaces. Center glass mirror with polished brass surround. Each example is handmade & created one at time. 12-15 weeks lead time. Artist-signed on rear. *Please note that the frames on each of these pieces are created by heating and manipulating their forms. During this process, internal marks occur that can appear to be scratches. These are not damage marks; they are internal and are inherent to the making, and are therefore just a part of each mirror.
h. 47” w. 32” d. 3.5”
$17,500.
Ref: 03 GRO 17
Rare Cocktail Table #1736 by Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1963
Dark gray mirrored crystal top, polished and black painted brass base. Rubber mounts. This table was offered with clear glass and silvered mirror top options as well.
h. 15.5” w. 49” d. 20.5”
Very good original condition with some losses to the paint on underside of glass top. Normal wear to metal base throughout.
$12,500.
Ref: 81 FA 04
3 X 3 Contemporary Nesting Tables
Italy,
2020
Set of 3 mahogany tables, each with 3 hairpin legs. Made in Italy and very customizable.
Table 1: h. 22” diam. 16”
Table 2: h. 20” diam. 14”
Table 3: h. 18.5” diam. 12”
$8,500. set
Ref: 84 IT 22
Pendant #1748 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1957
Rare pendant by Max Ingrand featuring an irregular shaped crystal dish with wide beveled edges and chipped decoration. Polished brass structure, 6 candelabra sockets and added chain and canopy. Recently rewired and sockets replaced. Brass has been cleaned. Glass shows overall signs of wear. *We currently have 3 examples of this fixture in our inventory.
h. 18” diam. 23”
Published: Max Ingrand, du verre à la lumière, Martin-Vivier, pg. 198
Fontana Arte 1, Illuminazione - Manufacturer’s catalog, pg18.
$29,000. per light
Ref: 62 MI 19
Large Sculptural Vase #5 by Dena Zemsky
USA,
2020
Hand-built, glazed stoneware vase form. Signed & dated on underside.
h. 12.5” diam. 7”
$4,400.
Ref: 10 DZM 19
Bedside Tables by Paolo Buffa
Italy
c. 1950
Elegant tables of teak with pale wood inlays. Brass pulls and mounts, and back-painted glass inset tops. Each table features one drawer and a lower shelf. Very good vintage condition. Published: Il Mobili di Paolo Buffa. Pgs. 40, 41 & 64 for related examples.
h. 23.5” w. 17.5” d. 14.5”
$10,500. pair
Ref: 85 PB 03
MoonTower Chandelier by Lorin Silverman
USA
2020
3-tier chandelier of hand-blown, lapis blue glass bowls with applied Japanese platinum foil, and hand-blown globe reflectors. Each globe is clear at the back and opaque white at front & conceals a light source. Chromed metal canopy & chromed brass structure. This fixture is dimmable and fitted with 9 x candelabra sockets (recommended bulb KX-2000), which put out 960 lumens (100W equivalent) per bulb.
Each fixture is custom made to order: glass bowls 18"; standard colorways include opaque black, opaque white, ultramarine blue or lapis blue glass bowls; Japanese foil 24K gold & platinum. Several metal finish options are available for the structure as well.
These fixtures are signed by the artist, UL certified and made in NYC. 20 - 24 week lead time required.
3-tier chandelier: h. 70” diam. 28.5”
*Also available in a 5-tier version: h. 100" diam. 28.5"
$46,000.
Ref: 62 LSV 02
Large Sculptural Vase #4 by Dena Zemsky
USA
2020
Hand-built, glazed stoneware vase form. Signed & dated on underside.
h. 13” diam. 10”
$4,600.
Ref: 10 DZM 18
Large Sculptural Bowl #2 by Dena Zemsky
USA,
2020
Hand-built, glazed stoneware vase form. Signed & dated on underside.
h. 11.5” diam. 13”
$5,200.
Ref: 15 DZM 06
5-Light Wall Sconce by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Italy
c. 1954
Impressive scale single sconce. Gold Murano glass with red details. Each arm has a single standard Edison socket. Matching 7-light variant also available. Very good condition. All glass has been cleaned and all sockets and wiring have been recently replaced. Newly made back-plate to fit over standard j-box.
h. 45” w. 25” d. 13”
$15,500.
Provenance: Hotel Bristol - Merino, Italy.
Ref: 65 SVA 01
Rare Partners Desk by Gio Ponti
Italy
c. 1939
Rationalist desk from a small group created for the offices at Vetrocoke Glass Company. Incised walnut with 3 drawers on each side. Thick inset glass top. Very good restored condition. Wood has been refinished and glass top appears to have been replaced at some point. *This desk has been authenticated by the Gio Ponti Archives & is registered in their archives.
h. 31.5” h2. 27.5” w. 71” d. 31.5”
$46,000.
Ref: 40 GP 09
MoonWalk Floor Lamp by Lorin Silverman
USA
2020
Two shallow glass bowls in ultramarine blue, with applied platinum foil, and two glass-globe shades. Each globe is half opaque-white and half clear. All glass is hand-blown by the artist. Black-patinated bent brass arm with chrome-plated mounts. Base of Carrara Bardiglio Nuvolato polished marble. This fixture is fitted with 2 x candelabra sockets (recommended bulb KX-2000), which put out 960 lumens each (100W equivalent), and has a floor dimmer.
Each lamp is custom made to order: standard color-ways for glass bowls include opaque black, opaque white, ultramarine blue, or lapis blue; Japanese foil 24K gold or platinum. Marble - Carrara Bardiglio Nuvolato (blueish-gray) or Carrara White Venatino, either honed or polished. Several metal finish options are available.
These lamps are made here in New York City.
12 - 15 week lead time required.
h. 70" w. 27" d. 9" glass bowls diam. 18”
$18,500.
Ref: 61 LSV 01
Wave Mirror by Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Italy
c. 1971
Aluminum frame shaped into a wave form with etched line patterning to surface. Center mirror piece. Artist signed on face. Good original condition with areas of patina to aluminum.
h. 58.5" w. 23" d. 2"
$10,500.
Ref: 03 LB 04
