1950-1959

Beautiful Murano sommerso vase in green and purple. The piece is made in the 1950s and is kept in very good condition, showing no visible deterioration. It has the original label. When thinking of Murano glass, it is highly unlikely that we think of sand, yet this rare material is at the base of all glass production. Glass is firstly a mix of siliceous sand, soda, lime and potassium, which is put to melt inside an oven at a temperature of around 1.500 Celsius. After it has become flexible enough, it is removed with a pipe that will be used to blow the glass out while the glassmaker shapes and models it. The forms and colors given to each piece depend on the tools and chemicals used during its production. The techniques are also important.. One of the most common techniques is “Sommerso”, which in Italian literally means “submerged”. This technique is used to create several layers of glass (usually with different contrasting colors) inside a single object, giving the illusion of “immersed” colors that lay on top of each other without mixing. This is done by uniting different layers of glass through heat and repeatedly immersing them in pots of molten colored glass. This technique is quite recognizable: it is characterized by an outer layer of colorless glass and thick layers of colored glass inside it, as if a big drop of color had been captured inside the transparent glass. When one first sees these objects, it seems almost impossible to conceive such beautiful colors being locked so perfectly inside what would seem solid glass, and then undoubtedly one begins to wonder how ever did they manage to achieve such a complex game of shapes and colors right in the middle of a clear glass object. Source: glassofvenice.com

Beautiful Akva ashtray for two designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard. This model is part of the Akva series, which was a huge success and remained in production for more than two decades between 1953 and 1974. A rare piece made from hand-blown glass. The Akva series includes items sold under different trade marks and line names: Askebaeger, Dukling, Fiona, Hellas, Lysestage, Menuet, Rondo, Selandia, Thule, Umanak, Surf etc.

Beautiful and suave Art Deco green and pink table made in Germany in the 1950s. The table lamp has a light green body, a brass tube and a pink lampshade made of plastic. It also has it's original switcher. The lamp is in full working order and in good vintage condition.

Beautiful pair of Mid-Century armchairs made in Italy in the 1950s. Featuring incredibly refined and stylish wooden arm posts and legs, the armchairs have been recently restored and have new upholstery. Also, the strong contrast between the color of the upholstery and the dark wooden elements offers a sophisticated yet modern look. This pair is in great condition and can accommodate an elegant living room, hallway or salon.

Smoky glass vase, part of Menuet series, signed by Per Lütken and produced at Holmegaard. Signed, identified and dated on the bottom, “Holmegaard 19PL59” (Per Lütken signed almost always monogrammed with initials falling between the 4 digits of the year). Original label. Very elegant and stylish, the vase has the silhouette and the fragility of the heart ("Hjerte" form in Danish). The Menuet vases were originally produced between 1955-1974. But this spectacular piece was quickly beloved by the glassware enthusiasts and because of the steady demand, the model was reintroduced in production in 1985.

Elegant cherry wood table made in Germany, in the mid 20th century. The tall and slim legs and the thin top, with beveled edges, give this table a special finesse. An example of the elegant, refined German taste. The table is in very good condition.

Imposing coffee table made in Denmark, in the 1950s. Made of teak, one of the representative wood essences of Scandinavian Modern, this table has organic, natural lines, avoiding harsh shapes and sharp angles. The silhouette of the trapezoidal legs provides extra suppleness and make the table a stylish presence despite its robust construction. The piece is in very good condition and has impressive dimensions for a sofa table (170 cm. long). It can be the centerpiece of any living room.

Elegant gray desk lamp made in Germany. This piece was designed in the 1950s. Its outline is characteristic for the German Mid-Century design and for the sobriety that defines those products made in the first years after the end of World War II. With a large and spectacular shade, this lamp is a piece that can provide a unique personality to any office. With only small age-related traces, this desk light is in a very good vintage condition.

The Kluk-Kluk decanter draws its name from the noise it makes when liquid is poured, noise that is amplified by this bottle. Initially used only for schnapps, this bottle is very popular in Denmark, and over time, it was produced by Holmegaard in a myriad of shapes, sizes, and colors. The first Kluk-Kluk designed by Jacob Bang was produced in 1928 but Bang kept revisiting the piece. This model was probably designed in the late 1950s or early 1960s and retains its original label.

The Hivert decanter (also known as The Swig Jug) was designed by Holmegaard creative team in 1970 (by Hjørdis Olsen and Charlotte Rude). The shape is designed specifically for a strong handhold. Initially used only for schnapps, it is still suitable for any kind of spirits.

This particular decanter, known as "the drunk" (because of its bent posture) is a variation of the famous Kluk-Kluk decanter which takes its name from the sound made by the liquid when poured, sound amplified by the shape of this bottle. Both the Drunken Kluk-Kluk and the classic Kluk-Kluk are very popular in Denmark and were produced by Holmegaard in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. The first Kluk-Kluk designed by Jacob Bang dates from 1928 but the designer kept coming back to this. This piece presented above is designed in the second half of the 1950s.