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Beautiful pair of Józef Chierowski's 366 armchairs, made in Poland. Featuring the new Atomic Age aesthetics, this items are iconic for the Polish Modernism. The armchairs have been recently restored and are in great condition. Józef Marian Chierowski (1927 – 2007) was an eminent interior and furniture designer.  He graduated from the Faculty of Interior Design at PWSSP in Wrocław, where in 1976 became the Head of the Department of Design. After 1980, he returned to the Department of Interior Design, where he led the Workshop of Furniture Design (together with Piotr Karpiński). He was strongly associated with Dolnośląska Fabryka Mebli (Lower Silesia Furniture Factory) in Świebodzice, where the prototype of the armchair 366, the symbol of the his success, was made. Józef Chierowski’s works can be admired, among other places, in the National Museum in Warsaw.

Beautiful Murano sommerso vase in red and blue. The piece is made in the 1960s and is kept in very good condition, showing no visible deterioration. 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

Set of two Atomic Age pandant lights made in Belgium, in the late 1970s or early 1980s. The pandant is made of plastic in the style of the famous designer Luigi Colani. The items are in very good shape, with only one (almost invisible) crack on a facet (see photos).

Green & brown Murano fruit bowl made in the 1950s. Of considerable size and, at the same time, remarked by the suppleness of its lines and silhouette, this fruit bowl (kept in very good vintage condition) can successfully be the central piece of any table. During World War II the industry did not thrive, but as soon as the war was over the glass masters of Murano returned to their art and created pieces deeply rooted in interior design trends of that time with focus on minimalism, functionality, and simplicity. To support these trends Murano artists and artisans returned to techniques of the past such as filigree, murrino, and lattimo. From that point onwards Murano saw continued exploration of styles and techniques striving to find a happy medium between the technical mastery and the outline, color, and decoration. The resulting continuous innovation led to a rise in popularity and to multiple prizes at various international art exhibitions. Thanks to such prominent artists as Archimede Seguso, Ludovico and Laura De Santillana, Tobia Scarpa, Ercole Barovier, Fulvio Bianconi, Toni Zuccheri, Romano Chrivi, Giampaolo Martinuzzi, and Alfredo Barbini, Murano again became known as the glassblowing capital of the world. Murano now created the art trends as opposed to following them in the years past. Source: glassofvenice.com

Exquisite table lamp signed Val Saint Lambert. This hand-made piece is made in the 1960s by the most prominent crystal manufacturer in Benelux, official supplier to H.M. the King of Belgium. Signed on the bottom, "Val St. Lambert". Still has the original label. The piece is in a very good condition. History of Val St. Lambert: In June 1826, smoke was rising from the chimney of the Cistercian abbey in Seraing, near Liège: the first furnace of the Val Saint Lambert Crystal Works had just been fired up. Val Saint Lambert would rapidly emerge as the epicentre of the Belgian crystal industry. For all the preconditions for a successful industry were met: the vicinity to the Meuse, a coal-rich region, a rail network, and even the enormous monastery facilities, which were ideally suited for artistic and craft activities on a large scale. The end of the 19th century ushered in a golden age for Val Saint Lambert. The site around the former abbey expanded into an impressive village with more than 180 worker dwellings, with small gardens, a school, a shop, and even a hospital. In the crystal works, by now world famous, some 5,000 employees produced 120,000 unique crystal creations each day. World War I brought an abrupt end to the expansion. Several key markets disappeared: the Balkans, the Russian tsars and Germany. The great depression of 1929 and the bombardment of World War II meant a further decline for the crystal works. This situation lasted up to the 1960s and 1970s, before two major innovations breathed new life into Val Saint Lambert: the introduction of the diamond disc for better cutting and engraving, and the replacement of the traditional pot furnace by a bath furnace, which melted solid raw materials into liquid glass. From the 1970s the company’s history is marked by several restructurings and takeovers. Today, the Val Saint Lambert Crystal Works are in the hands of the Onclin family, which aspires to reinstate the brand on a global level. Source: val-saint-lambert.com

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.

Wall coat rack made of metal. The piece is produced in Hungary in the 1950s and features clean, geometric forms. The piece is kept in very good vintage condition.

Charming Mid-Century table lamp made of metal and brass. The table lamp features a beautiful contrast between the golden brass and the soft shade of blue. Made in the early 1950s, this piece is in very good condition displaying no deterioration. It also has the original lightbulb socket and switch.

Wall coat rack made of brass. The piece is produced in Belgium in the 1950s. The piece is a versatile exponent of the thin border between Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern and is kept in very good vintage condition.

Elegant table lamp made in Belgium, in the 1940s. The sober, minimal, geometric shape is doubled by the elegance and the rigor of the Art Deco Style. The lamp features a metallic body and a fabric lampshade. It is kept in very good vintage condition.

Spectacular Space Age / Atomic Age ceiling lamp with 12 lights made in the 1960s. This chandelier features an elaborate design. The 12 spherical globes (lampshades) are made of robust, textured and partially flattened glass. The silver-colored decorative elements are made of metal; stylized in the form of 18 rays, they have spherical (globular) ends. The lights are arranged on three registers (3 up, 6 in the middle and 3 down). The piece is in very good condition and will look amazing in any modern home. The Space Age is a time period encompassing the activities related to the Space Race, space exploration, space technology, and the cultural developments influenced by these events. The Space Age is generally considered to have begun with Sputnik (1957). During the 1950s, architecture, furniture, interior design, cars, and gadget design took on a curiously spaceflight-inspired aesthetic.

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.

Spirits bottle / decanter designed by Per Lütken in the 1970s and produced at Holmegaard, Denmark. Massive, towering, kept in good condition. Still bears the original label.