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Rare Two-tier Cabinet by Eduard Wimmer-Wisgrill

Vienna, 1932

A rare and magnificent two-tiered cabinet by Eduard Wimmer-Wisgrill, 1932.   This unique cabinet was designed by Wimmer-Wisgrill for a bridge room in a 1932 exhibition and was manufactured by the illustrious Wiener Werkstatte. The Austrian Museum in Vienna (MAK) has period photos of the cabinet in situ .  This striking cabinet is embellished with gold leaf in a chevron pattern and then incised with geometric patterns on alternating strips.  The cabinet rests on a simple black painted support; the interior is painted black.

Excellent Restored Condition

 55.75 H  52.75 W  21.25 D

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Pair of Large Sconces by Pietro Chiesa for the Teatro Nuovo, Parma

Italy, c. 1939

A Pair of Large Sconces by Peitro Chiesa for the Teatro Nuovo, Parma, c. 1939. Finished in enameled brass each sconce is adorned with a “crown” pediment, an elongated tapered form that contains ten arms with “cup” lights, supported by a single arm that attaches to the wall.

Excellent Original Condition

60H X 20W X 10D

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A Pair of Burr Walnut Veneer Armchairs by Johannes Itten

German, c 1930         

“Itten’s photograph from 1920 portrays a man who appears to be disciplined, serious and determined. His unusual appearance might be puzzling: the shaved head of a priest, the self designed robes. But it all fits into the picture of this early master at the Bauhaus.  Itten joined it in October 1919 teaching the preliminary course. His focus lay in the study of objects and materials, analysis of Old Masters and life drawing. He was aware of the newly established educational reform theory and was familiar with the artists of avant-garde. In more practical terms this meant that he wanted his students to find their inner being and develop a well tuned personality. He started his class with breathing exercises and gymnastics and let his students decide whose work was the best. People either admired him or hated him profoundly.  Nontheless he was quite rightly described as the backbone of the Bauhaus. His ‘Vorkus’, the preliminary course, was continued in a very similar style even after he left the institution. It is said that it was his passion for the development of the individual which eventually led to a fall out with Walter Gropius, the director of the Bauhaus. The latter was of the opinion that commercial work was essential to keep the school individualism. Itten eventually founded his own school in Berlin in 1926, known later as the Itten School.”

An Extremely rare pair of burr walnut veneered armchairs designed by Johannes Itten, c 1930.  Shortly after leaving the Bauhaus in 1922 as a professor of the preliminary course, Itten formed his own school in Berlin and it was during this period he designed these for his own home. Newly upholstered in vanilla colored kid these symmetrical, geometric chairs sit low to the ground and provide ample back support with the large cushions and a slight curve to the back.

Provenance: Johannes Itten;

                     Thence by decent

Mint restored condition

TMF1112

29.5H  27.5W  36D (each)

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A Burr walnut coffee table by Johannes Itten

German, c 1930

“Itten’s photograph from 1920 portrays a man who appears to be disciplined, serious and determined. His unusual appearance might be puzzling: the shaved head of a priest, the self designed robes. But it all fits into the picture of this early master at the Bauhaus.  Itten joined it in October 1919 teaching the preliminary course. His focus lay in the study of objects and materials, analysis of Old Masters and life drawing. He was aware of the newly established educational reform theory and was familiar with the artists of avant-garde. In more practical terms this meant that he wanted his students to find their inner being and develop a well tuned personality. He started his class with breathing exercises and gymnastics and let his students decide whose work was the best. People either admired him or hated him profoundly.  Nontheless he was quite rightly described as the backbone of the Bauhaus. His ‘Vorkus’, the preliminary course, was continued in a very similar style even after he left the institution. It is said that it was his passion for the development of the individual which eventually led to a fall out with Walter Gropius, the director of the Bauhaus. The latter was of the opinion that commercial work was essential to keep the school individualism. Itten eventually founded his own school in Berlin in 1926, known later as the Itten School.”

A Rare coffee table designed by Johannes Itten, c. 1930. Shortly after leaving the Bauhaus in 1922 as a professor of the preliminary course, Itten formed his own school in Berlin and it was during this period he designed these for his own home.  A simple design that shows off the beauty of the wood in its surface.

Provenance: Johannes Itten;

                     Thence by decent

Mint restored condition

TMF1113

13.5H  40W  47.25D

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Magnificent lantern form sconces by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, 1938.  Two ivory enameled cups each concealing a light source, and acting as a diffuser casts beautiful, soft illumination. All original glass, brass and enamel. Documented extensively in Fontana Arte Una Storia Trasparente by Falconi; variations on this design - pages 206, 207.

Excellent original condition.

25.5"H x 9.5"L x 10"D (each)

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Mirrored Breakfront by Syrie Maugham

USA 1930’s      

Rare and exceptional mirrored breakfront by Syrie Maugham. Glass shelves in a mirrored, illuminated case atop a mirrored, six leg console. Mercury glass mirror shows beautiful age and patina. Descended through original owners – the Grace and Phipps families.

Excellent original condition

72H  56W  12.5D           

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Italy, c. 1930

Italian copper and white glass sconces. Clean, moderne styling. Delicate white glass held in a polished copper frame, in the style of Gio Ponti. Can be wired, made to cover an existing socket in the wall.     Sold individually, five available

Excellent original condition            

25 h  22  w  10.5 d

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A elegantly proportioned compact executive desk by James Mont in green stained oak with bronze hardware, mounts and original leather top. Desk is in excellent original condition. The desk with nine drawers, four graduated on each side with center drawer. Bronze banding around desk, designed on all sides to float in a room. Burned in mark James Mont Designs in center drawer, each of the nine bronze pulls stamped James Mont Designs.

30"H x 48"L x 24"D

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1930's large mercury glass lamp.

Dimensions: 16" bulb - 24" H