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Tea cup and saucer / cake plate, April by Maureen Tanner for Foley Bone China, Staffordshire, England mid 1950’s

August 23, 2014Ceramics1950's bone china, 1950's pottery, 1950's teaset, april, bone china, cake plate, english bone china, flowers, foley bone china, lady, made in england, maureen tanner, mid century china, retro kitchenalia, staffordshire, tea cup, vintage homewares, vintage tablewareafterglowretro Leave a comment

This is a beautiful tea cup and saucer / cake plate set, made by Foley Bone China, Staffordshire, England circa mid 1950’s.

A fantastic design by Maureen Tanner, ‘April’ inspired by her travels around Italy after studying at the Royal College of Art. Made of quality bone china / porcelain and decorated with transfer prints of a girl / lady holding a mirror, surrounded by motifs of flowers and leaves, a delightful illustration picked out in yellow and pink.

So reminiscent of the 1950’s mid century era, very stylish and perfect as practical vintage tableware or for display.

Would make a great addition to any collection of English bone china / porcelain and would complement any retro, vintage, 1950’s, mid century, kitsch or contemporary interior.

In excellent condition, no marks, chips or crazing.

The plate measures 22 x 22 x 1.5cm / 8.75 x 8.75 x 0.5in.

The cup measures 6.5 x 10 x 8.5cm / 2.75 x 4 x 3.5in.

Both marked to the base ‘April designed by Maureen Tanner Foley Bone China Made in England’.

Available for sale at my Etsy shop http://etsy.me/1p1q7W6

Pair of Bitossi Ceramiche bowls, Italy circa 1950’s / 60’s

August 11, 2014Ceramics1950's, 1960's, afterglow retro, Aldo Londi, alla moda, Bitossi, bitossi bowls, bitossi ceramiche, bitossi seta, brighton, home decor, italian pottery, mid century modern, mid century pottery, multicolour, retro style, seta, vintage decorafterglowretro Leave a comment

These are a fantastic pair of bowls designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy circa 1957-1965.

Stunning designs, a deep round bowl and a pointed undulating dish, perfect for use on a table / desk, as handy little bowls or to admire as sculptural pieces.

A Fabulous decor by Aldo Londi, a multicoloured variant on the ‘Seta’ (Silk) decor, with its sgraffito incised lines and multicoloured daubs over a black glaze, contrasting with a glossy lime green interior, so reminiscent of the era. Influenced by the new trends in art and design in the mid century period.

Wonderful unusual pieces from one of the greatest designers and ceramicists of the 20th century.

Would look great in any 50’s, 60’s, retro, vintage, mid century modern, modernist, minimal or contemporary interior. A Great addition to any collection of Bitossi / Italian / European art pottery or 20th century design.

In Great Condition, some crazing to the interior of the round bowl, and missing glaze from the pointed ends of the elliptical bowl(pictured), no chips or cracks, nothing to detract on display.

The round bowl measures 13 x 13 x 6cm / 5 x 5 x 2.5in.

The pointed bowl measures 18 x 8 x 7cm / 7 x 3.25 x 2.75in.

Handpainted marks to the base C283/13 Italy and CA9/10 Italy.

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Danish Teak bird bottle opener / corkscrew, circa 1960’s

August 3, 2014Collectables1960's, afterglow retro, bird figurine, brighton vintage, danish modern, danish teak, hans bolling, kay bojesen, mid century figure, mid century modern, retro barware, retro bird, vintage birs, vintage teakafterglowretro Leave a comment

This is a Beautiful Danish Teak mid-century modern style bird bottle opener / corkscrew, circa 1960’s.

A Fabulous Scandinavian collectable, the head removes to reveal a bottle opener, and the base comes off to reveal a corkscrew.
Great stylised design details, from the flat cap on his head, plastic bead eyes, a cigarette in his carved red painted beak / mouth. Lovely form to the body, wonderfully curved down to the gorgeous tail. The corkscrew doubles up as a stand and leg, sitting on the lozenge shaped teak foot.

A Stunning piece, stamped ‘Made in Denmark’ to the base, possibly by Hans Bolling / Kay Bojesen who produced very similar designs, and is so reminiscent of the era, the wood has lovely patination to match its age.

Would make a Stunning addition to any Danish or Scandinavian Teak collection, and would complement any mid century modern, retro, vintage, 60’s, kitsch or contemporary interior.

In Excellent Condition, a couple of small rough areas of wood, nothing to detract on display.

Measures 17 x 10 x 4.5cm / 6.75 4 x 1.75in.

Bitossi Ceramiche ‘Rimini’ pottery table lamp, Italy circa 1960’s

July 14, 2014Ceramics1960's, 1970's, Aldo Londi, alla moda, Bitossi, bitossi ceramiche, bitossi rimini, bitossi table lamp, brighton, home decor, italian, italian pottery, mid century modern, mid century pottery, mid century table lamp, retro, rimini yellow, vintageafterglowretro Leave a comment

This is a lovely vintage Bitossi Ceramiche pottery table lamp, Italy circa late 1960’s / early 70’s.

With its alternating bands of impressed motifs resembling Arabesque or Runic patterns, a variation on the classic ‘Rimini’ decor. Beautiful glossy layered mustard yellow and brown glazes possibly a precursor to the ‘Sahara’ range, reminiscent of the sun and sand of the desert.

An imposing solid cylindrical form, sloping to a narrow bottle like neck and capped with a flat disc, could be paired up with a plain or brightly coloured / decorated shade for contrast.

Would make a fantastic practical lighting / display piece, and would look great in any 60’s, 70’s, retro, vintage, mid century modern, modernist or contemporary interior. A Great addition to any collection of Bitossi / Italian / European art pottery or 20th century design.

In Excellent Condition, no chips, cracks or crazing. Not signed or marked, many had paper distributors labels.

Measures 34 x 12 x 12cm / 13.5 x 4.75 x 4.75in.

Rewired with a new brass fitting with integral switch, a generous 1.5m of brass coloured cable, new plug, PAT tested. Fitted with a bayonet bulb holder and three pin plug (UK).

Overseas buyers please enquire about shipping costs, as this is a heavy item, packaged over 2kg, combined postage may be available, as would shipping lamp base with no fittings.

Available for sale in my Etsy shop: http://etsy.me/1knu0Ok

Rosenthal Studio Linie porcelain lidded pot, Hans Theo Baumann, Germany circa 1960’s

July 8, 2014Ceramics1960's, Bowl, dish, german porcelain, hans theo baumann, jewellery box, lidded bowl, mid century porcelain, porcelain lidded bowl, rosenthal, rosenthal porcelain, rosenthal studio linie, studio line, studio linie, swiss design, trinket boxafterglowretro Leave a comment

This is a Wonderful porcelain lidded pot / bowl , designed by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal Studio Linie, Germany circa 1960’s.

The decor is by the renowned Swiss artist and designer Hans Theo Baumann who designed for Rosenthal from 1954 until the 1970’s.
The body is semi matte black to the exterior and glossy white inside, circular with deep straight sides. The lid is beautifully soft and rounded, also in glossy white with an intricate abstract / modernist / architectural graphic motif. Resembling a pen line drawing filled in with beige, yellow and green tones.

Very stylish and so reminiscent of the era, stunning high quality from this esteemed German company. Perfect for a myriad of uses on a dressing table or desk, sideboard or table.

Would make a Great addition to any collection of Rosenthal / German or European pottery, and would complement any retro, vintage, mid century, minimal or contemporary interior.

Measures 14 x 14 x 5.5cm / 5.5 x 5.5 x 2.25in.

Fully marked to the base, with the Rosenthal and Studio Linie logos, artists signature and the form / decor number.

In Great Condition, no chips or cracks, a little light wear to the black glaze commensurate with age, nothing to detract on display. Also some very small scratches in the motif on the top, very hard to notice and also do not detract on display.

Available for sale in my Etsy shop : http://etsy.me/1qQKFRu

Set of miniature ceramic liqueur bottles, Alpho Pottery, France circa 1930’s

June 25, 2014Ceramics, Collectables1930's, alpho, alpho pottery, Alphonse Mouton, art deco bottle, art drench studio pottery, art nouveau, Benoit Serres Toulouse, french art deco, french decor, liqueur bottles, miniature bottlesafterglowretro Leave a comment

These are a Beautiful trio of miniature ceramic liqueur bottles, made by the Alpho Pottery, France circa 1930’s.

A Wonderful set, owing much in its design to the Art Deco / art Nouveau period, when Alphonse Mouton started his studio. Born in 1900 into a family of potters, this prolific potter worked in Saint Vallier in the Drôme region in south west France from the 1930s to 80s. He produced mainly for the tourist market using a series of recognisable glazes in colours ranging from dark blues, greens and beige. He also produced some items for liqueur companies.

These are Great examples of his work, displaying characteristics of Art Deco in the angular handled bottle, Art Nouveau in the tall slender bottle, and playfulness in the teapot / watering can shaped piece.

All with variations on his characteristic glaze in a dripping / flamelike effect in shades of blue and green, with different textured glazes on each.

Perfect to add to any Alpho / French pottery / European studio pottery collection and would complement any Art Deco / Art Nouveau / 1930’s / 40’s, French style, rustic or contemporary styled interior.

All marked differently, one marked ’12 ALPHO’, another impressed mark ‘5’, and another unmarked other than the distributors stamp ‘Benoit Serres Toulouse’.

In Excellent Condition, no marks, chips or scratches or crazing, some wear to the labels commensurate with age, nothing to detract from the vintage look.

Measuring from largest: 10 x 9 x 2.5cm / 4 x 3.75 x 1in.
10.5 x 5 x 5cm / 4.25 x 2 x 2in.
10 x 8 x 4cm / 4 x 3.25 x 1.5in.

They still all contain their original contents! But for overseas buyers please note that they will have to be drained prior to shipping!

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Studio Laurana Rame D’ Arte enamelled copper wall clock, made in Italy circa 1960’s

June 22, 2014Clocks1950's clock, 1960's clock, afterglow retro, brighton retro, brighton vintage, brutalist, brutalist clock, copper wall clock, curtis jere, enamelled copper, enamelled copper clock, Franco Bastianelli, italian brutalist, italian modernist, italy, laurana, marcello fantoni, mid century modern clock, Pesaro, Rame D' Arte, studio lauranaafterglowretro Leave a comment

This is a Beautiful Studio Laurana Rame D’ Arte enamelled copper wall clock, made in Italy circa 1960’s.

A Fantastic design from this ‘copper art’ studio founded by Franco Bastianelli in Pesaro, Italy in 1958.

Stunning Italian modernist / brutalist style very reminiscent of the work of Curtis Jere and Marcello Fantoni during the mid century era.

The clock face is made of copper, with indentations and holes roughly hewn around the rim, embellished with shimmering fiery multicoloured enamelled glazes. In the middle are raised glassy droplets to roughly mark the time.

Fitted with a very reliable German Kienzle movement and lovely period brass hands, and a pink sweeping secondhand.

Would make a prefect addition for any mid century, modernist, brutalist, 1950’s, 1960’s, vintage, retro or contemporary interior as a practical piece of wall art!

In Excellent Condition, no marks, chips or scratches, a little kink in the secondhand, nothing to detract on display. In fully working order, takes one size C. 1.5V battery not included.

Measures 25 x 25 x 5cm / 10 x 10 x 2in.

Hand signed to the back with the artists name (indistinct).

Available in my Etsy shop : http://etsy.me/1lIZXpa

‘Optimist & Pessimist’ Teak Trolls, Hans Bolling, Denmark circa 1960’s

June 12, 2014Collectables1960's, bojesen, brighton, danish modern, danish teak, danish troll, denmark, hans bolling, mid century, mid century modern, optimist, pessimist, retro, retro collectables, teak figurine, trolls, vintage, vintage home decorafterglowretro Leave a comment

These are a Great Pair of Danish Modern Teak trolls, attributed to Hans Bolling, Denmark circa 1960’s.

A Fantastic couple, comprising of miniature troll figurines the ‘Optimist’ and ‘Pessimist’. Both made out of teak, with rope arms and rabbit fur hair and painted eyes.

Stunning mid century Danish modern design classic, so reminiscent of the era, their small size would make them perfect to accessorise and add some fun character to a desk, mantelpiece or shelf.

Would make a Stunning addition to any Danish or Scandinavian Teak collection, and would complement any mid century modern, retro, vintage, 60’s, kitsch or contemporary interior.

In Excellent Condition, some thinning of the rabbit fur hair, nothing to detract on display.

Each figure measures approx 10.5 x 8 x 5cm / 4.25 x 3.25 x 2in.

Available in my Etsy shop: http://etsy.me/1ntqYKf

Marcello Fantoni miniature pottery bowl, Florence, Italy circa 1950’s

June 10, 2014Ceramics1950's, abstract modern art, afterglow retro, alla moda, Bowl, brighton, ceramicists, cubist pottery, dish, duomo, fantoni, fantoni bowl, fantoni dish, florence, italian pottery, italy, marcello fantoni, mid century ceramics, miniature dish, retro, vintageafterglowretro Leave a comment

This is a Stunning and Rare Marcello Fantoni miniature bowl, made in Italy circa 1950’s.

A Wonderful design, with an archaic look, influenced by Etruscan / Ancient Roman pottery, and modern art, Cubism and abstraction. A Lovely curved biomorphic form, more a sculptural piece than a practical bowl or dish.

Fantastic glazes, a vibrant glossy aquamarine blue, a red and black bubbling enamel like glaze, a painterly daub of yellows, and a matte lilac glaze. All tied together with a sgraffito (scratched) cubist pattern resembling an abstract bird.

Marcello Fantoni was one of the greatest ceramicists and designers of the 20th century, his pieces were influenced by ancient Etruscan ceramics, and by contemporary modern artists of the mid century era. Incorporating elements of Modernism / Cubism and Abstraction, this led to his pieces being included in collections of international Modern Art museums and galleries.

This bears a handpainted mark to the base ‘Fantoni Italy, with the ‘Duomo’ symbol based on Florence’s Cathedral’s dome.

A Great addition to any collection of Fantoni / Raymor / Italian / European art pottery or 20th century design. Would complement any retro, vintage, mid century, modernist, 1950’s, 1960’s, minimalist or contemporary interior.

In Excellent Condition, no chips or scratches to the pottery, some age related wear to the the base, nothing to detract.

Measures 7 x 6 x 3cm / 2.75 x 2.5 x 1.25in.

Available in my Etsy shop: http://etsy.me/1swwNNR

Set of 4 teak lidded ceramic canisters, by Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy circa 1960’s

May 25, 2014Ceramics1960's, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, bitossi ceramiche, brighton retro, brighton vintage, canister, home decor, italian pottery, mid century modern, modernist, orange and brown, pop art, retro, retro kitchenalia, retro pottery, storage jars, teak lidded, vintage, vintage ceramicsafterglowretro One comment

These are a Fantastic set of 4 teak lidded ceramic canisters, by Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy circa 1960’s / 1970’s.

A Wonderful bright design, probably by Aldo Londi, with their lower half having a glossy orange glaze, incised with vertical ribs. Contrasting with the unglazed middle section which has the rough texture so reminiscent of Bitossi pieces. Capped by a glossy white rim and each having a teak lid which has a rubber seal to secure it.

The colours and style are so typical of the mid century era and of Londi’s iconic work for Bitossi.

A Very unusual and highly collectable set of canisters, prefect for storage in a retro kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, office or living room, but would equally look great as decoration in any room arranged in a row or cluster on a table or mantelpiece.

Would make an Excellent addition to any collection of Italian / European pottery and would complement any 1960’s, 70’s, retro, vintage, mid century, minimal, modernist or contemporary interior.

In Excellent Condition, no cracks or chips, some crazing to the white glaze and irregularities in the unglazed areas from production. The lids have a lovely age related patina to them.

The largest pot measures 19 x 14 x 14cm / 7.5 x 5.5 x 5.5in.

Second largest measures 16 x 12 x 12cm / 6.5 x 4.75 x 4.75in.

Third largest measures 13 x 10 x 10cm / 5 x 4 x 4 in.

Smallest pot measures 9.5 x 7.5 x 7.5cm

Handpainted marks to the bases ‘320 Italy’, ‘321 Italy’, ‘323 Italy’.