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Large table cigarette lighter, Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy circa 1960’s

September 14, 2014Ceramics, Collectables1960's, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, brighton, ceramiche, ceramics, cigarette lighter, coffee table, decor, Desk, etsy, italian pottery, large, made in Italy, mcm, mid century, modern, paisley, pottery, retro, rimini, Rosenthal Netter, spagnolo, table lighter, vintageafterglowretro Leave a comment

This is a beautiful and large table cigarette / cigar lighter by Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy circa 1960’s.

A fabulous piece designed by Aldo Londi, a striking style very different to the iconic ‘Rimini Blu’. This ‘Liberty’ decor was influenced by paisley patterns on imported Persian and Indian textiles.
This is in an unusual colourway similar to that used on the ‘Spagnolo’ decor, in yellow, orange, brown and green tones, representing the Spanish terrain.

The pattern is impressed into the surface, and the whole piece has the characteristic pitted texture from the inclusion of rough granules in the clay. Lovely form with the tapered waisted base and bulbous neck, with the brass lighter sitting in a well on the top.

A wonderful piece from one of the greatest designers and ceramicists of the 20th century that
would make a fantastic practical table lighter or display item, and would look great in any 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 excellent working condition, the mechanism still has a wick and the flint sparks, will need filling with lighter fluid. The pottery is excellent, free from chips or cracks, some light crazing commensurate with age, nothing to detract on display.

Measures 18 x 7 x 7cm / 7 x 2.75 x 2.75in.

Still bears the original makers and distributors labels on the base, ‘Made in Italy 69 / 10’ and ‘Created in Italy for Rosenthal Netter’.

Available for sale in my Etsy shop http://etsy.me/Xgvt3G

Pablo Picasso ‘The Posters of Picasso’ Hardback Book, 48 Lithographs by Joseph K. Foster, published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York 1964

January 23, 2013Collectables1960's, abstract, art, book, bullfight, cubist, design, exhibition, foster, lithograph, mid century, modern, new york, painting, picasso, picasso pablo, picassos, poster, pottery, print, style, vallauris, what is interior designafterglowretro View all 2 comments

This is a fantastic Rare original 1964 copy of the hardback book ‘The Posters of Picasso’ by Joseph K. Foster, published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York.

A Stunning collection of Pablo Picasso’s poster artwork, many for exhibitions, the Vallauris potteries and bullfights. This artist approved volume contains lithographic reproductions of virtually all of Picasso’s important work in this field, faithfully reproduced in his original colors. The only book of his posters that he endorsed, and supplied the original artwork for.

The 48 lithographic plates are in Excellent Condition, each would make an impressive framed piece of artwork for interior design. A must have for any collector of Picasso artwork, of for any collection of 20th century Modern Art. Perfect for designers, decorators, artists, fine art sellers, framers etc.

In Great Condition, the dust sleeve is showing some marks and wear, the book cover is a little faded and worn on the edges, but the plates are in Excellent Condition, perfect for framing.

Measures 32 x 24 x 2cm / 12.5 x 9.5 x 0.75in.

Murano Mandruzzato Sommerso Uranium Art glass Vase, Italy circa 1970’s

December 28, 2012Glassart, design, Faceted, futuristic, Glass, glow, green, italy design, Mandruzzato, modern, Murano, retro, seventies, sixties, sommerso, space age, uranium, Vase, venetian, vintageafterglowretro View all 2 comments

This is a Great Murano Uranium Sommerso faceted glass vase, made by Mandruzzato, Venice, Italy circa 1960’s / early 1970’s.

A Striking faceted design, beautifully and skillfully hand made, highlighting the best of Murano glass craftsmanship and technique with modern futuristic design.

The rectangular exterior (with a very pale pink colour to the clear glass) contains submerged (Sommerso) yellow and green capsules with a round shaped opening.

Under UV lighting the layers have a fantastic green glow, due to the Uranium Oxide in the glass!

A Beautiful geometric understated sculptural form which could be used as a single stem vase, desk paperweight or centrepiece, a fantastic space age, retro styled home accessory.

Catches the light amazingly through the facets and Sommerso layers.

Would complement any collection of art / Murano glass, and would look fantastic in any retro, vintage, 60’s, 70’s, minimal, modernist, mid century or contempoarary styled interior.

In Excellent Condition, no marks, chips or scratches.

Measures 15.5 x 4.5 x 4.5cm / 6.25 x 1.75 x 1.75in.

Aseda Glasbruk Ruby Red Blown Glass ‘Jack in the Pulpit’ / Bone vases, Sweden circa 1960’s

December 11, 2012Glass60's, art glass, aseda, blown, bone, glasbruk, jack pulpit, mid century, modern, Murano, organic, pair, red, retro, ruby, Scandinavian, sweden, Vase, vintage, whitefriarsafterglowretro Leave a comment

These are a Beautiful Pair of Aseda Glasbruk Swedish Art Glass ‘Jack in the Pulpit’ / Bone vases circa 1960’s.

A Stunning retro mid century design, the Elegant Organic form resembling the ‘Jack in the Pulpit’ hooded woodland flower.

The Ruby Red long slender stems flare out to the curved hooded rims, they sit on clear glass feet filled with ‘controlled bubbles’. The form and glassblowing techniques used are very similar to Whitefriars and Murano glass, which these are commonly mistaken for.

Great Vintage Scandinavian design, that is very reminiscent of styles of the era. The difference in height and shapes of the rims of the pair only adds to their organic natural freeform charm.

Would make a Fantastic addition to any collection of Scandinavian / European / Art Glass and would complement any retro, vintage, mid century, sixties, Nordic or contemporary interior.

In Great Condition, just the usual age related marks and small fleabites on the bases, nothing visible on display or to detract.

Measuring 18 x 5.5 x 5.5cm / 7 x 2.25 x 2.25in.
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Hoptimist Billionaire Bimble Money Box in red, designed by Hans Gustav Ehrenreich, Denmark circa 1969

November 7, 2012Collectables1969, 60's, bank, billionaire, classic, coin, danish, design, ehrenreich, gustav, hans, hoptimist, modern, money box, piggy, plastic, pop art, red, retro, space age, spring, toy, vintageafterglowretro View all 2 comments

The Hoptimist ‘Billionaire Bimble’ moneybox is a classic of Danish Modern design. The range of brightly coloured spring bodied toy figures were created by Hans Gustav Ehrenreich in 1969, and definitely embody a feeling of Space Age optimism and Pop Art fun into their quirky design.

Charles and Ray Eames ‘House of Cards’, interlocking picture card set, Western Germany circa 1952

August 30, 2012Collectables1950's, cards, charles, eames, education, house, mid century, modern, pattern, picture, ray, retro, toy, vintage, west germanyafterglowretro View all 2 comments

The Eames Office produced 5 different sets of the House of Cards. The small house of cards is the original, made in 1952.The images are of what Eameses called “good stuff “, chosen to celebrate “familiar and nostalgic objects from the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms.” The six slots on each card enable the player to interlock the cards so as to build structures of myriad shapes and sizes. There was also a Giant House of Cards (1953), a Computer House of Cards (1970) and Newton House of Cards for the 1974 Nobel Laureates for IBM.

Danish / Scandinavian Leather and Rosewood swivel lounge chair, circa 1960’s

August 5, 2012Furniturebrighton, chair, danish, design, leather, lounge, mid century, modern, retro, rosewood, Scandinavian, style, swivel, vintageafterglowretro Leave a comment

Something a little different, and bigger than the usual offerings. This lovely Danish style Rosewood stained bent ply and leather swivel lounge chair. No makers mark, but ticks all the classic Scandinavian design boxes, and would make a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern through to minimal contemporary interior. Available in my Ebay listings!

Murano Sommerso black and clear glass textured vases by Mandruzzato, based on a design by Campanella, Murano, Italy circa 1970′s

July 26, 2012Glassart, design, Glass, italy, Mandruzzato, modern, Murano, retro, space age, Vase, venice, vintageafterglowretro One comment

Seth Thomas ‘Starburst’ wall clock, with teak and chrome rays and atoms, Scotland circa 1960’s

July 22, 2012Clocks, Collectables1960's, atomic, Chrome, Clock, eames, george nelson, mid century, modern, retro, seth thomas, Starburst, Sunburst, Teak, vintageafterglowretro Leave a comment

Starburst wall clocks are one of the definitive and most iconic pieces for the Mid-Century Modern styled house. They came in many varied designs, all stemming from George Nelson’s classic clock designs of the early 1950’s. With their atomic aesthetic, and teak and chrome construction, they are the perfect pairing for Danish / Eames furniture, as functional and striking pieces of wall art.

Bay Keramik handled vase, 285 40, with pumice like glaze and abstract Mid-Century Modern design, West Germany circa mid 1950’s

May 24, 2012Ceramicsabstract, antique, Bay Keramik, collectable, fat lava, mid century, modern, pottery, retro, style, Vase, vintage, West Germanafterglowretro Leave a comment

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