GALLERY
Gaetano Pesce, Italy (designer)
‘Gotto‘ vase / tumbler / object-sculpture
Designed 1995, for the Pesce exhibition at the Caffè Florian during the Venice Biennale.
Soft cast resin.
Due to the casting method, each one is unique. This example orinates from the original production batch.
H 16 cm, Diam 105 cm; Wt 200g
Gaetano Pesce, Italy (designer)
‘Cannaregio’ armchair from the ‘Unequal Suite’
Designed 1987 for Cassina, Italy, and presented for the first time at the 1987 Milan Furniture Fair
Pink and purple stitched-back fabric on upholstered elements
H 96 cm, W 98 cm, D 105 cm
Robin Day, UK (designer)
‘Tricorne Tray’
Designed 1955, produced by Hille, UK
Formed, beech veneered plywood
Original ‘Hille London’ label to underside
H 4 cm, W 32 cm, D 35.5 cm; Wt 150 g
Robert Welch, UK (designer)
‘Campden’ coffee pot and milk jug
Designed 1957, produced by Old Hall, England
Stainless steel with wooden handles
Makers stamp to undersides
Each H 18 cm, D 9.5 cm; Wt 410 g
Style of Cesare Lacca and Ico & Luisa Parisi, Italy (designers)
Tea or serving trolley
Italy, c. 1955
Sculptural wooden frame on brass and plastic castors. Removable tray with rubber feet to underside.
H 73 cm, L 83.5 cm, W 57.5 cm
Alvar Aalto, Finland (designer)
Model 60 stool
Designed 1933, this is a fairly early production model, produced by Artek, FInland around the early 1950’s.
Solid and laminated birch.
H 44 cm, Diam 35 cm; Wt 2.4 kg
Designer unknown
‘Lava’ enamelled metal wall panels, set of 4
C. 1970
metal panels with thick decorative patterned enamel finish.
Each H 50 cm, W 50 cm, D 2; Wt 3.5 kg
Raija Uosikkinen, Finland (designer/maker)
‘Siena’ ceramic dish
Designed 1953 hand-finished at Arabia, Finland, 1953-1956
Faience ceramic, brown and cream patterned finish.
H 5.5 cm, Diam 25 cm; Wt 0.7 kg
Ettore Sottsass, Austria/Italy (designer)
‘Manifesto’ ceiling lamp
Designed 1970, produced by Stilnovo, Italy.
Chrome-plated and red lacquered metal shade with white interior.
Original bulb holder and wiring.
Original ceiling fixing plate and nuts & bolts.
This is the longest version: height 118.5 cm / 47 in.
H 118.5 cm, Diam 25.5 cm
Ettore Sottsass, Austria/Italy (designer)
‘Manifesto’ ceiling lamp
Designed 1970, produced by Stilnovo, Italy.
Chrome-plated and blue lacquered metal shade with white interior.
Original bulb holder and wiring.
Original ceiling fixing plate and nuts & bolts.
This is the shorter version: height 80 cm / 31.5 in.
H 80 cm, Diam 25.5 cm; Wt 9 kg
