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Friday Finds!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by ArtecaseOctober 31, 2014

Here are some exciting pieces we have spotted this week!

The sensuous and organic form of this contemporary bronze lamp (‘Grande Lyre’) by Philippe Cuny drew us in. The glow from the bronze is gorgeous.

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This reclinable chair in rosewood by Eugene Printz is like poetry in motion! The curved arm rests are exquisite.

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One of a pair of sofas (model 485) by Edward Wormley. Edition Dunbar 1954. We love the simple design and clean lines.

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This gently curved and elegant sofa by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti (1950s) is an example of great mid century design. Highly covetable!

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This chic and beautiful desk (c 1935) in varnished wood with Hermes leather is by Paul Dupré-Lafon. The two rectangular compartments for storage on the desk top have sliding covers with ivory and brass handles. We can see it gracing an elegant sitting room or adding depth to a study.

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Inquiries about any of these objects:
contact@artecase.com or 06 47 25 09 66

Friday Finds!

Posted on October 17, 2014 by ArtecaseOctober 17, 2014

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Treasure hunting in Paris on a beautiful fall day.

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This is one of a pair of ‘Pipe Line Series 2’ chairs (1983) in lucite and chrome by Jeff Messerschmidt. With a small production of just 75 chairs, they were an exciting find! Each chair has an incised signature and number on a back leg and has been reupholstered. Price for the pair is €2,200.

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The visually light yet sturdy ‘Grasshopper’ chair was the first chair Eero Saarinen designed in a series of sculptural chairs created for Knoll throughout the 1940s and 1950s. We spotted this re-edition produced by the German company Lange at the end of the 1990s. The leather is original and the chair is in great condition with beautiful leather-wrapped armrests. €6,000.

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We loved this fabulous round marble table with elegant stainless steel base (1972) by British designer Richard Young.

D147cm. Price €5,000.

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This eye-catching Italian standing light by Mazzega in murano glass and brass dates from the 1960s. The glass is amber-tinted giving off a beautiful golden glow of light. H 155cm. Price €1,800.

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The Seconda 601-602 chair was designed by Mario Botta for Alias in the 1980s in Italy. In black enameled steel with an upholstered padded backrest and seat pad, we found this stunning pair which have the original upholstery. They are very architectural and rigorous in design and wonderfully comfortable. Use your imagination – these could be gorgeous with beautiful horsehair cushions! H73cm x W52cm x D58cm. €700 for the pair.

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Several mid century classic chairs. Choose your color!

Friday Finds!

Posted on October 3, 2014 by ArtecaseOctober 4, 2014

This is a set of six 19th/Early 20th Century Scholars chairs from Shandong, an Eastern province in China. They would look great in a formal dining room or a more contemporary setting.
The pair is offered for about 300 Euros

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Same style chair in a beautifully eclectic interior.
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A French mid-20th century desk lamp. About 200 Euros.
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Fontana Arte bougeoir in glass, model 2237. This unusual trio of candlestick holders are attached by silver plated joints on square bases.

H.35cm

€4,000- €5,000

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An AFRA and Tobia Scarpa Sorianna canapé for Casina in 1970 is coming up for sale at Christie’s in Paris on 14 October in the debut Interiors sale with items chosen by renown interior designer Nicolas Dufour. We have found these from time to time and know of a BLACK one right now. Will be interesting to see what this one sells for …
the estimate is 800-1200 Euros.

Seriously luxurious and bohemian style.

photo credit: http://www.markseelen.com/portfolio.php

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And as fashion week winds up here in Paris, here is a nod to the great Coco …

A print of the portrait of Coco Chanel by Georgette Tavé

Un portrait, c’est un caractère !”. Celui de Coco Chanel apparat sans fard. “Sans le vouloir… C’est sorti comme ça. Elle était un peu cadavérique, toujours ces roses autour de son chapeau, le visage pointu comme son caractère. ” Quand l’artiste a prêté le portrait pour une exposition à Tokyo, les Japonais faisaient la queue dehors pour voir ce petit minois dur comme le succès.”

Valérie Duponchelle Le Figaro 20 octobre 1998

Translation: “A portrait is a character. This one of Coco Chanel, appeared without makeup. ‘Without hope/desire … It arrived like this. She was a bit dark, always with roses around her hat, her face pointed, like her character.’ When the artist lent this painting to an exhibition in Tokyo, the Japonese lined up for hours to see this little this sweet little face hardened by success.”

This print will be offered at auction this weekend.
200-300 Euros

Friday Finds! 19 Sept 2014

Posted on September 19, 2014 by ArtecaseSeptember 19, 2014

Are you looking for a light or pair of chairs by a specific designer or from a certain period? Have you been dreaming of owning a …?
You fill in the blank and Artecase will help you find it!

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The design events of the last couple weeks have been truly inspiring. We are still going through all of our photos!
Here are a few ideas and objects that caught our eye!

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Charlotte Perriod Nuage biblioteque circa 1955, a beautiful Mid-century piece that was on view during Design Week.

The Duna lounge chair was one of the pieces we saw last week at an evening talk on how the Design market is infiltrating the Art market. It is composed of 60 separate pieces freijo, a Brazilian wood, which together create a chair form evocative of sand dunes.

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Beautiful Lalique display of vases and wall appliqués during Paris Design Week

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This cluster of lights presented at Maison et Objet this month is quite beautiful and look to be inspired by old Parisian holophane street lights, which are in the photo below. We can source the originals for you!

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This commode is designed by Caroline Sarkozy, one of our favorite Parisian interior designers. If you have a chance do go visit the Décors à Vivre: Les Arts Décoratifs accueillent AD Intériors 2014, which is on view until the end of November.

We spotted this pair of Elisabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti chairs called “The Night and the Day”, Circa 1990 behind glass this week. We know a few of you had inquired about the one on our blog that was offered by Artcurial several months ago. The chair was withdrawn from the sale.
Here is a pair available for you!

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Here is a snap from a talk we gave at Parsons Paris last Tuesday on collectible design.

Inquiries about any of these objects:
contact@artecase.com or 06 47 25 09 66

Friday Finds!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by ArtecaseSeptember 5, 2014

We have some truly wonderful objects to present to you today!

This unique 1940s Venini chandelier is from a private home in Paris and it is truly exceptional. Restrained and elegant in expression and proportion … block out the ceiling and other lights in the background of this photo and imagine it in a light and airy entryway or modern dining room.

It is in pristine condition. 80 cm high and 85 cm wide.
The price is right. Contact us for more photos.

Italian 1960s bronze table base. We love the sweeping lines and the perching parrots! We can source a vintage glass top or have a new top made for you.

Not our typical ‘find’ but this beautiful pair of 19th century Chinese cache pots on bronze bases enchanted us. It’s rare to find a pair like this in perfect (age appropriate) condition. Just fill with water and add goldfish!
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This floor lamp (‘Les Yeux sans Visage’) in chrome-plated and black lacquered steel and polished aluminum is a true statement piece and we love the shadow created on the wall behind.

These ‘Male’ and ‘Female’ lights (1978) in polished cast aluminium and chrome-plated steel are iconic pieces. Limited edition of 30 + 2 artists proofs.

This stunning light (1972) in bronze, also by Lebovici is a unique piece. The light head pivots from the base allowing light to be focused directionally.

contact@arte-case for inquires on any of these objects

Friday Finds!

Posted on August 29, 2014 by ArtecaseAugust 29, 2014

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Pair of appliqués – ARLUS. Late 1950s. Influenced by Mategot with perforated surface. Good condition. €2200 the pair.

Italian brass and amethyst lamp, 1970s. €1200.

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Spanish lamp in stainless steel. Editor is FASE. 1960s space age design. Rotates on its base and the head pivots so light can be focused. €600.

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Two Murano glass vases sold as a pair – €400. 1970s. Hand crafted – one is very translucent.

1970s Murano glass wall light covers, €1200.

Inquiries about any of these objects:
contact@artecase.com or 06 47 25 09 66

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Friday Finds! StudioDrift’s Ghost Chairs

Posted on August 21, 2014 by ArtecaseAugust 22, 2014

Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta of Studio Drift are phenomenally talented! Looking back at their amazing Ghost Chair Collection (2007/2008) of futuristic plexiglass chairs created with laser technology, we were struck again by the originality of their vision.

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The effect is astonishingly powerful.

Their light sculpture (which we first saw at Design Miami), Fragile Future III is made up of three-dimensional bronze electrical circuits connected to LED lights onto which real dandelions seeds are attached. The effect is dazzling with the ethereal shape of the dandelion seeds creating diffused points of lights on the grid-like structure.

~UPCOMING EVENTS~

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Happy 15 Août!

Posted on August 15, 2014 by ArtecaseAugust 15, 2014

Happy 15 Août!
We are enjoying this last big weekend of the summer here in France and looking forward to working from our new headquarters starting in September.
Here is a peak of our new view!
We’ll be back next week with lots of great Friday finds!
x Susan and Elizabeth

Friday Finds – Contemporary Chinese Design

Posted on July 25, 2014 by ArtecaseAugust 26, 2014

The dialogue between the past and the present continues to resonate deeply within us and we are excited to share with you the new Shanghai- based luxury lifestyle brand, Shang-Xia (Mandarin for “up down”).

They have collaborated with Christie’s auction house around the globe this summer (first stop was Paris, followed by New York and San Francisco) to present their debut collection of very limited edition furniture, jewelry and and tea sets. The works wholly embrace the traditional heritage of Chinese craftsmanship while expressing a very clean modern aesthetic.

This series of Da Tian Di (Big Sky and Earth) Chairs is an artful embodiment of the concept of Heaven and Earth – straight angles framing a curve.

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Da Tian Di Chair handcrafted in solid wood with red lacquer in the tradition of Ming furniture.

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Da Tian Di Chair in Zitan, which is a very special dense tropical red sandalwood used in traditional Chinese furniture

This exquisite porcelain tea cup, ‘Lotus Pure’ (2014), is a unique piece. Made of paper-thin egg porcelain, it is breathtakingly delicate and elegant. The balance of simplicity of form and bold colors is perfect.

Our guide, Thomas, at the exhibition was exceedingly enthusiastic and knowledgable. He really excited us about the elegance and grace of the designs and ceremony of these objects.

This tea set was presented on the landing of the main staircase at Christie’s with the view behind it into a research room. The size and weight and feel of these objects creates a sublime experience – and we didn’t even have any tea!

Note: We found out later that this brand was launched by Hermès in 2008. Also interesting to know, is that this is the first time Christie’s has collaborated with a retail brand. Sales details are here.

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Inquiries about any of these objects:
contact@artecase.com or 06 47 25 09 66

Sara Ouhaddou – one to watch!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by ArtecaseJuly 18, 2014

Sara Ouhaddou is definitely someone to keep an eye on! This young French Moroccan designer reinterprets the unique traditional techniques of Moroccan craftsmen and applies it to her contemporary designs. Her inspired debut collection of tabourets, embroidered cushions and mosaic tiles is breathtaking!

Her hand-crafted ceramic tile collection is influenced by the delicate mosaic tradition of Fez with its Spanish/Arabic roots. Each tile, of which there are five different patterns, is hand sculpted and unique as a result of the firing technique which creates a subtle difference between each one. We love her attention and commitment to handcrafted detail as well as the dynamic tension evoked through her bold use of space and depth.

20cm x 20cm (7.87in. x 7.87in.)

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The above image shows the complete series of six tabourets in the collection. The first and last in the series have embroidered cushions on clay bases. The second and fourth are metallic and red lacquered ceramic. The third and fifth tabourets incorporated beautifully embroidered recycled rubber.

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Sara’s original use of recycled rubber tires, a material and ‘fabric’ in the creation of her beautiful tabourets and embroidered cushions reflects her deep commitment to ecological issues.

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This photo is just so beautiful we wanted to share it with you to emphasize the culture, stories and historical threads Sara has ‘woven’ together to create such a strongly rooted yet completely contemporary design collection.