Country of Origin:Italy Maker:Walter Furlan Condition:New Year:2005Walter Furlan 1931 - Born near Venice at an early age he went to work in the VAMSA glassworks. At the  More »

Country of Origin:Italy Maker:Walter Furlan Condition:New Year:2005Walter Furlan 1931 - Born near Venice at an early age he went to work in the VAMSA glassworks. At the end of the Second World War he joined the glassworks of Gino Cenedese where he assisted Alfredo Barbini and all the old craftsmen of the former VAMSA amongst them world famous Mamaracio Gino Forte and Flavio Poli who invented the a massello technique of glass creation in Murano in the 1920's. Furlan learned the technique of sculpting glass a massello which was later his favorite method. This technique infuses color into pure crystal sculpture giving it brightness vibrant color and power. Having become a master-craftsman while still young Furlan had contacts with artists and met Flavio Bianconi along with a chance meeting with Pablo Picasso. At the Ferro and Lazzarini factory Furlan begins to collaborate with Professor Ezio Rizzetto. Their mutual understanding produced artistic works which were ehibited at the early shows at Bevilacqua La Masa. Maestro Furlan had the opportunity to participate in other ehibitions with works of his own creation obtaining recognition as a Master Designer. In 1963 he again meets Pablo Picasso while his work is shown at the Murano Glass Ehibition organized by the Istituto Veneto per il Lavoro. In the early 70âs Furlan joins the Seguso Vetri dâArte glassworks under the guide of Maestro Angelo Seguso and the Designer Mario Pinsoni and learns the techniques of submerged glass and stylized forms typical of the designs of Professor Favio Poli who was then working for the Seguso Vetri dâArte becoming his most reliable interpreter. It is here that the Picasso inspiration becomes a reality. In 1977 he joins the first course for artists organized by the International Glass School and on this occasion carries out works by the artists Picasso Horst Sobota Renzo Margonari and Ghibbe giving proof of his great capacity and versatility for interpreting artistic design. Later Maestro Furlan participates in the Premio Murano an event organized by the Abate Zanetti Association and on this occasion he carries out works for Verdiano Marzi Andrea Pagnacco Marconi and Lauro Santoro. More recently he has carried out works for Lindstrom Alinari Barattini Wagner and Jef Van Reniaout all renowned patrons of the arts. The fascinating artistic work of Picasso epressed in Furlan's glass sculptures is demonstrated by all the eperience acquired during his periods of work with old masters. He has interpreted Picasso's paintings during his Cubic Period and given them a 3rd dimension. The colors are vivid the work profoundly dimensional. It is as if Picasso sculpted them himself. The works of Walter Furlan are to be found in better Italian museums that specialize in sculptured glass. His wonderful interpretations of Pablo Picasso's artwork will only increase in value as Furlan's work is now limited because of his advancing age.   « Less

Height: 17 in. (43.18 cm) Width: 14 in. (35.56 cm) Depth: Country of Origin:Italy Style:Cubist Artist:Walter Furlan Condition:Mint Year:2005 Description:Spectacular  More »

Height: 17 in. (43.18 cm) Width: 14 in. (35.56 cm) Depth: Country of Origin:Italy Style:Cubist Artist:Walter Furlan Condition:Mint Year:2005 Description:Spectacular one-of-a-kind glass sculpture created by hand entitled "Head with Fruit." This piece was created as an homage to Pablo Picasso by epert glass sculptor Walter Furlan out of Murano, Italy. Walter Furlan (1931- ) Born near Venice, at an early age he went to work in the VAMSA glassworks. At the end of the Second World War, he joined the glassworks of Gino Cenedese where he assisted Alfredo Barbini and all the old craftsmen of the former VAMSA, amongst them world famous Mamaracio , Gino Forte , and Flavio Poli who invented the a massello technique of glass creation in Murano in the 1920's.Furlan learned the technique of sculpting glass a massello which was later his favorite method. This technique infuses color into pure crystal sculpture, giving it brightness, vibrant color and power. Having become a master-craftsman while still young, Furlan had contacts with artists, and met Flavio Bianconi along with a chance meeting with Pablo Picasso.At the Ferro and Lazzarini factory, Furlan begins to collaborate with Professor Ezio Rizzetto. Their mutual understanding produced artistic works which were ehibited at the early shows at Bevilacqua La Masa. Maestro Furlan had the opportunity to participate in other ehibitions with works of his own creation, obtaining recognition as a Master Designer.In 1963 he again meets Pablo Picasso while his work is shown at the Murano Glass Ehibition, organized by the Istituto Veneto per il Lavoro. In the early 70�s, Furlan joins the Seguso Vetri d�Arte glassworks, under the guide of Maestro Angelo Seguso and the Designer Mario Pinsoni, and learns the techniques of submerged glass and stylized forms, typical of the designs of Professor Favio Poli who was then working for the Seguso Vetri d�Arte, becoming his most reliable interpreter. It is here that the Picasso inspiration becomes a reality.In 1977 he joins the �first course for artists� organized by the International Glass School, and on this occasion, carries out works by the artists Picasso, Horst Sobota, Renzo Margonari, and Ghibbe giving proof of his great capacity and versatility for interpreting artistic design.Later, Maestro Furlan participates in the Premio Murano, an event organized by the Abate Zanetti Association and on this occasion he carries out works for Verdiano Marzi, Andrea Pagnacco, Marconi and Lauro Santoro. More recently he has carried out works for Lindstrom, Alinari, Barattini, Wagner and Jef Van Reniaout, all renowned patrons of the arts.The fascinating artistic work of Picasso, epressed in Furlan's glass sculptures, is demonstrated by all the eperience acquired during his periods of work with old masters. He has interpreted Picasso's paintings during his Cubic Period and given them a 3rd dimension. The colors are vivid, the work profoundly dimensional. It is as if Picasso sculpted them himself.The works of Walter Furlan are to be found in better Italian museums that specialize in sculptured glass. His wonderful interpretations of Pablo Picasso's artwork will only increase in value as Furlan's work is now limited because of his advancing age.   « Less

Height: 32 in. (81.28 cm) Width: 108 in. (274.32 cm) Depth: 54 in. (137.16 cm) Country of Origin:USA Maker:Brunswick Style:Kling Condition:Restored Year:1900-1916  More »

Height: 32 in. (81.28 cm) Width: 108 in. (274.32 cm) Depth: 54 in. (137.16 cm) Country of Origin:USA Maker:Brunswick Style:Kling Condition:Restored Year:1900-1916 Description:Brunswick Kling: This magnificent design marks a new era in the highest class of billiard table construction and ornamentation. It carries a suggestion of the classic Greek and ancient Egyptian, touching a period when the Oriental splendor bid fair to outrival the more classic tones and studied effects characterizing the era when Athens claimed the right to school the world in literature and art. The severely plain in furniture is now giving way to the lighter and more artistic coloring effects of inlaid decoration. Available also in a combination style. Manufactured under various patents granted from 1900 to 1916.   « Less

Height: 34 in. (86.36 cm) Width: 101 in. (256.54 cm) Depth: 55 in. (139.70 cm) Country of Origin:USA Maker:Brunswick Style:Brilliant Novelty Condition:Restored Year:c.  More »

Height: 34 in. (86.36 cm) Width: 101 in. (256.54 cm) Depth: 55 in. (139.70 cm) Country of Origin:USA Maker:Brunswick Style:Brilliant Novelty Condition:Restored Year:c. 1880 Description:The Brunswick "Baby Grand" Home Table, carom and pocket billiard, genuine mahogany, inlaid design, richly finished. This home size tables belong to the "royal family" of billiard tables. They are worthy productions of the "House of Brunswick" and are daily adding new luster to its name. Made of the finest, thoroughly seasoned mahogany, beautiful in design and very richly finished. This rare and beautiful wood possesses the etreme durability so desirable for the finest class of cabinet work. Mahogany lasts for generations. Age serves but to enhance its richness and beauty. The cue rack and accessory drawer of Brunswick's Baby Grand Carom and Pocket Billiard Table is a great convenience. Keeps everything right at hand and in perfect condition. The drawer is constructed so as to be invisible. All Brunswick home carom and pocket billiard tables are fitted with Monarch Quick-Acting cushions. These celebrated cushions are the same quality as used on our standard size tables. They are guaranteed as to accuracy, speed and durability.   « Less

Height: 32 in. (81.28 cm) Width: 108 in. (274.32 cm) Depth: 54 in. (137.16 cm) Country of Origin:USA Maker:Brunswick Style:Kling Condition:Restored Year:1900-1916  More »

Height: 32 in. (81.28 cm) Width: 108 in. (274.32 cm) Depth: 54 in. (137.16 cm) Country of Origin:USA Maker:Brunswick Style:Kling Condition:Restored Year:1900-1916 Description:Brunswick Kling: This magnificent design marks a new era in the highest class of billiard table construction and ornamentation. It carries a suggestion of the classic Greek and ancient Egyptian, touching a period when the Oriental splendor bid fair to outrival the more classic tones and studied effects characterizing the era when Athens claimed the right to school the world in literature and art. The severely plain in furniture is now giving way to the lighter and more artistic coloring effects of inlaid decoration. Available also in a combination style. Manufactured under various patents granted from 1900 to 1916.   « Less

Height: 31 in. (78.74 cm) Width: 60 in. (152.4 cm) Depth: 108 in. (274.32) Country of Origin:USA Style:New Acme Maker:Brunswick Condition:Restored Year:c. 1882  More »

Height: 31 in. (78.74 cm) Width: 60 in. (152.4 cm) Depth: 108 in. (274.32) Country of Origin:USA Style:New Acme Maker:Brunswick Condition:Restored Year:c. 1882 Description:Spectacular inlaid "New Acme" 5'W 9'L pool table by Brunswick.New Acme From page 5 of the 1882 J. M. Brunswick and Balke Company illustrated price list: This table is furnished as a carom, or pool, or both combined. The New Acme is the latest addition to our select styles of billiard and pool tables. It was originally designed to supply a want in private residence trade, but since its ehibition in our showrooms beside the other tables, its novelty in finish, and general attractiveness, have created a decided demand for it among a better class of billiard rooms, and to such trade we commend it as something entirely new and different from what others have, and well qualified to attract customers and retain it.   « Less

Height: 33 in. (83.82 cm) Width: 109 in. (276.86 cm) Depth: 59 in. (149.86) Country of Origin:USA Maker:Brunswick Style:New Acme Condition:Restored Year:c. 1880  More »

Height: 33 in. (83.82 cm) Width: 109 in. (276.86 cm) Depth: 59 in. (149.86) Country of Origin:USA Maker:Brunswick Style:New Acme Condition:Restored Year:c. 1880 Description:The Brunswick "New Acme" model was released in 1880 and was furnished as a crom, or pool table, or both combined. Here is the description from page 5 of the 1882 J.M. Brunswick & Balke Company catalog:The New Acme is the latest addition to our select styles of billiard and pool tables. It was originally designed to supply a want in private residence trade, but since its ehibition in our showrooms beside the other tables, its novelty in finish, and general attractiveness, have created a decided demand for it among a better class of billiard rooms, and to such trade we commend it as something entirely new and different from what others have, and well qualified to attract customers and retain it.It is furnished with the Celebrated Monarch Cushions and comes with an outfit of the very best materials. Pool tables with ivory pool balls instead of Hyatt are $50 etra.   « Less

Width: 24 feet (7.36 m) Depth: 36 feet (10.97 m) Country of Origin:France Style:Aubusson Condition:Ecellent Year:19th C. Description:This is the most spectacular palace sized  More »

Width: 24 feet (7.36 m) Depth: 36 feet (10.97 m) Country of Origin:France Style:Aubusson Condition:Ecellent Year:19th C. Description:This is the most spectacular palace sized rug we have ever seen. The brillance of the colors are as they were when they were first made around 1860. The actual picture does not reveal the 2 ft. plain burgandy border which is tucked under the rug. The rug appears slightly distorted because it is so large that we could not get the best picture.   « Less

Style:Heriz Condition:Ecellent Year:1920Beautiful Heriz Persian rug with nice design. 12' 18'

Style:Heriz Condition:Ecellent Year:1920Beautiful Heriz Persian rug with nice design. 12' 18'   « Less

Country of Origin:China Condition:Ecellent Year:c. 1920This circa 1920 Art Deco Chinese rug measures 10 X 16. It has an overall pattern of gigantic flower heads interlaced  More »

Country of Origin:China Condition:Ecellent Year:c. 1920This circa 1920 Art Deco Chinese rug measures 10 X 16. It has an overall pattern of gigantic flower heads interlaced with designs. The flower heads are in three colors of green and yellow. There are cloud motifs at each end of the field in yellow gold and ivory. There is also a strange Art Deco design in red yellow and pale green coming into the center of the rug above corners worked in flower heads surrounded by diamonds. The opposite corners have masses of lotus leafs coming out of the border into the field. There is a pale peach heagonal motif containing flower heads coming out of the sides into the field. All is encompassed with a solid gray border. The rug shows slight wear in a few scattered spots otherwise it is full pile. The ends and sides are complete. This rug is truly spectacular and in a hard to find size. It has the look and feel of an Agra. This rug will make any room a real statement. It is pure Art Deco in its sophistication.   « Less