Milan - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Transparent blown glass laboratory retort from the early 19th century, used for distillation, has a spherical body and long neck in the center. Very Good Condition. Measures length ...

A masterful use of chemical reagents reveals the nuanced, concentric design of this set of six brass coasters inspired by aniconism philosophy, which bans the depiction of living or ...

1960s Stunning cocktail shaker set with four glasses, made in Italy. It's in excellent condition. _Shaker diameter 3,14" x 9,84" height inches diameter cm 8 x cm 25 height _ Glasses ...

Fratelli Toso Murrine “ Choker/Necklace “ Murano Glass Silver Metal 1958 Italy.

Bordeaux and blue are the primary colors of this Japan inspired collection of plates, where ancient Japanese scenes take place on the rivers of a ...

Deftly fashioned of brass and embellished with acids and oxides, the six coasters in this set are distinguished by a delicate and elegant design where a feather-like shape emerges fr...

1970s Astonishing Cocktail Shaker by Guy Degrenne in Stainless Steel. Made in France. This shaker is in excellent condition. Dimension: diam 3,54" x 8,66" H inches diam cm 9 x cm 22 H

Servizio di bicchieri in cristallo molato composto da 1 bottiglia con tappo, 16 bicchieri da acqua, 8 da vino, 11 da passito, 4 flutes. Marchio della manifattura sotto la base.

Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...

Giuseppe Tagliariol, known as Bepi Tay, was pupil of Giorgio de Chirico and a sculptor. Tay is above all known for his activity as a ceramist, which began in the second half of the ...

Made in Sweden, 1960s. This vase was designed by Strombergshyttan. It is made in 2.5-thick transparent glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but...

Marcello Fantoni Unusual Modernist Ceramic Wall Plate, Italy 1950s

A refined solution to sip whisky in an impeccable American style, this set of six tumbler glasses crafted of fine crystal will be a precious addition to bar cabinets. A dynamic textu...

An undeniably glamorous addition to a kitchenware collection, this set of fluted champagne glasses will elevate any table setting with their dynamic and colorful character. The sleek...

The new Pompei porcelain collection by Grand Tour by Vito Nesta brings the Grottesche wall decoration back to life in a contemporary key. Ancient designs are taken and declined on th...

Vito Nesta Grand Tour's "Corrispondenze" collection is a portrait of what we carry with us after every journey we make in the world. Images, colo...

This stunning champagne flute set is part of the Club collection. Each piece was crafted of glass and decorated by hand, boasting a transparent round foot supporting a stem and bowl ...

Indulge in the artistry of our handcrafted set of two teaspoons, meticulously fashioned from brass and adorned with a luxurious gold plating. With a graceful shape and playful handle...

Set of 8 Murano glass tumblers showcasing a blend of aquamarine and yellow Effetre canes with cobalt blue accents. This design reflects inspirations from renowned styles like Gio Pon...

A set of six Murano glass tumblers featuring the mezzo ritorto pattern, combining aquamarine and light blue hues with a distinct red glass rod. This design twists straight canes into...

Carlo Scarpa Murano vase for MVM Cappellin, Italy, 1930s.

Experience the art of pouring with grace and elegance using our Simple Coffee Container, a plated brass jug expertly crafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The top features...

Appetizer - dessert tray in white Michelangelo marble Contemporary chefs love to construct their culinary creations to enhance their impact; it’s not difficult therefore, to imagine they also love to create the props. Cristoforo Trapani, chef of Magnolia, the stellar restaurant at the Hotel Byron in Forte dei Marmi, has translated his culinary creativity to design. These two worlds meshed instantly: at the table or on a sideboard, his tiered cake stand PRE, hosts sweet and savoury finger food to be offered to guests in a creative and unexpected way. Magical and elegant appetizers or dessert tray. Five tiers with smooth and welcoming surfaces accommodate amuse-bouche and small delights. PRE will define aperitifs and banquets. Size: 30 x 44 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: PRE, Magnolia Table Collection by the Michelin Star...

Pair of Italian Ceramic Pedestal Bowls by S. C. Richard, Italy, 1930s

A charming and very decorative Italian white ceramic figurative circular centerpiece depicting a group of dwarfs around a palm tree, in a toasting festive attitude. This Italian anti...

Made in Italy by Morbelli, 1970s. It is made in white porcelain, which is decorated with 24k gold inlaid lamina. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of u...

Recalling superb Impressionist artworks, this stunning set of six coasters is deftly hand-crafted and -decorated employing acids and oxides, the resulting polychrome mottled design s...

Made in Italy, 1950s. Made in hand-blown glass in Empoli, the oldest place in Italy where glass has been blown since Roman times. It is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight ...

Add sophistication to your table with the crystal salt cellar from Natalia Criado. each vessel is crafted from repurposed crystal, sourced from glassmakers in Tuscany. The practice...

Showcasing a bold rainbow color palette, this set of six flutes will add a bold character to any traditional or modern table setting. Crafted of mouth-blown glass by expert artisans,...

This 28x38cm oval tray is part of Las Palmas collection by Grand Tour by Vito Nesta. The classic and versatile shape is a must-have inside any home to embellish a table or beautify a...

Stupefying manual etchings distinguish the six drinking glasses composing this colorful set. Fashioned of fine glass, each piece sports a vibrant monochromatic look - azure, beige, p...

Made in Italy, 1980s. These six wine glasses are made in multicolored Murano glass. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as i...

Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite perline torch cup. The plated brass cup is handcrafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The handle, adorned with a ...

1960s Gorgeous cocktail shaker by Alfi in stainless steel. Made in Germany The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions diam 3,93" x 7,48" H inches diam cm 10 x cm 19 H

Ercole Barovier Corniola Murano Glass vase for Barovier & Toso, Italy 1952 Original Label.  

This striking centerpiece in white clay has an external finish in black on the base and white on the body, with an internal decoration of fine, parallel black lines over the white fi...

Set of 6 Murano glass-colored leaves Napkin rings. Handcrafted in Venice. Colors include lime, gray, orange, light blue, and violet.

A set of two porcelain pocket emptiers/ashtray with a classic shape and unique printed design. This collection is inspired by the city of Palmas, in Brasil. Blue and ocher palm leave...

Exuding elegance and functionality, the Rose thermal carafe is expertly crafted from stainless steel both inside and out. Its practical design includes removable linings for effortle...

Brimming with class and opulence, this ornate set for 8 people allows for enjoying a good cup of coffee while immersed in a refined English atmosphere. It counts a teapot (W: 22.5 cm...

The new Pompei porcelain collection by Grand Tour by Vito Nesta brings the Grottesche wall decoration back to life in a contemporary key. Ancient designs are taken and declined on th...

Made in Sweden by Mats Jonasson for Kosta Boda, 1970s. This is a heavy and thick glass piece with a part that has been carved and etched and that represents two realistic walruses. ...

An example of impeccable craftsmanship, this superb bowl is a versatile piece of functional decor that will elegantly enliven a modern or eclectic interior. Made entirely of copper, ...

Playfully named after the sun due to its gleaming look and texture of tiny radially-juxtaposed traits reminiscent of sunbeams, this cake stand is a plush design luxuriously plated in...

Angelo Mangiarotti marble ashtray for Knoll, Italy, 1960.

Slightly tilted, as if under a gust of bora wind, this set of six superb Murano crystal glasses is a splendid addition to a contemporary dining room, where each of them will enliven ...

When brass and texture become Velvet for table jewels, for an exceptional mise en place. The brass is worked with the unique Zanetto know-how and special hammering to obtain a surfac...

Precious and colorful, this set is comprised of six short glasses made of mouth-blown glass that can be used to serve after dinner drinks such as a...

A sophisticated ivory glaze - non-toxic and lead-free - envelops this clean-lined set of 4 espresso cups and its coordinated saucers, both fashioned of black stoneware and deftly cra...

Acquareccia plate Patanazzi workshop Urbino, last quarter of the 16th century It measures diameter 17.12 in; foot diameter 11.53 in; height 1.88 in (43.5 cm; 29.3 cm; 4.8 cm). Weight State of conservation: wear and a few small minimal detachments of enamel, chipping on the raised areas, peeling of enamel at the brim on the back. This large, shallow basin is equipped with a wide and convex well. It is umbonate with a contoured center. The brim, short and flat, is enclosed in a double rounded and barely raised edge. The basin has a flat base without rims; it has a slightly concave center in correspondence to the well. The shape takes inspiration from the basins associated with the metal forged amphora pourers that traditionally adorned the credenza. These were used from the Middle Ages to wash hands during banquets. Two or three people washed their hands in the same basin and it was considered an honor to wash one’s hands with an illustrious person. The decoration is arranged in concentric bands with, in the center of the umbo, an unidentified shield on a blue background: an oval banded in gold with a blue head, a gold star and a field with a burning pitcher. Rings of faux pods separate the center from a series of grotesque motifs of small birds and masks. These go around the basin and are, in fact, faithfully repeated on the brim. The main decoration develops inside the flounce of the basin, which sees alternating symmetrical figures of winged harpies and chimeras. The ornamentation, outlined in orange, green and blue, stands out against the white enamel background. This decorative style, defined since the Renaissance as “grottesche” or “raffaellesche”, refers to the decorations introduced after the discovery of the paintings of the Domus Aurea towards the end of the fifteenth century. The discovery of Nero's palace, buried inside Colle Oppio by damnatio memoriae, occurred by chance when a young Roman, in 1480, fell into a large crack which had opened in the ground on the hill, thus finding himself in a cave with walls covered with painted figures. The great artists present in the papal city, including Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Raffaello, immediately visited these caves. The decorations found there soon became a decorative subject of immense success: the term grotesque , with the meaning of “unusual,” “caricatured,” or “monstrous,” was later commented by Vasari in 1550 as “una spezie di pittura licenziose e ridicole molto”( “a very licentious and ridiculous kind of painting”). The decorations “a grottesche” also widely circulated in ceramic factories, through the use of engravings, variously interpreted according to the creativity of the artists or the requests of the client. Our basin is reflected in similar artifacts produced at the end of the sixteenth century by the factories of the Urbino district. See the series of basins preserved in the main French museums, among which the closest in morphology is that of the Campana collection of the Louvre (Inv. OA1496); this however has a more complex figure decoration, while the decoration of our specimen is sober and with a watercolor style. The style, sure in its execution, approaches decorative results still close to the works produced around the middle of the sixteenth century by the Fontana workshop. The decoration is closely linked to their taste, which later finds its natural outlet, through the work of Antonio, also in the Patanazzi workshop. Studies show the contiguity between the two workshops due to the kinship and collaboration between the masters Orazio Fontana and Antonio Patanazzi, both trained in the workshop of Guido Fontana il Durantino. It is therefore almost natural that their works, often created according to similar typologies and under the aegis of the same commissions, are not always easily distinguishable, so much so that the presence of historiated or “grottesche” works by Orazio is documented and preserved in Antonio Patanazzi's workshop. Given that the studies have always emphasized the collaboration between several hands in the context of the shops, it is known that the most ancient “grottesche” works thus far known, can be dated from 1560, when the Fontana shop created the so-called Servizio Spagnolo (Spanish Service) and how, from that moment on, this ornamentation became one of the most requested by high-ranking clients. We remember the works created for the Granduchi di Toscana, when Flaminio Fontana along with his uncle Orazio supplied ceramics to Florence, and, later, other commissions of considerable importance: those for the service of the Duchi d’Este or for the Messina Farmacia of Roccavaldina, associated with the Patanazzi workshop when, now after 1580, Antonio Patanazzi began to sign his own work. Thus, in our basin, the presence of masks hanging from garlands, a theme of more ancient memory, is associated in the work with more advanced stylistic motifs, such as the hatching of the chimeras and harpies. These are found here on the front with the wings painted in two ornate ways. In addition, the theme of the birds on the edge completes the decoration along the thin brim and can be seen as representing an early style typical of the Urbino district during a period of activity and collaboration between the two workshops. Later, a more “doll-like” decorative choice, typical of the end of the century and the beginning of the seventeenth century, characterized the period of the Patanazzi workshop under the direction of Francesco. Bibliography: Philippe Morel, Il funzionamento simbolico e la critica delle grottesche nella seconda metà del Cinquecento, in: Marcello Fagiolo, (a cura di), Roma e...

Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite Onix cup. The plated brass cup is handcrafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The handle,...

Guido Andlovitz Porcelain coffee service 1930, N.12 coffee cups plus 12. Saucers plus coffee pot and milk jug, Italy.

Versilia Centerpiece is the latest addition to Editions Milano's homonymous collection of vases. Crafted by combining vertical lines of white Arabescato and black Marquinia marbles l...

Refined and charming, this set is part of a new Casarialto collection inspired by the bright colors of tropical islands. Handmade of blown glass by skilled Venetian artisans, the set...

Sublime Nanni Valentini large bowl for Ceramica Arcore Signed CA.

Centerpiece / tureen in white ceramic and blue stripes, made by Galvani Pordenone in the 1950s Ø 25 cm h 16 cm The "Galvani" ceramic factory in Pordenone was one of the most import...

Precious candlestick in blown glass by Venetian artisans. The particular palm shape is a tribute to the exotic world, with a solid base, a slender stem and incredible detailed leaves...

Liqueur glass in blown in a mold glass. Aldo collection is a family of glassware for tasting liqueurs. The handy and slightly flared shape allows to perceive the aromas in the best w...

Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...