Kunst en decoratie

Dutch Design coffee table designed by the famous cabinet maker Fristho for Topform in the Netherlands around the 1960s. The table has solid rosewood legs and the top is made of wood with rosewood veneer. The tabletop of this piece features a very nice wood structure. Although the top shows some non disturbing signs of use, this large coffee table can be considered as a charming and warm piece of furniture that still remains in a well preserved vintage condition. Dimensions: Height: 40 cm, Width: 154 cm, Depth: 52 cm, Quantity: 1

Vintage Opalina Fiorentina Glass Rose Vase with Sculpted Edge Attributed to Stelvia. Italy, 1960s. This elegant opaline glass rose vase was produced in Italy during the 1960s and stands 25 cm. high. Executed in softly translucent opaline glass, the vase features a slender baluster form with a sculpted, scalloped rim that adds a delicate decorative accent. The refined proportions and subtle milky sheen are characteristic of Italian mid-century glass, combining classical elegance with restrained modernity. A graceful and timeless decorative object. The vase is labeled en still in very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 25 Diameter: Top 6 Opening 2 Belly 8 cm

Very nice pair of Dutch design minimalistic cubic armchair / sidechair made of solid pinewood. Designed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. The Netherlands, 1960s. This set of robust armchair features beautifully stitched seat and backrest made of beautiful patinated camel colored leather. Dimensions: Height: 78 cm, Width: 62 cm, Depth: 48 cm, Seat height: 50 cm, Armrest height: 67 cm, Quantity: 2

Geborgenheid (Shelter / Inner Protection) – Ferdinand Vercnocke, Belgian School, signed 1959. Oil on canvas.
Belgian painter Ferdinand Vercnocke is known for his symbolic, surrealist-influenced figurative compositions in which psychological depth, metaphysical symbolism, and refined technical execution converge. His work belongs to the tradition of European post-surrealist symbolic realism, combining narrative clarity with inner, spiritual meaning.

Geborgenheid presents a monumental symbolic composition centered on a maternal figure holding a child, constructed as an archetypal image of protection, safety, and inner shelter. The central female figure is rendered frontally with calm stillness and psychological presence, functioning not as a portrait but as a symbolic embodiment of care and containment. The child, held close to the mother’s face, reinforces themes of vulnerability, trust, and emotional dependence.

The surrounding environment introduces layered symbolic elements: a Buddha-like sculptural presence, ritualistic architectural forms, and structured golden objects, creating a metaphysical spatial framework that suggests spiritual guardianship and transcendental protection. These elements operate as symbolic architecture rather than narrative background, transforming the scene into an inner landscape of psychological and spiritual meaning.

In the foreground, the inclusion of a porcelain jug and cup introduces a domestic still-life element, grounding the metaphysical symbolism in everyday human ritual and intimacy. This contrast between the sacred and the domestic is characteristic of Vercnocke’s visual language, where inner life, spirituality, and human experience coexist within a single symbolic structure.

The work exemplifies Vercnocke’s distinctive artistic approach: a controlled, serene surface concealing a complex symbolic system, merging figurative surrealism, allegorical realism, and metaphysical symbolism. Geborgenheid stands as a contemplative meditation on inner safety, spiritual protection, and psychological containment, expressed through a refined symbolic composition of timeless character. Dimensions Frame: Height 92 Width 82 cm. Visual: Height 79 Width 69 cm.

Iconic 'Lucifer' Wall Sconce by Raak Holland, The Netherlands 1960s. The 'Lucifer' exemplifies the brand's signature blend of minimalism and architectural clarity. It's clean geometric form and precise light control make it a striking yet understated design piece, reflecting the innovative spirit of mid-cewntury Dutch lighting design. Dimensions: TH 39, Shade: H 32 DM 13 cm

Striking Fat Lava ceramic wall tile by Ruscha Keramik, produced in West Germany during the 1960s. The tile features a powerful rearing red horse rendered in bold relief against an intense deep azure blue (Azurblau) ground. The surface is finished in Ruscha’s characteristic powdery, lava-textured matte glaze, giving the blue an exceptional depth and velvety saturation. With its substantial thickness and architectural scale, this piece reads unmistakably as a statement wall object rather than decorative wall pottery. The dynamic contrast between the sculptural red horse and the richly textured blue field is a hallmark of Ruscha’s strongest figurative designs. This piece is in excellent condition, no damage observed. Ruscha was one of the leading manufacturers of architectural and sculptural wall ceramics within the West Germany Pottery movement. Their figurative wall tiles—especially animal motifs—are among the most sought-after works from their production, valued for their bold relief, expressive glazing, and strong graphic impact. The Azurblau glaze seen here is particularly prized: a deeply saturated, matte blue that intensifies contrast and elevates the sculptural quality of the relief. Dimensions: H 42 W 23, Thick 3 cm

Charming small rectangular enamelled copper dish with rounded corners, decorated in a playful abstract composition of deep blue, green, yellow and red on a black speckled copper ground. The glossy enamel surface shows lively colour contrasts and painterly transitions, typical of mid-century Italian enamel work. The compact size suggests use as a pin dish, ring tray or small decorative object. Unmarked, but stylistically consistent with Italian enamel studios active in the post-war period. This small decorative item is inna very well preserved vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 1 Width 10 Depth 7 cm.

A refined Mid-Century pendant lamp featuring an amber-colored glass globe with a distinctive diamond-patterned texture. Inside the outer shade, a transparent ribbled glass inner cylinder softly diffuses the light, creating a warm and atmospheric glow. The combination of textured amber glass and the inner frosted element gives the lamp both visual depth and functional elegance, typical of European lighting design from the 1960s. When illuminated, the layered glass structure produces a rich, inviting light effect, while unlit it remains a strong sculptural presence. Presented in very good vintage condition, with well-preserved glass and only minimal signs of age-related wear. An elegant and versatile Mid-Century lighting piece, suitable for use in a living space, hallway or above a dining table. Dimensions: Diameter globe: 30 cm

Exceptional large rectangular enamelled copper tray by Studio Laurana,, Pesaro Italy, 1960s. Including signature and brand label. The slightly concave form with softly rounded corners is finished in transparent enamel layers in warm amber and deep green tones, enriched with vivid hand-applied red and blue dot accents. Subtly visible in the base is an abstract fish-like motif, emerging through the layered enamel and engraved copper texture. The surface shows fine linear tooling marks beneath the enamel, giving depth and movement to the composition—typical of Studio Laurana’s expressive mid-century work, where craft, colour and symbolism intersect. Produced in Italy by Studio Laurana, known for high-quality mid-century enamel work on copper. Their pieces are characterised by transparent colour fields, engraved substrates, and playful accent colours—often incorporating abstract natural themes such as fish and organic forms. Dimensions: approx. Height 8,5 Width 43 Depth 27 cm

Stunning rectangular beautifully G shaped gold plated coffee- sidetable from Dewulf Selection by Belgo-Chrom. Featuring on the bottom level a smoked mirror glass top and on the upper level a transparant massive glass table top. The frame of this mid-century G-Table is 23-carat gilded, which is marked underneath the frame with brief maintenance instructions. A very eye-catching minimalistic design from the 1970s. Dimensions: Height: 38 cm, Width: 120 cm, Depth: 75 cm