{"title":"From the Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA curated collection of our most extraordinary pieces — each selected for its historical relevance, enduring style, and investment-worthy design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFrom Italian design icons to monumental lighting and sculptural furniture, these rare pieces don’t just furnish a space — they define it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"r3-boule-fiberglass-chair-by-charles-zublena-france-1960s","title":"R3 Boule Fiberglass Chair by Charles Zublena, France 1960's","description":"\u003cp\u003eSold and priced individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare R3 armchair, titled ‘Boule’—the French word for ball. Designed by Charles Zublena, this particular chair was produced by Les Plastiques de Bourgogne in the 1960s or 70s. Made from a polyester fiber shell, it retains its original white lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Zubrena \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1910-1979) \u003c\/span\u003ewas born in Italy but spent most of his career in France. He is best known for his contributions to industrial furniture design and the use of fiberglass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47736908382519,"sku":"SQ0461482","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/products\/20231024_SLL_63.jpg?v=1701913524"},{"product_id":"vintage-modular-sofa-italian","title":"Vintage Modular Sofa Italian by Lomazzi, De Pas + D'urbino for BBB Italia, 1969","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare five piece Carrera vintage modular sofa designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for BBB Italia in 1969. This stunning sofa has two curved corner sections and three center sections with ribbed seat detailing. It was restored by previous owners in a handsome woven brown upholstery. Unmarked. Sourced in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan De Pas (1932-1991), Donato D’Urbino (1935-) and Paolo Lomazzi (1936-) are Italian designers who began working together in 1966. They are best known for their unconventional pop art designs, many of which are in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris among others. 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This table was produced by Alberto Bazzani in Italy and imported into the USA by Stendig. It was constructed with gel coated fiberglass molded to emulate draped fabric, a nod to the name Tovaglia, which translates to tablecloth in English. It sits directly on the ground and has a marbled orange interior. We love the dichotomy between the hard surface and soft folds on this striking Italian coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetains ‘Stendig’ sticker on base. 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France, 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Ingrand is a renowned French master glassmaker and decorator trained at the School of Fine Arts in Paris. Ingrand directed his specialization toward the decorative arts, under the guidance of great artists such as Jacques Grüber and Charles Lemaresquier. 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Two sliding drawers conceal adjustable shelves and five pull-out drawers lined with charming green felt. Sculpted, tapered legs effortlessly support the frame. Denmark, 1950s.\u003cbr\u003eHans Jørgensen Wegner was a renowned Danish furniture designer who contributed to the international popularity of Mid 20th Century Danish design. His style is often described as Organic Functionality — Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality.\u003cbr\u003eHans Wegner received a number of awards and honors throughout his career, including the Lunning Prize in 1951, the Grand Prix of the Milan Triennale in 1951, the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ Eckersberg Medal in 1956, Sweden’s Prince Eugen Medal in 1961, the Danish Furniture Prize in 1980, the C. F. Hansen Medal in 1982, and the 8th International Design Award in 1997. 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Crafted from gleaming chrome, the chandelier’s reflective surface catches the light, creating a luminous dance of shadow and shine. When illuminated, it fills the room with a warm, inviting glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelo Gaetano Sciolari (1927–1994) was a celebrated Italian lighting designer whose sculptural forms and geometric designs became widely popular in the United States during the postwar years. While trained in architecture and briefly exploring filmmaking, Sciolari took over his family’s lighting company in 1949, expanding its reach significantly. His designs gained traction through partnerships with American lighting company Lightolier, whose star designer, Gerald Thurston, was notably influenced by Sciolari's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the in-house designer for Stilnovo in the 1950s, Sciolari created iconic fixtures that merged influences from Art Deco, Brutalism, and the Space Age. 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Italy, 1938.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavio Poli (1900-1984) was an influential Italian artist renowned for his glass designs. Born in 1900, Poli received his education at the Istituto d'Arte di Venezia and initially worked as a ceramicist. In 1929, he joined the company Industrie Vetraie Artistiche Murano (I.V.A.M.) as a glassware designer. By 1934, Poli became the artistic director of Barovier, Seguso \u0026amp; Ferro (later Seguso Vetri d’Arte), where he developed the innovative 'submerged' glass technique, featuring multiple transparent layers. Within three years, he became a partner in the company. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1954, Poli was awarded one of the first Compasso d'Oro awards for his Seguso “Mod. 9822” blue-ruby glass vase. He departed from Seguso in 1963 and subsequently led the artistic glass division of the Società Veneziana di Conterie e Cristallerie from 1964 to 1966. 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