Nicholas & Alistair

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Nicholas & Alistair is an Australian gallery retailing original European 20th Century antique furniture, decorative objects and applied arts.

New Arrival: Armchair produced by Valentino Più, Italy, c1970s. Crafted from bamboo and rattan, the chair features a tal...
29/08/2026

New Arrival: Armchair produced by Valentino Più, Italy, c1970s. Crafted from bamboo and rattan, the chair features a tall back formed by two circular floral medallions, each intricately worked and secured with wrapped cane bindings. The seat is hand-woven in natural rope and arranged in a radiating pattern. An expressive example of Italian 1970s design, combining ornamental detailing with traditional cane craftsmanship.⁣
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WIDTH 510mm⁣
DEPTH 500mm⁣
SEAT HEIGHT 450mm⁣
BACK HEIGHT 1210mm

New Arrival: Cocoon Pendant, produced in Germany, c1960s. The pendant comprises a metal framework coated in a translucen...
28/08/2026

New Arrival: Cocoon Pendant, produced in Germany, c1960s. The pendant comprises a metal framework coated in a translucent membrane, stretched between a series of projecting ribs. Its tapered shade flares dramatically towards the base, where scalloped edges create a distinctive layered profile. When illuminated, the fibrous cocoon material softly diffuses the light, revealing the underlying structure and producing an atmospheric glow. ⁣
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DIAMETER 470mm⁣
HEIGHT 290mm (plus cord)

New Arrival: A unique Sofa, produced in Rome, Italy, c1970s. The sofa features an architectural frame of cream-lacquered...
28/08/2026

New Arrival: A unique Sofa, produced in Rome, Italy, c1970s. The sofa features an architectural frame of cream-lacquered moulded wood, with broad panels wrapping around the back and sides. Newly upholstered in alpaca velvet, its generous seat and padded arms provide a soft contrast to the structured outer frame. The monochromatic palette further emphasises the sofa’s distinctive construction and generous proportions. A finely executed example of 1970s Italian seating design.⁣
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WIDTH 2120mm⁣
DEPTH 800mm⁣
SEAT HEIGHT 450mm⁣
BACK HEIGHT 690mm

New Arrival: Reading Floor Lamp, produced in Italy, c1950s. The lamp features a brass stem supporting an elongated horiz...
28/08/2026

New Arrival: Reading Floor Lamp, produced in Italy, c1950s. The lamp features a brass stem supporting an elongated horizontal arm and a cream enamelled spun-metal shade. Articulated joints at either end allow the arm and shade to be adjusted, directing the light as required. The distinctive hourglass-shaped shade is formed from opposing conical sections, while the brass structure is anchored by a circular travertine base.⁣
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WIDTH 750mm⁣
DEPTH 300mm⁣
HEIGHT 1610mm (as pictured)

New Arrival: Rare and important Cocktail Cabinet designed by Giulio and Giovanni Sichirollo for Grazioli & Gaudenzi, Ita...
28/08/2026

New Arrival: Rare and important Cocktail Cabinet designed by Giulio and Giovanni Sichirollo for Grazioli & Gaudenzi, Italy, c1930s. Expertly crafted and veneered in a range of exotic timbers, including Macassar ebony, pearwood and olivewood burl, the cabinet features a pair of curved doors decorated with intricate marquetry depicting an interpretation of the mythological Calydonian Boar Hunt. The fitted interior provides storage for bottles and glassware, complemented by a hinged upper compartment and pull-out serving surface. Below, a further cupboard is concealed behind an unusual serpentine latticework panel, while a chevron-veneered frieze introduces a contrasting geometric detail. An extraordinary example of Italian Art Deco cabinetmaking, combining elaborate decorative detail with ingenious concealed storage.⁣
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WIDTH 680mm⁣
DEPTH 410mm⁣
HEIGHT 1415mm

New Arrival: Original ‘Satellite’ Floor Lamp attributed to Carlo Giorgi, Italy, c1970s. Crafted from patinated brass and...
26/08/2026

New Arrival: Original ‘Satellite’ Floor Lamp attributed to Carlo Giorgi, Italy, c1970s. Crafted from patinated brass and copper, the lamp features a slender stem that extends into a sweeping arched arm, finishing with a diminutive hemispherical shade. A domed element upon the circular base echoes the form of the shade, creating a pleasing geometric equilibrium.⁣
A rare and unusual example of 20th century design, attributed to an enigmatic figure of Italian lighting.⁣
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WIDTH 1640mm⁣
DEPTH 360mm⁣
HEIGHT 1870mm

New Arrival: ‘Wave’ Wall Mirror, produced in Italy, c1950s. The tall rectangular mirror plate features a gently undulati...
26/08/2026

New Arrival: ‘Wave’ Wall Mirror, produced in Italy, c1950s. The tall rectangular mirror plate features a gently undulating upper edge and is secured to an ebonised timber frame with ornamental brass clips. At the base, a carved walnut element forms a continuous wave-like profile. A restrained yet decorative example of mid-century Italian design.⁣
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WIDTH 600mm⁣
DEPTH 40mm⁣
HEIGHT 1180mm⁣

New Arrival: A rare Cocoon Pendant, produced in Italy, c1960s. The pendant features a metal framework coated in a transl...
22/08/2026

New Arrival: A rare Cocoon Pendant, produced in Italy, c1960s. The pendant features a metal framework coated in a translucent resin membrane that stretches across its geometric structure. A series of projecting ribs defines the silhouette, while the irregular scalloped edges lend the form an organic quality. When illuminated, the cocoon material softly diffuses the light and reveals the underlying framework, producing an atmospheric glow. ⁣
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HEIGHT 500mm (plus cord)⁣
DIAMETER 700mm

New Arrival: ‘Orbit’ Desk Lamp, produced in Italy, c1980s. Executed in pale grey enamelled metal with contrasting red de...
21/08/2026

New Arrival: ‘Orbit’ Desk Lamp, produced in Italy, c1980s. Executed in pale grey enamelled metal with contrasting red details, the lamp features a spherical central body encircled by a wide ring, recalling Saturn. The sphere pivots freely upon its angled base, allowing the elongated arm to sweep through a broad orbital path and the hemispherical shade to be positioned at varying heights and angles. A rare example of Italian Postmodern lighting design, uniting its planetary form with a remarkably versatile adjustment mechanism.⁣
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WIDTH 650mm⁣
DEPTH 220mm⁣
HEIGHT 450mm (as pictured

New Arrival: An exceptional Modernist Table Lamp, produced in Italy, c1950s. The lamp comprises a green-enamelled metal ...
21/08/2026

New Arrival: An exceptional Modernist Table Lamp, produced in Italy, c1950s. The lamp comprises a green-enamelled metal shade raised above a conical opaline glass diffuser, held within a framework of slender brass supports. The central body rises from a circular green-enamelled base with a polished brass foot and flared collar, while angular brass details decorate the upper gallery and finial. A distinctive example of post-war Italian lighting design.⁣
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HEIGHT 470mm⁣
DIAMETER 370mm

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