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October 28, 2008
Unique End Table
Here is a very interesting if not unique end table.
This glass top accent table is built by a stack of books. It would be an interesting piece of furniture or home office library, den or family room. A tower of ten books, each with gilded spines, has the look of antique leather-bound classics. Detailed stone-resin is handpainted in jewel tones; antiqued finish. 3/8-thick glass top stays securely in place with suction cups. 21 high, with 16-diam. top. Price is 149 dollars. Because of its popularity the supplier ran out of stock. More are coming in and should arrive in :01/09/09.
Posted 09:26 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)October 10, 2008
Glass Art Vases
This is one of my favorite art glass pieces from Brazil.
The vase's unique design takes it's form from an inverted handkerchief.
There are many more very different glass vases that you can buy as art work or simply as a decorative table centerpiece. These glass works are collectable and many decorators feature them on accent walls.
Many Italians immigrated to Brazil in the early 20th century, including families from the island of Murano near Venice. Antonio Carlos, a leading art glass designer in Brazil, was taught directly by Aldo Bonora, the first Italian master to arrive in Brazil from Murano Island.
With a flare for using liberal colors and fascinating contours which characterize these uniquely styled works of glass art vases. Today, they are dedicated mostly to exclusive decorative items in home decor. They create original designs and colors, intended for the most demanding public that appreciates Murano glass artistry.
Murano Artisans of Brazil have been featured in magazines ranging from In Style to Natural Health.
Posted 08:59 PM | Permalink