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Moooi Smoke Club Chair
For The Archive, this example is particularly notable for its condition. Purchased approximately eleven years ago from Robert Sweep Homefurnishings on 11th Avenue, it has been preserved primarily as a design object. According to the consignor, the chair was sat in only three times. The black leather upholstery and distinctive charred frame present accordingly as remarkably well maintained.
Price: 10 000.00
Specifications
Designer: Maarten Baas
Manufacturer: Moooi
Design: Smoke Armchair Year designed: 2002 Materials: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire-retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Black leather Detailing: Matte-black upholstery nails / black nailheads
Dimensions:
Width: 29.5 in.
Depth: 31.5 in.
Height: 40.9 in.
Seat height: 16.1 in.
Seat width: 23.6 in.
Seat depth: 18.5 in.
Arm height: approximately 25.6 in.
Every chair is unique as a consequence of the burning and finishing process.
Price: 10 000.00
Specifications
Designer: Maarten Baas
Manufacturer: Moooi
Design: Smoke Armchair Year designed: 2002 Materials: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire-retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Black leather Detailing: Matte-black upholstery nails / black nailheads
Dimensions:
Width: 29.5 in.
Depth: 31.5 in.
Height: 40.9 in.
Seat height: 16.1 in.
Seat width: 23.6 in.
Seat depth: 18.5 in.
Arm height: approximately 25.6 in.
Every chair is unique as a consequence of the burning and finishing process.
The Archive
Vernacular Wood Bench
Vernacular Wood Bench
Aged solid timber · Traditional visible joinery · Origin unknown
There are objects whose beauty comes not from perfect preservation, but from the evidence of having endured.
This narrow vernacular wood bench is one of them.
Measuring 51½ inches in length yet only 6¼ inches deep, its unusually slender proportions give it an architectural presence quite unlike conventional seating. A substantial timber top rests upon a simple framed structure of legs, apron, shaped supports and lower cross-members, with areas of exposed traditional joinery remaining visible through the accumulated patina.
The surface has been left as found. Time has softened its edges, worn through earlier finishes and brought forward the grain of the timber. Scratches, checking, colour variation, small losses and irregularities remain visible throughout. Rather than diminishing the piece, these marks have become inseparable from its character.
Its origin and precise age are presently undocumented, and The Archive makes no attribution beyond what can be observed in the object itself.
What remains is compelling enough: honest construction, unusual proportion, substantial material and the unmistakable surface of a piece that has been handled and used over a considerable period of time.
PRICE: 1450.00
DIMENSIONS
51½" L × 6¼" D × 16½" H
CONSTRUCTION
Solid timber construction with visible traditional joinery, shaped supporting brackets and lower cross-members.
CONDITION
Sturdy and stable, with extensive age-related surface wear and patina throughout. The timber exhibits checking, abrasions, softened edges, colour variation and other marks consistent with prolonged use and age. A visible split occurs toward one end of the top. These characteristics are considered integral to the appearance of the piece and have intentionally not been refinished or concealed.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
Its narrowness is perhaps its most interesting quality.
At just 6¼ inches deep, we would not propose this piece as conventional seating. Instead, its long horizontal form allows it to function almost architecturally—beneath artwork, along a gallery wall, in a passage or entrance, or wherever a room requires visual grounding without the depth of conventional furniture.
In our Archive study, we placed it beneath a tall projecting wall plane conceived for a future work of art. The bench becomes the horizontal counterpoint to that vertical architecture: quiet, weathered and deliberately spare.
Nothing has been placed upon it.
Nothing needs to be.
The age of the timber supplies its own ornament, while the empty wall above leaves room for something that has not yet arrived.
The Archive preserves the bench as it is. Its value lies not in restoration to an imagined earlier condition, but in the construction, proportion and material history that remain visible now.
There are objects whose beauty comes not from perfect preservation, but from the evidence of having endured.
This narrow vernacular wood bench is one of them.
Measuring 51½ inches in length yet only 6¼ inches deep, its unusually slender proportions give it an architectural presence quite unlike conventional seating. A substantial timber top rests upon a simple framed structure of legs, apron, shaped supports and lower cross-members, with areas of exposed traditional joinery remaining visible through the accumulated patina.
The surface has been left as found. Time has softened its edges, worn through earlier finishes and brought forward the grain of the timber. Scratches, checking, colour variation, small losses and irregularities remain visible throughout. Rather than diminishing the piece, these marks have become inseparable from its character.
Its origin and precise age are presently undocumented, and The Archive makes no attribution beyond what can be observed in the object itself.
What remains is compelling enough: honest construction, unusual proportion, substantial material and the unmistakable surface of a piece that has been handled and used over a considerable period of time.
PRICE: 1450.00
DIMENSIONS
51½" L × 6¼" D × 16½" H
CONSTRUCTION
Solid timber construction with visible traditional joinery, shaped supporting brackets and lower cross-members.
CONDITION
Sturdy and stable, with extensive age-related surface wear and patina throughout. The timber exhibits checking, abrasions, softened edges, colour variation and other marks consistent with prolonged use and age. A visible split occurs toward one end of the top. These characteristics are considered integral to the appearance of the piece and have intentionally not been refinished or concealed.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
Its narrowness is perhaps its most interesting quality.
At just 6¼ inches deep, we would not propose this piece as conventional seating. Instead, its long horizontal form allows it to function almost architecturally—beneath artwork, along a gallery wall, in a passage or entrance, or wherever a room requires visual grounding without the depth of conventional furniture.
In our Archive study, we placed it beneath a tall projecting wall plane conceived for a future work of art. The bench becomes the horizontal counterpoint to that vertical architecture: quiet, weathered and deliberately spare.
Nothing has been placed upon it.
Nothing needs to be.
The age of the timber supplies its own ornament, while the empty wall above leaves room for something that has not yet arrived.
The Archive preserves the bench as it is. Its value lies not in restoration to an imagined earlier condition, but in the construction, proportion and material history that remain visible now.
The Archive RH 78" Aero
Carrara Marble Table
THE ARCHIVE — AERO STONE OVAL DINING TABLE
RH Aero Stone Oval Dining Table Italian Carrara Marble · Cast Steel Pedestal in Antiqued Brass Finish
There is an appealing restraint to the Aero table. Its broad oval of Italian Carrara marble appears almost weightless above a single sculptural pedestal, the cool, softly veined stone balanced by the warmth of an Antiqued Brass finish below.
Inspired by the sweeping forms of mid-century furniture, the design is reduced to a remarkably simple composition: an elongated oval top with a softly beveled edge and a cast-steel pedestal that narrows through the centre before opening into a low, generous base.
At 78 inches long and 48 inches deep, the table has considerable presence without the visual heaviness one might expect from a Carrara marble top weighing more than 250 pounds.
The absence of conventional legs also leaves the perimeter visually clean and allows seating to gather naturally around its curved form.
It is an architectural piece rather than an ornamental one.
The particular example offered through The Archive pairs Italian Carrara marble with RH's Antiqued Brass base finish. The natural variation and grey veining of the marble ensure that the surface is unique to the individual slab.
Originally selected for a dining setting with a large curved banquette, the table works particularly well where its oval geometry can be appreciated from several directions—an intimate dining room, breakfast room, or a generously scaled banquette setting.
DIMENSIONS
78" L × 48" D × 29½" H
Top thickness: 1½"
Base: 35½" W × 23¾" D
WEIGHT
Marble top: 252 lbs Base: 65 lbs
Approximate assembled weight: 317 lbs
MATERIALS
Italian Carrara marble Cast-steel pedestal base Antiqued Brass finish
CONDITION
Pre-owned with no visible chips or cracks. Condition is consistent with moderate everyday use.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
What interests us about the Aero is the tension between mass and apparent lightness.
Carrara marble is an inherently substantial material; here, the thin oval profile and central pedestal allow that considerable physical weight to appear almost suspended.
Price: 6500.00
Available immediately for local purchase. Professional furniture delivery and installation are required due to the weight and construction of the marble top. Delivery is not included. Pickup arrangements will be coordinated directly with the purchaser.
RH Aero Stone Oval Dining Table Italian Carrara Marble · Cast Steel Pedestal in Antiqued Brass Finish
There is an appealing restraint to the Aero table. Its broad oval of Italian Carrara marble appears almost weightless above a single sculptural pedestal, the cool, softly veined stone balanced by the warmth of an Antiqued Brass finish below.
Inspired by the sweeping forms of mid-century furniture, the design is reduced to a remarkably simple composition: an elongated oval top with a softly beveled edge and a cast-steel pedestal that narrows through the centre before opening into a low, generous base.
At 78 inches long and 48 inches deep, the table has considerable presence without the visual heaviness one might expect from a Carrara marble top weighing more than 250 pounds.
The absence of conventional legs also leaves the perimeter visually clean and allows seating to gather naturally around its curved form.
It is an architectural piece rather than an ornamental one.
The particular example offered through The Archive pairs Italian Carrara marble with RH's Antiqued Brass base finish. The natural variation and grey veining of the marble ensure that the surface is unique to the individual slab.
Originally selected for a dining setting with a large curved banquette, the table works particularly well where its oval geometry can be appreciated from several directions—an intimate dining room, breakfast room, or a generously scaled banquette setting.
DIMENSIONS
78" L × 48" D × 29½" H
Top thickness: 1½"
Base: 35½" W × 23¾" D
WEIGHT
Marble top: 252 lbs Base: 65 lbs
Approximate assembled weight: 317 lbs
MATERIALS
Italian Carrara marble Cast-steel pedestal base Antiqued Brass finish
CONDITION
Pre-owned with no visible chips or cracks. Condition is consistent with moderate everyday use.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
What interests us about the Aero is the tension between mass and apparent lightness.
Carrara marble is an inherently substantial material; here, the thin oval profile and central pedestal allow that considerable physical weight to appear almost suspended.
Price: 6500.00
Available immediately for local purchase. Professional furniture delivery and installation are required due to the weight and construction of the marble top. Delivery is not included. Pickup arrangements will be coordinated directly with the purchaser.
The Archive Curved Architectural Banquette
Curved Architectural Banquette -
Black Faux Leather
This substantial curved banquette was custom designed to accompany a 78-inch oval dining table, creating an enveloping seating arrangement with the intimacy of built-in architecture and the flexibility of freestanding furniture.
Measuring approximately 110 inches across its outermost curved edges, the banquette is constructed in two sections, joined and stabilized beneath the seat. The division is discreet when installed, allowing the continuous curve to remain the defining gesture of the piece while making transportation and placement considerably more practical.
The upholstery is a soft black faux leather with a subtle sheen. Vertical channels, approximately 11 inches wide, articulate the curved back and continue over its upper edge before terminating at the rear seam.
The construction is deliberately clean, without decorative piping, allowing the geometry and repetition of the upholstery to establish the form.
The structure remains sound and sturdy. The existing upholstery shows evidence of use, including wear at several corners and minor scratches and imperfections across the seating surface.
We consider these conditions appropriate to disclose rather than disguise. In its present state, the banquette remains entirely viable for an as-is installation where its black upholstery suits the interior.
It is equally compelling as a candidate for reupholstery.
The value here lies in the structure. Reworking a piece of this scale from the frame outward would represent a considerable custom undertaking; here, the difficult architecture already exists.
A new textile could alter its character completely—from quiet wool or bouclé to mohair, velvet or another contract-appropriate upholstery—while retaining the generous curve that makes the piece distinctive.
Originally commissioned at approximately $14,500 CAD, the banquette is offered through The Archive at $3,500 CAD.
Dimensions
110" W at outermost curved edges
37" Height overall
19½" seat height
18" usable seat depth
25" seat depth ( not including the curvature to the center back wall position.)
Approx. 11" per vertical upholstered channel width
Condition:
Good structural condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor scratching and surface imperfections are present on the seat, with wear evident at two end corners. Constructed in two sections with concealed joining hardware beneath the seat.
Archive Note
We selected this piece not because it should be made new again, but because it does not need to be.
It already possesses the difficult part: proportion, structure and a convincing architectural curve. It can enter another interior exactly as it is—or become the foundation for an entirely different material expression.
The Archive preserves both possibilities.
Black Faux Leather
This substantial curved banquette was custom designed to accompany a 78-inch oval dining table, creating an enveloping seating arrangement with the intimacy of built-in architecture and the flexibility of freestanding furniture.
Measuring approximately 110 inches across its outermost curved edges, the banquette is constructed in two sections, joined and stabilized beneath the seat. The division is discreet when installed, allowing the continuous curve to remain the defining gesture of the piece while making transportation and placement considerably more practical.
The upholstery is a soft black faux leather with a subtle sheen. Vertical channels, approximately 11 inches wide, articulate the curved back and continue over its upper edge before terminating at the rear seam.
The construction is deliberately clean, without decorative piping, allowing the geometry and repetition of the upholstery to establish the form.
The structure remains sound and sturdy. The existing upholstery shows evidence of use, including wear at several corners and minor scratches and imperfections across the seating surface.
We consider these conditions appropriate to disclose rather than disguise. In its present state, the banquette remains entirely viable for an as-is installation where its black upholstery suits the interior.
It is equally compelling as a candidate for reupholstery.
The value here lies in the structure. Reworking a piece of this scale from the frame outward would represent a considerable custom undertaking; here, the difficult architecture already exists.
A new textile could alter its character completely—from quiet wool or bouclé to mohair, velvet or another contract-appropriate upholstery—while retaining the generous curve that makes the piece distinctive.
Originally commissioned at approximately $14,500 CAD, the banquette is offered through The Archive at $3,500 CAD.
Dimensions
110" W at outermost curved edges
37" Height overall
19½" seat height
18" usable seat depth
25" seat depth ( not including the curvature to the center back wall position.)
Approx. 11" per vertical upholstered channel width
Condition:
Good structural condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor scratching and surface imperfections are present on the seat, with wear evident at two end corners. Constructed in two sections with concealed joining hardware beneath the seat.
Archive Note
We selected this piece not because it should be made new again, but because it does not need to be.
It already possesses the difficult part: proportion, structure and a convincing architectural curve. It can enter another interior exactly as it is—or become the foundation for an entirely different material expression.
The Archive preserves both possibilities.
The Archive Leather Upholstered Counter Stools
Leather Upholstered Counter Stools
Pottery Barn | Custom Upholstery | Sold as a Pair
Designed with both comfort and longevity in mind, this pair of counter-height stools exemplifies the quiet
confidence of well-crafted furniture. Their restrained silhouette and carefully considered proportions allow them to complement a wide range of interiors, from contemporary kitchens to more traditional spaces.
Originally custom appointed in Legacy Leather Taupe, the supple leather upholstery has the
subtle character expected of a natural hide. Minor rubs and tonal variation are consistent with the leather's authentic patina and contribute to its understated appeal.
The stools remain in excellent overall condition.
Crafted from a solid kiln-dried rubberwood frame with engineered wood construction, each stool is finished in Sea Drift, a softly weathered finish that highlights the natural grain while maintaining a refined
appearance.
The kiln-drying process helps prevent warping, splitting, and cracking, ensuring lasting structural integrity.
A commercial-grade leg stretcher has been incorporated to provide additional stability and durability, making these stools particularly well suited to high-use environments.
Generously cushioned seats feature high-performance foam designed to retain both comfort and shape through years of regular use.
Thoughtfully detailed and exceptionally versatile, these stools demonstrate that enduring design is often found in furniture created to perform quietly and beautifully over time.
Details
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn
Upholstery: Custom Legacy Leather Taupe
Finish: Sea Drift
Overall Dimensions: 38" H x 23" W x 22 1/2" D, Seat height: 25 1/4", Arm Height 30 1/2"
Construction: Solid kiln-dried rubberwood with engineered wood frame
Seat: High-performance foam
Commercial-grade reinforced leg stretcher
Condition: Excellent, with light natural patina to the leather consistent with age and material
Quantity: Two (sold as a pair)
Price
$1,495.00 CAD for the pair.
Pottery Barn | Custom Upholstery | Sold as a Pair
Designed with both comfort and longevity in mind, this pair of counter-height stools exemplifies the quiet
confidence of well-crafted furniture. Their restrained silhouette and carefully considered proportions allow them to complement a wide range of interiors, from contemporary kitchens to more traditional spaces.
Originally custom appointed in Legacy Leather Taupe, the supple leather upholstery has the
subtle character expected of a natural hide. Minor rubs and tonal variation are consistent with the leather's authentic patina and contribute to its understated appeal.
The stools remain in excellent overall condition.
Crafted from a solid kiln-dried rubberwood frame with engineered wood construction, each stool is finished in Sea Drift, a softly weathered finish that highlights the natural grain while maintaining a refined
appearance.
The kiln-drying process helps prevent warping, splitting, and cracking, ensuring lasting structural integrity.
A commercial-grade leg stretcher has been incorporated to provide additional stability and durability, making these stools particularly well suited to high-use environments.
Generously cushioned seats feature high-performance foam designed to retain both comfort and shape through years of regular use.
Thoughtfully detailed and exceptionally versatile, these stools demonstrate that enduring design is often found in furniture created to perform quietly and beautifully over time.
Details
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn
Upholstery: Custom Legacy Leather Taupe
Finish: Sea Drift
Overall Dimensions: 38" H x 23" W x 22 1/2" D, Seat height: 25 1/4", Arm Height 30 1/2"
Construction: Solid kiln-dried rubberwood with engineered wood frame
Seat: High-performance foam
Commercial-grade reinforced leg stretcher
Condition: Excellent, with light natural patina to the leather consistent with age and material
Quantity: Two (sold as a pair)
Price
$1,495.00 CAD for the pair.
The Archive GÈ Suspension Light by Kartell in White and Gold interior.
Kartell GÈ Suspension Light — White with Gold Interior
Bold yet sophisticated, the GÈ Suspension Light by Ferruccio Laviani demonstrates Kartell's distinctive approach to modern Italian lighting.
Expertly manufactured in Italy, its graceful form references the proportions of a classic chandelier while embracing contemporary materials and precision engineering.
The white exterior is beautifully paired with a luminous Gold interior, creating a striking interplay of reflection and warmth.
When illuminated, the golden interior enriches the quality of light, casting a
welcoming glow over a dining table, breakfast nook, or kitchen seating area.
The white finish lends
the fixture a refined architectural presence, making it equally suited to contemporary, transitional, and modern interiors.
Offered new in its original box and never used, this fixture is in stock and available for immediate purchase.
Details
Designer: Ferruccio Laviani
Manufacturer: Kartell
Made in Italy
Finish: White exterior with Gold interior
Condition: New in original box. Never used.
Dimensions: 14½" Diameter × 10¼" H
Maximum overall height with cord: 90½"
In stock for immediate purchase
Price: $395.00 CAD
Bold yet sophisticated, the GÈ Suspension Light by Ferruccio Laviani demonstrates Kartell's distinctive approach to modern Italian lighting.
Expertly manufactured in Italy, its graceful form references the proportions of a classic chandelier while embracing contemporary materials and precision engineering.
The white exterior is beautifully paired with a luminous Gold interior, creating a striking interplay of reflection and warmth.
When illuminated, the golden interior enriches the quality of light, casting a
welcoming glow over a dining table, breakfast nook, or kitchen seating area.
The white finish lends
the fixture a refined architectural presence, making it equally suited to contemporary, transitional, and modern interiors.
Offered new in its original box and never used, this fixture is in stock and available for immediate purchase.
Details
Designer: Ferruccio Laviani
Manufacturer: Kartell
Made in Italy
Finish: White exterior with Gold interior
Condition: New in original box. Never used.
Dimensions: 14½" Diameter × 10¼" H
Maximum overall height with cord: 90½"
In stock for immediate purchase
Price: $395.00 CAD
The Archive
Four Horizons
Jeroen Witvliet Untitled 179 Oil on Canvas Framed Art.
Jeroen Witvliet · Untitled 179 · Four related oil paintings on canvas · circa 1999
A horizon is one of the simplest divisions a painter can make.
Above.
Below.
Light.
Dark.
And then the trouble begins.
These four small oil paintings by Dutch-Canadian artist Jeroen Witvliet reduce the landscape to something approaching its most elemental condition. A pale atmospheric field hovers above a dense expanse of near-black. Between them lies a horizon that is neither entirely stable nor entirely certain.
Across the surfaces, extraordinarily fine vertical lines interrupt the horizontal weight of the compositions. They appear almost incidental at first—marks, divisions, perhaps traces of structure—but their repetition prevents the paintings from settling comfortably into landscape.
Nothing is quite still.
Each canvas measures only twelve inches square, yet no two resolve the proposition in precisely the same way. The darkness rises and recedes. Light expands, contracts and becomes stained at its edges. Horizons shift. Vertical marks migrate.
The four works begin to feel less like repetitions than successive thoughts.
Acquired from Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art during an exhibition of Witvliet's work.
Our curation of this series in vertical arrangement alters them again.
Four horizontal divisions become a single vertical rhythm. The eye travels downward from one uncertain horizon to the next, comparing minute changes in darkness, illumination and line. What began as four intimate canvases acquires an architectural presence.
The paintings remain quiet but not passive leaving the tension intact.
They occupy the territory between landscape and abstraction, illumination and obscurity, observation and memory.
Four small paintings.
Four variations on a boundary.
Object Record
Artist: Jeroen Witvliet Title: Untitled 179
Object: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 12 × 12 in. each
Framed dimensions: 18¾ × 18¾ in. each reference: WITVJE043
Provenance: Acquired from Newzones Gallery WITVJE043 during an exhibition of the artist's work;
private collection
Price 2900.00 4 Piece Framed Set
Installation: Traditionally displayed by the collector as a vertical group of four
A horizon is one of the simplest divisions a painter can make.
Above.
Below.
Light.
Dark.
And then the trouble begins.
These four small oil paintings by Dutch-Canadian artist Jeroen Witvliet reduce the landscape to something approaching its most elemental condition. A pale atmospheric field hovers above a dense expanse of near-black. Between them lies a horizon that is neither entirely stable nor entirely certain.
Across the surfaces, extraordinarily fine vertical lines interrupt the horizontal weight of the compositions. They appear almost incidental at first—marks, divisions, perhaps traces of structure—but their repetition prevents the paintings from settling comfortably into landscape.
Nothing is quite still.
Each canvas measures only twelve inches square, yet no two resolve the proposition in precisely the same way. The darkness rises and recedes. Light expands, contracts and becomes stained at its edges. Horizons shift. Vertical marks migrate.
The four works begin to feel less like repetitions than successive thoughts.
Acquired from Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art during an exhibition of Witvliet's work.
Our curation of this series in vertical arrangement alters them again.
Four horizontal divisions become a single vertical rhythm. The eye travels downward from one uncertain horizon to the next, comparing minute changes in darkness, illumination and line. What began as four intimate canvases acquires an architectural presence.
The paintings remain quiet but not passive leaving the tension intact.
They occupy the territory between landscape and abstraction, illumination and obscurity, observation and memory.
Four small paintings.
Four variations on a boundary.
Object Record
Artist: Jeroen Witvliet Title: Untitled 179
Object: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 12 × 12 in. each
Framed dimensions: 18¾ × 18¾ in. each reference: WITVJE043
Provenance: Acquired from Newzones Gallery WITVJE043 during an exhibition of the artist's work;
private collection
Price 2900.00 4 Piece Framed Set
Installation: Traditionally displayed by the collector as a vertical group of four
The Archive Porta Romana Birds in a Cage Table Lamp
The Birds in the Cage
Porta Romana · Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp · England · circa 2006
There is something wonderfully English about an object that appears quite composed until you look at it properly.
Founded in Britain in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, Porta Romana began in a small workshop and developed a distinctive approach to lighting in which artistry, material and
craftsmanship are inseparable from function.
From its earliest years, the company's painting
studio has been central to that philosophy. Finishes are developed by hand through layers of
colour and patination, while individual pieces are handcrafted and hand-finished by specialist
makers.
Porta Romana describes its ambition simply: to create objects capable of being loved for a lifetime.
This lamp has made a respectable start.
Its pale ceramic body is transformed by hand-painted linework into an imaginary birdcage. Fine
charcoal ribs follow the curved shoulders of the vessel; small ochre details articulate its structure,
while restrained green leaves punctuate its edges.
At the centre, two fantastical long-tailed birds cross one another upon a suspended oval swing,
painted in turquoise, faded mauve and blue.
The effect is a charming form of trompe-l’œil. The ceramic has not disappeared, nor is the
illusion intended to deceive completely. Instead, the painter asks us to participate in the fiction.
Above it sits a broad oval silk shade in deep espresso brown.
That shade matters.
Its visual weight prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet. From across the room
the lamp appears restrained, almost architectural. Only on approach do the birds reveal themselves.
The lamp has remained in a private collection since its original purchase. Its surviving Porta
Romana manufacturer's label carries a handwritten reference appearing to read 12/9/06.
Object Record
Maker: Porta Romana, England
Object: Hand-painted ceramic table lamp
Date: circa 2006
Model: Manufacturer's handwritten designation appears to read CLG / 10; verification pending
Finish: Hand-painted ceramic
Shade: Oval silk, espresso brown
Dimensions:
19 1/8 in. H × 15 1/2 in. W
x9 1/2 in. D
Price 1450.00
Ceramic base height: 9 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection since original purchase
Research status: Original catalogue name and production history remain to be established.
Porta Romana · Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp · England · circa 2006
There is something wonderfully English about an object that appears quite composed until you look at it properly.
Founded in Britain in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, Porta Romana began in a small workshop and developed a distinctive approach to lighting in which artistry, material and
craftsmanship are inseparable from function.
From its earliest years, the company's painting
studio has been central to that philosophy. Finishes are developed by hand through layers of
colour and patination, while individual pieces are handcrafted and hand-finished by specialist
makers.
Porta Romana describes its ambition simply: to create objects capable of being loved for a lifetime.
This lamp has made a respectable start.
Its pale ceramic body is transformed by hand-painted linework into an imaginary birdcage. Fine
charcoal ribs follow the curved shoulders of the vessel; small ochre details articulate its structure,
while restrained green leaves punctuate its edges.
At the centre, two fantastical long-tailed birds cross one another upon a suspended oval swing,
painted in turquoise, faded mauve and blue.
The effect is a charming form of trompe-l’œil. The ceramic has not disappeared, nor is the
illusion intended to deceive completely. Instead, the painter asks us to participate in the fiction.
Above it sits a broad oval silk shade in deep espresso brown.
That shade matters.
Its visual weight prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet. From across the room
the lamp appears restrained, almost architectural. Only on approach do the birds reveal themselves.
The lamp has remained in a private collection since its original purchase. Its surviving Porta
Romana manufacturer's label carries a handwritten reference appearing to read 12/9/06.
Object Record
Maker: Porta Romana, England
Object: Hand-painted ceramic table lamp
Date: circa 2006
Model: Manufacturer's handwritten designation appears to read CLG / 10; verification pending
Finish: Hand-painted ceramic
Shade: Oval silk, espresso brown
Dimensions:
19 1/8 in. H × 15 1/2 in. W
x9 1/2 in. D
Price 1450.00
Ceramic base height: 9 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection since original purchase
Research status: Original catalogue name and production history remain to be established.
The Archive The Huntington Pair Club Chair by Pottery Barn
The Archive
Club Chair Pair
Huntington Collection
Curated by Robert Sweep Interiors
Selected for The Archive, this pair of Huntington Collection club chairs, originally crafted by Pottery Barn, exemplifies the enduring quality we seek in every curated piece.
Handwoven in richly textured wicker and appointed with tailored white Sunbrella® performance cushions, these chairs offer a graceful setting for conversation, quiet mornings, and leisurely afternoons outdoors. Their generous proportions and classic silhouette complement both traditional and contemporary landscapes with understated elegance.
Chosen not for their age, but for their craftsmanship and lasting design, they embody our belief that beautifully made furnishings deserve to be appreciated well beyond their first home.
Each Archive selection is carefully evaluated for its quality, authenticity, and ability to enrich another chapter of gracious living.
A thoughtfully curated pair, selected for a lifetime of beautiful outdoor living.
Price: $1950.00 for Pair
In-Stock
Dimensions: 36"W × 40"D × 31"H
For a viewing of this product, please contact robert@robertsweep.com
Club Chair Pair
Huntington Collection
Curated by Robert Sweep Interiors
Selected for The Archive, this pair of Huntington Collection club chairs, originally crafted by Pottery Barn, exemplifies the enduring quality we seek in every curated piece.
Handwoven in richly textured wicker and appointed with tailored white Sunbrella® performance cushions, these chairs offer a graceful setting for conversation, quiet mornings, and leisurely afternoons outdoors. Their generous proportions and classic silhouette complement both traditional and contemporary landscapes with understated elegance.
Chosen not for their age, but for their craftsmanship and lasting design, they embody our belief that beautifully made furnishings deserve to be appreciated well beyond their first home.
Each Archive selection is carefully evaluated for its quality, authenticity, and ability to enrich another chapter of gracious living.
A thoughtfully curated pair, selected for a lifetime of beautiful outdoor living.
Price: $1950.00 for Pair
In-Stock
Dimensions: 36"W × 40"D × 31"H
For a viewing of this product, please contact robert@robertsweep.com
The Archive
Moooi Smoke Club Chair
For The Archive, this example is particularly notable for its condition. Purchased approximately eleven years ago from Robert Sweep Homefurnishings on 11th Avenue, it has been preserved primarily as a design object. According to the consignor, the chair was sat in only three times. The black leather upholstery and distinctive charred frame present accordingly as remarkably well maintained.
Price: 10 000.00
Specifications
Designer: Maarten Baas
Manufacturer: Moooi
Design: Smoke Armchair Year designed: 2002 Materials: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire-retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Black leather Detailing: Matte-black upholstery nails / black nailheads
Dimensions:
Width: 29.5 in.
Depth: 31.5 in.
Height: 40.9 in.
Seat height: 16.1 in.
Seat width: 23.6 in.
Seat depth: 18.5 in.
Arm height: approximately 25.6 in.
Every chair is unique as a consequence of the burning and finishing process.
Price: 10 000.00
Specifications
Designer: Maarten Baas
Manufacturer: Moooi
Design: Smoke Armchair Year designed: 2002 Materials: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire-retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Black leather Detailing: Matte-black upholstery nails / black nailheads
Dimensions:
Width: 29.5 in.
Depth: 31.5 in.
Height: 40.9 in.
Seat height: 16.1 in.
Seat width: 23.6 in.
Seat depth: 18.5 in.
Arm height: approximately 25.6 in.
Every chair is unique as a consequence of the burning and finishing process.
The Archive
Vernacular Wood Bench
Vernacular Wood Bench
Aged solid timber · Traditional visible joinery · Origin unknown
There are objects whose beauty comes not from perfect preservation, but from the evidence of having endured.
This narrow vernacular wood bench is one of them.
Measuring 51½ inches in length yet only 6¼ inches deep, its unusually slender proportions give it an architectural presence quite unlike conventional seating. A substantial timber top rests upon a simple framed structure of legs, apron, shaped supports and lower cross-members, with areas of exposed traditional joinery remaining visible through the accumulated patina.
The surface has been left as found. Time has softened its edges, worn through earlier finishes and brought forward the grain of the timber. Scratches, checking, colour variation, small losses and irregularities remain visible throughout. Rather than diminishing the piece, these marks have become inseparable from its character.
Its origin and precise age are presently undocumented, and The Archive makes no attribution beyond what can be observed in the object itself.
What remains is compelling enough: honest construction, unusual proportion, substantial material and the unmistakable surface of a piece that has been handled and used over a considerable period of time.
PRICE: 1450.00
DIMENSIONS
51½" L × 6¼" D × 16½" H
CONSTRUCTION
Solid timber construction with visible traditional joinery, shaped supporting brackets and lower cross-members.
CONDITION
Sturdy and stable, with extensive age-related surface wear and patina throughout. The timber exhibits checking, abrasions, softened edges, colour variation and other marks consistent with prolonged use and age. A visible split occurs toward one end of the top. These characteristics are considered integral to the appearance of the piece and have intentionally not been refinished or concealed.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
Its narrowness is perhaps its most interesting quality.
At just 6¼ inches deep, we would not propose this piece as conventional seating. Instead, its long horizontal form allows it to function almost architecturally—beneath artwork, along a gallery wall, in a passage or entrance, or wherever a room requires visual grounding without the depth of conventional furniture.
In our Archive study, we placed it beneath a tall projecting wall plane conceived for a future work of art. The bench becomes the horizontal counterpoint to that vertical architecture: quiet, weathered and deliberately spare.
Nothing has been placed upon it.
Nothing needs to be.
The age of the timber supplies its own ornament, while the empty wall above leaves room for something that has not yet arrived.
The Archive preserves the bench as it is. Its value lies not in restoration to an imagined earlier condition, but in the construction, proportion and material history that remain visible now.
There are objects whose beauty comes not from perfect preservation, but from the evidence of having endured.
This narrow vernacular wood bench is one of them.
Measuring 51½ inches in length yet only 6¼ inches deep, its unusually slender proportions give it an architectural presence quite unlike conventional seating. A substantial timber top rests upon a simple framed structure of legs, apron, shaped supports and lower cross-members, with areas of exposed traditional joinery remaining visible through the accumulated patina.
The surface has been left as found. Time has softened its edges, worn through earlier finishes and brought forward the grain of the timber. Scratches, checking, colour variation, small losses and irregularities remain visible throughout. Rather than diminishing the piece, these marks have become inseparable from its character.
Its origin and precise age are presently undocumented, and The Archive makes no attribution beyond what can be observed in the object itself.
What remains is compelling enough: honest construction, unusual proportion, substantial material and the unmistakable surface of a piece that has been handled and used over a considerable period of time.
PRICE: 1450.00
DIMENSIONS
51½" L × 6¼" D × 16½" H
CONSTRUCTION
Solid timber construction with visible traditional joinery, shaped supporting brackets and lower cross-members.
CONDITION
Sturdy and stable, with extensive age-related surface wear and patina throughout. The timber exhibits checking, abrasions, softened edges, colour variation and other marks consistent with prolonged use and age. A visible split occurs toward one end of the top. These characteristics are considered integral to the appearance of the piece and have intentionally not been refinished or concealed.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
Its narrowness is perhaps its most interesting quality.
At just 6¼ inches deep, we would not propose this piece as conventional seating. Instead, its long horizontal form allows it to function almost architecturally—beneath artwork, along a gallery wall, in a passage or entrance, or wherever a room requires visual grounding without the depth of conventional furniture.
In our Archive study, we placed it beneath a tall projecting wall plane conceived for a future work of art. The bench becomes the horizontal counterpoint to that vertical architecture: quiet, weathered and deliberately spare.
Nothing has been placed upon it.
Nothing needs to be.
The age of the timber supplies its own ornament, while the empty wall above leaves room for something that has not yet arrived.
The Archive preserves the bench as it is. Its value lies not in restoration to an imagined earlier condition, but in the construction, proportion and material history that remain visible now.
The Archive RH 78" Aero
Carrara Marble Table
THE ARCHIVE — AERO STONE OVAL DINING TABLE
RH Aero Stone Oval Dining Table Italian Carrara Marble · Cast Steel Pedestal in Antiqued Brass Finish
There is an appealing restraint to the Aero table. Its broad oval of Italian Carrara marble appears almost weightless above a single sculptural pedestal, the cool, softly veined stone balanced by the warmth of an Antiqued Brass finish below.
Inspired by the sweeping forms of mid-century furniture, the design is reduced to a remarkably simple composition: an elongated oval top with a softly beveled edge and a cast-steel pedestal that narrows through the centre before opening into a low, generous base.
At 78 inches long and 48 inches deep, the table has considerable presence without the visual heaviness one might expect from a Carrara marble top weighing more than 250 pounds.
The absence of conventional legs also leaves the perimeter visually clean and allows seating to gather naturally around its curved form.
It is an architectural piece rather than an ornamental one.
The particular example offered through The Archive pairs Italian Carrara marble with RH's Antiqued Brass base finish. The natural variation and grey veining of the marble ensure that the surface is unique to the individual slab.
Originally selected for a dining setting with a large curved banquette, the table works particularly well where its oval geometry can be appreciated from several directions—an intimate dining room, breakfast room, or a generously scaled banquette setting.
DIMENSIONS
78" L × 48" D × 29½" H
Top thickness: 1½"
Base: 35½" W × 23¾" D
WEIGHT
Marble top: 252 lbs Base: 65 lbs
Approximate assembled weight: 317 lbs
MATERIALS
Italian Carrara marble Cast-steel pedestal base Antiqued Brass finish
CONDITION
Pre-owned with no visible chips or cracks. Condition is consistent with moderate everyday use.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
What interests us about the Aero is the tension between mass and apparent lightness.
Carrara marble is an inherently substantial material; here, the thin oval profile and central pedestal allow that considerable physical weight to appear almost suspended.
Price: 6500.00
Available immediately for local purchase. Professional furniture delivery and installation are required due to the weight and construction of the marble top. Delivery is not included. Pickup arrangements will be coordinated directly with the purchaser.
RH Aero Stone Oval Dining Table Italian Carrara Marble · Cast Steel Pedestal in Antiqued Brass Finish
There is an appealing restraint to the Aero table. Its broad oval of Italian Carrara marble appears almost weightless above a single sculptural pedestal, the cool, softly veined stone balanced by the warmth of an Antiqued Brass finish below.
Inspired by the sweeping forms of mid-century furniture, the design is reduced to a remarkably simple composition: an elongated oval top with a softly beveled edge and a cast-steel pedestal that narrows through the centre before opening into a low, generous base.
At 78 inches long and 48 inches deep, the table has considerable presence without the visual heaviness one might expect from a Carrara marble top weighing more than 250 pounds.
The absence of conventional legs also leaves the perimeter visually clean and allows seating to gather naturally around its curved form.
It is an architectural piece rather than an ornamental one.
The particular example offered through The Archive pairs Italian Carrara marble with RH's Antiqued Brass base finish. The natural variation and grey veining of the marble ensure that the surface is unique to the individual slab.
Originally selected for a dining setting with a large curved banquette, the table works particularly well where its oval geometry can be appreciated from several directions—an intimate dining room, breakfast room, or a generously scaled banquette setting.
DIMENSIONS
78" L × 48" D × 29½" H
Top thickness: 1½"
Base: 35½" W × 23¾" D
WEIGHT
Marble top: 252 lbs Base: 65 lbs
Approximate assembled weight: 317 lbs
MATERIALS
Italian Carrara marble Cast-steel pedestal base Antiqued Brass finish
CONDITION
Pre-owned with no visible chips or cracks. Condition is consistent with moderate everyday use.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
What interests us about the Aero is the tension between mass and apparent lightness.
Carrara marble is an inherently substantial material; here, the thin oval profile and central pedestal allow that considerable physical weight to appear almost suspended.
Price: 6500.00
Available immediately for local purchase. Professional furniture delivery and installation are required due to the weight and construction of the marble top. Delivery is not included. Pickup arrangements will be coordinated directly with the purchaser.
The Archive Curved Architectural Banquette
Curved Architectural Banquette -
Black Faux Leather
This substantial curved banquette was custom designed to accompany a 78-inch oval dining table, creating an enveloping seating arrangement with the intimacy of built-in architecture and the flexibility of freestanding furniture.
Measuring approximately 110 inches across its outermost curved edges, the banquette is constructed in two sections, joined and stabilized beneath the seat. The division is discreet when installed, allowing the continuous curve to remain the defining gesture of the piece while making transportation and placement considerably more practical.
The upholstery is a soft black faux leather with a subtle sheen. Vertical channels, approximately 11 inches wide, articulate the curved back and continue over its upper edge before terminating at the rear seam.
The construction is deliberately clean, without decorative piping, allowing the geometry and repetition of the upholstery to establish the form.
The structure remains sound and sturdy. The existing upholstery shows evidence of use, including wear at several corners and minor scratches and imperfections across the seating surface.
We consider these conditions appropriate to disclose rather than disguise. In its present state, the banquette remains entirely viable for an as-is installation where its black upholstery suits the interior.
It is equally compelling as a candidate for reupholstery.
The value here lies in the structure. Reworking a piece of this scale from the frame outward would represent a considerable custom undertaking; here, the difficult architecture already exists.
A new textile could alter its character completely—from quiet wool or bouclé to mohair, velvet or another contract-appropriate upholstery—while retaining the generous curve that makes the piece distinctive.
Originally commissioned at approximately $14,500 CAD, the banquette is offered through The Archive at $3,500 CAD.
Dimensions
110" W at outermost curved edges
37" Height overall
19½" seat height
18" usable seat depth
25" seat depth ( not including the curvature to the center back wall position.)
Approx. 11" per vertical upholstered channel width
Condition:
Good structural condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor scratching and surface imperfections are present on the seat, with wear evident at two end corners. Constructed in two sections with concealed joining hardware beneath the seat.
Archive Note
We selected this piece not because it should be made new again, but because it does not need to be.
It already possesses the difficult part: proportion, structure and a convincing architectural curve. It can enter another interior exactly as it is—or become the foundation for an entirely different material expression.
The Archive preserves both possibilities.
Black Faux Leather
This substantial curved banquette was custom designed to accompany a 78-inch oval dining table, creating an enveloping seating arrangement with the intimacy of built-in architecture and the flexibility of freestanding furniture.
Measuring approximately 110 inches across its outermost curved edges, the banquette is constructed in two sections, joined and stabilized beneath the seat. The division is discreet when installed, allowing the continuous curve to remain the defining gesture of the piece while making transportation and placement considerably more practical.
The upholstery is a soft black faux leather with a subtle sheen. Vertical channels, approximately 11 inches wide, articulate the curved back and continue over its upper edge before terminating at the rear seam.
The construction is deliberately clean, without decorative piping, allowing the geometry and repetition of the upholstery to establish the form.
The structure remains sound and sturdy. The existing upholstery shows evidence of use, including wear at several corners and minor scratches and imperfections across the seating surface.
We consider these conditions appropriate to disclose rather than disguise. In its present state, the banquette remains entirely viable for an as-is installation where its black upholstery suits the interior.
It is equally compelling as a candidate for reupholstery.
The value here lies in the structure. Reworking a piece of this scale from the frame outward would represent a considerable custom undertaking; here, the difficult architecture already exists.
A new textile could alter its character completely—from quiet wool or bouclé to mohair, velvet or another contract-appropriate upholstery—while retaining the generous curve that makes the piece distinctive.
Originally commissioned at approximately $14,500 CAD, the banquette is offered through The Archive at $3,500 CAD.
Dimensions
110" W at outermost curved edges
37" Height overall
19½" seat height
18" usable seat depth
25" seat depth ( not including the curvature to the center back wall position.)
Approx. 11" per vertical upholstered channel width
Condition:
Good structural condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor scratching and surface imperfections are present on the seat, with wear evident at two end corners. Constructed in two sections with concealed joining hardware beneath the seat.
Archive Note
We selected this piece not because it should be made new again, but because it does not need to be.
It already possesses the difficult part: proportion, structure and a convincing architectural curve. It can enter another interior exactly as it is—or become the foundation for an entirely different material expression.
The Archive preserves both possibilities.
The Archive Leather Upholstered Counter Stools
Leather Upholstered Counter Stools
Pottery Barn | Custom Upholstery | Sold as a Pair
Designed with both comfort and longevity in mind, this pair of counter-height stools exemplifies the quiet
confidence of well-crafted furniture. Their restrained silhouette and carefully considered proportions allow them to complement a wide range of interiors, from contemporary kitchens to more traditional spaces.
Originally custom appointed in Legacy Leather Taupe, the supple leather upholstery has the
subtle character expected of a natural hide. Minor rubs and tonal variation are consistent with the leather's authentic patina and contribute to its understated appeal.
The stools remain in excellent overall condition.
Crafted from a solid kiln-dried rubberwood frame with engineered wood construction, each stool is finished in Sea Drift, a softly weathered finish that highlights the natural grain while maintaining a refined
appearance.
The kiln-drying process helps prevent warping, splitting, and cracking, ensuring lasting structural integrity.
A commercial-grade leg stretcher has been incorporated to provide additional stability and durability, making these stools particularly well suited to high-use environments.
Generously cushioned seats feature high-performance foam designed to retain both comfort and shape through years of regular use.
Thoughtfully detailed and exceptionally versatile, these stools demonstrate that enduring design is often found in furniture created to perform quietly and beautifully over time.
Details
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn
Upholstery: Custom Legacy Leather Taupe
Finish: Sea Drift
Overall Dimensions: 38" H x 23" W x 22 1/2" D, Seat height: 25 1/4", Arm Height 30 1/2"
Construction: Solid kiln-dried rubberwood with engineered wood frame
Seat: High-performance foam
Commercial-grade reinforced leg stretcher
Condition: Excellent, with light natural patina to the leather consistent with age and material
Quantity: Two (sold as a pair)
Price
$1,495.00 CAD for the pair.
Pottery Barn | Custom Upholstery | Sold as a Pair
Designed with both comfort and longevity in mind, this pair of counter-height stools exemplifies the quiet
confidence of well-crafted furniture. Their restrained silhouette and carefully considered proportions allow them to complement a wide range of interiors, from contemporary kitchens to more traditional spaces.
Originally custom appointed in Legacy Leather Taupe, the supple leather upholstery has the
subtle character expected of a natural hide. Minor rubs and tonal variation are consistent with the leather's authentic patina and contribute to its understated appeal.
The stools remain in excellent overall condition.
Crafted from a solid kiln-dried rubberwood frame with engineered wood construction, each stool is finished in Sea Drift, a softly weathered finish that highlights the natural grain while maintaining a refined
appearance.
The kiln-drying process helps prevent warping, splitting, and cracking, ensuring lasting structural integrity.
A commercial-grade leg stretcher has been incorporated to provide additional stability and durability, making these stools particularly well suited to high-use environments.
Generously cushioned seats feature high-performance foam designed to retain both comfort and shape through years of regular use.
Thoughtfully detailed and exceptionally versatile, these stools demonstrate that enduring design is often found in furniture created to perform quietly and beautifully over time.
Details
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn
Upholstery: Custom Legacy Leather Taupe
Finish: Sea Drift
Overall Dimensions: 38" H x 23" W x 22 1/2" D, Seat height: 25 1/4", Arm Height 30 1/2"
Construction: Solid kiln-dried rubberwood with engineered wood frame
Seat: High-performance foam
Commercial-grade reinforced leg stretcher
Condition: Excellent, with light natural patina to the leather consistent with age and material
Quantity: Two (sold as a pair)
Price
$1,495.00 CAD for the pair.
The Archive GÈ Suspension Light by Kartell in White and Gold interior.
Kartell GÈ Suspension Light — White with Gold Interior
Bold yet sophisticated, the GÈ Suspension Light by Ferruccio Laviani demonstrates Kartell's distinctive approach to modern Italian lighting.
Expertly manufactured in Italy, its graceful form references the proportions of a classic chandelier while embracing contemporary materials and precision engineering.
The white exterior is beautifully paired with a luminous Gold interior, creating a striking interplay of reflection and warmth.
When illuminated, the golden interior enriches the quality of light, casting a
welcoming glow over a dining table, breakfast nook, or kitchen seating area.
The white finish lends
the fixture a refined architectural presence, making it equally suited to contemporary, transitional, and modern interiors.
Offered new in its original box and never used, this fixture is in stock and available for immediate purchase.
Details
Designer: Ferruccio Laviani
Manufacturer: Kartell
Made in Italy
Finish: White exterior with Gold interior
Condition: New in original box. Never used.
Dimensions: 14½" Diameter × 10¼" H
Maximum overall height with cord: 90½"
In stock for immediate purchase
Price: $395.00 CAD
Bold yet sophisticated, the GÈ Suspension Light by Ferruccio Laviani demonstrates Kartell's distinctive approach to modern Italian lighting.
Expertly manufactured in Italy, its graceful form references the proportions of a classic chandelier while embracing contemporary materials and precision engineering.
The white exterior is beautifully paired with a luminous Gold interior, creating a striking interplay of reflection and warmth.
When illuminated, the golden interior enriches the quality of light, casting a
welcoming glow over a dining table, breakfast nook, or kitchen seating area.
The white finish lends
the fixture a refined architectural presence, making it equally suited to contemporary, transitional, and modern interiors.
Offered new in its original box and never used, this fixture is in stock and available for immediate purchase.
Details
Designer: Ferruccio Laviani
Manufacturer: Kartell
Made in Italy
Finish: White exterior with Gold interior
Condition: New in original box. Never used.
Dimensions: 14½" Diameter × 10¼" H
Maximum overall height with cord: 90½"
In stock for immediate purchase
Price: $395.00 CAD
The Archive
Four Horizons
Jeroen Witvliet Untitled 179 Oil on Canvas Framed Art.
Jeroen Witvliet · Untitled 179 · Four related oil paintings on canvas · circa 1999
A horizon is one of the simplest divisions a painter can make.
Above.
Below.
Light.
Dark.
And then the trouble begins.
These four small oil paintings by Dutch-Canadian artist Jeroen Witvliet reduce the landscape to something approaching its most elemental condition. A pale atmospheric field hovers above a dense expanse of near-black. Between them lies a horizon that is neither entirely stable nor entirely certain.
Across the surfaces, extraordinarily fine vertical lines interrupt the horizontal weight of the compositions. They appear almost incidental at first—marks, divisions, perhaps traces of structure—but their repetition prevents the paintings from settling comfortably into landscape.
Nothing is quite still.
Each canvas measures only twelve inches square, yet no two resolve the proposition in precisely the same way. The darkness rises and recedes. Light expands, contracts and becomes stained at its edges. Horizons shift. Vertical marks migrate.
The four works begin to feel less like repetitions than successive thoughts.
Acquired from Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art during an exhibition of Witvliet's work.
Our curation of this series in vertical arrangement alters them again.
Four horizontal divisions become a single vertical rhythm. The eye travels downward from one uncertain horizon to the next, comparing minute changes in darkness, illumination and line. What began as four intimate canvases acquires an architectural presence.
The paintings remain quiet but not passive leaving the tension intact.
They occupy the territory between landscape and abstraction, illumination and obscurity, observation and memory.
Four small paintings.
Four variations on a boundary.
Object Record
Artist: Jeroen Witvliet Title: Untitled 179
Object: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 12 × 12 in. each
Framed dimensions: 18¾ × 18¾ in. each reference: WITVJE043
Provenance: Acquired from Newzones Gallery WITVJE043 during an exhibition of the artist's work;
private collection
Price 2900.00 4 Piece Framed Set
Installation: Traditionally displayed by the collector as a vertical group of four
A horizon is one of the simplest divisions a painter can make.
Above.
Below.
Light.
Dark.
And then the trouble begins.
These four small oil paintings by Dutch-Canadian artist Jeroen Witvliet reduce the landscape to something approaching its most elemental condition. A pale atmospheric field hovers above a dense expanse of near-black. Between them lies a horizon that is neither entirely stable nor entirely certain.
Across the surfaces, extraordinarily fine vertical lines interrupt the horizontal weight of the compositions. They appear almost incidental at first—marks, divisions, perhaps traces of structure—but their repetition prevents the paintings from settling comfortably into landscape.
Nothing is quite still.
Each canvas measures only twelve inches square, yet no two resolve the proposition in precisely the same way. The darkness rises and recedes. Light expands, contracts and becomes stained at its edges. Horizons shift. Vertical marks migrate.
The four works begin to feel less like repetitions than successive thoughts.
Acquired from Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art during an exhibition of Witvliet's work.
Our curation of this series in vertical arrangement alters them again.
Four horizontal divisions become a single vertical rhythm. The eye travels downward from one uncertain horizon to the next, comparing minute changes in darkness, illumination and line. What began as four intimate canvases acquires an architectural presence.
The paintings remain quiet but not passive leaving the tension intact.
They occupy the territory between landscape and abstraction, illumination and obscurity, observation and memory.
Four small paintings.
Four variations on a boundary.
Object Record
Artist: Jeroen Witvliet Title: Untitled 179
Object: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 12 × 12 in. each
Framed dimensions: 18¾ × 18¾ in. each reference: WITVJE043
Provenance: Acquired from Newzones Gallery WITVJE043 during an exhibition of the artist's work;
private collection
Price 2900.00 4 Piece Framed Set
Installation: Traditionally displayed by the collector as a vertical group of four
The Archive Porta Romana Birds in a Cage Table Lamp
The Birds in the Cage
Porta Romana · Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp · England · circa 2006
There is something wonderfully English about an object that appears quite composed until you look at it properly.
Founded in Britain in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, Porta Romana began in a small workshop and developed a distinctive approach to lighting in which artistry, material and
craftsmanship are inseparable from function.
From its earliest years, the company's painting
studio has been central to that philosophy. Finishes are developed by hand through layers of
colour and patination, while individual pieces are handcrafted and hand-finished by specialist
makers.
Porta Romana describes its ambition simply: to create objects capable of being loved for a lifetime.
This lamp has made a respectable start.
Its pale ceramic body is transformed by hand-painted linework into an imaginary birdcage. Fine
charcoal ribs follow the curved shoulders of the vessel; small ochre details articulate its structure,
while restrained green leaves punctuate its edges.
At the centre, two fantastical long-tailed birds cross one another upon a suspended oval swing,
painted in turquoise, faded mauve and blue.
The effect is a charming form of trompe-l’œil. The ceramic has not disappeared, nor is the
illusion intended to deceive completely. Instead, the painter asks us to participate in the fiction.
Above it sits a broad oval silk shade in deep espresso brown.
That shade matters.
Its visual weight prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet. From across the room
the lamp appears restrained, almost architectural. Only on approach do the birds reveal themselves.
The lamp has remained in a private collection since its original purchase. Its surviving Porta
Romana manufacturer's label carries a handwritten reference appearing to read 12/9/06.
Object Record
Maker: Porta Romana, England
Object: Hand-painted ceramic table lamp
Date: circa 2006
Model: Manufacturer's handwritten designation appears to read CLG / 10; verification pending
Finish: Hand-painted ceramic
Shade: Oval silk, espresso brown
Dimensions:
19 1/8 in. H × 15 1/2 in. W
x9 1/2 in. D
Price 1450.00
Ceramic base height: 9 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection since original purchase
Research status: Original catalogue name and production history remain to be established.
Porta Romana · Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp · England · circa 2006
There is something wonderfully English about an object that appears quite composed until you look at it properly.
Founded in Britain in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, Porta Romana began in a small workshop and developed a distinctive approach to lighting in which artistry, material and
craftsmanship are inseparable from function.
From its earliest years, the company's painting
studio has been central to that philosophy. Finishes are developed by hand through layers of
colour and patination, while individual pieces are handcrafted and hand-finished by specialist
makers.
Porta Romana describes its ambition simply: to create objects capable of being loved for a lifetime.
This lamp has made a respectable start.
Its pale ceramic body is transformed by hand-painted linework into an imaginary birdcage. Fine
charcoal ribs follow the curved shoulders of the vessel; small ochre details articulate its structure,
while restrained green leaves punctuate its edges.
At the centre, two fantastical long-tailed birds cross one another upon a suspended oval swing,
painted in turquoise, faded mauve and blue.
The effect is a charming form of trompe-l’œil. The ceramic has not disappeared, nor is the
illusion intended to deceive completely. Instead, the painter asks us to participate in the fiction.
Above it sits a broad oval silk shade in deep espresso brown.
That shade matters.
Its visual weight prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet. From across the room
the lamp appears restrained, almost architectural. Only on approach do the birds reveal themselves.
The lamp has remained in a private collection since its original purchase. Its surviving Porta
Romana manufacturer's label carries a handwritten reference appearing to read 12/9/06.
Object Record
Maker: Porta Romana, England
Object: Hand-painted ceramic table lamp
Date: circa 2006
Model: Manufacturer's handwritten designation appears to read CLG / 10; verification pending
Finish: Hand-painted ceramic
Shade: Oval silk, espresso brown
Dimensions:
19 1/8 in. H × 15 1/2 in. W
x9 1/2 in. D
Price 1450.00
Ceramic base height: 9 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection since original purchase
Research status: Original catalogue name and production history remain to be established.
The Archive The Huntington Pair Club Chair by Pottery Barn
The Archive
Club Chair Pair
Huntington Collection
Curated by Robert Sweep Interiors
Selected for The Archive, this pair of Huntington Collection club chairs, originally crafted by Pottery Barn, exemplifies the enduring quality we seek in every curated piece.
Handwoven in richly textured wicker and appointed with tailored white Sunbrella® performance cushions, these chairs offer a graceful setting for conversation, quiet mornings, and leisurely afternoons outdoors. Their generous proportions and classic silhouette complement both traditional and contemporary landscapes with understated elegance.
Chosen not for their age, but for their craftsmanship and lasting design, they embody our belief that beautifully made furnishings deserve to be appreciated well beyond their first home.
Each Archive selection is carefully evaluated for its quality, authenticity, and ability to enrich another chapter of gracious living.
A thoughtfully curated pair, selected for a lifetime of beautiful outdoor living.
Price: $1950.00 for Pair
In-Stock
Dimensions: 36"W × 40"D × 31"H
For a viewing of this product, please contact robert@robertsweep.com
Club Chair Pair
Huntington Collection
Curated by Robert Sweep Interiors
Selected for The Archive, this pair of Huntington Collection club chairs, originally crafted by Pottery Barn, exemplifies the enduring quality we seek in every curated piece.
Handwoven in richly textured wicker and appointed with tailored white Sunbrella® performance cushions, these chairs offer a graceful setting for conversation, quiet mornings, and leisurely afternoons outdoors. Their generous proportions and classic silhouette complement both traditional and contemporary landscapes with understated elegance.
Chosen not for their age, but for their craftsmanship and lasting design, they embody our belief that beautifully made furnishings deserve to be appreciated well beyond their first home.
Each Archive selection is carefully evaluated for its quality, authenticity, and ability to enrich another chapter of gracious living.
A thoughtfully curated pair, selected for a lifetime of beautiful outdoor living.
Price: $1950.00 for Pair
In-Stock
Dimensions: 36"W × 40"D × 31"H
For a viewing of this product, please contact robert@robertsweep.com
The Archive
Moooi Smoke Club Chair
For The Archive, this example is particularly notable for its condition. Purchased approximately eleven years ago from Robert Sweep Homefurnishings on 11th Avenue, it has been preserved primarily as a design object. According to the consignor, the chair was sat in only three times. The black leather upholstery and distinctive charred frame present accordingly as remarkably well maintained.
Price: 10 000.00
Specifications
Designer: Maarten Baas
Manufacturer: Moooi
Design: Smoke Armchair Year designed: 2002 Materials: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire-retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Black leather Detailing: Matte-black upholstery nails / black nailheads
Dimensions:
Width: 29.5 in.
Depth: 31.5 in.
Height: 40.9 in.
Seat height: 16.1 in.
Seat width: 23.6 in.
Seat depth: 18.5 in.
Arm height: approximately 25.6 in.
Every chair is unique as a consequence of the burning and finishing process.
Price: 10 000.00
Specifications
Designer: Maarten Baas
Manufacturer: Moooi
Design: Smoke Armchair Year designed: 2002 Materials: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire-retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Black leather Detailing: Matte-black upholstery nails / black nailheads
Dimensions:
Width: 29.5 in.
Depth: 31.5 in.
Height: 40.9 in.
Seat height: 16.1 in.
Seat width: 23.6 in.
Seat depth: 18.5 in.
Arm height: approximately 25.6 in.
Every chair is unique as a consequence of the burning and finishing process.
The Archive
Vernacular Wood Bench
Vernacular Wood Bench
Aged solid timber · Traditional visible joinery · Origin unknown
There are objects whose beauty comes not from perfect preservation, but from the evidence of having endured.
This narrow vernacular wood bench is one of them.
Measuring 51½ inches in length yet only 6¼ inches deep, its unusually slender proportions give it an architectural presence quite unlike conventional seating. A substantial timber top rests upon a simple framed structure of legs, apron, shaped supports and lower cross-members, with areas of exposed traditional joinery remaining visible through the accumulated patina.
The surface has been left as found. Time has softened its edges, worn through earlier finishes and brought forward the grain of the timber. Scratches, checking, colour variation, small losses and irregularities remain visible throughout. Rather than diminishing the piece, these marks have become inseparable from its character.
Its origin and precise age are presently undocumented, and The Archive makes no attribution beyond what can be observed in the object itself.
What remains is compelling enough: honest construction, unusual proportion, substantial material and the unmistakable surface of a piece that has been handled and used over a considerable period of time.
PRICE: 1450.00
DIMENSIONS
51½" L × 6¼" D × 16½" H
CONSTRUCTION
Solid timber construction with visible traditional joinery, shaped supporting brackets and lower cross-members.
CONDITION
Sturdy and stable, with extensive age-related surface wear and patina throughout. The timber exhibits checking, abrasions, softened edges, colour variation and other marks consistent with prolonged use and age. A visible split occurs toward one end of the top. These characteristics are considered integral to the appearance of the piece and have intentionally not been refinished or concealed.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
Its narrowness is perhaps its most interesting quality.
At just 6¼ inches deep, we would not propose this piece as conventional seating. Instead, its long horizontal form allows it to function almost architecturally—beneath artwork, along a gallery wall, in a passage or entrance, or wherever a room requires visual grounding without the depth of conventional furniture.
In our Archive study, we placed it beneath a tall projecting wall plane conceived for a future work of art. The bench becomes the horizontal counterpoint to that vertical architecture: quiet, weathered and deliberately spare.
Nothing has been placed upon it.
Nothing needs to be.
The age of the timber supplies its own ornament, while the empty wall above leaves room for something that has not yet arrived.
The Archive preserves the bench as it is. Its value lies not in restoration to an imagined earlier condition, but in the construction, proportion and material history that remain visible now.
There are objects whose beauty comes not from perfect preservation, but from the evidence of having endured.
This narrow vernacular wood bench is one of them.
Measuring 51½ inches in length yet only 6¼ inches deep, its unusually slender proportions give it an architectural presence quite unlike conventional seating. A substantial timber top rests upon a simple framed structure of legs, apron, shaped supports and lower cross-members, with areas of exposed traditional joinery remaining visible through the accumulated patina.
The surface has been left as found. Time has softened its edges, worn through earlier finishes and brought forward the grain of the timber. Scratches, checking, colour variation, small losses and irregularities remain visible throughout. Rather than diminishing the piece, these marks have become inseparable from its character.
Its origin and precise age are presently undocumented, and The Archive makes no attribution beyond what can be observed in the object itself.
What remains is compelling enough: honest construction, unusual proportion, substantial material and the unmistakable surface of a piece that has been handled and used over a considerable period of time.
PRICE: 1450.00
DIMENSIONS
51½" L × 6¼" D × 16½" H
CONSTRUCTION
Solid timber construction with visible traditional joinery, shaped supporting brackets and lower cross-members.
CONDITION
Sturdy and stable, with extensive age-related surface wear and patina throughout. The timber exhibits checking, abrasions, softened edges, colour variation and other marks consistent with prolonged use and age. A visible split occurs toward one end of the top. These characteristics are considered integral to the appearance of the piece and have intentionally not been refinished or concealed.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
Its narrowness is perhaps its most interesting quality.
At just 6¼ inches deep, we would not propose this piece as conventional seating. Instead, its long horizontal form allows it to function almost architecturally—beneath artwork, along a gallery wall, in a passage or entrance, or wherever a room requires visual grounding without the depth of conventional furniture.
In our Archive study, we placed it beneath a tall projecting wall plane conceived for a future work of art. The bench becomes the horizontal counterpoint to that vertical architecture: quiet, weathered and deliberately spare.
Nothing has been placed upon it.
Nothing needs to be.
The age of the timber supplies its own ornament, while the empty wall above leaves room for something that has not yet arrived.
The Archive preserves the bench as it is. Its value lies not in restoration to an imagined earlier condition, but in the construction, proportion and material history that remain visible now.
The Archive RH 78" Aero
Carrara Marble Table
THE ARCHIVE — AERO STONE OVAL DINING TABLE
RH Aero Stone Oval Dining Table Italian Carrara Marble · Cast Steel Pedestal in Antiqued Brass Finish
There is an appealing restraint to the Aero table. Its broad oval of Italian Carrara marble appears almost weightless above a single sculptural pedestal, the cool, softly veined stone balanced by the warmth of an Antiqued Brass finish below.
Inspired by the sweeping forms of mid-century furniture, the design is reduced to a remarkably simple composition: an elongated oval top with a softly beveled edge and a cast-steel pedestal that narrows through the centre before opening into a low, generous base.
At 78 inches long and 48 inches deep, the table has considerable presence without the visual heaviness one might expect from a Carrara marble top weighing more than 250 pounds.
The absence of conventional legs also leaves the perimeter visually clean and allows seating to gather naturally around its curved form.
It is an architectural piece rather than an ornamental one.
The particular example offered through The Archive pairs Italian Carrara marble with RH's Antiqued Brass base finish. The natural variation and grey veining of the marble ensure that the surface is unique to the individual slab.
Originally selected for a dining setting with a large curved banquette, the table works particularly well where its oval geometry can be appreciated from several directions—an intimate dining room, breakfast room, or a generously scaled banquette setting.
DIMENSIONS
78" L × 48" D × 29½" H
Top thickness: 1½"
Base: 35½" W × 23¾" D
WEIGHT
Marble top: 252 lbs Base: 65 lbs
Approximate assembled weight: 317 lbs
MATERIALS
Italian Carrara marble Cast-steel pedestal base Antiqued Brass finish
CONDITION
Pre-owned with no visible chips or cracks. Condition is consistent with moderate everyday use.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
What interests us about the Aero is the tension between mass and apparent lightness.
Carrara marble is an inherently substantial material; here, the thin oval profile and central pedestal allow that considerable physical weight to appear almost suspended.
Price: 6500.00
Available immediately for local purchase. Professional furniture delivery and installation are required due to the weight and construction of the marble top. Delivery is not included. Pickup arrangements will be coordinated directly with the purchaser.
RH Aero Stone Oval Dining Table Italian Carrara Marble · Cast Steel Pedestal in Antiqued Brass Finish
There is an appealing restraint to the Aero table. Its broad oval of Italian Carrara marble appears almost weightless above a single sculptural pedestal, the cool, softly veined stone balanced by the warmth of an Antiqued Brass finish below.
Inspired by the sweeping forms of mid-century furniture, the design is reduced to a remarkably simple composition: an elongated oval top with a softly beveled edge and a cast-steel pedestal that narrows through the centre before opening into a low, generous base.
At 78 inches long and 48 inches deep, the table has considerable presence without the visual heaviness one might expect from a Carrara marble top weighing more than 250 pounds.
The absence of conventional legs also leaves the perimeter visually clean and allows seating to gather naturally around its curved form.
It is an architectural piece rather than an ornamental one.
The particular example offered through The Archive pairs Italian Carrara marble with RH's Antiqued Brass base finish. The natural variation and grey veining of the marble ensure that the surface is unique to the individual slab.
Originally selected for a dining setting with a large curved banquette, the table works particularly well where its oval geometry can be appreciated from several directions—an intimate dining room, breakfast room, or a generously scaled banquette setting.
DIMENSIONS
78" L × 48" D × 29½" H
Top thickness: 1½"
Base: 35½" W × 23¾" D
WEIGHT
Marble top: 252 lbs Base: 65 lbs
Approximate assembled weight: 317 lbs
MATERIALS
Italian Carrara marble Cast-steel pedestal base Antiqued Brass finish
CONDITION
Pre-owned with no visible chips or cracks. Condition is consistent with moderate everyday use.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
What interests us about the Aero is the tension between mass and apparent lightness.
Carrara marble is an inherently substantial material; here, the thin oval profile and central pedestal allow that considerable physical weight to appear almost suspended.
Price: 6500.00
Available immediately for local purchase. Professional furniture delivery and installation are required due to the weight and construction of the marble top. Delivery is not included. Pickup arrangements will be coordinated directly with the purchaser.
The Archive Curved Architectural Banquette
Curved Architectural Banquette -
Black Faux Leather
This substantial curved banquette was custom designed to accompany a 78-inch oval dining table, creating an enveloping seating arrangement with the intimacy of built-in architecture and the flexibility of freestanding furniture.
Measuring approximately 110 inches across its outermost curved edges, the banquette is constructed in two sections, joined and stabilized beneath the seat. The division is discreet when installed, allowing the continuous curve to remain the defining gesture of the piece while making transportation and placement considerably more practical.
The upholstery is a soft black faux leather with a subtle sheen. Vertical channels, approximately 11 inches wide, articulate the curved back and continue over its upper edge before terminating at the rear seam.
The construction is deliberately clean, without decorative piping, allowing the geometry and repetition of the upholstery to establish the form.
The structure remains sound and sturdy. The existing upholstery shows evidence of use, including wear at several corners and minor scratches and imperfections across the seating surface.
We consider these conditions appropriate to disclose rather than disguise. In its present state, the banquette remains entirely viable for an as-is installation where its black upholstery suits the interior.
It is equally compelling as a candidate for reupholstery.
The value here lies in the structure. Reworking a piece of this scale from the frame outward would represent a considerable custom undertaking; here, the difficult architecture already exists.
A new textile could alter its character completely—from quiet wool or bouclé to mohair, velvet or another contract-appropriate upholstery—while retaining the generous curve that makes the piece distinctive.
Originally commissioned at approximately $14,500 CAD, the banquette is offered through The Archive at $3,500 CAD.
Dimensions
110" W at outermost curved edges
37" Height overall
19½" seat height
18" usable seat depth
25" seat depth ( not including the curvature to the center back wall position.)
Approx. 11" per vertical upholstered channel width
Condition:
Good structural condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor scratching and surface imperfections are present on the seat, with wear evident at two end corners. Constructed in two sections with concealed joining hardware beneath the seat.
Archive Note
We selected this piece not because it should be made new again, but because it does not need to be.
It already possesses the difficult part: proportion, structure and a convincing architectural curve. It can enter another interior exactly as it is—or become the foundation for an entirely different material expression.
The Archive preserves both possibilities.
Black Faux Leather
This substantial curved banquette was custom designed to accompany a 78-inch oval dining table, creating an enveloping seating arrangement with the intimacy of built-in architecture and the flexibility of freestanding furniture.
Measuring approximately 110 inches across its outermost curved edges, the banquette is constructed in two sections, joined and stabilized beneath the seat. The division is discreet when installed, allowing the continuous curve to remain the defining gesture of the piece while making transportation and placement considerably more practical.
The upholstery is a soft black faux leather with a subtle sheen. Vertical channels, approximately 11 inches wide, articulate the curved back and continue over its upper edge before terminating at the rear seam.
The construction is deliberately clean, without decorative piping, allowing the geometry and repetition of the upholstery to establish the form.
The structure remains sound and sturdy. The existing upholstery shows evidence of use, including wear at several corners and minor scratches and imperfections across the seating surface.
We consider these conditions appropriate to disclose rather than disguise. In its present state, the banquette remains entirely viable for an as-is installation where its black upholstery suits the interior.
It is equally compelling as a candidate for reupholstery.
The value here lies in the structure. Reworking a piece of this scale from the frame outward would represent a considerable custom undertaking; here, the difficult architecture already exists.
A new textile could alter its character completely—from quiet wool or bouclé to mohair, velvet or another contract-appropriate upholstery—while retaining the generous curve that makes the piece distinctive.
Originally commissioned at approximately $14,500 CAD, the banquette is offered through The Archive at $3,500 CAD.
Dimensions
110" W at outermost curved edges
37" Height overall
19½" seat height
18" usable seat depth
25" seat depth ( not including the curvature to the center back wall position.)
Approx. 11" per vertical upholstered channel width
Condition:
Good structural condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor scratching and surface imperfections are present on the seat, with wear evident at two end corners. Constructed in two sections with concealed joining hardware beneath the seat.
Archive Note
We selected this piece not because it should be made new again, but because it does not need to be.
It already possesses the difficult part: proportion, structure and a convincing architectural curve. It can enter another interior exactly as it is—or become the foundation for an entirely different material expression.
The Archive preserves both possibilities.
The Archive Leather Upholstered Counter Stools
Leather Upholstered Counter Stools
Pottery Barn | Custom Upholstery | Sold as a Pair
Designed with both comfort and longevity in mind, this pair of counter-height stools exemplifies the quiet
confidence of well-crafted furniture. Their restrained silhouette and carefully considered proportions allow them to complement a wide range of interiors, from contemporary kitchens to more traditional spaces.
Originally custom appointed in Legacy Leather Taupe, the supple leather upholstery has the
subtle character expected of a natural hide. Minor rubs and tonal variation are consistent with the leather's authentic patina and contribute to its understated appeal.
The stools remain in excellent overall condition.
Crafted from a solid kiln-dried rubberwood frame with engineered wood construction, each stool is finished in Sea Drift, a softly weathered finish that highlights the natural grain while maintaining a refined
appearance.
The kiln-drying process helps prevent warping, splitting, and cracking, ensuring lasting structural integrity.
A commercial-grade leg stretcher has been incorporated to provide additional stability and durability, making these stools particularly well suited to high-use environments.
Generously cushioned seats feature high-performance foam designed to retain both comfort and shape through years of regular use.
Thoughtfully detailed and exceptionally versatile, these stools demonstrate that enduring design is often found in furniture created to perform quietly and beautifully over time.
Details
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn
Upholstery: Custom Legacy Leather Taupe
Finish: Sea Drift
Overall Dimensions: 38" H x 23" W x 22 1/2" D, Seat height: 25 1/4", Arm Height 30 1/2"
Construction: Solid kiln-dried rubberwood with engineered wood frame
Seat: High-performance foam
Commercial-grade reinforced leg stretcher
Condition: Excellent, with light natural patina to the leather consistent with age and material
Quantity: Two (sold as a pair)
Price
$1,495.00 CAD for the pair.
Pottery Barn | Custom Upholstery | Sold as a Pair
Designed with both comfort and longevity in mind, this pair of counter-height stools exemplifies the quiet
confidence of well-crafted furniture. Their restrained silhouette and carefully considered proportions allow them to complement a wide range of interiors, from contemporary kitchens to more traditional spaces.
Originally custom appointed in Legacy Leather Taupe, the supple leather upholstery has the
subtle character expected of a natural hide. Minor rubs and tonal variation are consistent with the leather's authentic patina and contribute to its understated appeal.
The stools remain in excellent overall condition.
Crafted from a solid kiln-dried rubberwood frame with engineered wood construction, each stool is finished in Sea Drift, a softly weathered finish that highlights the natural grain while maintaining a refined
appearance.
The kiln-drying process helps prevent warping, splitting, and cracking, ensuring lasting structural integrity.
A commercial-grade leg stretcher has been incorporated to provide additional stability and durability, making these stools particularly well suited to high-use environments.
Generously cushioned seats feature high-performance foam designed to retain both comfort and shape through years of regular use.
Thoughtfully detailed and exceptionally versatile, these stools demonstrate that enduring design is often found in furniture created to perform quietly and beautifully over time.
Details
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn
Upholstery: Custom Legacy Leather Taupe
Finish: Sea Drift
Overall Dimensions: 38" H x 23" W x 22 1/2" D, Seat height: 25 1/4", Arm Height 30 1/2"
Construction: Solid kiln-dried rubberwood with engineered wood frame
Seat: High-performance foam
Commercial-grade reinforced leg stretcher
Condition: Excellent, with light natural patina to the leather consistent with age and material
Quantity: Two (sold as a pair)
Price
$1,495.00 CAD for the pair.
The Archive GÈ Suspension Light by Kartell in White and Gold interior.
Kartell GÈ Suspension Light — White with Gold Interior
Bold yet sophisticated, the GÈ Suspension Light by Ferruccio Laviani demonstrates Kartell's distinctive approach to modern Italian lighting.
Expertly manufactured in Italy, its graceful form references the proportions of a classic chandelier while embracing contemporary materials and precision engineering.
The white exterior is beautifully paired with a luminous Gold interior, creating a striking interplay of reflection and warmth.
When illuminated, the golden interior enriches the quality of light, casting a
welcoming glow over a dining table, breakfast nook, or kitchen seating area.
The white finish lends
the fixture a refined architectural presence, making it equally suited to contemporary, transitional, and modern interiors.
Offered new in its original box and never used, this fixture is in stock and available for immediate purchase.
Details
Designer: Ferruccio Laviani
Manufacturer: Kartell
Made in Italy
Finish: White exterior with Gold interior
Condition: New in original box. Never used.
Dimensions: 14½" Diameter × 10¼" H
Maximum overall height with cord: 90½"
In stock for immediate purchase
Price: $395.00 CAD
Bold yet sophisticated, the GÈ Suspension Light by Ferruccio Laviani demonstrates Kartell's distinctive approach to modern Italian lighting.
Expertly manufactured in Italy, its graceful form references the proportions of a classic chandelier while embracing contemporary materials and precision engineering.
The white exterior is beautifully paired with a luminous Gold interior, creating a striking interplay of reflection and warmth.
When illuminated, the golden interior enriches the quality of light, casting a
welcoming glow over a dining table, breakfast nook, or kitchen seating area.
The white finish lends
the fixture a refined architectural presence, making it equally suited to contemporary, transitional, and modern interiors.
Offered new in its original box and never used, this fixture is in stock and available for immediate purchase.
Details
Designer: Ferruccio Laviani
Manufacturer: Kartell
Made in Italy
Finish: White exterior with Gold interior
Condition: New in original box. Never used.
Dimensions: 14½" Diameter × 10¼" H
Maximum overall height with cord: 90½"
In stock for immediate purchase
Price: $395.00 CAD
The Archive
Four Horizons
Jeroen Witvliet Untitled 179 Oil on Canvas Framed Art.
Jeroen Witvliet · Untitled 179 · Four related oil paintings on canvas · circa 1999
A horizon is one of the simplest divisions a painter can make.
Above.
Below.
Light.
Dark.
And then the trouble begins.
These four small oil paintings by Dutch-Canadian artist Jeroen Witvliet reduce the landscape to something approaching its most elemental condition. A pale atmospheric field hovers above a dense expanse of near-black. Between them lies a horizon that is neither entirely stable nor entirely certain.
Across the surfaces, extraordinarily fine vertical lines interrupt the horizontal weight of the compositions. They appear almost incidental at first—marks, divisions, perhaps traces of structure—but their repetition prevents the paintings from settling comfortably into landscape.
Nothing is quite still.
Each canvas measures only twelve inches square, yet no two resolve the proposition in precisely the same way. The darkness rises and recedes. Light expands, contracts and becomes stained at its edges. Horizons shift. Vertical marks migrate.
The four works begin to feel less like repetitions than successive thoughts.
Acquired from Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art during an exhibition of Witvliet's work.
Our curation of this series in vertical arrangement alters them again.
Four horizontal divisions become a single vertical rhythm. The eye travels downward from one uncertain horizon to the next, comparing minute changes in darkness, illumination and line. What began as four intimate canvases acquires an architectural presence.
The paintings remain quiet but not passive leaving the tension intact.
They occupy the territory between landscape and abstraction, illumination and obscurity, observation and memory.
Four small paintings.
Four variations on a boundary.
Object Record
Artist: Jeroen Witvliet Title: Untitled 179
Object: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 12 × 12 in. each
Framed dimensions: 18¾ × 18¾ in. each reference: WITVJE043
Provenance: Acquired from Newzones Gallery WITVJE043 during an exhibition of the artist's work;
private collection
Price 2900.00 4 Piece Framed Set
Installation: Traditionally displayed by the collector as a vertical group of four
A horizon is one of the simplest divisions a painter can make.
Above.
Below.
Light.
Dark.
And then the trouble begins.
These four small oil paintings by Dutch-Canadian artist Jeroen Witvliet reduce the landscape to something approaching its most elemental condition. A pale atmospheric field hovers above a dense expanse of near-black. Between them lies a horizon that is neither entirely stable nor entirely certain.
Across the surfaces, extraordinarily fine vertical lines interrupt the horizontal weight of the compositions. They appear almost incidental at first—marks, divisions, perhaps traces of structure—but their repetition prevents the paintings from settling comfortably into landscape.
Nothing is quite still.
Each canvas measures only twelve inches square, yet no two resolve the proposition in precisely the same way. The darkness rises and recedes. Light expands, contracts and becomes stained at its edges. Horizons shift. Vertical marks migrate.
The four works begin to feel less like repetitions than successive thoughts.
Acquired from Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art during an exhibition of Witvliet's work.
Our curation of this series in vertical arrangement alters them again.
Four horizontal divisions become a single vertical rhythm. The eye travels downward from one uncertain horizon to the next, comparing minute changes in darkness, illumination and line. What began as four intimate canvases acquires an architectural presence.
The paintings remain quiet but not passive leaving the tension intact.
They occupy the territory between landscape and abstraction, illumination and obscurity, observation and memory.
Four small paintings.
Four variations on a boundary.
Object Record
Artist: Jeroen Witvliet Title: Untitled 179
Object: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 12 × 12 in. each
Framed dimensions: 18¾ × 18¾ in. each reference: WITVJE043
Provenance: Acquired from Newzones Gallery WITVJE043 during an exhibition of the artist's work;
private collection
Price 2900.00 4 Piece Framed Set
Installation: Traditionally displayed by the collector as a vertical group of four
The Archive Porta Romana Birds in a Cage Table Lamp
The Birds in the Cage
Porta Romana · Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp · England · circa 2006
There is something wonderfully English about an object that appears quite composed until you look at it properly.
Founded in Britain in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, Porta Romana began in a small workshop and developed a distinctive approach to lighting in which artistry, material and
craftsmanship are inseparable from function.
From its earliest years, the company's painting
studio has been central to that philosophy. Finishes are developed by hand through layers of
colour and patination, while individual pieces are handcrafted and hand-finished by specialist
makers.
Porta Romana describes its ambition simply: to create objects capable of being loved for a lifetime.
This lamp has made a respectable start.
Its pale ceramic body is transformed by hand-painted linework into an imaginary birdcage. Fine
charcoal ribs follow the curved shoulders of the vessel; small ochre details articulate its structure,
while restrained green leaves punctuate its edges.
At the centre, two fantastical long-tailed birds cross one another upon a suspended oval swing,
painted in turquoise, faded mauve and blue.
The effect is a charming form of trompe-l’œil. The ceramic has not disappeared, nor is the
illusion intended to deceive completely. Instead, the painter asks us to participate in the fiction.
Above it sits a broad oval silk shade in deep espresso brown.
That shade matters.
Its visual weight prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet. From across the room
the lamp appears restrained, almost architectural. Only on approach do the birds reveal themselves.
The lamp has remained in a private collection since its original purchase. Its surviving Porta
Romana manufacturer's label carries a handwritten reference appearing to read 12/9/06.
Object Record
Maker: Porta Romana, England
Object: Hand-painted ceramic table lamp
Date: circa 2006
Model: Manufacturer's handwritten designation appears to read CLG / 10; verification pending
Finish: Hand-painted ceramic
Shade: Oval silk, espresso brown
Dimensions:
19 1/8 in. H × 15 1/2 in. W
x9 1/2 in. D
Price 1450.00
Ceramic base height: 9 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection since original purchase
Research status: Original catalogue name and production history remain to be established.
Porta Romana · Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp · England · circa 2006
There is something wonderfully English about an object that appears quite composed until you look at it properly.
Founded in Britain in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, Porta Romana began in a small workshop and developed a distinctive approach to lighting in which artistry, material and
craftsmanship are inseparable from function.
From its earliest years, the company's painting
studio has been central to that philosophy. Finishes are developed by hand through layers of
colour and patination, while individual pieces are handcrafted and hand-finished by specialist
makers.
Porta Romana describes its ambition simply: to create objects capable of being loved for a lifetime.
This lamp has made a respectable start.
Its pale ceramic body is transformed by hand-painted linework into an imaginary birdcage. Fine
charcoal ribs follow the curved shoulders of the vessel; small ochre details articulate its structure,
while restrained green leaves punctuate its edges.
At the centre, two fantastical long-tailed birds cross one another upon a suspended oval swing,
painted in turquoise, faded mauve and blue.
The effect is a charming form of trompe-l’œil. The ceramic has not disappeared, nor is the
illusion intended to deceive completely. Instead, the painter asks us to participate in the fiction.
Above it sits a broad oval silk shade in deep espresso brown.
That shade matters.
Its visual weight prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet. From across the room
the lamp appears restrained, almost architectural. Only on approach do the birds reveal themselves.
The lamp has remained in a private collection since its original purchase. Its surviving Porta
Romana manufacturer's label carries a handwritten reference appearing to read 12/9/06.
Object Record
Maker: Porta Romana, England
Object: Hand-painted ceramic table lamp
Date: circa 2006
Model: Manufacturer's handwritten designation appears to read CLG / 10; verification pending
Finish: Hand-painted ceramic
Shade: Oval silk, espresso brown
Dimensions:
19 1/8 in. H × 15 1/2 in. W
x9 1/2 in. D
Price 1450.00
Ceramic base height: 9 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection since original purchase
Research status: Original catalogue name and production history remain to be established.
The Archive The Huntington Pair Club Chair by Pottery Barn
The Archive
Club Chair Pair
Huntington Collection
Curated by Robert Sweep Interiors
Selected for The Archive, this pair of Huntington Collection club chairs, originally crafted by Pottery Barn, exemplifies the enduring quality we seek in every curated piece.
Handwoven in richly textured wicker and appointed with tailored white Sunbrella® performance cushions, these chairs offer a graceful setting for conversation, quiet mornings, and leisurely afternoons outdoors. Their generous proportions and classic silhouette complement both traditional and contemporary landscapes with understated elegance.
Chosen not for their age, but for their craftsmanship and lasting design, they embody our belief that beautifully made furnishings deserve to be appreciated well beyond their first home.
Each Archive selection is carefully evaluated for its quality, authenticity, and ability to enrich another chapter of gracious living.
A thoughtfully curated pair, selected for a lifetime of beautiful outdoor living.
Price: $1950.00 for Pair
In-Stock
Dimensions: 36"W × 40"D × 31"H
For a viewing of this product, please contact robert@robertsweep.com
Club Chair Pair
Huntington Collection
Curated by Robert Sweep Interiors
Selected for The Archive, this pair of Huntington Collection club chairs, originally crafted by Pottery Barn, exemplifies the enduring quality we seek in every curated piece.
Handwoven in richly textured wicker and appointed with tailored white Sunbrella® performance cushions, these chairs offer a graceful setting for conversation, quiet mornings, and leisurely afternoons outdoors. Their generous proportions and classic silhouette complement both traditional and contemporary landscapes with understated elegance.
Chosen not for their age, but for their craftsmanship and lasting design, they embody our belief that beautifully made furnishings deserve to be appreciated well beyond their first home.
Each Archive selection is carefully evaluated for its quality, authenticity, and ability to enrich another chapter of gracious living.
A thoughtfully curated pair, selected for a lifetime of beautiful outdoor living.
Price: $1950.00 for Pair
In-Stock
Dimensions: 36"W × 40"D × 31"H
For a viewing of this product, please contact robert@robertsweep.com
The Archive
Moooi Smoke Club Chair
For The Archive, this example is particularly notable for its condition. Purchased approximately eleven years ago from Robert Sweep Homefurnishings on 11th Avenue, it has been preserved primarily as a design object. According to the consignor, the chair was sat in only three times. The black leather upholstery and distinctive charred frame present accordingly as remarkably well maintained.
Price: 10 000.00
Specifications
Designer: Maarten Baas
Manufacturer: Moooi
Design: Smoke Armchair Year designed: 2002 Materials: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire-retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Black leather Detailing: Matte-black upholstery nails / black nailheads
Dimensions:
Width: 29.5 in.
Depth: 31.5 in.
Height: 40.9 in.
Seat height: 16.1 in.
Seat width: 23.6 in.
Seat depth: 18.5 in.
Arm height: approximately 25.6 in.
Every chair is unique as a consequence of the burning and finishing process.
Price: 10 000.00
Specifications
Designer: Maarten Baas
Manufacturer: Moooi
Design: Smoke Armchair Year designed: 2002 Materials: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire-retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Black leather Detailing: Matte-black upholstery nails / black nailheads
Dimensions:
Width: 29.5 in.
Depth: 31.5 in.
Height: 40.9 in.
Seat height: 16.1 in.
Seat width: 23.6 in.
Seat depth: 18.5 in.
Arm height: approximately 25.6 in.
Every chair is unique as a consequence of the burning and finishing process.
The Archive
Vernacular Wood Bench
Vernacular Wood Bench
Aged solid timber · Traditional visible joinery · Origin unknown
There are objects whose beauty comes not from perfect preservation, but from the evidence of having endured.
This narrow vernacular wood bench is one of them.
Measuring 51½ inches in length yet only 6¼ inches deep, its unusually slender proportions give it an architectural presence quite unlike conventional seating. A substantial timber top rests upon a simple framed structure of legs, apron, shaped supports and lower cross-members, with areas of exposed traditional joinery remaining visible through the accumulated patina.
The surface has been left as found. Time has softened its edges, worn through earlier finishes and brought forward the grain of the timber. Scratches, checking, colour variation, small losses and irregularities remain visible throughout. Rather than diminishing the piece, these marks have become inseparable from its character.
Its origin and precise age are presently undocumented, and The Archive makes no attribution beyond what can be observed in the object itself.
What remains is compelling enough: honest construction, unusual proportion, substantial material and the unmistakable surface of a piece that has been handled and used over a considerable period of time.
PRICE: 1450.00
DIMENSIONS
51½" L × 6¼" D × 16½" H
CONSTRUCTION
Solid timber construction with visible traditional joinery, shaped supporting brackets and lower cross-members.
CONDITION
Sturdy and stable, with extensive age-related surface wear and patina throughout. The timber exhibits checking, abrasions, softened edges, colour variation and other marks consistent with prolonged use and age. A visible split occurs toward one end of the top. These characteristics are considered integral to the appearance of the piece and have intentionally not been refinished or concealed.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
Its narrowness is perhaps its most interesting quality.
At just 6¼ inches deep, we would not propose this piece as conventional seating. Instead, its long horizontal form allows it to function almost architecturally—beneath artwork, along a gallery wall, in a passage or entrance, or wherever a room requires visual grounding without the depth of conventional furniture.
In our Archive study, we placed it beneath a tall projecting wall plane conceived for a future work of art. The bench becomes the horizontal counterpoint to that vertical architecture: quiet, weathered and deliberately spare.
Nothing has been placed upon it.
Nothing needs to be.
The age of the timber supplies its own ornament, while the empty wall above leaves room for something that has not yet arrived.
The Archive preserves the bench as it is. Its value lies not in restoration to an imagined earlier condition, but in the construction, proportion and material history that remain visible now.
There are objects whose beauty comes not from perfect preservation, but from the evidence of having endured.
This narrow vernacular wood bench is one of them.
Measuring 51½ inches in length yet only 6¼ inches deep, its unusually slender proportions give it an architectural presence quite unlike conventional seating. A substantial timber top rests upon a simple framed structure of legs, apron, shaped supports and lower cross-members, with areas of exposed traditional joinery remaining visible through the accumulated patina.
The surface has been left as found. Time has softened its edges, worn through earlier finishes and brought forward the grain of the timber. Scratches, checking, colour variation, small losses and irregularities remain visible throughout. Rather than diminishing the piece, these marks have become inseparable from its character.
Its origin and precise age are presently undocumented, and The Archive makes no attribution beyond what can be observed in the object itself.
What remains is compelling enough: honest construction, unusual proportion, substantial material and the unmistakable surface of a piece that has been handled and used over a considerable period of time.
PRICE: 1450.00
DIMENSIONS
51½" L × 6¼" D × 16½" H
CONSTRUCTION
Solid timber construction with visible traditional joinery, shaped supporting brackets and lower cross-members.
CONDITION
Sturdy and stable, with extensive age-related surface wear and patina throughout. The timber exhibits checking, abrasions, softened edges, colour variation and other marks consistent with prolonged use and age. A visible split occurs toward one end of the top. These characteristics are considered integral to the appearance of the piece and have intentionally not been refinished or concealed.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
Its narrowness is perhaps its most interesting quality.
At just 6¼ inches deep, we would not propose this piece as conventional seating. Instead, its long horizontal form allows it to function almost architecturally—beneath artwork, along a gallery wall, in a passage or entrance, or wherever a room requires visual grounding without the depth of conventional furniture.
In our Archive study, we placed it beneath a tall projecting wall plane conceived for a future work of art. The bench becomes the horizontal counterpoint to that vertical architecture: quiet, weathered and deliberately spare.
Nothing has been placed upon it.
Nothing needs to be.
The age of the timber supplies its own ornament, while the empty wall above leaves room for something that has not yet arrived.
The Archive preserves the bench as it is. Its value lies not in restoration to an imagined earlier condition, but in the construction, proportion and material history that remain visible now.
The Archive RH 78" Aero
Carrara Marble Table
THE ARCHIVE — AERO STONE OVAL DINING TABLE
RH Aero Stone Oval Dining Table Italian Carrara Marble · Cast Steel Pedestal in Antiqued Brass Finish
There is an appealing restraint to the Aero table. Its broad oval of Italian Carrara marble appears almost weightless above a single sculptural pedestal, the cool, softly veined stone balanced by the warmth of an Antiqued Brass finish below.
Inspired by the sweeping forms of mid-century furniture, the design is reduced to a remarkably simple composition: an elongated oval top with a softly beveled edge and a cast-steel pedestal that narrows through the centre before opening into a low, generous base.
At 78 inches long and 48 inches deep, the table has considerable presence without the visual heaviness one might expect from a Carrara marble top weighing more than 250 pounds.
The absence of conventional legs also leaves the perimeter visually clean and allows seating to gather naturally around its curved form.
It is an architectural piece rather than an ornamental one.
The particular example offered through The Archive pairs Italian Carrara marble with RH's Antiqued Brass base finish. The natural variation and grey veining of the marble ensure that the surface is unique to the individual slab.
Originally selected for a dining setting with a large curved banquette, the table works particularly well where its oval geometry can be appreciated from several directions—an intimate dining room, breakfast room, or a generously scaled banquette setting.
DIMENSIONS
78" L × 48" D × 29½" H
Top thickness: 1½"
Base: 35½" W × 23¾" D
WEIGHT
Marble top: 252 lbs Base: 65 lbs
Approximate assembled weight: 317 lbs
MATERIALS
Italian Carrara marble Cast-steel pedestal base Antiqued Brass finish
CONDITION
Pre-owned with no visible chips or cracks. Condition is consistent with moderate everyday use.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
What interests us about the Aero is the tension between mass and apparent lightness.
Carrara marble is an inherently substantial material; here, the thin oval profile and central pedestal allow that considerable physical weight to appear almost suspended.
Price: 6500.00
Available immediately for local purchase. Professional furniture delivery and installation are required due to the weight and construction of the marble top. Delivery is not included. Pickup arrangements will be coordinated directly with the purchaser.
RH Aero Stone Oval Dining Table Italian Carrara Marble · Cast Steel Pedestal in Antiqued Brass Finish
There is an appealing restraint to the Aero table. Its broad oval of Italian Carrara marble appears almost weightless above a single sculptural pedestal, the cool, softly veined stone balanced by the warmth of an Antiqued Brass finish below.
Inspired by the sweeping forms of mid-century furniture, the design is reduced to a remarkably simple composition: an elongated oval top with a softly beveled edge and a cast-steel pedestal that narrows through the centre before opening into a low, generous base.
At 78 inches long and 48 inches deep, the table has considerable presence without the visual heaviness one might expect from a Carrara marble top weighing more than 250 pounds.
The absence of conventional legs also leaves the perimeter visually clean and allows seating to gather naturally around its curved form.
It is an architectural piece rather than an ornamental one.
The particular example offered through The Archive pairs Italian Carrara marble with RH's Antiqued Brass base finish. The natural variation and grey veining of the marble ensure that the surface is unique to the individual slab.
Originally selected for a dining setting with a large curved banquette, the table works particularly well where its oval geometry can be appreciated from several directions—an intimate dining room, breakfast room, or a generously scaled banquette setting.
DIMENSIONS
78" L × 48" D × 29½" H
Top thickness: 1½"
Base: 35½" W × 23¾" D
WEIGHT
Marble top: 252 lbs Base: 65 lbs
Approximate assembled weight: 317 lbs
MATERIALS
Italian Carrara marble Cast-steel pedestal base Antiqued Brass finish
CONDITION
Pre-owned with no visible chips or cracks. Condition is consistent with moderate everyday use.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
What interests us about the Aero is the tension between mass and apparent lightness.
Carrara marble is an inherently substantial material; here, the thin oval profile and central pedestal allow that considerable physical weight to appear almost suspended.
Price: 6500.00
Available immediately for local purchase. Professional furniture delivery and installation are required due to the weight and construction of the marble top. Delivery is not included. Pickup arrangements will be coordinated directly with the purchaser.
The Archive Curved Architectural Banquette
Curved Architectural Banquette -
Black Faux Leather
This substantial curved banquette was custom designed to accompany a 78-inch oval dining table, creating an enveloping seating arrangement with the intimacy of built-in architecture and the flexibility of freestanding furniture.
Measuring approximately 110 inches across its outermost curved edges, the banquette is constructed in two sections, joined and stabilized beneath the seat. The division is discreet when installed, allowing the continuous curve to remain the defining gesture of the piece while making transportation and placement considerably more practical.
The upholstery is a soft black faux leather with a subtle sheen. Vertical channels, approximately 11 inches wide, articulate the curved back and continue over its upper edge before terminating at the rear seam.
The construction is deliberately clean, without decorative piping, allowing the geometry and repetition of the upholstery to establish the form.
The structure remains sound and sturdy. The existing upholstery shows evidence of use, including wear at several corners and minor scratches and imperfections across the seating surface.
We consider these conditions appropriate to disclose rather than disguise. In its present state, the banquette remains entirely viable for an as-is installation where its black upholstery suits the interior.
It is equally compelling as a candidate for reupholstery.
The value here lies in the structure. Reworking a piece of this scale from the frame outward would represent a considerable custom undertaking; here, the difficult architecture already exists.
A new textile could alter its character completely—from quiet wool or bouclé to mohair, velvet or another contract-appropriate upholstery—while retaining the generous curve that makes the piece distinctive.
Originally commissioned at approximately $14,500 CAD, the banquette is offered through The Archive at $3,500 CAD.
Dimensions
110" W at outermost curved edges
37" Height overall
19½" seat height
18" usable seat depth
25" seat depth ( not including the curvature to the center back wall position.)
Approx. 11" per vertical upholstered channel width
Condition:
Good structural condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor scratching and surface imperfections are present on the seat, with wear evident at two end corners. Constructed in two sections with concealed joining hardware beneath the seat.
Archive Note
We selected this piece not because it should be made new again, but because it does not need to be.
It already possesses the difficult part: proportion, structure and a convincing architectural curve. It can enter another interior exactly as it is—or become the foundation for an entirely different material expression.
The Archive preserves both possibilities.
Black Faux Leather
This substantial curved banquette was custom designed to accompany a 78-inch oval dining table, creating an enveloping seating arrangement with the intimacy of built-in architecture and the flexibility of freestanding furniture.
Measuring approximately 110 inches across its outermost curved edges, the banquette is constructed in two sections, joined and stabilized beneath the seat. The division is discreet when installed, allowing the continuous curve to remain the defining gesture of the piece while making transportation and placement considerably more practical.
The upholstery is a soft black faux leather with a subtle sheen. Vertical channels, approximately 11 inches wide, articulate the curved back and continue over its upper edge before terminating at the rear seam.
The construction is deliberately clean, without decorative piping, allowing the geometry and repetition of the upholstery to establish the form.
The structure remains sound and sturdy. The existing upholstery shows evidence of use, including wear at several corners and minor scratches and imperfections across the seating surface.
We consider these conditions appropriate to disclose rather than disguise. In its present state, the banquette remains entirely viable for an as-is installation where its black upholstery suits the interior.
It is equally compelling as a candidate for reupholstery.
The value here lies in the structure. Reworking a piece of this scale from the frame outward would represent a considerable custom undertaking; here, the difficult architecture already exists.
A new textile could alter its character completely—from quiet wool or bouclé to mohair, velvet or another contract-appropriate upholstery—while retaining the generous curve that makes the piece distinctive.
Originally commissioned at approximately $14,500 CAD, the banquette is offered through The Archive at $3,500 CAD.
Dimensions
110" W at outermost curved edges
37" Height overall
19½" seat height
18" usable seat depth
25" seat depth ( not including the curvature to the center back wall position.)
Approx. 11" per vertical upholstered channel width
Condition:
Good structural condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor scratching and surface imperfections are present on the seat, with wear evident at two end corners. Constructed in two sections with concealed joining hardware beneath the seat.
Archive Note
We selected this piece not because it should be made new again, but because it does not need to be.
It already possesses the difficult part: proportion, structure and a convincing architectural curve. It can enter another interior exactly as it is—or become the foundation for an entirely different material expression.
The Archive preserves both possibilities.
The Archive Leather Upholstered Counter Stools
Leather Upholstered Counter Stools
Pottery Barn | Custom Upholstery | Sold as a Pair
Designed with both comfort and longevity in mind, this pair of counter-height stools exemplifies the quiet
confidence of well-crafted furniture. Their restrained silhouette and carefully considered proportions allow them to complement a wide range of interiors, from contemporary kitchens to more traditional spaces.
Originally custom appointed in Legacy Leather Taupe, the supple leather upholstery has the
subtle character expected of a natural hide. Minor rubs and tonal variation are consistent with the leather's authentic patina and contribute to its understated appeal.
The stools remain in excellent overall condition.
Crafted from a solid kiln-dried rubberwood frame with engineered wood construction, each stool is finished in Sea Drift, a softly weathered finish that highlights the natural grain while maintaining a refined
appearance.
The kiln-drying process helps prevent warping, splitting, and cracking, ensuring lasting structural integrity.
A commercial-grade leg stretcher has been incorporated to provide additional stability and durability, making these stools particularly well suited to high-use environments.
Generously cushioned seats feature high-performance foam designed to retain both comfort and shape through years of regular use.
Thoughtfully detailed and exceptionally versatile, these stools demonstrate that enduring design is often found in furniture created to perform quietly and beautifully over time.
Details
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn
Upholstery: Custom Legacy Leather Taupe
Finish: Sea Drift
Overall Dimensions: 38" H x 23" W x 22 1/2" D, Seat height: 25 1/4", Arm Height 30 1/2"
Construction: Solid kiln-dried rubberwood with engineered wood frame
Seat: High-performance foam
Commercial-grade reinforced leg stretcher
Condition: Excellent, with light natural patina to the leather consistent with age and material
Quantity: Two (sold as a pair)
Price
$1,495.00 CAD for the pair.
Pottery Barn | Custom Upholstery | Sold as a Pair
Designed with both comfort and longevity in mind, this pair of counter-height stools exemplifies the quiet
confidence of well-crafted furniture. Their restrained silhouette and carefully considered proportions allow them to complement a wide range of interiors, from contemporary kitchens to more traditional spaces.
Originally custom appointed in Legacy Leather Taupe, the supple leather upholstery has the
subtle character expected of a natural hide. Minor rubs and tonal variation are consistent with the leather's authentic patina and contribute to its understated appeal.
The stools remain in excellent overall condition.
Crafted from a solid kiln-dried rubberwood frame with engineered wood construction, each stool is finished in Sea Drift, a softly weathered finish that highlights the natural grain while maintaining a refined
appearance.
The kiln-drying process helps prevent warping, splitting, and cracking, ensuring lasting structural integrity.
A commercial-grade leg stretcher has been incorporated to provide additional stability and durability, making these stools particularly well suited to high-use environments.
Generously cushioned seats feature high-performance foam designed to retain both comfort and shape through years of regular use.
Thoughtfully detailed and exceptionally versatile, these stools demonstrate that enduring design is often found in furniture created to perform quietly and beautifully over time.
Details
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn
Upholstery: Custom Legacy Leather Taupe
Finish: Sea Drift
Overall Dimensions: 38" H x 23" W x 22 1/2" D, Seat height: 25 1/4", Arm Height 30 1/2"
Construction: Solid kiln-dried rubberwood with engineered wood frame
Seat: High-performance foam
Commercial-grade reinforced leg stretcher
Condition: Excellent, with light natural patina to the leather consistent with age and material
Quantity: Two (sold as a pair)
Price
$1,495.00 CAD for the pair.
The Archive GÈ Suspension Light by Kartell in White and Gold interior.
Kartell GÈ Suspension Light — White with Gold Interior
Bold yet sophisticated, the GÈ Suspension Light by Ferruccio Laviani demonstrates Kartell's distinctive approach to modern Italian lighting.
Expertly manufactured in Italy, its graceful form references the proportions of a classic chandelier while embracing contemporary materials and precision engineering.
The white exterior is beautifully paired with a luminous Gold interior, creating a striking interplay of reflection and warmth.
When illuminated, the golden interior enriches the quality of light, casting a
welcoming glow over a dining table, breakfast nook, or kitchen seating area.
The white finish lends
the fixture a refined architectural presence, making it equally suited to contemporary, transitional, and modern interiors.
Offered new in its original box and never used, this fixture is in stock and available for immediate purchase.
Details
Designer: Ferruccio Laviani
Manufacturer: Kartell
Made in Italy
Finish: White exterior with Gold interior
Condition: New in original box. Never used.
Dimensions: 14½" Diameter × 10¼" H
Maximum overall height with cord: 90½"
In stock for immediate purchase
Price: $395.00 CAD
Bold yet sophisticated, the GÈ Suspension Light by Ferruccio Laviani demonstrates Kartell's distinctive approach to modern Italian lighting.
Expertly manufactured in Italy, its graceful form references the proportions of a classic chandelier while embracing contemporary materials and precision engineering.
The white exterior is beautifully paired with a luminous Gold interior, creating a striking interplay of reflection and warmth.
When illuminated, the golden interior enriches the quality of light, casting a
welcoming glow over a dining table, breakfast nook, or kitchen seating area.
The white finish lends
the fixture a refined architectural presence, making it equally suited to contemporary, transitional, and modern interiors.
Offered new in its original box and never used, this fixture is in stock and available for immediate purchase.
Details
Designer: Ferruccio Laviani
Manufacturer: Kartell
Made in Italy
Finish: White exterior with Gold interior
Condition: New in original box. Never used.
Dimensions: 14½" Diameter × 10¼" H
Maximum overall height with cord: 90½"
In stock for immediate purchase
Price: $395.00 CAD
The Archive
Four Horizons
Jeroen Witvliet Untitled 179 Oil on Canvas Framed Art.
Jeroen Witvliet · Untitled 179 · Four related oil paintings on canvas · circa 1999
A horizon is one of the simplest divisions a painter can make.
Above.
Below.
Light.
Dark.
And then the trouble begins.
These four small oil paintings by Dutch-Canadian artist Jeroen Witvliet reduce the landscape to something approaching its most elemental condition. A pale atmospheric field hovers above a dense expanse of near-black. Between them lies a horizon that is neither entirely stable nor entirely certain.
Across the surfaces, extraordinarily fine vertical lines interrupt the horizontal weight of the compositions. They appear almost incidental at first—marks, divisions, perhaps traces of structure—but their repetition prevents the paintings from settling comfortably into landscape.
Nothing is quite still.
Each canvas measures only twelve inches square, yet no two resolve the proposition in precisely the same way. The darkness rises and recedes. Light expands, contracts and becomes stained at its edges. Horizons shift. Vertical marks migrate.
The four works begin to feel less like repetitions than successive thoughts.
Acquired from Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art during an exhibition of Witvliet's work.
Our curation of this series in vertical arrangement alters them again.
Four horizontal divisions become a single vertical rhythm. The eye travels downward from one uncertain horizon to the next, comparing minute changes in darkness, illumination and line. What began as four intimate canvases acquires an architectural presence.
The paintings remain quiet but not passive leaving the tension intact.
They occupy the territory between landscape and abstraction, illumination and obscurity, observation and memory.
Four small paintings.
Four variations on a boundary.
Object Record
Artist: Jeroen Witvliet Title: Untitled 179
Object: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 12 × 12 in. each
Framed dimensions: 18¾ × 18¾ in. each reference: WITVJE043
Provenance: Acquired from Newzones Gallery WITVJE043 during an exhibition of the artist's work;
private collection
Price 2900.00 4 Piece Framed Set
Installation: Traditionally displayed by the collector as a vertical group of four
A horizon is one of the simplest divisions a painter can make.
Above.
Below.
Light.
Dark.
And then the trouble begins.
These four small oil paintings by Dutch-Canadian artist Jeroen Witvliet reduce the landscape to something approaching its most elemental condition. A pale atmospheric field hovers above a dense expanse of near-black. Between them lies a horizon that is neither entirely stable nor entirely certain.
Across the surfaces, extraordinarily fine vertical lines interrupt the horizontal weight of the compositions. They appear almost incidental at first—marks, divisions, perhaps traces of structure—but their repetition prevents the paintings from settling comfortably into landscape.
Nothing is quite still.
Each canvas measures only twelve inches square, yet no two resolve the proposition in precisely the same way. The darkness rises and recedes. Light expands, contracts and becomes stained at its edges. Horizons shift. Vertical marks migrate.
The four works begin to feel less like repetitions than successive thoughts.
Acquired from Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art during an exhibition of Witvliet's work.
Our curation of this series in vertical arrangement alters them again.
Four horizontal divisions become a single vertical rhythm. The eye travels downward from one uncertain horizon to the next, comparing minute changes in darkness, illumination and line. What began as four intimate canvases acquires an architectural presence.
The paintings remain quiet but not passive leaving the tension intact.
They occupy the territory between landscape and abstraction, illumination and obscurity, observation and memory.
Four small paintings.
Four variations on a boundary.
Object Record
Artist: Jeroen Witvliet Title: Untitled 179
Object: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 12 × 12 in. each
Framed dimensions: 18¾ × 18¾ in. each reference: WITVJE043
Provenance: Acquired from Newzones Gallery WITVJE043 during an exhibition of the artist's work;
private collection
Price 2900.00 4 Piece Framed Set
Installation: Traditionally displayed by the collector as a vertical group of four
The Archive Porta Romana Birds in a Cage Table Lamp
The Birds in the Cage
Porta Romana · Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp · England · circa 2006
There is something wonderfully English about an object that appears quite composed until you look at it properly.
Founded in Britain in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, Porta Romana began in a small workshop and developed a distinctive approach to lighting in which artistry, material and
craftsmanship are inseparable from function.
From its earliest years, the company's painting
studio has been central to that philosophy. Finishes are developed by hand through layers of
colour and patination, while individual pieces are handcrafted and hand-finished by specialist
makers.
Porta Romana describes its ambition simply: to create objects capable of being loved for a lifetime.
This lamp has made a respectable start.
Its pale ceramic body is transformed by hand-painted linework into an imaginary birdcage. Fine
charcoal ribs follow the curved shoulders of the vessel; small ochre details articulate its structure,
while restrained green leaves punctuate its edges.
At the centre, two fantastical long-tailed birds cross one another upon a suspended oval swing,
painted in turquoise, faded mauve and blue.
The effect is a charming form of trompe-l’œil. The ceramic has not disappeared, nor is the
illusion intended to deceive completely. Instead, the painter asks us to participate in the fiction.
Above it sits a broad oval silk shade in deep espresso brown.
That shade matters.
Its visual weight prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet. From across the room
the lamp appears restrained, almost architectural. Only on approach do the birds reveal themselves.
The lamp has remained in a private collection since its original purchase. Its surviving Porta
Romana manufacturer's label carries a handwritten reference appearing to read 12/9/06.
Object Record
Maker: Porta Romana, England
Object: Hand-painted ceramic table lamp
Date: circa 2006
Model: Manufacturer's handwritten designation appears to read CLG / 10; verification pending
Finish: Hand-painted ceramic
Shade: Oval silk, espresso brown
Dimensions:
19 1/8 in. H × 15 1/2 in. W
x9 1/2 in. D
Price 1450.00
Ceramic base height: 9 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection since original purchase
Research status: Original catalogue name and production history remain to be established.
Porta Romana · Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp · England · circa 2006
There is something wonderfully English about an object that appears quite composed until you look at it properly.
Founded in Britain in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, Porta Romana began in a small workshop and developed a distinctive approach to lighting in which artistry, material and
craftsmanship are inseparable from function.
From its earliest years, the company's painting
studio has been central to that philosophy. Finishes are developed by hand through layers of
colour and patination, while individual pieces are handcrafted and hand-finished by specialist
makers.
Porta Romana describes its ambition simply: to create objects capable of being loved for a lifetime.
This lamp has made a respectable start.
Its pale ceramic body is transformed by hand-painted linework into an imaginary birdcage. Fine
charcoal ribs follow the curved shoulders of the vessel; small ochre details articulate its structure,
while restrained green leaves punctuate its edges.
At the centre, two fantastical long-tailed birds cross one another upon a suspended oval swing,
painted in turquoise, faded mauve and blue.
The effect is a charming form of trompe-l’œil. The ceramic has not disappeared, nor is the
illusion intended to deceive completely. Instead, the painter asks us to participate in the fiction.
Above it sits a broad oval silk shade in deep espresso brown.
That shade matters.
Its visual weight prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet. From across the room
the lamp appears restrained, almost architectural. Only on approach do the birds reveal themselves.
The lamp has remained in a private collection since its original purchase. Its surviving Porta
Romana manufacturer's label carries a handwritten reference appearing to read 12/9/06.
Object Record
Maker: Porta Romana, England
Object: Hand-painted ceramic table lamp
Date: circa 2006
Model: Manufacturer's handwritten designation appears to read CLG / 10; verification pending
Finish: Hand-painted ceramic
Shade: Oval silk, espresso brown
Dimensions:
19 1/8 in. H × 15 1/2 in. W
x9 1/2 in. D
Price 1450.00
Ceramic base height: 9 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection since original purchase
Research status: Original catalogue name and production history remain to be established.
The Archive The Huntington Pair Club Chair by Pottery Barn
The Archive
Club Chair Pair
Huntington Collection
Curated by Robert Sweep Interiors
Selected for The Archive, this pair of Huntington Collection club chairs, originally crafted by Pottery Barn, exemplifies the enduring quality we seek in every curated piece.
Handwoven in richly textured wicker and appointed with tailored white Sunbrella® performance cushions, these chairs offer a graceful setting for conversation, quiet mornings, and leisurely afternoons outdoors. Their generous proportions and classic silhouette complement both traditional and contemporary landscapes with understated elegance.
Chosen not for their age, but for their craftsmanship and lasting design, they embody our belief that beautifully made furnishings deserve to be appreciated well beyond their first home.
Each Archive selection is carefully evaluated for its quality, authenticity, and ability to enrich another chapter of gracious living.
A thoughtfully curated pair, selected for a lifetime of beautiful outdoor living.
Price: $1950.00 for Pair
In-Stock
Dimensions: 36"W × 40"D × 31"H
For a viewing of this product, please contact robert@robertsweep.com
Club Chair Pair
Huntington Collection
Curated by Robert Sweep Interiors
Selected for The Archive, this pair of Huntington Collection club chairs, originally crafted by Pottery Barn, exemplifies the enduring quality we seek in every curated piece.
Handwoven in richly textured wicker and appointed with tailored white Sunbrella® performance cushions, these chairs offer a graceful setting for conversation, quiet mornings, and leisurely afternoons outdoors. Their generous proportions and classic silhouette complement both traditional and contemporary landscapes with understated elegance.
Chosen not for their age, but for their craftsmanship and lasting design, they embody our belief that beautifully made furnishings deserve to be appreciated well beyond their first home.
Each Archive selection is carefully evaluated for its quality, authenticity, and ability to enrich another chapter of gracious living.
A thoughtfully curated pair, selected for a lifetime of beautiful outdoor living.
Price: $1950.00 for Pair
In-Stock
Dimensions: 36"W × 40"D × 31"H
For a viewing of this product, please contact robert@robertsweep.com
Archive New Arrivals
The Archive
The Smoke Chair by Moooi
Maarten Baas for Moooi
Smoke Armchair, 2002
There are objects that acquire patina with age. Maarten Baas began with the patina—and used fire to create it.
Developed in 2002 as Baas's graduation project at Design Academy Eindhoven, Smoke emerged from his investigation into beauty, perfection and our instinct to preserve objects against the effects of time. Rather than protect the furniture from transformation, Baas deliberately subjected it to one of the most elemental forms of transformation possible: fire. MAARTEN BAAS
For the Smoke Armchair, the wooden frame is set alight and allowed to burn, smoulder and char. The resulting carbonized surface is not brushed away. Once cooled, the burned structure is stabilized beneath a substantial clear epoxy-resin coating, preserving the fissures, irregularities and sculptural evidence left by the flames while returning the furniture to functional use. The chair is subsequently upholstered over fire-retardant foam in deep black leather. Moooi specifies matte-black nails as part of the construction.
It is this process that makes the Smoke Armchair particularly compelling as a collectible design object. Fire cannot produce an entirely predetermined surface. Every Smoke Armchair is therefore unique, a fact explicitly noted by Moooi in its technical documentation. The degree of charring, surviving carved detail, fissuring and texture varies naturally from one example to another. Moooi
This particular example possesses a beautifully articulated charred frame, with the fire-created texture especially evident around the carved crest, perimeter and rolled arm details. Against it, the smooth black leather upholstery provides an almost severe counterpoint. Deep buttoning defines the high back, while black nailhead detailing follows the upholstery perimeter, disappearing and reappearing against the burned timber as the light changes.
The result sits deliberately between furniture and sculpture. The recognizable language of a traditional upholstered armchair remains—the carved crest, cabriole-like legs, generous arms and buttoned back—but its conventional associations with preservation and refinement have been fundamentally disrupted.
Baas did not disguise what happened to the chair.
He preserved the evidence.
The Smoke project subsequently developed beyond the original graduation collection. Baas's studio records that in 2004 New York's Moss gallery collaborated with him on Where There's Smoke…, in which established works by designers including Rietveld, Gaudí, Eames and Sottsass were subjected to the Smoke process.
MAARTEN BAAS
For The Archive, this example is particularly notable for its condition. Purchased approximately eleven years ago from Robert Sweep Homefurnishings on 11th Avenue, it has been preserved primarily as a design object. According to the consignor, the chair was sat in only three times. The black leather upholstery and distinctive charred frame present accordingly as remarkably well maintained.
Specifications
Designer: Maarten Baas Manufacturer: Moooi Design: Smoke Armchair Year designed: 2002 Materials: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire-retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Black leather Detailing: Matte-black upholstery nails / black nailheads
Price: 10 000.00
Measurements:
Width: 75 cm / 29.5 in. Depth: 80 cm / 31.5 in. Height: 104 cm / 40.9 in. Seat height: 41 cm / 16.1 in. Seat width: 60 cm / 23.6 in. Seat depth: 47 cm / 18.5 in. Arm height: approximately 65 cm / 25.6 in. Seating capacity: one Individuality: Every chair is unique as a consequence of the burning and finishing process.
Smoke Armchair, 2002
There are objects that acquire patina with age. Maarten Baas began with the patina—and used fire to create it.
Developed in 2002 as Baas's graduation project at Design Academy Eindhoven, Smoke emerged from his investigation into beauty, perfection and our instinct to preserve objects against the effects of time. Rather than protect the furniture from transformation, Baas deliberately subjected it to one of the most elemental forms of transformation possible: fire. MAARTEN BAAS
For the Smoke Armchair, the wooden frame is set alight and allowed to burn, smoulder and char. The resulting carbonized surface is not brushed away. Once cooled, the burned structure is stabilized beneath a substantial clear epoxy-resin coating, preserving the fissures, irregularities and sculptural evidence left by the flames while returning the furniture to functional use. The chair is subsequently upholstered over fire-retardant foam in deep black leather. Moooi specifies matte-black nails as part of the construction.
It is this process that makes the Smoke Armchair particularly compelling as a collectible design object. Fire cannot produce an entirely predetermined surface. Every Smoke Armchair is therefore unique, a fact explicitly noted by Moooi in its technical documentation. The degree of charring, surviving carved detail, fissuring and texture varies naturally from one example to another. Moooi
This particular example possesses a beautifully articulated charred frame, with the fire-created texture especially evident around the carved crest, perimeter and rolled arm details. Against it, the smooth black leather upholstery provides an almost severe counterpoint. Deep buttoning defines the high back, while black nailhead detailing follows the upholstery perimeter, disappearing and reappearing against the burned timber as the light changes.
The result sits deliberately between furniture and sculpture. The recognizable language of a traditional upholstered armchair remains—the carved crest, cabriole-like legs, generous arms and buttoned back—but its conventional associations with preservation and refinement have been fundamentally disrupted.
Baas did not disguise what happened to the chair.
He preserved the evidence.
The Smoke project subsequently developed beyond the original graduation collection. Baas's studio records that in 2004 New York's Moss gallery collaborated with him on Where There's Smoke…, in which established works by designers including Rietveld, Gaudí, Eames and Sottsass were subjected to the Smoke process.
MAARTEN BAAS
For The Archive, this example is particularly notable for its condition. Purchased approximately eleven years ago from Robert Sweep Homefurnishings on 11th Avenue, it has been preserved primarily as a design object. According to the consignor, the chair was sat in only three times. The black leather upholstery and distinctive charred frame present accordingly as remarkably well maintained.
Specifications
Designer: Maarten Baas Manufacturer: Moooi Design: Smoke Armchair Year designed: 2002 Materials: Burnt wood finished with epoxy resin, fire-retardant foam, leather upholstery Upholstery: Black leather Detailing: Matte-black upholstery nails / black nailheads
Price: 10 000.00
Measurements:
Width: 75 cm / 29.5 in. Depth: 80 cm / 31.5 in. Height: 104 cm / 40.9 in. Seat height: 41 cm / 16.1 in. Seat width: 60 cm / 23.6 in. Seat depth: 47 cm / 18.5 in. Arm height: approximately 65 cm / 25.6 in. Seating capacity: one Individuality: Every chair is unique as a consequence of the burning and finishing process.
The Archive RH 78" Oval Aero Dining Table
THE ARCHIVE — AERO STONE OVAL DINING TABLE
RH Aero Stone Oval Dining Table Italian Carrara Marble · Cast Steel Pedestal in Antiqued Brass Finish
There is an appealing restraint to the Aero table. Its broad oval of Italian Carrara marble appears almost weightless above a single sculptural pedestal, the cool, softly veined stone balanced by the warmth of an Antiqued Brass finish below.
Inspired by the sweeping forms of mid-century furniture, the design is reduced to a remarkably simple composition: an elongated oval top with a softly beveled edge and a cast-steel pedestal that narrows through the centre before opening into a low, generous base.
At 78 inches long and 48 inches deep, the table has considerable presence without the visual heaviness one might expect from a Carrara marble top weighing more than 250 pounds.
The absence of conventional legs also leaves the perimeter visually clean and allows seating to gather naturally around its curved form.
It is an architectural piece rather than an ornamental one.
The particular example offered through The Archive pairs Italian Carrara marble with RH's Antiqued Brass base finish.
The natural variation and grey veining of the marble ensure that the surface is unique to the individual slab.
Originally selected for a dining setting with a large curved banquette, the table works particularly well where its oval geometry can be appreciated from several directions—an intimate dining room, breakfast room, or a generously scaled banquette setting.
DIMENSIONS
78" L × 48" D × 29½" H
Top thickness: 1½"
Base: 35½" W × 23¾" D
WEIGHT
Marble top: 252 lbs Base: 65 lbs.
Approximate assembled weight: 317 lbs
MATERIALS
Italian Carrara marble Cast-steel pedestal base Antiqued Brass finish
CONDITION
Good The surface marble shows no visible cracks or chips. The base has no visible dents or scratches. Condition is consistent with moderate everyday use.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
What interests us about the Aero is the tension between mass and apparent lightness.
Carrara marble is an inherently substantial material; here, the thin oval profile and central pedestal allow that considerable physical weight to appear almost suspended.
Price: 6500.00
Available immediately for local purchase. Professional furniture delivery and installation are required due to the weight and construction of the marble top. Delivery is not included. Pickup arrangements will be coordinated directly with the purchaser.
RH Aero Stone Oval Dining Table Italian Carrara Marble · Cast Steel Pedestal in Antiqued Brass Finish
There is an appealing restraint to the Aero table. Its broad oval of Italian Carrara marble appears almost weightless above a single sculptural pedestal, the cool, softly veined stone balanced by the warmth of an Antiqued Brass finish below.
Inspired by the sweeping forms of mid-century furniture, the design is reduced to a remarkably simple composition: an elongated oval top with a softly beveled edge and a cast-steel pedestal that narrows through the centre before opening into a low, generous base.
At 78 inches long and 48 inches deep, the table has considerable presence without the visual heaviness one might expect from a Carrara marble top weighing more than 250 pounds.
The absence of conventional legs also leaves the perimeter visually clean and allows seating to gather naturally around its curved form.
It is an architectural piece rather than an ornamental one.
The particular example offered through The Archive pairs Italian Carrara marble with RH's Antiqued Brass base finish.
The natural variation and grey veining of the marble ensure that the surface is unique to the individual slab.
Originally selected for a dining setting with a large curved banquette, the table works particularly well where its oval geometry can be appreciated from several directions—an intimate dining room, breakfast room, or a generously scaled banquette setting.
DIMENSIONS
78" L × 48" D × 29½" H
Top thickness: 1½"
Base: 35½" W × 23¾" D
WEIGHT
Marble top: 252 lbs Base: 65 lbs.
Approximate assembled weight: 317 lbs
MATERIALS
Italian Carrara marble Cast-steel pedestal base Antiqued Brass finish
CONDITION
Good The surface marble shows no visible cracks or chips. The base has no visible dents or scratches. Condition is consistent with moderate everyday use.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
What interests us about the Aero is the tension between mass and apparent lightness.
Carrara marble is an inherently substantial material; here, the thin oval profile and central pedestal allow that considerable physical weight to appear almost suspended.
Price: 6500.00
Available immediately for local purchase. Professional furniture delivery and installation are required due to the weight and construction of the marble top. Delivery is not included. Pickup arrangements will be coordinated directly with the purchaser.
The Archive
Curved Architectural Banquette - Black Faux Leather
This substantial curved banquette was custom designed to accompany a 78-inch oval dining table, creating an enveloping seating arrangement with the intimacy of built-in architecture and the flexibility of freestanding furniture.
Measuring approximately 110 inches across its outermost curved edges, the banquette is constructed in two sections, joined and stabilized beneath the seat.
The division is discreet when installed, allowing the continuous curve to remain the defining gesture of the piece while making transportation and placement considerably more practical.
The upholstery is a soft black faux leather with a subtle sheen. Vertical channels, approximately 11 inches wide, articulate the curved back and continue over its upper edge before terminating at the rear seam.
The construction is deliberately clean, without decorative piping, allowing the geometry and repetition of the upholstery to establish the form.
The structure remains sound and sturdy. The existing upholstery shows evidence of use, including wear at several corners and minor scratches and imperfections across the seating surface. We consider these conditions appropriate to disclose rather than disguise.
In its present state, the banquette remains entirely viable for an as-is installation where its black upholstery suits the interior.
It is equally compelling as a candidate for reupholstery.
The value here lies in the structure. Reworking a piece of this scale from the frame outward would represent a considerable custom undertaking; here, the difficult architecture already exists. A new textile could alter its character completely—from quiet wool or bouclé to mohair, velvet or another contract-appropriate upholstery—while retaining the generous curve that makes the piece distinctive.
Originally commissioned at approximately $14,500 CAD, the banquette is offered through The Archive at $3,500 CAD in As-is condition.
Dimensions :
110" W at outermost curved edges
37" Height overall
19½" seat height
18" usable seat depth
25" depth including frame. 11" per vertical upholstered channel
Condition:
Good structural condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor scratching and surface imperfections are present on the seat, with wear evident at several corners.
Constructed in two sections with concealed joining hardware beneath the seat.
Archive Note
We selected this piece not because it should be made new again, but because it does not need to be.
It already possesses the difficult part: proportion, structure and a convincing architectural curve. It can enter another interior exactly as it is—or become the foundation for an entirely different material expression.
The Archive preserves both possibilities.
Measuring approximately 110 inches across its outermost curved edges, the banquette is constructed in two sections, joined and stabilized beneath the seat.
The division is discreet when installed, allowing the continuous curve to remain the defining gesture of the piece while making transportation and placement considerably more practical.
The upholstery is a soft black faux leather with a subtle sheen. Vertical channels, approximately 11 inches wide, articulate the curved back and continue over its upper edge before terminating at the rear seam.
The construction is deliberately clean, without decorative piping, allowing the geometry and repetition of the upholstery to establish the form.
The structure remains sound and sturdy. The existing upholstery shows evidence of use, including wear at several corners and minor scratches and imperfections across the seating surface. We consider these conditions appropriate to disclose rather than disguise.
In its present state, the banquette remains entirely viable for an as-is installation where its black upholstery suits the interior.
It is equally compelling as a candidate for reupholstery.
The value here lies in the structure. Reworking a piece of this scale from the frame outward would represent a considerable custom undertaking; here, the difficult architecture already exists. A new textile could alter its character completely—from quiet wool or bouclé to mohair, velvet or another contract-appropriate upholstery—while retaining the generous curve that makes the piece distinctive.
Originally commissioned at approximately $14,500 CAD, the banquette is offered through The Archive at $3,500 CAD in As-is condition.
Dimensions :
110" W at outermost curved edges
37" Height overall
19½" seat height
18" usable seat depth
25" depth including frame. 11" per vertical upholstered channel
Condition:
Good structural condition with visible cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor scratching and surface imperfections are present on the seat, with wear evident at several corners.
Constructed in two sections with concealed joining hardware beneath the seat.
Archive Note
We selected this piece not because it should be made new again, but because it does not need to be.
It already possesses the difficult part: proportion, structure and a convincing architectural curve. It can enter another interior exactly as it is—or become the foundation for an entirely different material expression.
The Archive preserves both possibilities.
Set of 4 Jeroen Witvliet Horizon Oil on Canvas Framed Art
Jeroen Witvliet · Untitled 179 · Four related oil paintings on canvas · circa 1999
A horizon is one of the simplest divisions a painter can make.
Above.
Below.
Light.
Dark.
And then the trouble begins.
These four small oil paintings by Dutch-Canadian artist Jeroen Witvliet reduce the landscape to something approaching its most elemental condition. A pale atmospheric field hovers above a dense expanse of near-black. Between them lies a horizon that is neither entirely stable nor entirely certain.
Across the surfaces, extraordinarily fine vertical lines interrupt the horizontal weight of the compositions. They appear almost incidental at first—marks, divisions, perhaps traces of structure—but their repetition prevents the paintings from settling comfortably into landscape.
Nothing is quite still.
Each canvas measures only twelve inches square, yet no two resolve the proposition in precisely the same way. The darkness rises and recedes. Light expands, contracts and becomes stained at its edges. Horizons shift. Vertical marks migrate.
The four works begin to feel less like repetitions than successive thoughts.
Acquired from Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art during an exhibition of Witvliet's work.
The eye travels from one uncertain horizon to the next, comparing minute changes in darkness, illumination and line.
What began as four intimate canvases acquires an architectural presence.
The paintings remain quiet but not passive leaving the tension intact.
They occupy the territory between landscape and abstraction, illumination and obscurity, observation and memory.
Four small paintings.
Four variations on a boundary.
Object Record
Artist: Jeroen Witvliet Title: Untitled 179
Object: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 12 × 12 in. each
Framed dimensions: 18¾ × 18¾ in. each reference: WITVJE043
Provenance: Acquired from Newzones Gallery WITVJE043 during an exhibition of the artist's work;
private collection
Price 2900.00 4 Piece Framed Set
A horizon is one of the simplest divisions a painter can make.
Above.
Below.
Light.
Dark.
And then the trouble begins.
These four small oil paintings by Dutch-Canadian artist Jeroen Witvliet reduce the landscape to something approaching its most elemental condition. A pale atmospheric field hovers above a dense expanse of near-black. Between them lies a horizon that is neither entirely stable nor entirely certain.
Across the surfaces, extraordinarily fine vertical lines interrupt the horizontal weight of the compositions. They appear almost incidental at first—marks, divisions, perhaps traces of structure—but their repetition prevents the paintings from settling comfortably into landscape.
Nothing is quite still.
Each canvas measures only twelve inches square, yet no two resolve the proposition in precisely the same way. The darkness rises and recedes. Light expands, contracts and becomes stained at its edges. Horizons shift. Vertical marks migrate.
The four works begin to feel less like repetitions than successive thoughts.
Acquired from Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art during an exhibition of Witvliet's work.
The eye travels from one uncertain horizon to the next, comparing minute changes in darkness, illumination and line.
What began as four intimate canvases acquires an architectural presence.
The paintings remain quiet but not passive leaving the tension intact.
They occupy the territory between landscape and abstraction, illumination and obscurity, observation and memory.
Four small paintings.
Four variations on a boundary.
Object Record
Artist: Jeroen Witvliet Title: Untitled 179
Object: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 12 × 12 in. each
Framed dimensions: 18¾ × 18¾ in. each reference: WITVJE043
Provenance: Acquired from Newzones Gallery WITVJE043 during an exhibition of the artist's work;
private collection
Price 2900.00 4 Piece Framed Set
Vernacular Wooden Bench
Vernacular Wood Bench
Aged solid timber · Traditional visible joinery ·
Origin unknown
There are objects whose beauty comes not from perfect preservation, but from the evidence of having endured.
This narrow vernacular wood bench is one of them.
Measuring 51½ inches in length yet only 6¼ inches deep, its unusually slender proportions give it an architectural presence quite unlike conventional seating. A substantial timber top rests upon a simple framed structure of legs, apron, shaped supports and lower cross-members, with areas of exposed traditional joinery remaining visible through the accumulated patina.
The surface has been left as found. Time has softened its edges, worn through earlier finishes and brought forward the grain of the timber. Scratches, checking, colour variation, small losses and irregularities remain visible throughout. Rather than diminishing the piece, these marks have become inseparable from its character.
Its origin and precise age are presently undocumented, and The Archive makes no attribution beyond what can be observed in the object itself.
What remains is compelling enough: honest construction, unusual proportion, substantial material and the unmistakable surface of a piece that has been handled and used over a considerable period of time.
DIMENSIONS
51½" L × 6¼" D × 16½" H
PRICE: 1450.00
CONSTRUCTION
Solid timber construction with visible traditional joinery, shaped supporting brackets and lower cross-members.
CONDITION
Sturdy and stable, with extensive age-related surface wear and patina throughout. The timber exhibits checking, abrasions, softened edges, colour variation and other marks consistent with prolonged use and age. A visible split occurs toward one end of the top. These characteristics are considered integral to the appearance of the piece and have intentionally not been refinished or concealed.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
Its narrowness is perhaps its most interesting quality.
At just 6¼ inches deep, we would not propose this piece as conventional seating. Instead, its long horizontal form allows it to function almost architecturally—beneath artwork, along a gallery wall, in a passage or entrance, or wherever a room requires visual grounding without the depth of conventional furniture.
In our Archive study, we placed it beneath a tall projecting wall plane conceived for a future work of art.
The bench becomes the horizontal counterpoint to that vertical architecture: quiet, weathered and deliberately spare.
Nothing has been placed upon it.
Nothing needs to be.
The age of the timber supplies its own ornament, while the empty wall above leaves room for something that has not yet arrived.
The Archive preserves the bench as it is. Its value lies not in restoration to an imagined earlier condition, but in the construction, proportion and material history that remain visible now.
Aged solid timber · Traditional visible joinery ·
Origin unknown
There are objects whose beauty comes not from perfect preservation, but from the evidence of having endured.
This narrow vernacular wood bench is one of them.
Measuring 51½ inches in length yet only 6¼ inches deep, its unusually slender proportions give it an architectural presence quite unlike conventional seating. A substantial timber top rests upon a simple framed structure of legs, apron, shaped supports and lower cross-members, with areas of exposed traditional joinery remaining visible through the accumulated patina.
The surface has been left as found. Time has softened its edges, worn through earlier finishes and brought forward the grain of the timber. Scratches, checking, colour variation, small losses and irregularities remain visible throughout. Rather than diminishing the piece, these marks have become inseparable from its character.
Its origin and precise age are presently undocumented, and The Archive makes no attribution beyond what can be observed in the object itself.
What remains is compelling enough: honest construction, unusual proportion, substantial material and the unmistakable surface of a piece that has been handled and used over a considerable period of time.
DIMENSIONS
51½" L × 6¼" D × 16½" H
PRICE: 1450.00
CONSTRUCTION
Solid timber construction with visible traditional joinery, shaped supporting brackets and lower cross-members.
CONDITION
Sturdy and stable, with extensive age-related surface wear and patina throughout. The timber exhibits checking, abrasions, softened edges, colour variation and other marks consistent with prolonged use and age. A visible split occurs toward one end of the top. These characteristics are considered integral to the appearance of the piece and have intentionally not been refinished or concealed.
THE ARCHIVE NOTE
Its narrowness is perhaps its most interesting quality.
At just 6¼ inches deep, we would not propose this piece as conventional seating. Instead, its long horizontal form allows it to function almost architecturally—beneath artwork, along a gallery wall, in a passage or entrance, or wherever a room requires visual grounding without the depth of conventional furniture.
In our Archive study, we placed it beneath a tall projecting wall plane conceived for a future work of art.
The bench becomes the horizontal counterpoint to that vertical architecture: quiet, weathered and deliberately spare.
Nothing has been placed upon it.
Nothing needs to be.
The age of the timber supplies its own ornament, while the empty wall above leaves room for something that has not yet arrived.
The Archive preserves the bench as it is. Its value lies not in restoration to an imagined earlier condition, but in the construction, proportion and material history that remain visible now.
RECENTLY PLACED
RECENTLY PLACED
Original Works by Marie Lannoo -2001
Quarry & Cipher
Originally acquired through Newzones Gallery
Selected from a private collection, this striking pair of original works by Canadian contemporary artist Marie Lannoo has been thoughtfully enjoyed for more than two decades before becoming part of The Archive.
Quarry and Cipher present a compelling dialogue through colour, texture, and abstraction. One composition explores the warmth and vitality of rich orange tones, while the other offers a bold counterpoint in layered black, creating a balanced conversation between energy and restraint. Displayed together, the works possess a quiet architectural presence, equally suited to contemporary interiors and timeless, collected homes.
Originally acquired through Newzones Gallery in 2002, these paintings have remained in a private collection, chosen for their enduring artistic merit and their ability to enrich the spaces they inhabit. Their inclusion in The Archive reflects our belief that exceptional works of art should continue to be appreciated, lived with, and thoughtfully passed forward.
More than decorative objects, original works of art shape the atmosphere of a room. They invite reflection, establish rhythm, and become part of the story of a home.
A carefully curated pair, offering a rare opportunity to acquire original contemporary Canadian art from a distinguished private collection.
Artist
Marie Lannoo
Titles
Quarry & Encryptions
Medium
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions
36" × 36" each
Price: Inquire for price
Provenance
Originally acquired through Newzones Gallery in 2002. Curated from a private collection.
Original Works by Marie Lannoo -2001
Quarry & Cipher
Originally acquired through Newzones Gallery
Selected from a private collection, this striking pair of original works by Canadian contemporary artist Marie Lannoo has been thoughtfully enjoyed for more than two decades before becoming part of The Archive.
Quarry and Cipher present a compelling dialogue through colour, texture, and abstraction. One composition explores the warmth and vitality of rich orange tones, while the other offers a bold counterpoint in layered black, creating a balanced conversation between energy and restraint. Displayed together, the works possess a quiet architectural presence, equally suited to contemporary interiors and timeless, collected homes.
Originally acquired through Newzones Gallery in 2002, these paintings have remained in a private collection, chosen for their enduring artistic merit and their ability to enrich the spaces they inhabit. Their inclusion in The Archive reflects our belief that exceptional works of art should continue to be appreciated, lived with, and thoughtfully passed forward.
More than decorative objects, original works of art shape the atmosphere of a room. They invite reflection, establish rhythm, and become part of the story of a home.
A carefully curated pair, offering a rare opportunity to acquire original contemporary Canadian art from a distinguished private collection.
Artist
Marie Lannoo
Titles
Quarry & Encryptions
Medium
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions
36" × 36" each
Price: Inquire for price
Provenance
Originally acquired through Newzones Gallery in 2002. Curated from a private collection.
The Archive Pair of Rattan Outdoor Club Chairs
The Archive
Club Chair Pair
Huntington Collection
Curated by Robert Sweep Interiors
Selected for The Archive, this pair of Huntington Collection club chairs, originally crafted by Pottery Barn, exemplifies the enduring quality we seek in every curated piece.
Handwoven in richly textured wicker and appointed with tailored white Sunbrella® performance cushions, these chairs offer a graceful setting for conversation, quiet mornings, and leisurely afternoons outdoors. Their generous proportions and classic silhouette complement both traditional and contemporary landscapes with understated elegance.
Chosen not for their age, but for their craftsmanship and lasting design, they embody our belief that beautifully made furnishings deserve to be appreciated well beyond their first home.
Each Archive selection is carefully evaluated for its quality, authenticity, and ability to enrich another chapter of gracious living.
A thoughtfully curated pair, selected for a lifetime of beautiful outdoor living.
Price: $1950.00 for Pair
In-Stock
Dimensions: 36"W × 40"D × 31"H
For a viewing of this product, please contact robert@robertsweep.com
Club Chair Pair
Huntington Collection
Curated by Robert Sweep Interiors
Selected for The Archive, this pair of Huntington Collection club chairs, originally crafted by Pottery Barn, exemplifies the enduring quality we seek in every curated piece.
Handwoven in richly textured wicker and appointed with tailored white Sunbrella® performance cushions, these chairs offer a graceful setting for conversation, quiet mornings, and leisurely afternoons outdoors. Their generous proportions and classic silhouette complement both traditional and contemporary landscapes with understated elegance.
Chosen not for their age, but for their craftsmanship and lasting design, they embody our belief that beautifully made furnishings deserve to be appreciated well beyond their first home.
Each Archive selection is carefully evaluated for its quality, authenticity, and ability to enrich another chapter of gracious living.
A thoughtfully curated pair, selected for a lifetime of beautiful outdoor living.
Price: $1950.00 for Pair
In-Stock
Dimensions: 36"W × 40"D × 31"H
For a viewing of this product, please contact robert@robertsweep.com
RECENTLY PLACED
Some furnishings command attention through ornament.
Others through proportion.
This artisan-crafted console by Coudanne & Cie belongs firmly to the latter.
Its refined tubular iron frame, architectural cross bracing, sculpted lion's claw feet, and substantial glass top create a composition of remarkable balance—one that feels equally at home in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Bearing the original artisan stamp of Coudanne & Cie, the console reflects the work of a respected French atelier celebrated for its exceptional decorative ironwork and bespoke metal furnishings during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Today, surviving examples are increasingly uncommon, making authenticated pieces especially desirable for collectors and thoughtfully designed interiors.
What distinguishes this console is not excess, but restraint. Every element serves a purpose. The slender iron frame creates visual lightness, while the classical detailing at the feet and finials introduces just enough ornament to reward a closer look. The generous half-inch glass top allows the craftsmanship beneath to remain fully visible, celebrating the quiet confidence of the forged ironwork.
Selected for The Archive because it exemplifies enduring craftsmanship and timeless design, this is a piece intended not simply to furnish a room, but to become part of its architecture.
Price: RECENTLY PLACED
Condition: Mint
Dimensions
70 in. W × 16 in. D × 32 in. H
Contact us for viewing of this exceptional piece. Robert@robertsweep.com
Others through proportion.
This artisan-crafted console by Coudanne & Cie belongs firmly to the latter.
Its refined tubular iron frame, architectural cross bracing, sculpted lion's claw feet, and substantial glass top create a composition of remarkable balance—one that feels equally at home in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Bearing the original artisan stamp of Coudanne & Cie, the console reflects the work of a respected French atelier celebrated for its exceptional decorative ironwork and bespoke metal furnishings during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Today, surviving examples are increasingly uncommon, making authenticated pieces especially desirable for collectors and thoughtfully designed interiors.
What distinguishes this console is not excess, but restraint. Every element serves a purpose. The slender iron frame creates visual lightness, while the classical detailing at the feet and finials introduces just enough ornament to reward a closer look. The generous half-inch glass top allows the craftsmanship beneath to remain fully visible, celebrating the quiet confidence of the forged ironwork.
Selected for The Archive because it exemplifies enduring craftsmanship and timeless design, this is a piece intended not simply to furnish a room, but to become part of its architecture.
Price: RECENTLY PLACED
Condition: Mint
Dimensions
70 in. W × 16 in. D × 32 in. H
Contact us for viewing of this exceptional piece. Robert@robertsweep.com
The Archive GÈ Suspension Light by Kartell
Kartell GÈ Suspension Light — White with Gold Interior
Bold yet sophisticated, the GÈ Suspension Light by Ferruccio Laviani demonstrates Kartell's distinctive approach to modern Italian lighting.
Expertly manufactured in Italy, its graceful form references the proportions of a classic chandelier while embracing contemporary materials and precision engineering.
The white exterior is beautifully paired with a luminous Gold interior, creating a striking interplay of reflection and warmth.
When illuminated, the golden interior enriches the quality of light, casting a
welcoming glow over a dining table, breakfast nook, or kitchen seating area.
The white finish lends
the fixture a refined architectural presence, making it equally suited to contemporary, transitional, and modern interiors.
Offered new in its original box and never used, this fixture is in stock and available for immediate purchase.
Details
Designer: Ferruccio Laviani
Manufacturer: Kartell
Made in Italy
Finish: White exterior with Gold interior
Condition: New in original box. Never used.
Dimensions: 14½" Diameter × 10¼" H
Maximum overall height with cord: 90½"
In stock for immediate purchase
Price: $395.00 CAD
Bold yet sophisticated, the GÈ Suspension Light by Ferruccio Laviani demonstrates Kartell's distinctive approach to modern Italian lighting.
Expertly manufactured in Italy, its graceful form references the proportions of a classic chandelier while embracing contemporary materials and precision engineering.
The white exterior is beautifully paired with a luminous Gold interior, creating a striking interplay of reflection and warmth.
When illuminated, the golden interior enriches the quality of light, casting a
welcoming glow over a dining table, breakfast nook, or kitchen seating area.
The white finish lends
the fixture a refined architectural presence, making it equally suited to contemporary, transitional, and modern interiors.
Offered new in its original box and never used, this fixture is in stock and available for immediate purchase.
Details
Designer: Ferruccio Laviani
Manufacturer: Kartell
Made in Italy
Finish: White exterior with Gold interior
Condition: New in original box. Never used.
Dimensions: 14½" Diameter × 10¼" H
Maximum overall height with cord: 90½"
In stock for immediate purchase
Price: $395.00 CAD
The Archive Leather Upholstered Counter Stools
Leather Upholstered Counter Stools
Pottery Barn | Custom leather Upholstery | Sold as a Pair
Designed with both comfort and longevity in mind, this pair of counter-height stools exemplifies the quiet
confidence of well-crafted furniture. Their restrained silhouette and carefully considered proportions allow them to complement a wide range of interiors, from contemporary kitchens to more traditional spaces.
Originally custom appointed in Legacy Leather Taupe, the supple leather upholstery has developed the subtle character expected of a natural hide. Minor rubs and tonal variation are consistent with the leather's authentic patina and contribute to its understated appeal.
The stools remain in excellent overall condition.
Overall Dimensions: 38" H x 23" wide x 22 1/2" D, Seat height 25 1/4", Arm Height 30 1/2"
Crafted from a solid kiln-dried rubberwood frame with engineered wood construction, each stool is finished in Sea Drift, a softly weathered finish that highlights the natural grain while maintaining a refined
appearance.
The kiln-drying process helps prevent warping, splitting, and cracking, ensuring lasting
structural integrity.
A commercial-grade leg stretcher has been incorporated to provide additional stability and durability, making these stools particularly well suited to high-use environments. Generously cushioned seats feature
high-performance foam designed to retain both comfort and shape through years of regular use.
Thoughtfully detailed and exceptionally versatile, these stools demonstrate that enduring design is often found in furniture created to perform quietly and beautifully over time.
Details
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn
Upholstery: Custom Legacy Leather Taupe
Finish: Sea Drift
Construction: Solid kiln-dried rubberwood with engineered wood frame
Seat: High-performance foam
Commercial-grade reinforced leg stretcher
Condition: Excellent, with light natural patina to the leather consistent with age and material
Quantity: Two (sold as a pair)
Price
$1,495.00 CAD for the pair.
Pottery Barn | Custom leather Upholstery | Sold as a Pair
Designed with both comfort and longevity in mind, this pair of counter-height stools exemplifies the quiet
confidence of well-crafted furniture. Their restrained silhouette and carefully considered proportions allow them to complement a wide range of interiors, from contemporary kitchens to more traditional spaces.
Originally custom appointed in Legacy Leather Taupe, the supple leather upholstery has developed the subtle character expected of a natural hide. Minor rubs and tonal variation are consistent with the leather's authentic patina and contribute to its understated appeal.
The stools remain in excellent overall condition.
Overall Dimensions: 38" H x 23" wide x 22 1/2" D, Seat height 25 1/4", Arm Height 30 1/2"
Crafted from a solid kiln-dried rubberwood frame with engineered wood construction, each stool is finished in Sea Drift, a softly weathered finish that highlights the natural grain while maintaining a refined
appearance.
The kiln-drying process helps prevent warping, splitting, and cracking, ensuring lasting
structural integrity.
A commercial-grade leg stretcher has been incorporated to provide additional stability and durability, making these stools particularly well suited to high-use environments. Generously cushioned seats feature
high-performance foam designed to retain both comfort and shape through years of regular use.
Thoughtfully detailed and exceptionally versatile, these stools demonstrate that enduring design is often found in furniture created to perform quietly and beautifully over time.
Details
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn
Upholstery: Custom Legacy Leather Taupe
Finish: Sea Drift
Construction: Solid kiln-dried rubberwood with engineered wood frame
Seat: High-performance foam
Commercial-grade reinforced leg stretcher
Condition: Excellent, with light natural patina to the leather consistent with age and material
Quantity: Two (sold as a pair)
Price
$1,495.00 CAD for the pair.
Porta Romana Birds in the Cage Table Lamp
The Birds in the Cage
Porta Romana · Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp · England · circa 2006
There is something wonderfully English about an object that appears quite composed until you
look at it properly.
Founded in Britain in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, Porta Romana began in a small workshop and developed a distinctive approach to lighting in which artistry, material and
craftsmanship are inseparable from function.
From its earliest years, the company's painting
studio has been central to that philosophy. Finishes are developed by hand through layers of
colour and patination, while individual pieces are handcrafted and hand-finished by specialist
makers.
Porta Romana describes its ambition simply: to create objects capable of being loved for a lifetime.
This lamp has made a respectable start.
Its pale ceramic body is transformed by hand-painted linework into an imaginary birdcage. Fine
charcoal ribs follow the curved shoulders of the vessel; small ochre details articulate its structure,
while restrained green leaves punctuate its edges.
At the centre, two fantastical long-tailed birds cross one another upon a suspended oval swing,
painted in turquoise, faded mauve and blue.
The effect is a charming form of trompe-l’œil. The ceramic has not disappeared, nor is the
illusion intended to deceive completely. Instead, the painter asks us to participate in the fiction.
Above it sits a broad oval silk shade in deep espresso brown.
That shade matters.
Its visual weight prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet. From across the room
the lamp appears restrained, almost architectural. Only on approach do the birds reveal
themselves.
It waits.
The lamp has remained in a private collection since its original purchase. Its surviving Porta
Romana manufacturer's label carries a handwritten reference appearing to read 12/9/06.
Object Record
Maker: Porta Romana, England
Object: Hand-painted ceramic table lamp
Date: circa 2006
Model: Manufacturer's handwritten designation appears to read CLG / 10; verification pending
Finish: Hand-painted ceramic
Shade: Oval silk, espresso brown
Dimensions: 19 1/8 in. H × 15 1/2 in. W × 9 1/2 in. D
Ceramic base height: 9 1/2 in.
Price: 1450.00
Provenance: Private collection since original purchase
Porta Romana · Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp · England · circa 2006
There is something wonderfully English about an object that appears quite composed until you
look at it properly.
Founded in Britain in 1988 by Andrew and Sarah Hills, Porta Romana began in a small workshop and developed a distinctive approach to lighting in which artistry, material and
craftsmanship are inseparable from function.
From its earliest years, the company's painting
studio has been central to that philosophy. Finishes are developed by hand through layers of
colour and patination, while individual pieces are handcrafted and hand-finished by specialist
makers.
Porta Romana describes its ambition simply: to create objects capable of being loved for a lifetime.
This lamp has made a respectable start.
Its pale ceramic body is transformed by hand-painted linework into an imaginary birdcage. Fine
charcoal ribs follow the curved shoulders of the vessel; small ochre details articulate its structure,
while restrained green leaves punctuate its edges.
At the centre, two fantastical long-tailed birds cross one another upon a suspended oval swing,
painted in turquoise, faded mauve and blue.
The effect is a charming form of trompe-l’œil. The ceramic has not disappeared, nor is the
illusion intended to deceive completely. Instead, the painter asks us to participate in the fiction.
Above it sits a broad oval silk shade in deep espresso brown.
That shade matters.
Its visual weight prevents the composition from becoming overly sweet. From across the room
the lamp appears restrained, almost architectural. Only on approach do the birds reveal
themselves.
It waits.
The lamp has remained in a private collection since its original purchase. Its surviving Porta
Romana manufacturer's label carries a handwritten reference appearing to read 12/9/06.
Object Record
Maker: Porta Romana, England
Object: Hand-painted ceramic table lamp
Date: circa 2006
Model: Manufacturer's handwritten designation appears to read CLG / 10; verification pending
Finish: Hand-painted ceramic
Shade: Oval silk, espresso brown
Dimensions: 19 1/8 in. H × 15 1/2 in. W × 9 1/2 in. D
Ceramic base height: 9 1/2 in.
Price: 1450.00
Provenance: Private collection since original purchase
The Archive
Timeless Pieces for a Second Chapter Some furnishings possess a quality that transcends fashion. They are thoughtfully made, beautifully proportioned, and crafted with a level of care that deserves to be appreciated for generations rather than seasons. Their value lies not only in their materials, but in the enduring character they bring to a home. The Archive is Robert Sweep Interiors' curated collection of exceptional furnishings and objects selected for their craftsmanship, authenticity, and timeless design. Each piece has been chosen because it continues to embody the qualities we believe define beautiful interiors: integrity, balance, and enduring elegance. Rather than viewing these furnishings as pre-owned, we see them as pieces beginning a new chapter. Whether sourced from private residences, carefully maintained collections, or the studio itself, every object is evaluated through the same discerning eye that guides our interior design practice. Our role is not simply to offer beautiful furniture. It is to recognize lasting quality and place it once again where it can be appreciated, lived with, and enjoyed. In a world increasingly defined by rapid consumption, The Archive reflects a quieter philosophy—one that values exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful stewardship, and the belief that truly beautiful objects deserve a long and meaningful life. Each piece is available in limited quantity, and many are one of a kind. Once acquired, it becomes part of another story, another home, and another generation of living beautifully. Welcome to The Archive. Where timeless design begins its second chapter.
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The Archive features carefully curated pre-owned furnishings from respected manufacturers and design houses. Robert Sweep Interiors is an independent interior design firm and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original manufacturers unless expressly stated. Product names are used solely to identify authentic pieces within our curated collection.
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