About Who Modern
"Who Modern" focuses on rare and unusual decorative objects, furniture, and art from the mid-20th century to today. "Who" points to our interest in the individual. We find the stories behind the pieces we curate, from the artists, and designers who create them.
Featured Pieces
"Herb'S Texaco" Original Oil Painting on Canvas by Sandra Jorgensen, 1981
By Ed Paschke
Located in Skokie, IL
Sandra Jorgensen "Herb's Texaco" original oil painting on canvas, USA 1981
Retains original Richard Gray gallery exhibition tag dating to 1981.
Addition...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
"Parnassus Apollo" Color Pencil Drawing on Paper by Ellen Lanyon, 1975
By Ellen Lanyon
Located in Skokie, IL
Ellen Lanyon "Parnassus Apollo" color pencil drawing on paper, 1975
Additional Information:
Materials: Color pencil, paper, enameled wood, museum glass.
Dimensions: 19" H x 24" W
C...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood
"Pinned Spirit" Oil on Wood Painting by Marina Cappelletto, 1983
By Alexander Calder
Located in Skokie, IL
Marina Cappelletto oil on wood painting titled; "Pinned Spirit", USA, 1983
Additional Information:
Materials: Oil on wood panel
Dimensions: 46 1/...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
"French Curve" Assemblage Wall Sculpture by Bernard Langlais circa 1959
By Bernard Langlais 2
Located in Skokie, IL
Bernard Langlais "French Curve" assemblage wall sculpture
Additional Information:
Materials: Assembled wood construction wall sculpture on panel
Dimensions: 27 3/4" diameter
Conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Tom" Lithograph on Aluminum by Billy Al Bengston, 1968
By Billy Al Bengston
Located in Skokie, IL
Billy Al Bengston "Tom" lithograph on aluminum, USA, 1968
Additional Information:
Materials: Lacquer and polyester resin on aluminum
Edition: 18 of 50
Dimensions: 26" H x 25" W
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Resin
"Untitled 1685" Painting on Board by Davide Balliano, 2014
Located in Skokie, IL
Davide Balliano "Untitled 1685" painting on board, Italy, 2014
Additional Information:
Materials: Plaster, gesso and lacquer on wood
Dimensions: 24" H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Plaster
Gino Sarfatti model 1073 Floor Lamps for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Skokie, IL
Gino Sarfatti model 1073 floor lamps for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s.
Dimensions: 81.5” H x 9.45” W x 9.45” D (Large), 77.95” H x 9.45” W x 9.45” D (Medium), 72.05” H x 9.45” W x 9.45” D...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti rare model 1086 floor lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1961
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Skokie, IL
Gino Sarfatti rare model 1086 floor lamp for Arteluce, Italy, 1961. This is the floor lamp version of a series of lights that Sarfatti designed in 1961, re using the shade into diffe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Arne Jacobsen "AJ" Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 2000s
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Skokie, IL
Arne Jacobsen "AJ" Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 2000s. The AJ series was part of the lighting collection renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created for the or...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Totem Lamp with 5 Bulbs by Enrico Tronconi, Italy c. 1970s
Located in Skokie, IL
Totem Lamp with 5 Bulbs by Enrico Tronconi, Italy c. 1970s. Tested and working.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table by Saburo Inui for Tendo Mokko, Japan, 1960s
By Tendo Mokko, Saburo Inui
Located in Skokie, IL
Coffee Table by Saburo Inui for Tendo, France, 1960s. This beautiful table is a very representative piece for Japanese furniture thanks to its organic shape and efficient design. It ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Marc Newson "Wooden" lounge chair for Cappellini, Italy, 1988
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in Skokie, IL
Marc Newson "Wooden" lounge chair for Cappellini, Italy, 1988. Wooden chair is a small armchair that can provide a seating element or sculptural art piece to any space. Don't be fool...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
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