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Sottsass Coffee Table Book Featuring Memphis Design, Phaidon, 2014
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Atlanta, GA
, art and furniture design. The book is published with impressive printing techniques including an
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2010s Chinese Design

Line Vautrin Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician Book 1992
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
1992 hardbound publication about the amazing artist and designer, Line Vautrin, entitled 'Line Vautrin: Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician'. The 112 page book includes an essay by the art...
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1990s American Design

Gio Ponti Coffee Table Book, 1990
By Gio Ponti
Located in Atlanta, GA
and text surveying Ponti's works including architecture, interior designs, furniture, porcelains
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1990s Italian Design

Gio Ponti Coffee Table Book, 1990
Gio Ponti Coffee Table Book, 1990
H 11.25 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
Gio Ponti The Complete Work 1923 - 1978 1st Edition Hard Cover Book
By Gio Ponti
Located in University City, MO
1970s Gio Ponti has been a major force in the shaping of twentieth-century Italian design The
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1990s Italian Design

1950s Christmas Silver Atomic Space Age RayGun Nutcracker Nut Gun Fun Gag Gift
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Awesome design. Functioning as designed, and appears it will crack a nut.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Aluminum

Oswald Haerdtl Flower Crystal Wall Lamp for Lobmeyr, Vienna
By J.L Lobmeyr, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Munich, DE
designed by Oswald Haerdtl, Austria, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Enricco Cammozzo Colorful Murano Art Glass Bird Pair Sculpture artist signed
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
sculpture separated into 3 pieces as designed.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Blue Salmon Arthur Andersson Wallåkra Vase, Sweden, 1950's, signed
By Arthur Anderson, Wallåkra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design, incising, texture and color transition. Signed.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Tommi Parzinger 4pc Brass Coffee Set
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
, covered sugar bowl creamer, beverage pitcher. Complete set as designed.
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa Vanity Mirror for Venini Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in Italy" on the backplate. This mirror is included in the Venini catalog Raisonne as designed by
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Table Mirrors

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Art Glass

Wim Rietveld 1401 Chair For Gispen Lounge Chair
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century modern "1401" chair as designed by Wim Rietveld (son of "De Stijl" great Gerrit
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Tiffany & Co Square Dish
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you are like us, shape is just as important as design. Which is why we couldn't resist buying
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Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Square Dish
Tiffany & Co Square Dish
H 11 in Dm 11 in
Unknown Craftsman Large Brutalist Welded Metal Art Horse Sculpture
By Marcello Fantoni, Harry Bertoia
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful and fragile horse figure. Very narrow stance as designed so place on stabile shelf! We
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Pair of Warren Church End Table Cabinets for Lane
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage walnut end tables features basket weave fronts as designed by Warren
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Pair of Wim Rietveld 1401 Lounge Chairs for Gispen
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century modern "1401" chairs (as designed by Wim Rietveld, son of "De Stijl" great
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Mission Bookcase Shelf Bespoke General Store Industrial NYC Retail Display Shelf
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Oak Bookcase or General Store Display. Sturdy and Usable as designed. Does disassemble. It is all
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Vintage 1920s American Mission Bookcases

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Oak

Walnut Wooden Lounge Chairs attr Paolo Buffa, Milan Italy 1940's
By Gio Ponti, Carlo De Carli, Paolo Buffa
Located in Den Haag, NL
. These chairs we have attributed to Paolo Buffa but they are always sold as designed by Paolo Buffa. So
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Molteni&C Theorama Wood Chests by Ron Gilad
Located in Boston, MA
explores the form of a void. It is the mold as design, the template transferred and shifted that becomes
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2010s End Tables

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Walnut

Molteni&C Theorama Wood Chests by Ron Gilad
H 18.5 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
Antique Circa 1875 English Hand Painted Tilt Top Table with Dog
Located in Lambertville, NJ
come off as designed for faster and less costly shipping.
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Early Eames Rope Edge Armchair
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, ON
Exceedingly rare early production of the Herman Miller rope edge armchair as designed by Charles
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Fiberglass

Early Eames Rope Edge Armchair
Early Eames Rope Edge Armchair
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Giulio Moscatelli Rosewood Center or Dining Table, Italy, 1960s
By Giulio Moscatelli, Meroni
Located in New York, NY
, Italy, circa 1964. This exquisite midcentury table design although simple in form is extraordinary with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Rosewood

Stool Designed by G. Frattini Cassina from Hotel Parco Dei Principi, Published
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
. Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1959 for the Stork Club, Milan. Gio Ponti used them in both his Parco
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Brass

"Divided Lands" Etched Zinc Dining Table with Soho Legs by Florian Roeper
By Studio Roeper
Located in Napa, CA
palette of the ebonized walnut wood finish. Solid zinc plugs are positioned as design accents. This table
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

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Steel, Zinc

"Divided Lands" Etched Zinc Dining Table by Artist/Designer Florian Roeper
By Studio Roeper
Located in Napa, CA
palette of the ebonized walnut wood finish. Solid zinc plugs are positioned as design accents. This table
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

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Zinc

Kartell 'Model 4788' Coat Rack by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1980
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Kartell 'model 4788' coat rack as designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Italy 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

ROBERTO COIN 18K Briolette Amethyst Topaz Nugget Necklace 16”
By Roberto Coin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
legible. Clasp works as designed. N-CRRTY
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K J. ROSSI 18K Ruby Diamond Wide Retro Bracelet 16.38cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
designed. B-NTY
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Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960s Large Utensilo I Wall All Organizer White Dorothee Maurer Becker Sculpture
By Dorothee Maurer-Becker
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. Designed by Dorothee Maurer Becker in 1969. This one is Off-White and has some yellowing and fading
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Plastic

Cartier Dinh Van Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Dinh Van *Hallmarks visible on one earring as designed *Free Shipping within the United States
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Vintage 1970s French Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Dinh Van Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Cartier Dinh Van Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Free Shipping
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in
Mid-19th Century Bouliotte Lamp, Three Socket Candle Cluster and Tole Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century French bouliotte lamp. Painted tole shade. Excellent scale and design, circa 1840
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Table Lamps

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Tin, Bronze

Mid-Century Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Palisander Console & Mirror Set
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Forney, TX
, while providing each inlay a unique abstract design. Large framed mirror, over rectangular chest of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Copper

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning Italian double-sided desk of the 1950s, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. It’s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1970's Mid-Century Modern Bryant Lighting Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Bryant, Robert Sonneman
Located in Burbank, CA
″ tall and can be lowered as designed.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Large Charles Catteau Boch Ceramic Vase
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful and well documented Boch vase designed by Catteau during his tenure as design director
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

2005 TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT suede & leather bag with wood beads
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 2005 as designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent. Approximate
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Palm Springs Fashionista Curated Vintage Earring Collection 1950s-2000 #15/100
Located in Palm Springs, CA
earrings. Japan. 1950s. (slightly different shape/size as designed and as used natural MOP).
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Chandelier inTinted Glass and Gilded Brass by Gino Paroldo, Fontana Arte
By Gino Paroldo, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
lamp is attributed to Gino Paroldo who designed for the company Dinodei but most recognized as designs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Justine Kelley Untitled 1" Text, botanical motif, illustration, screen print
Located in Philadelphia, PA
that happen during the “making” process, and loves to explore the intersection of art and design – to
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink, Screen

Superb Early Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Birchwood
By Paul Goldman, Plycraft
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
years before founding Plycraft. Paul Goldman designed most of Plycraft furniture including the iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Birch

Anders Pehrsson for Lyktan model "Bumling" sweden 1970s
By Anders Pherson
Located in Paris, FR
Pehrson was born in 1912 in Gothenburg. He studied engineering in his hometown and worked as Design
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Povl Dinesen Teak Side Tables / Nightstands Denmark
By Povl Dinesen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. The sculptural side mounted leg structure is perfection as far as design and early cabinetmaking of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

19th Century Shop Chest/Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design accents on the two sliding door sections and the drawers. The color of the wood variations of
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20th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

"Divided Lands" Coffee Table in Etched Zinc and Charred Oak by Studio Roeper
By Studio Roeper
Located in Napa, CA
, which is created by torching the wood. Solid zinc plugs are positioned as design accents. This piece is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Zinc

Duchess of Sutherland - Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Jug or Pitcher London 1911
Located in London, London
referenced in the 1910 D.S.C.G. exhibition catalogue as 'Design 423 - Milk Jug Temp George III' and notated
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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Pitchers

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Sterling Silver

Striking Mid-Century Modern 'Kf486' Goblet by Finnish Designer Kaj Franck
By Kaj Franck
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
leading figures in the Finish Design Movement during the years 1940 until the 1980's, and in 1952 he was
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Antique Wall Mount Brass Bathroom Prong Dual Cup Holder & Soap Dish Holder
By Brasscrafter Co. 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mounted to a wooden base, but has not been altered and could be wall mounted and function as designed. The
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sofa with Lounge Chairs, 1920, France
Located in Budapest, HU
Marvelous, high end design, authentic 1920’s Art Deco Sofa with walnut wood display cabinets and a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Sofa with Lounge Chairs, 1920, France
Art Deco Sofa with Lounge Chairs, 1920, France
H 43.31 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Set of 16 George Thompson Designed Steuben Champagne/Coupe/Tall Sherbet Glasses
By Steuben Glass
Located in valatie, NY
A Set of 16 George Thompson Designed Hand Blown Steuben Champagne/Coupe/Tall Sherbet Pattern #7877
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Sheep Pillow by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Pillow designed by Studio Ahead in a collaboration with JG SWITZER. Textured like stones
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2010s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Silk, Felt

Sheep Pillow by Studio Ahead
Sheep Pillow by Studio Ahead
H 24 in W 24 in D 6 in
Floor lamps, Mexican design, contemporary lamps, "Ebtún" (short) by Tuskani
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Juskani Alonso studied at the Industrial Design Research Center of the National Autonomous
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2010s Mexican Modern Floor Lamps

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Onyx

Early 20th Century Bamboo And Hinoki Wood Japanese Shop Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood as design accents on the two sliding door sections and the drawers. This is a well constructed
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Very large faceted faux crystal drop earrings, Gianfranco Ferre, Italy, 1990s.
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
designing his own couture collections, was appointed Stylistic Director at Christian Dior, Paris, in 1989
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1990s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Floor lamps, Mexican design, contemporary floor lamps, "Ebtún" (tall) by TUZKANI
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Juskani Alonso studied at the Industrial Design Research Center of the National Autonomous
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Onyx

Tall Orange Glass Pendant Light by Gino Vistosi Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi, Gino Vistosi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
for a very warm and soft light. We have this design documented as designed by Gino Vistosi
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Shetland Brown
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
designed in collaboration JG SWITZER using a felted, appliqué technique. No two pillows alike, as designs
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Sheep Floor Pillow by Studio Ahead - Cream
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
designed in collaboration JG SWITZER using a felted, appliqué technique. No two pillows alike, as designs
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Reupholstered grey Danish Sofa by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Elshout, NL
reupholstered with De Ploeg, Bergen12/08 in full accordance with the original upholstery as designed by Andersen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Ugo La Pietra for Rometti Aryballos Vase Ceramic
By Ugo La Pietra, Rometti Ceramics 1
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
artistic disciplines such as design, architecture, urban planning, and visual arts. La Pietra has been
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

French Tapestry Carpet Wall Decoration Aubusson Rug Handwoven Wool Pictorial Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
exist as designer rugs or interior design elements in antique rug galleries or recommended as design
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1990s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Cotton

White Vintage Glass Vase Ariel By Hermann Bongard, Norway 1956
By Hadeland, Hermann Bongard
Located in Stockholm, SE
White and beautiful little glass vase designed by Hermann Bongard. Hadeland Glassverk, Norway, 1956
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the as design you’re looking for. Each as design for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. If you’re shopping for an as design, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect as design — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An as design is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made as design over the years, but those crafted by Eckehard Weimann, The Design Foundry and Léon Bakst are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for an as design at 1stDibs is $2,599, while they’re typically $97 on the low end and $19,800 for the highest priced.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Fashion designers create apparel, bags, shoes and accessories. Their work begins with sketches that show how the pieces will look. After they make illustrations, they produce patterns and select the fabrics and other materials that will go into producing the finished items. Designers also help to oversee the manufacturing process to ensure that garments and accessories reflect their visions. Shop a large collection of apparel, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    A number of people have designed for Lanvin. Jeanne Lanvin founded the French fashion house and served as its chief designer until her death in 1946. Since then, designers for Lanvin have included Antonio Castillo, Jules-François Crahay, Maryll Lanvin, Claude Montana and Dominique Morlotti. Find a collection of Lanvin apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Of Turkish origin, İznik refers to a type of pottery that was decorated with intricate designs depicting colors inspired by semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli and malachite. Designs were largely made using quartz or quartzite. You can shop a selection of İznik designs from some of the world’s sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    Scandinavian design, associated with the countries of Northern Europe, is characterized by simplicity, functionality and beauty,

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The LC4 chaise lounge was designed in 1928. Charlotte Perriand created the chair while working in the studio of Le Corbusier. Sometimes called "the relaxing machine," the lounge chair features a curved frame designed to fit the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of LC4 chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An interior designer's job is to make interior spaces functional and well as beautiful. Interior designers accomplish these goals by selecting both essential and decorative items to fill and complement the space. By drawing, reading, and editing blueprints as well as selecting the proper colors, furnishings and materials, they bring life to a space.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Celine is a designer of women's apparel and accessories. Céline and Richard Vipiana founded the luxury fashion house in 1945 in Paris, France. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton now owns the brand, and its headquarters remain in the city. Hedi Slimane serves as its creative director. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Celine apparel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A filigree design is an intricate design made of thin pliable threads of precious metal like gold, silver, platinum and sometimes even metals like copper, by twisting and turning the metal into curls, twists or turns. Filigree designs can be inset with precious stones like diamonds, rubies, coral and others. A wide range of necklaces, rings, bracelets, in antique, vintage, and contemporary filigree designs set with precious stones can be sourced on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 23, 2019

    Sustainable design is the concept and philosophy behind the inception of abolishing negative environmental impact entirely via skilfully sensitive design initiatives. It is also referred to as environmentally sustainable design or environmentally conscious design.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    A number of talented designers have designed for Celine over the years. Céline Vipiana founded the French luxury fashion house in 1945 and served as its chief designer until 1997. Since then, Michael Kors, Roberto Menichetti, Ivana Omazic, Phoebe Philo and Hedi Slimane have all contributed to the brand's designs. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Celine apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    A furniture designer is a professional who creates furniture. They begin with a concept and then produce sketches to capture their vision. Then, they create more detailed schematics that can be used to manufacture furniture. Some well-known furniture designers include Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Frankl, Milo Baughman, Gio Ponti, Le Corbsuier, Ettore Sottsass, Paul Evans, Jules Leleu, Poul Kjærholm, George Nakashima, Eero Saarinen, Frank Lloyd Wright and Hans J. Wegner. Explore a large selection of furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    An industrial designer plays an important role in the production of manufactured products. They come up with concepts and create drawings and schematics that manufacturers use as guides when making everything from cars to furniture to housewares. Typically, they earn college degrees in fine arts, architecture, industrial design or engineering prior to working in the field. Some well-known industrial designers include Philippe Starck, Dieter Rams, Marcel Breuer and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 4, 2022
    The current designer of Chanel is Virginie Viard, who started as an intern at Chanel in 1987 and became creative director Karl Lagerfeld’s self-proclaimed “right arm and my left arm.” Aside from a five-year stint at Chloé, Viard worked as Lagerfeld’s Chanel studio director until his death in 2019, after which she was named his successor as creative director. Viard’s French bohemian style revisits the past, but always with a fresh eye. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Chanel haute couture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Balenciaga brand was started by Cristóbal Balenciaga who was the first designer. In 1968 he retired and closed the house but in 1986 it was purchased and reopened. The new Balenciaga was designed by Michel Goma, following him was Josephus Thimister. Nicholas Ghesquière joined as a licensed designer under Thimister and was promoted to head designer in 1997. In 2012 Alexander Wang took over as creative director but only stayed in the position for three years. Today Demna Gvasalia is the creative director. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A designer purse is a handbag that a specific fashion designer or luxury brand produces. Generally, the term “purse” refers to a smaller handbag, but some people apply it to bags of all sizes. Designer purses are traditionally characterized by exquisite craftsmanship and the integration of superior materials (they’re durable and made to last). Examples of designer purse brands include Chanel, Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada. Shop a diverse assortment of bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eastlake is a design movement started by architect Charles Eastlake. It is considered part of the late Victorian-era and features geometric shapes and curves in furniture, a nod towards modernism. You can shop a collection of Eastlake furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Angela Missoni is currently the president as well as the creative director of Missoni. She is the daughter of the founders, Ottavio and Rosita Missoni. She has headed up the company since 1998. Browse a collection of beautiful Missoni pieces from top boutiques worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Johnson Hartig is the designer for the luxury fashion brand. The American designer co-founded the label in 2001 and serves as the company's CEO as of January 2020. You'll find a range of Libertine apparel from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Many people have been designers for Balenciaga since the fashion house's founding in 1919. The brand's first designer was Cristóbal Balenciaga, who led Balenciaga until 1968. Other designers who have contributed to the company's success include Michel Goma, Josephus Thimister, Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and Demna Gvasalia. Shop a variety of Balenciaga apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    At Gucci, the creative director primarily designs the fashions and accessories. Alessandro Michele took on the role of creative director for Gucci in 2015. Previous Gucci creative directors include founder Guccio Gucci, Tom Ford and Frida Giannini. Shop a curated collection of Gucci apparel on 1stDibs.