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Rare Belgian Mid-Century Modern Fireside Lounge Chair by Marcel Baugniet
By Marcel Louis Baugniet
Located in New York, NY
geometric abstract drawings and his geometric, rational furniture in metal and wood. This rare piece
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rope, Wood
Pair of luminous tables model G 30 by Joseph-André Motte Ed. Charron France 1958
By Charron, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
1953, a Groupe 4 store opened on rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in Paris, offering rational furniture for
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 38 in W 60 in D 40 in
Travertine Marble Elephant Minimal and Rational Sculpture
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Travertine marble elephant minimal and rational sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Aluminum Rational Jigsaw Chair by Studio Julien Manaira
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum rational jigsaw chair by Studio Julien Manaira
Dimensions: 65 x 46 x 94 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum Rational Jigsaw Shelf by Studio Julien Manaira
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum rational jigsaw shelf by Studio Julien Manaira
Dimensions: 72.5 x 25 x 140 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Rational Bed from Vezzani, Italy, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Rationalist bed in walnut, walnut burl and maple. The lines echo the designs of Marcello Piacentini and Giuseppe Terragni. The manufacturer is Vezzani of Pescia. Internal measurement...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Burl
Rectangular Rational Midcentury Italian Design Teak Wood Coffee Table Brown
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular rational midcentury Italian design teak wood coffee table brown.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 14.97 in W 35.44 in D 21.07 in
Mid-Century Italian Handles in Solid Brass Rational Minimal Design Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian handles in solid brass rational minimal design gold.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
H 7.88 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Mid-century Minimalist design low TV Table in Rational Design 1960s Teak
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Minimalist design low TV table in rational 1960s Teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Dom Hans van der Laan Mid-Century Modern Red Lacquered Rational Wood Stool
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Dom Hans van der Laan for the Abbey Church of St. Benedictusberg, Vaals in the Netherlands.
Manufactured, circa 1980.
Lacquered wood seat with copper nails.
In goo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
H 18.12 in W 22.05 in D 12.6 in
"Tiles" Coffee Table Designed by Arthur Casas. Contemporary Brazilian Furniture.
By Arthur Casas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
architecture to commercial and more recently, institutional, even the design of the furniture, establishing
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Stone
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Richard Herre 'Stuttgart' Armchair in Walnut and Webbing 1926 for E15
By E15 Furniture
Located in Tilburg, NL
production.
Designed in 1926, Chair STUTTGART illustrates the geometry and rationality inherent in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
De Castelli Folio Table by Draw Studio
By DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rational sculpture that, thanks to the strength of its aesthetics, exalts the material in perfectly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Desalto Mac Table Designed by Pierluigi Cerri
By Desalto, Pierluigi Cerri
Located in New York, NY
masterful concept of geometric and constructive rationality with an almost architectural line.
Category
2010s Italian Tables
Materials
Aluminum
A Story That Doesn’t Get Told Table by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
, Raparelli gives life to a parallel universe, balanced between truth and fiction, rationality and irony, to
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
"Kwaak" Wooden Square Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
build himself the furniture pieces and projects he designs. This unique approach has opened the doors of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut, Wood, Plywood
"Grand Table" Oval Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
build himself the furniture pieces and projects he designs. This unique approach has opened the doors of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Grand Table" Oval Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
him to build himself the furniture pieces and projects he designs. This unique approach has opened the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Kwaak" Wooden Rectangular Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
him to build himself the furniture pieces and projects he designs. This unique approach has opened the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 118.1 in D 39.4 in
"Tecnica" Rectangular Walnut Low Table/Bench by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a hybrid piece of furniture between a table and a bench, designed by Jaume Tresserra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 15.7 in W 98.4 in D 23.6 in
"Brown" Wooden Top and Metal Base Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cabinet-making and architecture has enabled him to build himself the furniture pieces and projects he
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron, Nickel
H 29.5 in W 110.2 in D 33.5 in
"Kwaak ++" Wooden Extendable Rectangular Table by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cabinet-making and architecture has enabled him to build himself the furniture pieces and projects he
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.5 in W 78.7 in D 35.4 in
"Can Pau" Adjustable in Height Trestle Table by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
formation, he finally began to project interiors and to design exclusive furniture for his clients.
In 1987
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Nickel
H 29.5 in W 86.6 in D 43.3 in
"Tecnica" Square Walnut Low Table Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
interiors and to design exclusive furniture for his clients.
In 1987 he established Tresserra Design, his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Nickel, Metal
H 15.7 in W 55.1 in D 55.1 in
Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Charred Table, Reef V2 by Edizione Limitata
By Edizione Limitata
Located in Milano, IT
research team in Milan. The idea of contrasts between rational shapes and organic ones inspired that piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 29.53 in Dm 47.25 in
Werner Langenfeld for ESA Sofa in Black Leather and Metal
By ESA, Werner Langenfeld
Located in Waalwijk, NL
understated yet refined aesthetic, embodying a sense of openness and rationality. Defined by simplicity
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Powder by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic. Technology and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic. Technology and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Ochre by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic. Technology and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Green by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic. Technology and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Light Grey by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic. Technology and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Black by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic. Technology and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
21st Century Modern Marble top and Wire Steel frame Dining Table in Black
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
rational mesh, aesthetically elegant structurally strong. A mesh that is not only conceptual but also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in
'E.Y.E.' Large Oval Wall Mirror in Black Oak
By EXPERIMENTAL
Located in Riga, LV
the artist.
About the artist.
Sabine Mezkaze Berzina (b.1988) is multi-media artist, furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Florence Knoll for Knoll Original Tufted 3-Seat Sofa Cream White, USA 1954-2000s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-century modern architecture. With a spare, geometric profile—an expression of the rational design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
H 30 in W 90 in D 32 in
Trilit Stool by SNICKERIET
Located in Geneve, CH
.
Adjustments can be discussed as long as the furniture archetype is maintained. Available to customize in
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Materials
Fir
Madeira Table by Clément Thevenot
Located in Geneve, CH
, freeing us from rationality and standardization.
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mixtura Table by Clément Thevenot
Located in Geneve, CH
domestic world participating in the collective imagination, freeing us from rationality and standardization.
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Between a Rock and a Hard Place Bench by from Solid Cherry Wood, Maria Tyakina
Located in 1204, CH
"Between a rock and a hard place” is a series of wooden pieces that sit between furniture, object
Category
2010s Dutch Benches
Materials
Cherry
H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 51.19 in
21st Century Canopy Set Center Tables Verde Guatemala Marble
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Influenced by cosmopolitan elements, as well as artisan furniture making techniques, the Canopy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Between a Rock and Hard Place Console in Black Stained Ash Wood, Maria Tyakina
Located in 1204, CH
"Between a rock and a hard place” is a series of wooden pieces that sit between furniture, object
Category
2010s Dutch Console Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 35.44 in W 11.03 in D 70.87 in
Bossche School Table Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong
By Dom Hans van der Laan, Jan de Jong
Located in Antwerp, BE
grey, including the nails. Functionality and rationality was key for Dom Hans, which is noticeable in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Pine
Mirror Object hemisphere in Silvered Brass
By EXPERIMENTAL
Located in Riga, LV
an angled position
About EXPERIMENTAL.
Sabine Mezkaze (b.1988) is multi-media artist, furniture and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Medium Waves Side Table by Yoon Shun
Located in Geneve, CH
of sculptural furniture, particularly manifesting as a series of side tables. This set comprises
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Small Waves Side Table by Yoon Shun
Located in Geneve, CH
of sculptural furniture, particularly manifesting as a series of side tables. This set comprises
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Broadway chair designed by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, 1993
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
has been a visionary designer, his quest was his interest in non-rational ways of designing furniture
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Collectible Design Unique Black Mirror Metamorphosis Chair by Vadim Kibardin
By Vadim Kibardin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
furniture out of cardboard boxes.
Kibardin's Black Mirror Metamorphosis Chair expresses a tense dialogue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs
Materials
Paper
H 55.12 in W 46.86 in D 42.13 in
Stool - Sauna-System Collection by Clube
Located in São Paulo, BR
Sauna-System is CLUBE’s furniture line produced with industrialized aluminum pieces, which are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Bench - Sauna-System Collection by Clube
Located in São Paulo, BR
Sauna-System is CLUBE’s furniture line produced with industrialized aluminum pieces, which are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary burned Go Shun stool by Yoon Shun
Located in 1204, CH
, subtlety, and patience. His sculptural process involves balancing rationality and sensibility, fineness and
Category
2010s Stools
Materials
Wood
Contemporary burned Go Shun Bencht by Yoon Shun
Located in 1204, CH
, subtlety, and patience. His sculptural process involves balancing rationality and sensibility, fineness and
Category
2010s Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand 515 Plana Wood Coffee Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
contrast between the figurative impact and the rational perception of the real weight of the piece are what
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Industrial Egg Chairs in Aluminum and Leather, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
armchairs display the innovative rationality that made the project an icon of industrial modernism — but
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Diego, CA
his mark on Danish design history as a furniture designer and educator. In 1924, he helped establish
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Gio Ponti wooden and glass occasional table, Italy, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
future vision marked by mechanization and rationality. In the same year, Gio Ponti, known for his designs
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Bauhaus Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Bench (Clube + Ão) - Sauna-System Collection
Located in São Paulo, BR
Sauna-System is CLUBE’s furniture line produced with industrialized aluminum pieces, which are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
. Its volumetric rationality is balanced by the natural leather.
Prize: DNA PARIS DESIGN AWARDS 2020
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
RE:01 raw wood side table
By EXPERIMENTAL
Located in Riga, LV
.
Sabine Mezkaze (b.1988) is multi-media artist, furniture and interior designer. Working individually or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Pine
Set of TWO e15 Jet Black Oak Stuttgart Chairs by Richard Herre in STOCK
By e15
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1926, Chair STUTTGART illustrates the geometry and rationality inherent in the expressive
Category
2010s German Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Yakisugi Table Basse by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
and ash. Inner structure
Biography:
Not wishing to simply produce or be rational about a product
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Tables
Materials
Fabric
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