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Item Ships From: Chicago
Small Blue Dew Drop, Ian Alistair Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to affect light with volume and color. The thickness changes closer to the top creating a co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Furniture

Materials

Resin

Vintage Chinese Shanghai Deco Glass Pendant, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
In the early 20th century, major Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Tianjin were swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by the Deco aesthetic, which permeated every aspect of life in the bustling, vibrant city. This petite glass...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 6 Chairs Designed by George Veronda
Located in Chicago, IL
George Veronda, an innovative architect, and partners with Roger Brown, a Chicago artist, designed a notable home for them in New Buffalo, Michigan, completed in 1979, which has sinc...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel

Walnut Travertine Console Table by Stone International
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Walnut travertine console table by Stone International. Made in Italy. Two pieces.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Clyde Burt Ceramic Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt stylized face vase in matte gray glazed stoneware with manipulated and applied facial details. Signed to underside: [CB]. American, circa 1965.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Found and Salvaged Steel House Structure, Modern and Minimalist Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked, pr...
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2010s American Folk Art Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Side/Dining Chairs, 1980. Newly reupholstered green boucle. We have a large quantity of these chairs. You are welcome to send your own COM and we will r...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Bouclé

Whimsical 1960s Qum Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 1960s Persian Qum rug with a whimsical pictorial pattern containing various deer and birds amidst a landscape of trees-of-life, woven in crimson, light and dark indigo, g...
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1960s Persian Vintage Furniture

Materials

Wool

Tulip Style Dining Table White Laminate 57" racetrack oval top
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip Style Dining table in the manner of Eero Saarinen. Racetrack oval shaped laminate top. 57" x 36" x 29.25"H Condition: Overall good condition. Some faint scratches on the tulip...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Laminate

Framed Collection of Twenty-One Native American Arrowheads
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional set of twenty-one stone arrowheads, discovered in Wisconsin's Waukesha County and framed within a 19th-century faux grain painted shadowbox, these arrowheads not only ...
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15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Furniture

Materials

Stone

Jim Rose Two Drawer/Two Door Pie Safe with Drilled Holes, Natural Rusted Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Introduced in the early 1700's, the pie safe was an essential item in American kitchens before the introduction of refrigeration. The punched holes kept perishable goods safe from pests and were highly used up until the introduction of refrigeration in the mid 1880s. This modern take on an old tradition uses naturally rusted steel to bring a warmth to this beautifully constructed pie safe. The punched holes form an intricate floral pattern on three sides. One fixed shelf inside makes this a highly utilitarian yet stunningly beautiful addition to any room. Jim Rose Two Door - Two Drawer Punch Out Cupboard with Sill Edge, 2004 repurposed steel with natural rust patina 41h x 45.50w x 24.50d in 104.14h x 115.57w x 62.23d cm JR0268 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio: Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Education: 1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards: 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions: 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions: 2017 - 2019 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 1995 - 2016 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2023 Jim Rose CODA, Gallery Victor, Chicago, IL Intersect Palm Springs, Gallery Victor, Palm Springs, CA 2020 Unseen, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2018 Art Market Hamptons, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Bridgehampton, NY Art on Paper, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Metropolitan Pavilion, NY, NY 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds...
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Early 2000s American Shaker Furniture

Materials

Steel

Plexiglass Desk Chair with Suede Cushion by Apelbaum, France 1960s
By Apelbaum
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French desk chair attributed to Apelbaum featuring a curved amber plexiglass frame with angular chrome arms. This chair has a handsome removable suede cushion with stitch det...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass, Suede

Sculptural Goatskin Console Table Style Karl Springer, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural Goatskin Console Table Style Karl Springer, 1970. Original condition. Measures 72" long, 20" wide 29.5" tall
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Goatskin

Bubblegum Leopard Velvet Throw Pillows by Nicholas Wolfe
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our exquisite "Bubblegum Leopard" throw pillows, a luxurious fusion of comfort and captivating design. Crafted from premium Belgian velvet, these pillows exude sophistica...
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2010s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Down

Oval Pink Portuguese Marble Dining Table with Faceted Base, Spain 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An oval pink Portuguese marble dining table sourced in Spain featuring a gorgeous pink hue with gray veining. This table has a honed finish and features a bullnose edge top and a fac...
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Abstract Mid-Century Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic cross is an exemplary piece of European studio pottery that displays the innovative and abstract artistry of the period...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase, Armoire Restored c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bookcase, or if you prefer, Antique French Ebonized Bibliotheque made from solid mahogany over 100-years ago to a very high standard. We have had our share of antique, or supposed to be Antique French mahogany Louis XVI style bookcases, however most tend to be constructed during the 1950’s. This Antique French Ebonized Bookcase is the real deal and is a genuine antique, which our inhouse Old Plank restoration department beautifully restored, with an old school ebonized finish. The French Louis XVI bookcase was completely disassembled (makes for easy ingress and egress), hand-stripped to the bare mahogany wood, restored as necessary and refinished in this deep black Napoleon III style ebonized and brass exterior. One can only imagine what the house must have looked like, or maybe I should have said chateau, where this elegant Antique Louis XVI Bookcase...
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1890s Louis XVI Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Stone Trough, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carve...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Chinese Cloud Garden Seats
Located in Chicago, IL
These drum-form garden seats were a fixture of the Qing dynasty garden, used as a multipurpose space to rest one's feet or serve tea. These ceramic garden stools feature convex sides...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

House Sculpture, Minimalist Modern Structure, Rusted Steel Wedge on Wood Blocks
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, found steel objects are welded together to ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Postmodern Vintage Marble Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning marble dining table with channel bases. This table is so solid and can be used as table for 6 or maybe a desk? The perfect blend of neutrals - ivory gray brown.
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Marble

Wall Clock with 2 Birds by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1992, Italy 'Cream, Beige'
Located in Chicago, IL
The 1992 "Kitchen clock" by Michael Graves is one of Alessi's most successful designs. The birds flying from each hand recall the famous whistling bird from the Alessi kettle...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

High Table with Calacatta Marble Top by Joseph D’Urso for Knoll, 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1990s High Table designed by Joseph D’Urso for Knoll International in the 1980s. This table features a square Calacatta marble tabletop with gorgeous gray and taupe veining. It st...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Paperclip Stools by Kinetics
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Made in Canada.
Category

1970s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hat Trick Chairs by Frank Gehry for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1992. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item.
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rather Large Carved Marble Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
This rather large hand-carved white marble tray is a statement piece of exceptional beauty and craftsmanship. Its square form with tall tapered sides provides both elegance and pract...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Early 20th Century French Bronze Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th-century French candle sconces are a stunning example of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring beautiful gold twelve-point star backplates and patinated bron...
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Kerry Hallam (British-American 1937-2020) Signed O/C “Afternoon Harmony” c. 1989
Located in Chicago, IL
Large signed Kerry Hallam abstract harbor scene of sail boats in the distance, on the water, as the afternoon sun sets from view. A very calming painting made of oil on canvas in mut...
Category

1980s American Vintage Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Theodore Gall Iron Sculpture of a Fish with Human Face, Circa 1987
Located in Chicago, IL
Thought provoking sculpture of a type of fish with the face of a man by Theodore Gall, 1987. Mounted on a chunk of lava rock, the fish has incredible patina that was applied by the a...
Category

1980s American Vintage Furniture

Materials

Stone, Iron

Chinese Low Burl Top Kang Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...
Category

Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm, Burl

Rare Pair of Arthur Umanoff Chrome Stools for Contemporary Shells
Located in Chicago, IL
A seldom seen pair of chromed steel bar height barstools, by Arthur Umanoff, one of the most prolific designers of the mid 20th century, for Creative Shells. The stools are comprised...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

"Sawyer'" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Furniture

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Paper

Tibetan Traveler's Table with Face of Glory, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with intricate carvings and hand-painted polychrome pigments, this low rectangular table Is a late 19th-century Tibetan folding table (choksi), originally used as an altar ...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tony Rosenthal Maquette for Large T-Square Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Maquette for Large T-Square Sculpture, 1978 Welded Steel painted. Last Photograph Tony Rosenthal ’’T-Square’’ (1978) at Grove Isle, Miami, Florida © Estate of Tony Ros...
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1970s Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinese Oxblood Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This tapered, ovoid ginger jar harkens back to the Song Dynasty (960 to 1279 AD) when artisans perfected the art of monochrome glazes. The vase's deep, rich red glaze is often called...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

"Rampage" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2021
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Thomas O'Brien "Vintage Modern" Teak and White Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic rendition of the style of coffee table that is typical of the form from the mid 20th century. Designed and marketed by the well respected interior designer Thomas O’Brien...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Teak

Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph 1982 Enameled steel legs, lacquered curved wood back, and leather seat Dimensions: 31½" high 18½ wide 20 deep 18" seat height
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1980s Italian Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Chanel back Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Chanel back Three-Seat Sofa in reupholstered in Gray Flannel. Solid oiled walnut legs. Dimensions: 82" wide 30" high 30" deep 22" arm height 18" seat height
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1960s American Vintage Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Tony Rosenthal Wall Sculpture "Twenty One- Two"
Located in Chicago, IL
Tony Rosenthal Wall Sculpture "Twenty-One- Two" Painted aluminum, bolted together, Hanging brackets on the backside, to be shown 3" away from wall Signed on backside 21-2 Tony Rosent...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcela...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloaked inside and out with a dark brown glaze, this Chinese terra cotta kitchen jar dates to the early 20th-century. As evidenced by the glazed interior, this wide-mouth jar was use...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Blue and White Brush Pot with Fish & Flora
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stonewa...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Etched Bronze Coffee Table with Abstract Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern coffee table from Italy, circa 1960s, showcases a stunning design with its surface and structure entirely clad in etched bronze sheeting over a wooden frame. ...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Glacial Meditation Stone Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This low, stone top table exemplifies Organic Modern style with an emphasis on natural materials. The organic shape and irregular patterning of the stone slab top evokes the complexi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the interior glaze, this stoneware vessel was once used in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing or fermenting food and condiments. Dated to the late 19th cen...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Dahua Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Set upon its side, we display this dahua stone like a traditional scholars' rock (gongshi). Meditating on the stone’s irregular composition, the Qing-dynasty scholar sought inspirati...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture

Materials

Stone

Petite Chinese Mirror Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple lines, a modest form, and a layer of hand-brushed dark brown lacquer give this petite Qing-dynasty tray a provincial charm that recalls the warmth of home. The square tray has...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Chinese Shanxi Soup Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on vessels fired in ancient Chinese kilns, this jar's perfect proportions haven't changed much since the Bronze Age. Keeping in the tradition of its predecessors, this early 20...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Edward Fields 1972 Colorful Geometric Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Chocolate brown, saffron yellow, sky blue, grass green, and Chinese red, combined in a Mayan-inspired abstract pattern, are the outstanding features of this 6' x 8' wool rug by custo...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Wool

"Diana" Art Deco Cabinet by Jean de Merry
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Diana" cabinet by Jean de Merry is a luxurious piece that epitomizes the grandeur of the Art Deco style, skillfully blending contemporary craftsmanship with historical artistry....
Category

2010s American Art Deco Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Banded Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Opaque brown glaze cloaks the stout body of this early 20th-century terra cotta kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, this wide-mouth jar was used in a provincial Chinese...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Provincial Earthenware Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this terra cotta vessel has a smoky taupe-black exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular ungl...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Cast and Hand Painted Aluminum Faux Bois Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast aluminum and hand painted faux bois finished glass top side table. At first glance this beautiful table appears to be made of tree branches. The faux bois finish is quite realis...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Cast and Hand Painted Faux Bois Aluminum Coffee Table.
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast aluminum and hand painted faux bois finished glass top coffee table. At first glance this beautiful coffee or cocktail table appears to be made of tree branches. The faux bois f...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Chinese Bai Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking cool white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea dri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Celadon Stone Bi Disc
Located in Chicago, IL
Found in the tombs of ancient Chinese emperors and aristocrats, bi discs such as this have a mysterious and spiritual history, and their function and significance remain uncertain. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture

Materials

Stone, Steel

Chinese Provincial Earthenware Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this terra cotta vessel has a smoky brown-taupe exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular ungl...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

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