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Handmade Miniature of Finn Juhl’s Chieftain Chair, Japan
By Finn Juhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade Miniature of Finn Juhl’s Chieftain Chair Handcrafted by Norimitsu Takahashi Nori Art Handicrafts Workshop, Japan, 2000s A meticulous miniature of Finn Juhl’s Chieftain Chai...
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Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood

Alphonse Mucha's Documents Decoratifs (Complete in Four Portfolios)
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in New York, NY
Suite of 72 lithographic plates on wove paper, many in color, plus expository pages (title page, half-title page, preface) and four covers. Published in Paris in 1902 by Librairie Ce...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1970s Bell System by Western Electric Barbie Pink Desk Rotary Telephone USA
By Western Electric
Located in Miami, FL
Western Electric had been producing telephones for the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (ATT) and the Bell System since 1927. During the 50's, new line of type 500 sets were int...
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1970s American Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

[1st ed] Teenage Lust (Signed)
By Larry Clark
Located in New York, NY
First edition of Larry Clark’s iconic second book of photographs (following 1971’s Tulsa) documenting and immortalizing a debauched adolescent subculture. Self-published in 1983. Con...
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1980s American Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Chess Board in Onyx and Marble, White and Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Chess Board in Onyx and Marble, White and Brown Color
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Onyx, Marble

Jean Royere Book by Catherine and Stephane de Beyrie and Jacques Ouaiss
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Book with stiff pictorial wrappers showcasing the work of renowned French designer Jean Royere, with many of the designs in this collection originating from Lebanese commissions. Pub...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

La Plume, Special Issue Devoted to Alphonse Mucha
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in New York, NY
Re-bound set of six consecutive issues of the renowned French magazine La Plume devoted to the work of Art Nouveau artist and graphic designer Alphonse Mucha. Founded in 1889 by Leon...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

In Praise of Architecture by Gio Ponti (1st American Edition)
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Meditations and observations on architecture and life by a transcendent figure in 20th century architecture and design. Section titles include The Politics of Architecture; Personal ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by the Castiglioni Studio for Brionvega first introduced in 1966. This later example produced circa 1970. This stereo phonograph/AM FM receiver console is fully functio...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Hannah Wilke Retrospective Book with Drawing and Signature
By Hannah Wilke
Located in New York, NY
Hard bound first edition monograph on pioneering feminist artist/performance artist Hannah Wilke. Titled "Hannah Wilke: A Retrospective," it was published in 1989 in conjunction with...
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1980s American Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Alexander Calder: Crags and Critters of 1974 (Signed)
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of Calder sculptures accompanying an exhibition at New York’s Perls Gallery from Oct. 15-Nov. 16, 1974. Square 8vo (9.25” x 9.25”), 16 unnumbered pages, printed wrappers, col...
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1970s American Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Nature, Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
First edition of Mira Nakashima’s tribute to her father, George, whose standing as one of America’s foremost designer/craftsmen is reflected in his blue-chip status in the vintage de...
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Early 2000s American American Craftsman 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

New Life for the Noble Tree: Masterworks by George Nakashima 'Sotheby's'
By George Nakashima, Sotheby's
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of a sale held at Sotheby’s, New York, on December 15, 2006, showcasing the Arthur and Evelyn Krosnick collection of George Nakashima furniture and lighting, or actually the second collection, as the first—112 pieces-- was completely destroyed by fire in 1989. George Nakashima essentially stopped what he was doing and focused on rebuilding the collection replacing the lost items with what he deemed better examples, owing to his own technical and artistic maturation, though many were completed under the guidance of his daughter, Mira, after George passed away in 1990. Highlights include an important “Arlyn” table, lot 313, that fetched $822,000 (a record for the artist) on a pre-sale estimate of $300,000-$500,000; a superb “Minguren II” table that brought $180,000; a magnificent “Arlyn II” coffee table that sold for $204,000; and a set of eight Conoid chairs that sold for $96,000. The catalog of the Krosnick sale remains a touchstone for collectors interested in the work of George Nakashima. 103 pages with 85 lots, mostly with full color illustrations, printed wrappers. Price results...
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Early 2000s American American Craftsman 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Leather Spine 6 Volumes National Geographic Magazine 1924 1925 and 1926
By National Geographic
Located in Miami, FL
Set of antique 1924/1925 and 1926 National Geographic Magazines. 6 Well bound leather-spine & corners and dark cloth books, 2 volumes per year, January-June and July-December. A ti...
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1920s American International Style Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Large Antique Malachite & Carrara Marble Chess Board Early 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large and Rare Antique Malachite & Carrara Marble Chess Board Early 20th Century This is a wonderful antique Italian malachite and carrara marble chess board with complete chess piec...
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1920s French Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Malachite, Marble

Gabriella Crespi: Il Segno e lo Spirito=The Sign and the Spirit
By Electa, Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of an exhibition held at the Palazzo Reale, Milan, September 24-October 16, 2011. Published in 2011 by Electa. Square 4to (9.75” x 9.75”), hardcover with pictorial boards, 14...
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2010s Italian Modern 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Table Lamp with an Antique Porcupinefish Natural Taxidermy Specimen
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful mood light featuring a rare and unusual antique marine natural taxidermy specimen of a porcupine fish. It belongs to the family Diodontidae, order Tetraodontiformes, and is...
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20th Century 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Peggy Guggenheim Art of This Century Book
By Peggy Guggenheim, Max Ernst, Frederick John Kiesler
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of the seminal avant-garde "Art of This Century" exhibition held at the Peggy Guggenheim Gallery in 1942 and published in an edition of 2500. Edited by Peggy Guggenheim with ...
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1940s American Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Chinese Engraved Paktong Opium Water Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese paktong alloy water pipe, most likely mid to late 19th century. All pieces are still together, including the down stem and two tweezer and brush smoking tools. Two si...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate, Brass

Encyclopedie Des Arts Décoratifs Et Industriels Modernes, Complete in 12 Volumes
By Josef Hoffmann, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
First edition, complete in 12 volumes, of the Encyclopedie des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernest au XXeme Siecle, published by Imprimerie Nationale, Office Central D'Editions ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Superstudio, Life Without Objects
By Superstudio
Located in New York, NY
First edition of this scholarly study of the influential Florentine avant-garde architectural collective Superstudio, a driving force in the Radical architecture and design movement ...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Clairtone Project G1 Hi-Fi Stereo System with Lab 80 Turntable by Hugh Spencer
By Clairtone
Located in Dallas, TX
“Project G epitomized high design, pure form, the perfection of how sacred platonic geometry can bring our banal, everyday products to a higher spiritual art form. It set the trend for stereo equipment to become a composition of extreme pure form, sophisticated materials, and floating sculptural composition for Bang & Olufsen, Brionvega, Telefunken, and others to emulate.” – Karim Rashid If you are not familiar with the Clairtone project G...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Steel

Rolex Chronometer "Northern Goldsmiths" – 1939 Vintage 9K Gold Manual-Wind Watch
Located in Encino, CA
A Rare Pre-WWII Rolex Chronometer with Co-Branded Dial and High-Precision 18-Jewel Movement This is a highly collectible and historically significant 1939 R...
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1930s Swiss Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Industrial Aluminum Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial Aluminum Cross Minimalist Design "nice detail with hexagon ends tapered to square at intersection" "appears to have been custom made in a machine shop"
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

The End Montauk, N.Y. 'Signed'
By Michael Dweck
Located in New York, NY
First edition (stated) photographic essay documenting the surfing subculture on the eastern end of Long Island. Published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, in 2004. Tall 4to, unpaginated...
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Early 2000s American Modern 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Wood Croquet Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage croquet set. USA, circa 1920-1940. Includes wooden mallets, wood balls, and metal wickets in a rustic green wheeled stand. Original paint.
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1940s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1980s Vintage GUCCI Gold Plated Necklace Perfume Bottle Stick Pendant NOS in Box
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
From the exuberant 1980s, this new old stock, in the original box vintage Gucci gold plated perfume bottle necklace / pendant is ready to be worn for the first time. Perfume tube has...
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1980s Italian Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Gold Plate

Wooden Hand Jewelry Display Sculpture, Finely Carved with Natural Varnish – Deco
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden Hand Jewelry Display Sculpture, Finely Carved with Natural Varnish – Decorative & Functional Description: This elegant wooden jewelry display, sculpted in the form of a finely detailed hand and forearm, is both a beautiful decorative object and a functional accessory holder. The wood's natural grain is visible beneath a light varnish, giving the piece a warm, organic feel that fits effortlessly into any style of decor, from modern to rustic to eclectic. The slender, delicately sculpted fingers provide an ideal place to display rings, bracelets, or small necklaces with grace and refinement. Key features include: Artistic Hand Sculpture: Carefully carved with realistic proportions and fine details, especially in the fingers, this piece captures the beauty of artisan woodworking. Natural Wood with Varnished Finish: The visible wood grain under a clear varnish gives the piece an authentic, natural aesthetic, enhancing its warmth and versatility. Functional Jewelry Display: Perfect for organizing and showcasing rings, bracelets, or delicate chains, it brings a practical yet artistic touch to bedrooms, dressing rooms, or boutiques. Versatile Decorative Piece: Beyond its utility, this sculpture stands alone as a striking decorative accent—ideal for modern, minimalist, rustic, or bohemian interiors. Compact and Eye-Catching: Its elegant lines and sculptural quality allow it to catch the eye without overwhelming a space, making it suitable for small displays or curated vignettes. Handcrafted Character: Each curve and detail reflects the care of craftsmanship, offering a piece with soul and tactile beauty. This wooden hand jewelry display is more than a simple accessory holder—it is a piece of functional art, adding elegance, texture, and authenticity to any interior setting. Keywords: wooden hand jewelry holder, carved wood jewelry display...
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1970s French Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Art and the Machine Book by Sheldon and Martha Cheney
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
Seminal early consideration of Machine Age design and architecture in America, tracking the rise of the industrial design profession, written by Sheldon and Martha Cheney and publish...
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1930s American Machine Age Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Warhol: A Personal Photographic Memoir (with a drawing by Christopher Makos)
By Christopher Makos, (after) Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
First printing (stated) of this photo essay on Andy Warhol by his friend and collaborator Christopher Makos, “the man who first handed Warhol a camera and taught him how to use it.” ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Scandinavian Modern, Bjorn Weckstrom Silver Ring, for Lapponia, Finland, 1969
By Bjorn Weckstrom
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Bjorn Weckstrom scuptural sterling silver ring, Lapponia, Finland, 1969
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20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Barbie Pink Bell System type 500 Rotary Desk Telephone Western Electric 1981
By Western Electric
Located in Miami, FL
Western Electric had been producing telephones for the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (ATT) and the Bell System since 1927. During the 50's, new line of type 500 sets were int...
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1980s American Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Art Deco Airplane Smoker's Set by J.A. Henckels 1930s
By J. A. Henckels
Located in Dallas, TX
Airplane smokers companion set, silver-plated brass, circa 1930 by J.A. Henckels, Germany. The body of the plane has a hinged cover for cigars or pipe tobacco, or medicinal marijuana...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
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20th Century English 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Pair of Wooden Replicas of the Stone Throne from the Minoan Palace at Knossos
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare pair of hand-crafted wooden replicas of the famous stone throne from the Minoan Palace at Knossos, Crete. The original artifact dates...
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Early 20th Century Other 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Ladislav Sutnar Design (A-D Gallery, 1947)
By Ladislav Sutnar
Located in New York, NY
Small format catalog of Ladislav Sutnar’s first one-man exhibition in the United States, held from January 10-February 28, 1947 at New York City’s A-D Gallery. Sponsored by The Compo...
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1940s American Machine Age Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Bally Skyscraper Pinball Machine from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Bally
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary depression-era pinball machine came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best known for his architectural practice—which played i...
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1930s Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Paul McCobb Style Brass Stand Replogle Globe
By Paul McCobb, Replogle Globes
Located in St. Louis, MO
Often attributed to Paul McCobb, because of the same brass tubing that McCobb used in his furniture. Circa 1970s Replogle globe is in very nice condition with raised topography and t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Michael Graves Monopoly Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
The Monopoly game set designed by Michael Graves (b. 1934 Indianapolis, IN - 2015 Princeton, NJ) for Parker Brothers. Circa 2002. Signed with Graves' signature incised in small metal disk on underside. Features a cherry-finished wood box that opens up to a game board, with a built-in, pull-out drawer contaning original game pieces and accessories including 6 polished metal game tokens, 2 dice, classic Monopoly money, Chance and Community card sets, and also two velour drawstring bags to hold houses and hotels. Dimensions of board: ??Closed: 16 inches L x 8 inches D x 3.5 inches H / Open: 16 inches L x 16 inches D x 3 inches H Notes from the Archive: ?American architect, Michael Graves' legacy includes designing over 350 buildings, and 2000 products. The Michael Graves Design brand at Target was the first example of an architect/designer having his own consumer brand of products. This collection transformed the retailer from a discount store to a design destination. It was Graves' own idea to design new versions of classic games beginning with a chess set in 2000 with inspiration from the famous Bauhaus Chess Set...
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Early 2000s 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Collectible Jewelry, Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin, France, circa 1950
By Line Vautrin
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin. Each element with f...
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1960s French Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
The catalog comprises: First, an introductory paean to craftsmanship and the spirituality of woodworking culminating in Nakashima’s bold signature in ink, dated April 1962. Next, a full-page photo of the Conoid Studio followed by a succession of offerings with photos and descriptions including: Trestle Table, Cross-Legged Table, Round Turned-Leg table, Conoid Table, Turned-Leg Table, Round Clustered-Base Table, Round Pedestal Table, Frenchman’s Cove Square Table, Single Drop-Leaf Table, Boat-Shaped Table, Frenchman’s Cove No.2 Table (fold-out), Round Coffee Table, Conoid Coffee Table, Slab Coffee Table No. 2, Slab Coffee Table, Portsmouth End Table, Square or Rectangular End Table (with and without shelf), Cross-Legged Coffee Table, Conoid Studio End Tables, Conoid Desks, New Chairs, Mira Chairs, Lounge Chair, No Arm, Lounge Chair One-Arm, Grass-Seated Chair, Arm Chair, conoid Chair, New Chair plus Rockers and Arms, Lounge Chair plus Rockers and Arms, Conoid Benches, “Q” Bench, “R” Bench...
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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Modulor, Le Corbusier, third printing, 1954
By Le Corbusier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Modulor - Le Corbusier - third printing - 1954 In overall good condition. A classic for all designers and lovers of design.
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1950s Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Kangaroo Scooter Blue 1969
Located in Highland, IN
This rare scooter from 1969 is a re-imagining of a design that originated in 1928. It's an eccentric-hub scooter that is powered by the rider bouncing up and down on the platform, us...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Saara Hopea-Untracht: Life and Work
By Saara Hopea-Untracht
Located in New York, NY
Monograph on renowned and prolific mid-century Finnish designer Saara Hopea-Untracht, written by her husband, the American metalsmith, educator, and writer...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Gucci Dual Deck of Playing Cards Game or Desk Accessory
By Gucci
Located in North Miami, FL
This never used boxed set of logo Gucci playing cards is vintage and Italian from the 1970s. It is 2 sets one in white and black for the back. One ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Japanese style Raku Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
A refined chess set with pieces that were individually handcrafted and fired in a raku kiln. Raku refers to a type of low-firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese ra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone

1965 Danish Language Bo Bedre Magazines Scandinavian Home Style Design 12 issues
Located in Miami, FL
Twelve issues 1965 Year of Bo Bedre (Live Better) Danish language vintage magazines of Scandinavian Home Style and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Da...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Birds a Collection of 25 Bird Figures and Music Boxes
Located in New York, NY
A lifetime collection of birds. A set of 25 some made of porcelain some carved from wood or resin. Of the 25 of them 5 are music boxes. I actually think it's quite charming. Siz...
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Late 20th Century 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain, Resin, Wood

Michael Graves Backgammon Set with Carry Case
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
Backgammon folding game board and playing pieces designed by Michael Graves. One of the oldest table games has found a new sense of style in this backgammon set - where strategy c...
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Early 2000s Minimalist 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Beech

1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair Solid Etched Copper Tray
By Raymond Hood 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair solid etched copper souvenir tray, unusual version with handles. The Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

Scale Model of Blériot XI BL 242 AG-22 from the collection of Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
This charming model airplane came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the ...
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20th Century English 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Japan Furniture Exhibition '61
By Sori Yanagi
Located in New York, NY
Catalog accompanying an exhibition held in the United States in 1961, sponsored and published by the Japan Export Furniture Manufacturer Association (JEFMA), a trade organization of 48 leading furniture makers in Japan, in collaboration with their government-run National Industrial Arts Institute, with the dual purpose of stimulating the production of Japanese “Good Design” in furniture, and introducing the results to the U.S. market. According to the introduction to this, the second iteration of this exhibition, “it is full three years since the First Exhibition was held in the United States in 1958…these recent years, we Japanese furniture manufacturers have increasingly equipped with facilities for mass production, so that we are now in a position to offer the products of better quality at lower prices. At the same time we have been making efforts to create furniture of graceful design with Oriental taste, using Japanese traditional craftsmanship. We have mainly selected the furnitures which are ready for mass production, and added some pieces of Japanese taste.” The 24 page catalog presents chairs, tables, and case pieces by prominent Japanese architects and designers including Katsuo Matsamura, Taichiro Nakai, Kozo Asari, Hideo Saito, Takeshi Mineo, Yujiro Yamaguchi, Ryuchi Ise, Fukuji Suzuki, Masaharu Ito, Keisuke Nakamura, Yo Yamagishi, Shigeru Imai, Shiro Kodo, Tadao Kawanami, Akira Sogi, Tomoichi Yoshida, Sori Yanagi, Taichiro Nakai, Toshio Miyake, Motoi Kojima, Fukui Suzuki, Akira Takayabu, Selichi Watanabe, and T. Nii, along with works from the Industrial Arts Institute and an armchair by American ex-pat Noemi Raymond, wife of architect Antonin Raymond. Manufacturers include. Manufacturers represented in the exhibition include Akita Mokko Co, Bokai Industry Co, Fuji Furniture Co, Haneda, Kosajujo Co, Inada & Co, Iwai Kogyo Co, Imada Mokko Co, Kobe Wood Chemics Assoc., Kosuga & Co, Kotobuki Seating Co, Kobyashi Fukuzo & Co, K.K. Shimada Seisakusho, Kubo Shoten Co, Kassai Manufacturing Co, Miyoshi Mokko Co, Okamura Mfg. Co, Sakigake Furniture, Santa Kogyosho Corp, Tendo Mokko, Tsuji Mokko Co, Tottori Kagu Kogyo Co, Taihei Mokko Co, Toki Mokko Co, Toyohashi Mokko Co, Yamaguchi Co...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Collection of Vintage 1970s Skateboards
Located in Highland, IN
This colorful collection of twelve vintage skateboards from the 1970s includes examples by GT, the Scamp, the Sizzler, the Free Former and a variety...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Dunhill, gas Butane "Sylph"Sterling Silver Slim lighter, diamond pattern .
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and luxury lighter by the well known UK Dunhill Ltd. company .This was crafted in the Paris, France studio . Marked 925, also AD marks, diamond pat...
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20th Century French Modern 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Horn Sculpture representing a Fish Mid-Century France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Horn Sculpture representing a Fish Mid-Century France 20th Century
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20th Century French Baroque Revival 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn

Library Telescope, United Kingdom, 20th century
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable telescope came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023). While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the resto...
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20th Century British 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Wharton Esherick Music Stand
By Wharton Esherick
Located in New York, NY
Amazing architectural hand carved walnut music stand by Wharton Esherick. Monogrammed WE and dated 1962.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Walnut

Rare Artisan Christoforus Sklavenitis "Minoan" Ancient Greek Bronze Chess Set
By Christoforus Sklavenitis
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare handmade bronze complete chess set by Christoforus Sklavenitis, a famous Greek-Crete artist who was a student of Modigliani. The pieces were made with the lost-wax method, one s...
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1960s Greek Archaistic Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in North Miami, FL
This original Postmodern Michael Graves chess set with checkers pieces has been fully restored with the wood which is 2 variants of maple. The wood was redone and new felt was put on the bottom. The resin players are a composition. It has velvet storage compartments inside for the players when you wish to use the checkers game part. Michael Graves was a Memphis Group designer and a member of the New York Five...
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1990s American Post-Modern 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Velvet, Wood

The Statue of Liberty's Torch from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his his notable private clients like Bill Gates and Calvin Klein, and for is integral role in the re-i...
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1980s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic, Plaster

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