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Set of Five Italian Wood and Velvet Chairs
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
exclusive set of five Italian chairs, authentic mid-century design icons. This extraordinary ensemble
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Five Italian Wood and Velvet Chairs
Set of Five Italian Wood and Velvet Chairs
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Couple of 1940's Amsterdamse school easy chairs
By Amsterdam Furniture Corp.
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Couple of 1940's Amsterdamse school easy chairs Cute pair of easy or side chairs from Holland
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Couple of 1940's Amsterdamse school easy chairs
Couple of 1940's Amsterdamse school easy chairs
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Contemporary Baby Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, in Magic Velvet 2227
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Dimensions: H 50 cm, W 40 cm, D 40 cm seat height 30 cm The Baby Gropius chair is designed in the same
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Contemporary Baby Low Chair 'Gropius CS1' by Noom, in Venus Velvet 2934
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Dimensions: H 48 cm, W 50 cm, D 50 cm seat height 28 cm The Baby Gropius chair is designed in the same
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood, Plywood

21st Century Modern Wooden Black T-Shaped Chair Tao Made in Italy
By Paolo Orlandini
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
frame are an image that each of us has in our memory, from everyday examples such as school chairs or
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Cane by Alexandre Rapoport, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
of ""Decorative Composition"" at the college where he graduated. Still in the 50's he won the
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

12 Sjoerd Schamhart Architectural Chairs the Hague 1953
By Sjoerd Schamhart
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
(school) that is now classified as a national monument in Holland Only 200 chairs where made and 120 of
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather These modern
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Derby Dining Chairs, Modern Wood Dining Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Peabody, Craft
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Leather Yardage: 1 50+ sq. foot hide per 4 chairs or 1 yard per chair
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Swedish TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
during the 50s, including the Contour range and the modular lounge chair Interiör. In parallel, he also
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Topeka, KS
on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula. Throughout the 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s they produced seating
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Nanna Ditzel Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wool by Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
materials and techniques, and in the 50’s she experimented with split-level floor seating. Nanna was a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1950's Lamstak Sapele Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
. Designed by Lamstak it was an iconic school, Church, community chair of the 50’s. Lamstak was a large
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Derby Dining Chairs, Modern Dining Armchair, Peabody, Walnut, Leather, Craft
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
/Model: Mid Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Leather Yardage: 1 50+ sq. foot hide per 4 chairs or 1 yard
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Miguelito Dining Chair in solid wood and palm by Michael van Beuren from Luteca
By Michael van Beuren, Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Having trained at the Bauhaus School in Germany, Michael van Beuren’s objective was to bring well
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare George Candilis Dining Table 'Les Carrots' Port Leucate France 1968
By Georges Candilis
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
aluminium angle brackets. Chairs, tables, beds and shelves were designed using a unique assembly system
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
tapered, solid wood legs that add an organic touch to the design. In the 50s, Carl Malmsten’s furniture
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950s-1960’s. Let’s Rock… Everybody, Let’s Rock! Everybody
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

French 1950s Jacques Adnet Hand Stitched Leather Iron Armchairs - Set of 4
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A set of four designer chairs by Jacques Adnet, heavy iron frame and leather stitched armchairs
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Adam Stegner Flötotto Germany 1960’s Pagholz wood (school) children’s chair
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
The Smile Chair! - School Chair Pagholz / Pagwood Designer: Adam Stenger 1950's for Pagholz
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Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

Chairs Screen Print by Marcia Grostein
By Marcia Grostein
Located in New York, NY
edition of 50 printed. This was part of her MoMa/PS1 exhibition where Grostein also exhibited her chair
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Vintage 1980s American Prints

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Chairs Screen Print by Marcia Grostein
Chairs Screen Print by Marcia Grostein
H 48 in W 38.25 in D 1.25 in
"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
can be removed. Table surface made from ash and birch. the chair has its original webbing in good
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Painting Gloomy Geometric Patterns Portrait Of Elder Man Sat In Chair
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
school of the twentieth century, Bolot returned to the Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 1936. He was part of
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20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Oil Painting Interior Scene Chair w Chinese Rug Joseph Solman American Art WPA
By Joseph Solman
Located in Surfside, FL
Joseph Solman (1909-2008), Chair with Chinese Rug, oil paint on masonite, initialed JS on recto
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20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut 1956 for Fjordfiesta
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Tilburg, NL
originally designed by the renowned furniture design company Rastad & Relling in the mid 50’s. The Bambi
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Restored Milo Baughman Style Stick Reed Rattan Cubists Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Shirley Ritts was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Jazz Players
Located in Missouri, MO
produce nearly 50 pieces for Hugh Heffner's clubs that opened in 1960. Bill Hinz studied at the School of
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20th Century American Modern More Art

Materials

Textile

Early stool with cognac leather and birch by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson 1941
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
] After a short time of education in school, he started to work in his father's gallery. H e soon found a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

"Berit" extendable table in ash by Bruno Mathsson, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
education in school, he started to work in his father's gallery. H e soon found a great interest in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

"Annika" side table in Burl birch by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, 1973
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
cabinet maker.[2] After a short time of education in school, he started to work in his father's gallery. H
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Burl

"Annika" side table in ash by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, 1973
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
cabinet maker.[2] After a short time of education in school, he started to work in his father's gallery. H
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Ash

Early model 36 chaise longue by Bruno Mathsson, Leather and beech, 1940s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Resting chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936. This example made by Firma Karl Mathsson
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Beech

Book case "Bokvagga/Book crib" by Bruno Mathsson , Sweden 1941, elm and beech
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
a master cabinet maker.[2] After a short time of education in school, he started to work in his
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Beech, Elm

Mad Mauve by Patty Carroll, 2018, Archival Pigment Print
By Patty Carroll
Located in Dallas, TX
Mad Mauve by Patty Carroll presents a monotoned scene. A figure reclines in a mauve chair, draped
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Oak and Brass Car Cabinet by Bjørn Engø, Norwegian Modern, Norway, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Bar cabinet designed by Bjørn Engø. Produced in Norway by Gustav Bahus during the 1940-50s. Made
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Copper

Sunday Morning Coffee Photograph New York, NY 1996
By Fernando Natalici
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Natalici. Archival Inkjet Print, 11 x 14 inches. Hand signed on the verso from an edition of 50. Obtained
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1990s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Fan Club by Patty Carroll, 2021, Archival Pigment Print, Photography
By Patty Carroll
Located in Dallas, TX
photograph features a mannequin reclining in a green chair, fanning herself while being surrounded by plants
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Sour Grapes by Patty Carroll, 2023, Archival Pigment Print, Photography
By Patty Carroll
Located in Dallas, TX
bottles. A woman lies back in her chair, covered in the grapes and vines overtaking the room. This
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchair for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
, solid wood legs that add an organic touch to the design. In the 50s, Carl Malmsten’s furniture were
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Cutting the Cord by Patty Carroll, 2023, Archival Pigment Print, Photography
By Patty Carroll
Located in Dallas, TX
. This photograph features a mannequin sitting in a chair, surrounded by phone cords stretched in
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Cuban Artist signed limited edition original art print collagraph n2
By Eduardo Roca
Located in Miami, FL
.) Edition of 50 ID: ROC1539-002-050 Unframed ____________________________________ "Eduardo CHOCO ROCA
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Early 2000s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Screen

Eduardo Roca Cuban signed limited edition original art print collagraph n1
By Eduardo Roca
Located in Miami, FL
.) Edition of 50 ID: ROC1539-001-050 Unframed ____________________________________ "Eduardo CHOCO ROCA
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Early 2000s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Screen

Industrial Man Working Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Modern WPA
By Jo Cain
Located in New York, NY
- 2003) Hammering Nails 39 x 50 ½ inches Gouache on paper c. 1930s Signed lower right 44 x 55 inches
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1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Monograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed, inscribed and dated to a major collector)
By Philip Guston
Located in New York, NY
. After high school, Guston moved to New York and worked as a mural artist in the New Deal program, where
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1980s Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. This is also the company that has manufactured iconic pieces of contemporary design from the 50’s to
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
that has manufactured iconic pieces of contemporary design from the 50’s to the present day, ideated by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
that has manufactured iconic pieces of contemporary design from the 50’s to the present day, ideated by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. This is also the company that has manufactured iconic pieces of contemporary design from the 50’s to
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
that has manufactured iconic pieces of contemporary design from the 50’s to the present day, ideated by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
Bruno Mathsson "Mi 759" Circular Dining Table for DUX, Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
international reputation for Swedish design, thus his work of over 50 years has become a significant
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Hardback monograph: George Segal (signed and inscribed by sculptor George Segal)
By George Segal
Located in New York, NY
Institution Book information: Publisher: Ediciones Poligrafa, S.A, 1989 English; Hardback; 128 pages with 132
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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Ink, Offset, Lithograph, Mixed Media, Paper

Untitled Hard Edge Minimalist Etching (Geometric Abstraction) from the 1960s
Located in New York, NY
a tenured Professor of Art and Chair of the Art Department, retiring in 1994. He became a U.S
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1960s Hard-Edge Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Table Lamp Model 2434 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1939
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
, comfortable and organic style of Modernism. Frank’s new school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Gorge
By John Ross
Located in New York, NY
served as chair of the art department from 1966 to 1972. Ross also taught printmaking for over 50 years
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Intaglio

Unruly Muse - Allegorical Drawing of the Artist in The Studio with Models
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2001 Beyond the 50's, May 4 - July 1, Exhibit A, A Gallery of Art & Design
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Peak
By John Ross
Located in New York, NY
1972. Ross also taught printmaking for over 50 years at the New School in New York City. He is a past
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Intaglio

Still Life - Original Oil on Canvas by F. Carena - 1952
By Felice Carena
Located in Roma, IT
other it is oriented towards a return to the order that sfocierà in the 1900's. Riscopre the classic
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1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Jury
By Mervin Jules
Located in Concord, MA
MERVIN JULES (1912-1994) The Jury, c.1940’s Oil on board 14 x 15 1/8 inches Signed at lower
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1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

DOUBLE PORTRAIT - Eleanor Aldrich - Contemporary Figurative Painting on Silicone
By Eleanor Aldrich
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
of the woman. The attire seems like that from the 50s. This piece comes mounted on Sintra board ready
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Silicone, Oil

Serenity - Oil on Canvas by Felice Carena - 1948
By Felice Carena
Located in Roma, IT
shapes and from the other it is oriented towards a return to the order that sfocierà in the 1900's
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1940s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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How Much is a 50s School Chair?

Prices for a 50s school chair start at $68 and top out at $131,770 with the average selling for $3,350.