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Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian Design, Prototype, 2000's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern Rectangular Red Architectural Sofa, Belgian design, unique prototype, early 21st century
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

David Cressey Earthgender "Solar" Architectural Fiberglass Prototype Planter
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Really unique David Cressey & John Follis prototype planter. In the Earthgender "Solar" pattern
Category

Vintage 1960s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Fiberglass

An Ottoman Empire Damascus square tile late 16th century
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
. Footnote: This design is based on an Iznik prototype seen in the Sulemaniye Mosque, Istanbul completed in
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Antique 16th Century Syrian Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Architectural 1980's Prototype Coffee Table by Robert Whitton
By Robert Whitton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Miami designer Robert Whitton one-off prototype coffee table in brushed matte aluminum and free
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Prototype Aluminium Desk Lamp by Peter Nelson 1960s
By Peter Nelson, Architectural Lighting Ltd.
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very rare unique desk lamp This is a prototype lamp - a one off - designed by Peter Nelson and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
for urban installations, to architectural prototypes. He collaborated with various Swiss manufacturers
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Frank Lloyd Wright: Designs for an American Landscape, 1922-1932 Book
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in North Hollywood, CA
architectural prototypes of far-reaching consequence. In them, Wright explored new technologies, geometric
Category

20th Century American Bauhaus Books

Materials

Paper

Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974, Set of 2
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
for urban installations, to architectural prototypes. He collaborated with various Swiss manufacturers
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
for urban installations, to architectural prototypes. He collaborated with various Swiss manufacturers
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, 1974
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
for urban installations, to architectural prototypes. He collaborated with various Swiss manufacturers
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Prototype pour un effort collectif
By Guillaume Lachapelle
Located in Montreal, Quebec
disposition. The architecture of his models – which Lachapelle has recently begun to make with the help of the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Nylon

MARIKA Beige Armchair / Dinning Chair PROTOTYPE
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
*Please note that this piece is the prototype of Marika armchair. Some details are different than
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2010s European Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

MARIKA Beige Armchair / Dinning Chair PROTOTYPE
MARIKA Beige Armchair / Dinning Chair PROTOTYPE
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Industrial Polygonal Metal Planter Prototype from Poland
Located in High Point, NC
inside. Add a bold architectural element that speaks of a practical sense of style originated in from
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2010s Polish Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

Frank Gehry Prototype Accent Chair, 1970s Los Angeles
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare cardboard prototype chair for Frank Gehry from the estate of Margot Alofsin, an
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Ugo La Pietra Original Prototype of "Triangolo", 1966
By Ugo La Pietra
Located in Milan, IT
Ugo La Pietra original prototype of "Triangolo", 1966. A study on transparency and color shades, a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of two prototype bar stools from the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two prototype bar stools from the 1950s. These stools features steel bases and painted
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of two prototype bar stools from the 1950s.
Set of two prototype bar stools from the 1950s.
H 32.29 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Christie's Prouve's Prototype Maison Tropicale, Collection of Eric Touchaleaume
Located in valatie, NY
Jean Prouve's Prototype Maison Tropicale and Works By Jean Prouve, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black Prototype 2/8
By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
piece has been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 100 units. This is Prototype 2 of 8
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black Prototype 2/8
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black Prototype 2/8
No Reserve
H 9.06 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
1980 Pièce Unique Meuble "Pyramide" de Jaime Exposito Prototype Polyrey
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Prototype and creation of Jaime Exposito for M.F.I. unique piece made in the 1980s. Piece of
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Antique 1680s French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

John Dickinson Prototype African Table from the Firehouse, San Francisco
By John Dickinson
Located in Chicago, IL
John Dickinson Prototype African table from the Firehouse, SanFrancisco; Painted wood. This unique
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh Prototype Stool, Woven Linen Seating, India, 1960's
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh stool, study model for Chandigarh, prototype piece, woven linen
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Rare Prototype, Pendant Light in Blue Lacquered Metal, Lumi, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare prototype created by Di Bernardo, an italian architect, for Lumi Italia. Pendant lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Prototype Ceramic Vase Model Kyoto by Sergio Asti for Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Sergio Asti
Located in Milan, Italy
Prototype ceramic vase model Kyoto of the Collection Toki 1980 designed by Sergio Asti and produced
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rye for Marble Furniture Co. Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Lenor Larsen
By Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A unique chair prototype – a lounge chair by Ralph Rye for Marble Furniture Company. Circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ralph Rye for Dunbar Chair Prototype Tubular Steel Cushion Orange Knoll Fabric
By Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare chair prototype – the “Rye Chair” by Ralph Rye for Dunbar / Dux Furniture. Circa 1970. The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Post Modern Round Dining Table Prototype by Massimo Iosa Ghini
By Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in New York, NY
Iosa-Ghini. The table is a prototype from a small edition and a prime example of the designer's early
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Prototype of a Mogens Lassen stool in lacquered metal, Denmark 1930’s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Prototype of a Mogens Lassen tractor seat stool in black lacquered metal made in Denmark in
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Italian Unique Prototype Vase Veronese in Murano Glass by Cleto Munari, 2002
By Cleto Munari
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Post-modern Unique prototype vase Veronese in Murano glass by Cleto Munari, 2002 Vase mod
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Paul Oudet 1970 Prototype Gingko Cuff Necklace in 18kt Gilt Vermeil over Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Double gingko necklace designed by Paul Oudet (1946-). A prototype sculptural cuff bracelet
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Paul Oudet 1970 Prototype Gingko Cuff Bracelet in 18kt Gilt Vermeil over Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Double gingko cuff designed by Paul Oudet (1946-). A prototype sculptural cuff bracelet, created
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier
By Robert Mallet-Stevens, Union Des Artistes Modernes
Located in New York, NY
Rare handmade French modernist desk and chair prototypes in hand-formed and hand-hammered (non
Category

Vintage 1930s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-04-A Bamboo Chair Early Prototype / Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
mid century pieces. The owner studied architecture at the elite university ETH in Zurich. Sonn after
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

A Passion For Jean Prouve: From Furniture to Architecture (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
of Prouvé's architectural work; and a survey of around 40 pieces, most of which are prototypes or
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

A Passion For Jean Prouve: From Furniture to Architecture (Book)
A Passion For Jean Prouve: From Furniture to Architecture (Book)
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H 11.69 in W 9.88 in D 1.32 in
Unique Painted Handmade Sculpture Chair Dilmos Edizioni Colorful Geometric
By Monica Taverniti, Dilmos Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
Unique painted prototype of a wooden chair, entirely handmade by the author. The abstract and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint

Palladium Rocket Side Table by Spinzi, Italian Collectible Design, MDW 2024
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
neoclassical architecture, with its timeless shapes and elegant geometries; on the other hand, the rational and
Category

2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Steel

CAUSEWAY SIDE TABLE (GREEN) by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich, Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
architectural specialty glass product, crafted from carefully selected flakes of colored mica layered between
Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Precious Stone

CAUSEWAY SIDE TABLE by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich, Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
flakes; Base: Polyester resin panel, 20 x 20 x 20 in. InterMica is an architectural specialty glass
Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Precious Stone

Spinzi SIlös Chair, Collectible Italian Design, Bright Yellow Sculptural Seating
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
the studio's attraction for industrial architecture and for modern Italian art. Hints from the works
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary 21st Century Spinzi Silös Barrel, End Table, Italian Red
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
materic orange peel paint coat. It is also suitable for outdoor use. The offered piece is a prototype
Category

2010s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Contemporary 21st Century Spinzi Silös Side Table, Bright Rose
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
piece is a prototype created for the 2024 Milano Design Week, and shows minor imperfections. Silös is
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2010s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Contemporary 21st Century Spinzi Silös Stool, Tiffany Blue
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
very resistant and materic orange peel paint coat. The offered piece is a prototype created for the
Category

2010s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb 7770 Night Table Wood Top for Calvin Furniture Co. Grand Rapids Mod
By Calvin Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
design, possibly a prototype for the Irwin Group. Circa 1954. Mahogony wood veneer with saffron stain
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Gustaf Janson, Swedish Art Deco Centerpiece, Silvered Bronze and Ebony
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very decorative and unique silvered bronze and ebony centerpiece made as a prototype by Gustaf
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Grand Louvre Side Chair by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, Set of 8
By Tecno, Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Brescia, IT
Wood with chrome-plated brass and black leather. Great architectural form with interesting details
Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Sculpture Caracalla Model by Martine Bedin for Superego Editions, Italy
By Martine Bedin, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Editions. Limited edition of 20 pieces. Prototype. Signed. Biography Originally from Bordeaux, France
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Ostia Model by Martine Bedin for Superego Editions, Italy
By Martine Bedin, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
. Limited edition of 20 pieces. Prototype. Signed Biography Originally from Bordeaux, France, Martine Bedin
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Pasqua Model by Martine Bedin for Superego Editions, Italy
By Martine Bedin, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
. Prototype. Signed. Biography Originally from Bordeaux, France, Martine Bedin graduated from the Paris Ecole
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School Armchair, 1920s
By Frits Spanjaard
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An antique architectural Dutch armchair in solid oak and an extraordinary design. The chair has a
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Dutch Art Deco Haagse School Armchair, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Haagse School Armchair, 1920s
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H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Brass Pendant Light, Quadrix by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
from brass, setting the standard in 21st century architectural pendants. Design: Christopher Boots
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Wall Sconce in Brass, Portal 450 by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
architecture, symbology and geometry found in nature offers a contemporary interpretation of pattern, structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Brass Pendant Light, Triptyx by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
architectural pendants. Design: Christopher Boots, 2014 Materials: Brass, Gallium, Polymer Lamp: 24V LED WW
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Christmas Tree FUTURO UFO Bas van Beek, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Rotterdam
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
of the prototype of the Futuro house by Finnish Architect Matti Suuronen that is in the permanent
Category

2010s Dutch Space Age Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

D.950.1 Frames with Mirror by Gio Ponti for Molteni&C
By Molteni & C
Located in Dallas, TX
. After a long journey of research, selection and study of prototypes, the collection was exhibited at the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Contemporary Table Light in Brass with Marble, Portal 600 by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
crystal, birthing a signature aesthetic. Exploring relationships between architecture, symbology and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Contemporary Table Light in Brass with Marble, Portal 450 by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
exploration of quartz crystal, birthing a signature aesthetic. Exploring relationships between architecture
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Brass and Quartz Crystal Floor Light - Archimedes by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
relationships between architecture, symbology and geometry found in nature offers a contemporary interpretation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Brass & Quartz Crystal Table Light Sculpture, Prometheus IV by Christopher Boots
By Christopher Boots
Located in Warsaw, PL
exploration of quartz crystal, birthing a signature aesthetic. Exploring relationships between architecture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz, Crystal, Brass

Octavia Chair, Gray & Green by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
little-known 1950s armchair prototype by Jean Royère. Its design echoes Royère’s use of unexpected
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Octavia Chair, Gray & Green by Laun
Octavia Chair, Gray & Green by Laun
H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 42.13 in
Set of 2 Octavia Chairs, Green and Gray Shell by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
prototype by Jean Royère. Its design echoes Royère’s use of unexpected materials and curved silhouettes
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Architecture Prototypes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of architecture prototypes available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all architecture prototypes available were constructed with great care. There are 78 antique and vintage architecture prototypes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 219 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of architecture prototypes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of architecture prototypes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and industrial architecture prototypes are of considerable interest. Christopher Boots, Ettore Sottsass and Nima Abili each produced beautiful architecture prototypes that are worth considering.

How Much are Architecture Prototypes?

Prices for architecture prototypes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, architecture prototypes begin at $55 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,636.