Avant Grade
PH Grand Piano PH150 Avantgarde, Black High Glass Wood with Chrome Lid
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pianos worldwide with full insurance.
The PH grand piano Avant Grade model is characterized by a
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Musical Instruments
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum, Brass
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H 43.31 in W 60.24 in D 59.06 in
Ferguson Copeland Italian Provincial Style Bar Stool, a Pair
By Ferguson Copeland
Located in Plainview, NY
leopard style upholstery is avant-grade adding style to this timeless pair of bar stools. The bat stools
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Bauhaus Handmade Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
ancient weavers of the Tibetan plateau with both loop and cut piles, yet they have Avant Grade designs
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Stunning Sculptural Form Wicker Chaise Attributed to Raoul Guys, France, 1950's
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
its sculptural form .This design closely resembles the work of French Avant Grade designer Raoul Guys
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
H 29.34 in W 27.56 in D 44.1 in
Solid Purpleheart Wood Chair With Red Velvet Upholstery And Brass
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
of the highest-grade materials. Extremely comfortable and very solid, this chair is not only
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
21st Century Limited Edition Picasso Table by Troy Smith
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Paris, FR
made out of the highest grade of materials.
The coffee table was inspired by Picasso and his
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Futurist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Eero Saarinen, Kartell, Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
been expertly coated with a high-grade, pure white satin sheen paint that is both scratch-proof and
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
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H 28.75 in Dm 23.63 in
Start Trek Tng Ten Forward Suspension Seating Group by Paul Boulva for Artopex
By Paul Boulva, Don Chadwick, Knoll, Jan Ekselius
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Created by Canadian Designer Paul Boulva for Artopex in the mid-80s, the avant-garde, free-flowing, post
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
H 29.25 in W 25 in D 29.5 in
Swivel Lounge Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back with Metal Plate Base
Located in New York, NY
Swivel armchair of avant-garde and modern design whose protagonist is a body of marked and forceful
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Rare 'Unicorn' Leather and Aluminum Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, c. 1963
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
separated from Hugo Dreyfuss of Kagan-Dreyfuss. This investment grade collectible design features soft and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
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Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate called Russian imperial eagle, circa 1890.
Reference / page 132 "Oyster Plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.
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Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt,
Belgium, c1970s.
Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid.
Priced and sold individually.
We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
DUMBO
By Banksy
Located in Aventura, FL
Screen print & hand-finished watercolor on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Pest Control included.
Banksy’s Dumbo is an extremely rare Banksy print. It was never rele...
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2010s Street Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen, Watercolor, Paper
Chinoiserie Chinese Elm Wedding Opium Canopy Queen Bed Hand Carved Asian Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage chinoiserie Chinese Wedding opium canopy bed comprised of Chinese elm and all-over hand carved Asian gilded designs. It will hold a queen size mattress and is made...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 99 in W 99 in D 71 in
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Charlotte Perriand
Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges.
State of use, small high furniture, and large under sink.
...
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Vintage 1960s Doors and Gates
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
Pablo Picasso "Grand Tête" (Portrait de Jacqueline aux Cheveux lisses)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973)
Grand Tête (Portrait de Jacqueline aux Cheveux lisses)
linocut in colors, on Arches paper, 1962,
signed in pencil, numbered 12/50,
with full margins, pale ...
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20th Century Cubist Figurative Prints
Materials
Linocut
H 32.25 in W 27 in D 2 in
Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verde paint. The seat rails display c...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Walnut
H 39.38 in W 77.56 in D 41.34 in
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery.
2 Ottomans: 36 squared x 16H
3 Corners: 34H ...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
Set of Five Vintage Shell Back Swivel Barstools Newly Reupholstered
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of five vintage shell back, cerused oak, swivel bar stools newly reupholstered in a Jim Thompson indoor-outdoor, blue striped fabric with green trim. A beautiful set of family ...
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Mid-20th Century Stools
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Bat Seating Group, Suite, Thonet, Art Nouveau, Deco
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" bat seating group. Suite. Thonet.
Consisting of four chairs and matching table.
The seating group is still in its original condition and in places in ...
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Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chairs
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Bed Model Morna for Molteni, Italy, 1972
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Bed Model Morna for Molteni, Italy, 1972
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa are a duo of Italian architects. They are know worldwide for the...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 21.86 in W 127.96 in D 88.59 in
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Rex Ashlock, Early Mystical Painting
Located in Treasure Island, CA
New York avant grade pushed his work toward total abstraction and color field painting but he passed
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Vintage 1940s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Alexander Ceding Campaspe to Apelles, Neoclassical Drawing after Jerome Langlois
Located in Fairhope, AL
point of any Interior Design Project and set the tone for color, style and furniture alike. Our Avant
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Decorative Art
H 36 in W 48 in D 0.25 in
Pair of Sculptural Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lifetime of Avant-Garde.
These chairs are RARE and incredible. I don't think I've seen a more uniquely
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Richard Meier for Swid Powell, Very Rare Silver Plate Picture Frame, Marked RM
By Swid Powell, Richard Meier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of the most rare and Avant Grade, Postmodern deign for the well known architect Richard
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
H 4.5 in W 3.75 in D 2 in
Bel Geddes for Simmons Metal Nightstand
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
considered very Avant grade when first offered, and it still remains current and relevant today. Finish shows
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Steel
Silver Art Deco Midcentury Tea and Coffee Service Set
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Oakland, CA
Sabattini did for Gallia, the Cristofle division that championed more avant grade Italian design.
Coffee
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Decanter Set in Red and Clear Czech Crystal
By Karl Palda
Located in Oakland, CA
whole new and refreshing sense of style to the glass creations. It was modern, cubist and Avant grade in
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Barware
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Czech Decanter with Six Glasses by Karl Palda
By Karl Palda
Located in Oakland, CA
certainly on the forefront of cubism, Avant Grade and the “Deco” style that France often gets all the credit
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Barware
Materials
Enamel
2001 A Space Odyssey, Original Vinyl Soundtrack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Cover and record graded in near mint condition.
Features a beautiful gatefold cover.
Looks very cool
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Vintage 1960s Prints
2001 A Space Odyssey, Original Vinyl Soundtrack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Cover and record graded in excellent condition.
Features a beautiful gatefold cover.
Looks very cool
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Vintage 1960s Prints
Original H.W. Klein Chaise Longue Chair in Teak and Fabric
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Klein is also renowned for his avant-garde shapes and new tecniques.
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We specialise in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Teak
A rare Cesar Trompe l'oeil plate for Atelier A 1973
By Cesar
Located in New York, NY
this is a terrific example of the sort of avant grade designs being produced by Atelier A in the
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Vintage 1970s French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1970s "Viggen" Lounge Chairs
By Johanson Design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
aerodynamic structure of the Viggen jet, and epitomizes the avant-grade yet discreet style of Swedish
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1970s
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Enschede, NL
always at the forefront of modern Italian design producing many Avant grade classics.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Walnut Rosewood Chair Prague circa 1900 Kubismus Style
Located in Houston, TX
20th century, Kubismus (The Czech term for Cubism), was an avant grade movement adopted by architects
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Other Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Dada Collage by Jean Varda
By Jean Varda
Located in Treasure Island, CA
, Braque and other titans of the avant grade. He moved to California after the war and developed strong
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Paintings
San Francisco 1950s Beat Collages By Mel Hanson
Located in Treasure Island, CA
dramatic contribution to the San Francisco Bay Area avant grade in the short time he worked before his
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
1930s Trompe L'Oeil Painting By Hollywood Surrealist
Located in Treasure Island, CA
is located. In America, he designed houses for important cultural figures; designed avant grade
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Vintage 1930s American Paintings
Materials
Board
1985 Trompe L'oeil Acrylic on Canvas by Daniel Douke
By Daniel Douke
Located in Treasure Island, CA
of the Los Angeles post war avant grade, who incorporated the rusty detritus of Americana into their
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Soriana Sofa Design Afra and Tobiai Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
of the highest grade, boasting a luxuriously smooth and supple texture that is entirely natural
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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Avant Grade For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the avant grade you’re looking for. An avant grade — often made from fabric, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage avant grade you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect avant grade — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An avant grade is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made avant grade over the years, but those crafted by Claire McGovern, Rhyme Studio and Troy Smith Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Avant Grade?
Prices for an avant grade start at $3,200 and top out at $164,111 with the average selling for $9,750.
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