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Ottoman, Weiland Paired w/ Adrian Pearsall or Milo Baughman Chairs, USA, 1960s
Ottoman, Weiland Paired w/ Adrian Pearsall or Milo Baughman Chairs, USA, 1960s

Ottoman, Weiland Paired w/ Adrian Pearsall or Milo Baughman Chairs, USA, 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an incredibly rare "poof" or "mushroom" foot stool designed with inspiration after Adrian Pearsall's iconic lounge chair and ottoman sets.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

"Sardinian" Modern Flatweave Ivory With Charcoal Cotton Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
"Sardinian" Modern Flatweave Ivory With Charcoal Cotton Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

"Sardinian" Modern Flatweave Ivory With Charcoal Cotton Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Its ivory-toned ground provides a clean, neutral canvas, while the raised geometric motifs in warm espresso-brown and soft cocoa create a rich dimensional effect. The design draws in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Solid Teak Wood Side Table with Sculptural Pedestal Base, Modern Organic
Solid Teak Wood Side Table with Sculptural Pedestal Base, Modern Organic

Solid Teak Wood Side Table with Sculptural Pedestal Base, Modern Organic

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Its minimalist form draws inspiration from contemporary design while embracing the warmth and authenticity of handcrafted furniture.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

The Orbit Candleholder by Valeria Vasi
The Orbit Candleholder by Valeria Vasi

The Orbit Candleholder by Valeria Vasi

Located in Geneve, CH

Valeria Vasi is born from a fascination for the design of objects, sculptures and visual art. Her pieces express the inspiration taken from design and art but they also convey the im...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Gothic Revival Brass Five-Light Candelabras by Rostand
Pair of Antique Gothic Revival Brass Five-Light Candelabras by Rostand

Pair of Antique Gothic Revival Brass Five-Light Candelabras by Rostand

By Rostand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fun Historical Fact Gothic Revival design drew inspiration from medieval architecture, especially pointed forms, vertical lines, church interiors, and ceremonial metalwork.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Gothic Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Solid Wood Stool by Simonini, Black Ebonized Finish, Custom Height
Solid Wood Stool by Simonini, Black Ebonized Finish, Custom Height

Solid Wood Stool by Simonini, Black Ebonized Finish, Custom Height

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, this inspiration gave us the freedom to create a collection where the design appropriate subtle elements, harmonic transitions and t...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

Vincent Guignebert, "Le Chevalier, La Petite Fille Le Lion et Ondine" Tapestry
Vincent Guignebert, "Le Chevalier, La Petite Fille Le Lion et Ondine" Tapestry

Vincent Guignebert, "Le Chevalier, La Petite Fille Le Lion et Ondine" Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

The piece evokes themes drawn from medieval and allegorical imagery, a common source of inspiration in tapestry design. Rather than focusing on avant-garde abstraction, Vincent Guign...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Tapestries

Materials

Wool

21st Century Oushak Runner
21st Century Oushak Runner

21st Century Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...

Category

2010s Indian Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Faux Bois Marble Top Coffee Table
Vintage Faux Bois Marble Top Coffee Table

Vintage Faux Bois Marble Top Coffee Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage faux bois coffee table is a sophisticated blend of natural inspiration and sculptural design. The rectangular marble top features a beautifully polished surface with ric...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Modern Art Nouveau And Geometric Beige Rug "Naissance" by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Art Nouveau And Geometric Beige Rug "Naissance" by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Art Nouveau And Geometric Beige Rug "Naissance" by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This modern Viennese design rug is a sophisticated homage to early 20th-century European decorative arts, drawing inspiration from the Vienna Secession and Art Deco movements.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Model "9414" Wall Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland Mid-20th Century
Model "9414" Wall Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland Mid-20th Century

Model "9414" Wall Lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland Mid-20th Century

By Taito, Paavo Tynell

Located in Utrecht, NL

Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, his designs drew inspiration from nature while remaining deeply rooted in functionality.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

21st Century Oushak Runner
21st Century Oushak Runner

21st Century Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...

Category

2010s Pakistani Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Oushak Runner
21st Century Oushak Runner

21st Century Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...

Category

2010s Pakistani Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Oushak Runner
21st Century Oushak Runner

21st Century Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...

Category

2010s Pakistani Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Oushak Runner
21st Century Oushak Runner

21st Century Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...

Category

2010s Indian Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Oushak Rug
21st Century Oushak Rug

21st Century Oushak Rug

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...

Category

2010s Pakistani Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Gray Flatweave Rug By Judith Johansson
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Gray Flatweave Rug By Judith Johansson

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Gray Flatweave Rug By Judith Johansson

By Judith Johansson

Located in New York, NY

Judith Johansson (1916-1993) was a renowned Swedish textile artist known for her innovative designs that often drew inspiration from nature and geometry.

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Hand-Carved Giltwood and Painted Mirror
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Hand-Carved Giltwood and Painted Mirror

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Hand-Carved Giltwood and Painted Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Carved rosettes and pendant details complete the balanced neoclassical composition. The Louis XVI design genre drew inspiration from the symmetry and refined ornament of classical an...

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Art Deco Style Cocktail Table, Italy, 1980s
Italian Art Deco Style Cocktail Table, Italy, 1980s

Italian Art Deco Style Cocktail Table, Italy, 1980s

Located in Meda, MB

The top is enriched by refined ebonized wood inlays and black lacquered profiles, emphasizing its clean geometric design and Art Deco inspiration. Its most distinctive feature is the...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Modern Geometric Greek Key Gray Silk Rug "Spiralis" by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Geometric Greek Key Gray Silk Rug "Spiralis" by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Geometric Greek Key Gray Silk Rug "Spiralis" by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Simplicity meets sophistication in this modern Tibetan rug, hand-knotted from a luxurious blend of silk and wool in the heart of the Tibetan Plateau. The design draws inspiration fro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

1960s Space Age Rectangular Glass and Chromed Metal Italian Wall Sconce by Veca
1960s Space Age Rectangular Glass and Chromed Metal Italian Wall Sconce by Veca

1960s Space Age Rectangular Glass and Chromed Metal Italian Wall Sconce by Veca

By VECA

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This sconce embodies the Space Age design movement which drew inspiration from the Space Race and the fascination with space exploration, resulting in futuristic, often geometric, an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Model "554" Pendant Light by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s
Model "554" Pendant Light by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s

Model "554" Pendant Light by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Finland 1930s

By Taito, Paavo Tynell

Located in Utrecht, NL

Paavo Tynell is regarded as one of Finland’s pioneering lighting designers, celebrated for his design approach that merged natural inspiration with refined craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Height, Caning and Leather
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Height, Caning and Leather

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Bar or Counter Height, Caning and Leather

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, this inspiration gave us the freedom to create a collection where the design appropriate subtle elements, harmonic transitions and t...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

Matched Pair of Globe Bookends, United States, 20th century
Matched Pair of Globe Bookends, United States, 20th century

Matched Pair of Globe Bookends, United States, 20th century

Located in New York, NY

In his furnishings, often made as one-offs or in small editions, there can be seen evidence of his encyclopedic knowledge of design. He drew inspiration from (and often improved upon...

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Wood

Barvinok Satin Table in Stainless Steel by Furn Object
Barvinok Satin Table in Stainless Steel by Furn Object

Barvinok Satin Table in Stainless Steel by Furn Object

Located in Geneve, CH

Together Anna and Serhii create existential designs, known to derive inspiration from nature and give the feeling of lightness and joy.

Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Barvinok Travertine Table by Furn Object
Barvinok Travertine Table by Furn Object

Barvinok Travertine Table by Furn Object

Located in Geneve, CH

Together Anna and Serhii create existential designs, known to derive inspiration from nature and give the feeling of lightness and joy.

Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Travertine

Barvinok Silver Table in Stainless Steel by Furn Object
Barvinok Silver Table in Stainless Steel by Furn Object

Barvinok Silver Table in Stainless Steel by Furn Object

Located in Geneve, CH

Together Anna and Serhii create existential designs, known to derive inspiration from nature and give the feeling of lightness and joy.

Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Bespoke Lumbar Pillows in Fortuny "Corone" Pattern
Pair of Bespoke Lumbar Pillows in Fortuny "Corone" Pattern

Pair of Bespoke Lumbar Pillows in Fortuny "Corone" Pattern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The pattern is a scholarly homage to the celebrated stenciled textiles of Mariano Fortuny, Venice, circa early 20th century — specifically his “Corone” and “Melograno” designs, which...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Revival Pillows and T...

Materials

Cotton, Linen

AMPHIBIOUS Chair, Architectural Designer Seating, Made in Denmark
AMPHIBIOUS Chair, Architectural Designer Seating, Made in Denmark

AMPHIBIOUS Chair, Architectural Designer Seating, Made in Denmark

By Jacob Egeberg

Located in Paris, IDF

Through an unconventional combination of industrial materials and expressive form, the designer transforms functional seating into a bold work of contemporary collectible design. The...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

PU Foam, Styrofoam

Small Ceramic Art Nouveau Vase by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, 1920s
Small Ceramic Art Nouveau Vase by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, 1920s

Small Ceramic Art Nouveau Vase by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, 1920s

By Kähler Keramik, Herman Kähler, Upsala Ekeby, Kähler

Located in Malmö, SE

After closing its historic production in Næstved in 1974, the Kähler name was later revived in the twenty-first century as a Danish design brand, drawing inspiration from the company...

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Small Blue Ceramic Art Nouveau Vase by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, 1920s
Small Blue Ceramic Art Nouveau Vase by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, 1920s

Small Blue Ceramic Art Nouveau Vase by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, 1920s

By Upsala Ekeby, Kähler Keramik, Herman Kähler, Kähler

Located in Malmö, SE

After closing its historic production in Næstved in 1974, the Kähler name was later revived in the twenty-first century as a Danish design brand, drawing inspiration from the company...

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Set of 6 Indaco Blue and Amethyst Crystal Champagne Glasses
Set of 6 Indaco Blue and Amethyst Crystal Champagne Glasses

Set of 6 Indaco Blue and Amethyst Crystal Champagne Glasses

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

A set of 6 champagne glasses with a sculptural silhouette and refined vintage inspiration, designed to elevate celebratory table settings.

Category

2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

2.3x10.7 Ft Green Hallway Runner Rug. Corridor Rug. Kitchen Runner. Stair Rug
2.3x10.7 Ft Green Hallway Runner Rug. Corridor Rug. Kitchen Runner. Stair Rug

2.3x10.7 Ft Green Hallway Runner Rug. Corridor Rug. Kitchen Runner. Stair Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Each rug is an authentic 50 to 70-year-old piece, originally handwoven in Southern and Central Anatolia, Turkey, using organic sheep’s wool on a cotton foundation. Their original des...

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Arched Marble Fireplace Surround.
Scottish 19th Century Victorian Arched Marble Fireplace Surround.

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Arched Marble Fireplace Surround.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Thomson collaborated with other artists, including sculptor George Mossman and skilled painters and decorators, to create a harmonious blend of interior design and architecture. Desp...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Messier, A set Calacatta Gold Contemporary Designer Sconces, Made in Italy
Messier, A set Calacatta Gold Contemporary Designer Sconces, Made in Italy

Messier, A set Calacatta Gold Contemporary Designer Sconces, Made in Italy

By Etamorph

Located in Paris, IDF

The Messier is a monumental collectible design piece that merges celestial inspiration, architectural geometry, and exceptional Italian stone craftsmanship.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble

The Descending Chair by Valeria Vasi
The Descending Chair by Valeria Vasi

The Descending Chair by Valeria Vasi

Located in Geneve, CH

Valeria Vasi is born from a fascination for the design of objects, sculptures and visual art. Her pieces express the inspiration taken from design and art but they also convey the im...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Studio Craft Lidded Wooden Box, c. 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Studio Craft Lidded Wooden Box, c. 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Studio Craft Lidded Wooden Box, c. 1950s

Located in Minneapolis, MN

The crisp geometric forms evoke the visual language of mid-century modern design while drawing inspiration from Native American and Scandinavian folk motifs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Art Deco Ceramic Bear Sculpture by Desbarbieux, Saint-Clément, 1920s
Art Deco Ceramic Bear Sculpture by Desbarbieux, Saint-Clément, 1920s

Art Deco Ceramic Bear Sculpture by Desbarbieux, Saint-Clément, 1920s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Both powerful and refined, it offers a timeless combination of natural inspiration, modern design, and authentic French craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Adam Style Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In 1922 he became creator and director of La Maitrise design studio of Les Galeries Lafayette in Paris - and the full flowering of his talent became apparent in his refined furniture...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

CATHEDRA Seat, Contemporary Sculptural Stool, Made in Greece
CATHEDRA Seat, Contemporary Sculptural Stool, Made in Greece

CATHEDRA Seat, Contemporary Sculptural Stool, Made in Greece

By ALENTES

Located in Paris, IDF

Quietly monumental yet remarkably restrained, the design draws inspiration from the enduring presence of carved stone architecture and the ceremonial significance of the ancient cath...

Category

2010s Greek Modern Stools

Materials

Cast Stone

Empire Armchair
Empire Armchair

Empire Armchair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A carved and painted Empire design library armchair, taking its inspiration from the designs of the Roman period.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Modernist Polished Steel Crescent Sculpture, C. 1985 - Signed
Modernist Polished Steel Crescent Sculpture, C. 1985 - Signed

Modernist Polished Steel Crescent Sculpture, C. 1985 - Signed

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 2 piece sculptural polished steel composition of celestial inspiration, designed with a sweeping crescent form rising above a tall cylindrical base.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

PASTO Shelf III, Architectural Designer Shelves, Made in Argentina
PASTO Shelf III, Architectural Designer Shelves, Made in Argentina

PASTO Shelf III, Architectural Designer Shelves, Made in Argentina

By Ries

Located in Paris, IDF

The wall-mounted shelf explores the expressive potential of simple geometric forms, where mass and negative space become equally important elements of the design. Drawing inspiration...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Clam Shell Pedestals - Set Of 2
Vintage Clam Shell Pedestals - Set Of 2

Vintage Clam Shell Pedestals - Set Of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant pair of vintage clam shell pedestals reflects the timeless appeal of neoclassical design, drawing inspiration from classical shell motifs long favored in garden and arch...

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage Durobor "Alaska" Glasses, Set of Four, Belgium, Late 1960s – Mid-Century
Vintage Durobor "Alaska" Glasses, Set of Four, Belgium, Late 1960s – Mid-Century

Vintage Durobor "Alaska" Glasses, Set of Four, Belgium, Late 1960s – Mid-Century

By Rosenthal, Jonathan Adler, Libbey Glass Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

This interplay of texture and clarity reflects the restrained sophistication associated with Scandinavian design, where organic inspiration, honest materials, and functional beauty a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Ritual Candleholder IV Second Edition by Valeria Vasi
Ritual Candleholder IV Second Edition by Valeria Vasi

Ritual Candleholder IV Second Edition by Valeria Vasi

Located in Geneve, CH

Valeria Vasi is born from a fascination for the design of objects, sculptures and visual art. Her pieces express the inspiration taken from design and art but they also convey the im...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Ritual Candleholder I Second Edition by Valeria Vasi
Ritual Candleholder I Second Edition by Valeria Vasi

Ritual Candleholder I Second Edition by Valeria Vasi

Located in Geneve, CH

Valeria Vasi is born from a fascination for the design of objects, sculptures and visual art. Her pieces express the inspiration taken from design and art but they also convey the im...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Ritual Candleholder III Second Edition by Valeria Vasi
Ritual Candleholder III Second Edition by Valeria Vasi

Ritual Candleholder III Second Edition by Valeria Vasi

Located in Geneve, CH

Valeria Vasi is born from a fascination for the design of objects, sculptures and visual art. Her pieces express the inspiration taken from design and art but they also convey the im...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Ritual Candleholder II Second Edition by Valeria Vasi
Ritual Candleholder II Second Edition by Valeria Vasi

Ritual Candleholder II Second Edition by Valeria Vasi

Located in Geneve, CH

Valeria Vasi is born from a fascination for the design of objects, sculptures and visual art. Her pieces express the inspiration taken from design and art but they also convey the im...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Ritual Candleholder I by Valeria Vasi
Ritual Candleholder I by Valeria Vasi

Ritual Candleholder I by Valeria Vasi

Located in Geneve, CH

Valeria Vasi is born from a fascination for the design of objects, sculptures and visual art. Her pieces express the inspiration taken from design and art but they also convey the im...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Ritual Candleholder IV by Valeria Vasi
Ritual Candleholder IV by Valeria Vasi

Ritual Candleholder IV by Valeria Vasi

Located in Geneve, CH

Valeria Vasi is born from a fascination for the design of objects, sculptures and visual art. Her pieces express the inspiration taken from design and art but they also convey the im...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Ritual Candleholder II by Valeria Vasi
Ritual Candleholder II by Valeria Vasi

Ritual Candleholder II by Valeria Vasi

Located in Geneve, CH

Valeria Vasi is born from a fascination for the design of objects, sculptures and visual art. Her pieces express the inspiration taken from design and art but they also convey the im...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Chandler and Price, Printing Press, United States, Early 20th Century
Chandler and Price, Printing Press, United States, Early 20th Century

Chandler and Price, Printing Press, United States, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

In his furnishings, often made as one-offs or in small editions, there can be seen evidence of his encyclopedic knowledge of design. He drew inspiration from (and often improved upon...

Category

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Maurice Dufrene pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs
Maurice Dufrene pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs

Maurice Dufrene pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In 1922 he became creator and director of La Maitrise design studio of Les Galeries Lafayette in Paris - and the full flowering of his talent became apparent in his refined furniture...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Glass Ceiling Light Fixture, France, 20th Century
Glass Ceiling Light Fixture, France, 20th Century

Glass Ceiling Light Fixture, France, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Style : 20th Century Modernism French Design Mid-Century Style Organic Inspiration Timeless Elegance Key Features : Molded Glass Ceiling Light Textured Clear Glass Embossed Ribbed D...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Shagreen Commode

Shagreen Commode

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

An important Chippendale inspired carved and silver gilt serpentine shagreen veneered commode, with silvered handles and escutcheons, taking its inspiration from the design of the mi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Shagreen

“EIDOS” Art Deco and MCM-Inspired Cherrywood Bench by FORME, COM Option
“EIDOS” Art Deco and MCM-Inspired Cherrywood Bench by FORME, COM Option

“EIDOS” Art Deco and MCM-Inspired Cherrywood Bench by FORME, COM Option

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Its design draws inspiration from the sophisticated language of masters such as Paolo Buffa and Gio Ponti, without reproducing any specific historical model.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Bamboo Wall Mirror by Louis Sognot, Brass & Rattan, Mid-Century"
Bamboo Wall Mirror by Louis Sognot, Brass & Rattan, Mid-Century"

Bamboo Wall Mirror by Louis Sognot, Brass & Rattan, Mid-Century"

By Louis Sognot

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

A founding member of the Union des Artistes Décorateurs, he became internationally recognized for combining traditional craftsmanship with the clean lines of modern design. Drawing i...

Category

Vintage 1950s Albanian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Italian Sterling Silver Flower Bowls, Organic Form, Buccellati Style, Set of 5
Italian Sterling Silver Flower Bowls, Organic Form, Buccellati Style, Set of 5

Italian Sterling Silver Flower Bowls, Organic Form, Buccellati Style, Set of 5

By Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

The surfaces carry a natural presence that enhances the relief and underscores the botanical inspiration behind the design. The form language is distinctly Italian — organic, expre...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s Italian Ebonised Wood & Slate Console attrib. Paolo Buffa
1950s Italian Ebonised Wood & Slate Console attrib. Paolo Buffa

1950s Italian Ebonised Wood & Slate Console attrib. Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Following his graduation in 1927, he worked for Gio Ponti, and in 1928, he partnered with architect Antonio Cassi Ramelli (1905-1980) to establish their own design studio. Buffa and ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Slate

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