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Early 20th C Catalan Modernism Mirror, Conglomerate & Stucco, Antoni Gaudi style
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique modernism mirror, conglomerate and stucco, lacquered blue sea and gold leaf, with some
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Vintage 1910s Spanish Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Composition

Early Danish Art Deco Aage Hansen Tall Back Armchair Beginning of Modernism
By Carl Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice early rear beginning of Mid-Century Modern era tall back Danish lounge armchair. Very
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Early Rare Edward Wormley Mahogany Coffee Table, Dunbar Furniture, 1940's
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Culver City, CA
Nestled within the exquisite realm of early mid-century modern design, this diminutive Edward
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Elegance in Time: Catalan Modernism Theater Chair 'Kursaal', c. 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Catalan Modernism with the "Kursaal" Theater Chair, a
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Modernism Art Deco Geometric European Green Rug Carpet
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Arts & Crafts (Craftsman) hand-tufted semi-circular hearth rug in a geometric style with a leading motif of superimposed triangles. Thick and luxurious. Strong, bold colors. Probably...
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Early 20th Century Unknown More Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Post Modernism Pop Art style blue tubular bar cart
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Pop Modern bar cart. The blue colour is key for the Pop Art culture. In the early 1990's there was
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Late 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

1910's Dutch Modernism Design Amsterdam School Dining Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage very Rare early Dutch Modernism Design Amsterdam School Dining Chair set of 4. Made in the
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Other Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Industrial Sublime Modernism & the Transformation of NY's Rivers, 1900-1940
Located in valatie, NY
Industrial Sublime: Modernism and the Transformation of New York's Rivers, 1900-1940 by Kristen M
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2010s American Books

Materials

Paper

Dutch Modernism High Back Chairs and Cabinet by Jan den Drijver for ‘De Stijl’
By Jan den Drijver
Located in Voorburg, NL
lasted for only three years between 1933-36. The set is representing Dutch Modernism, defined by
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Early 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century American Primitive Milking Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century American primitive milking stool, with its rustic charm, embodies the
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century American Modernist hand-carved wood pedestal is a sculptural masterpiece
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Early 20th Century American Modern Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Eileen Gray: Objects and Furniture Design (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
, Eileen Gray (1878-1976) is now regarded as one of the most important furniture designers and architects
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Eileen Gray: Objects and Furniture Design (Book)
Eileen Gray: Objects and Furniture Design (Book)
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H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 0.63 in
Early 20th Century Josef Hoffmann Woden Sofa for Kohn
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century sofa designed by Josef Hoffmann. Manufactured by Khon. In good condition, with
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Handmade Early Modern Prototype Table
By Bauhaus
Located in New York, NY
A rare handmade early modern side table. Upon a raised horizontal base a vertical board is inset
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Early 20th Century European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
tendencies of early Modernism. Hand-crafted in France in the early 20th century, peg joints and farmhouse
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Early 20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jugend Ceiling Lamp in Patinated Brass and Glass, Europe early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
form inspired by the organic softness of nature. This early 20th century ceiling lamp is a unique
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Richard Herre 'Stuttgart' Armchair in Walnut and Webbing 1926 for E15
By E15 Furniture
Located in Tilburg, NL
almost a century after their creation. They demonstrate that compelling designs from early Modernism can
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Modernist wooden garden set of furniture pair of chairs and table 1930's
Located in Forest, BE
. _____________________________________________________________ Modernism is a philosophical, religious, and arts movement that arose from broad transformations in Western
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Edmond J. Spence, Keller
Located in Topeka, KS
household furniture, including breakfast room suites and dinettes. In the early 1960‘s, the company
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Early 20th Century American Bronze entitled "Three Sleeping Bunnies"
Located in London, GB
A very sweet early 20th Century American bronze group study of three sleeping bunnies nestled
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Pair of Chiavarine Eclectic Chairs , Carlo Molino designer
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century unique and rare pair of Chiavarine Chairs, by Carlo Mollino in ebonized mahogany
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Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Modernist Steel and Glass Desk, French Early-Mid 20th Century
By Le Corbusier
Located in London, GB
. Le Corbusier-esque in it’S Form - a nod to both modernism and industrialism. French, early-mid 20th
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Early 20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Early Curtis Jere Raindrop Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Cathedral City, CA
. Jeré signature. Modernism magazine interviewed Jerry Fels shortly before his death in October 2008
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Steel

Important Early Prototype French Helicopter Chairs by Louis Breguet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare prototypes from the early history of the helicopter: Two French helicopter chairs
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vladimir Kagan, Early Custom Sculptural Walnut Desk
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
him such an important figure in American Modernism. A wonderful melding of rationalist and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Rare Early Alvar Aalto Savoy 9750 Vase
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare early green version of the Classic. Provenance: Estate of Mary Griggs Burke, Long Island
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Vintage 1940s Finnish International Style Vases

Materials

Glass

Rare Early Alvar Aalto Savoy 9750 Vase
Rare Early Alvar Aalto Savoy 9750 Vase
H 9.5 in W 7.38 in D 7.13 in
Serving Table in Oak by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Twisted Legs, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This stunning serving table in oak with twisted legs is a beautiful example of early 20th-century
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Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Serving Tables

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Glass, Wood, Oak

Early 'Swan' Chair Model No. 3320 by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Edelman leather. About Arne Jacobsen Danish architect and furniture designer, was a craftsman at heart
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century French Deco Rug by Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in West Hollywood, CA
: Jules Leleu (French, 1883 - 1961) was a French furniture designer famous for tempering Modernism with
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare High Back Lounge Chair Early-1960s
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
by Phillip Lloyd Powell, American early-1960’s. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Pair of Bedside Tables in Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Nouveau style and leads into the direction of Modernism and machine aesthetic. Emphasizing a
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Andirons Cast Iron Antiques Fireplace Ducks Shaped, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Very originals, diferent A pair of iron andirons, from the 19th or Early 20th Century These
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early-20th Century Bronze Vase Entitled "Fée des Bois" by Charles Korschann
By Charles Korschann
Located in London, GB
and architecture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Generating enthusiasts throughout Europe
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early model 83 birch dining table by Alvar Aalto, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy
Located in Hägersten, SE
Classicism of the early work, to a rational International Style Modernism during the 1930s to a more organic
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare and Iconic Chair and Ottoman Early-1960s
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
backrest by Phillip Lloyd Powell, American early-1960s. The craftsmanship of this chair and ottoman is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early Paavo Tynell Table Lamp in Enamel for Taito 1935
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very early black enamel table lamp by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy in 1935. On the verge of
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Dunbar Oasis Sofas in Ivory Boucle Early First Generation 1930s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
and created in the 1930s when he first began his tenure at the Dunbar furniture company of Berne
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early stool with cognac leather and birch by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson 1941
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early stool designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1941. Very early example
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Neoclassical Style occasional arm chairs for Dunbar model No
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early Rare Prototype for N° 5490 Chaise Lounge, George Nelson, 1953
By George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
rare, early prototype frame for a George Nelson Chaise Lounge, painted white and lightly oxidized from
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gufram 'Attica' Armchair by Studio 65, circa 2008, Italy
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Girona, Spain
. Modernism is both a philosophical and arts movement that arose from broad transformations in Western society
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Polystyrene

An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in PARIS, FR
, re-issued, etc... But almost never appeared in its earlier, architectural, original version as
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Vintage 1920s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in PARIS, FR
simplified, copied, re-issued, etc... But almost never appeared in its earlier, architectural, original
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Vintage 1920s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Modern Side Chair in Patinated Mahogany in Style of Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
By Fritz Hansen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
. In the style of Martin Nyrop, Fritz Hansen and other early Danish Modernism. Great original condition.
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early model 36 chaise longue by Bruno Mathsson, Leather and beech, 1940s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
1907 – 17 August 1988) was a Swedish furniture designer and architect whose ideas aligned with
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Beech

Rare early K-series (Oba- Q/Ghost) table lamp by Shiro Kuramata (Large)
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Centreville, VA
This masterpiece, K-series or another name Oba- Q, epitomizes Japanese post-modernism designed in
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Stunning Bar by Bruno Munari, Rare Early Mahogany Edition 1962, Stildomus, Italy
By Bruno Munari
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
early Stildomus edition was finished in beautiful mahogany, later editions were painted. Stildomus
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Mahogany

Pierre Forssell, set of 3 early Candelsticks for Skultuna circa 1970 Forsell.
By Pierre Forssell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Early set of 3 candelstick designed by Pierre Forssell and produced by Skultuna in Sweden during
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Gufram"Attica TL" Coffee Table for Studio 65, circa 2008, Italy
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Girona, Spain
columns, but with the contrast of the softness and lightness of polyurethane. Modernism is both a
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Polystyrene

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Entitled "La Jeuneuse" by Antonin Carlès
By Antonin Carlès
Located in London, GB
A delightful Art Nouveau early 20th Century gilt bronze figure of a very beautiful young lady
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare early K-series (Oba- Q/Ghost) table lamp by Shiro Kuramata (Medium size)
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Centreville, VA
This masterpiece, K-series or another name Oba- Q, epitomizes Japanese post-modernism designed in
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Early VL38 Table or Desk-Lamp, Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1950
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vorst, BE
– both listed today – are considered Peerless monuments to modernism in the European genre of
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron, Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass

Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
practitioner of Catalan Modernism. Gaudi’s works reflect an individualized and distinctive style. Most are
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Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Original Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
practitioner of Catalan Modernism. Gaudi’s works reflect an individualized and distinctive style. Most are
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Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
practitioner of Catalan Modernism. Gaudi’s works reflect an individualized and distinctive style. Most are
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Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
practitioner of Catalan Modernism. Gaudi’s works reflect an individualized and distinctive style. Most are
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Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
practitioner of Catalan Modernism. Gaudi’s works reflect an individualized and distinctive style. Most are
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Early 20th Century Spanish Jugendstil Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Arts & Crafts Cupboard in Wood by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 20th Century
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Antwerp, BE
-Century Modern; Scotland; Scottish Design; Craftsmanship; Architect; Modernism; Art Nouveau; This
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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Art Déco American Metal Wire and Wood Bellboy/Bellhop/Stick Figure Match Holder
Located in North Miami, FL
, varnished Dimensions: 4 in x 9 in Date: early 20th century Style: Art Déco Place of origin: United States A
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Samarkand 'Khotan' Gold Yellow Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Samarkand (Khotan) golden yellow rug. Size: 2'3" × 7'6" (68 × 228 cm) An early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Early Modernism Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of early modernism furniture for your home. Frequently made of fabric, metal and bronze, every item from our selection of early modernism furniture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of early modernism furniture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Jaap Gidding each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of early modernism furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Early Modernism Furniture?

Prices for a piece of early modernism furniture start at $700 and top out at $8,900 with the average selling for $2,777.
Questions About Early Modernism Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.