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Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.
Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.

Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Malmö, SE

They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the character of an entire room; his smaller works have the aesthetic ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray, Italy 1960s.
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray, Italy 1960s.

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray, Italy 1960s.

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Malmö, SE

They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the character of an entire room; his smaller works have the aesthetic ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Napoleon III Style French Wooden Tailor’s Mannequin
Napoleon III Style French Wooden Tailor’s Mannequin

Napoleon III Style French Wooden Tailor’s Mannequin

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Likely originating from a Parisian atelier, this piece is a rare example of functional sculpture—initially created for professional use, yet today highly valued as a decorative sculp...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Paper

Manhattan Bookshelf Italian Travertine Marble Shelf Modern Exclusive Design
Manhattan Bookshelf Italian Travertine Marble Shelf Modern Exclusive Design

Manhattan Bookshelf Italian Travertine Marble Shelf Modern Exclusive Design

By Joaquín Moll, Meddel

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

Manhattan Italian Travertine Marble Shelve Design Contemporary Collectible Spain The Manhattan Bookshelf is more than a shelving unit—it is a collectible design piece, a functional s...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Shelves

Materials

Crystal, Travertine, Marble

Axis Solis Limited Edition Pendant Lamp in Brazilian Stone by Otavio Motta
Axis Solis Limited Edition Pendant Lamp in Brazilian Stone by Otavio Motta

Axis Solis Limited Edition Pendant Lamp in Brazilian Stone by Otavio Motta

Located in Geneve, CH

Over time, he has developed a distinct language in which structural rigor, sculptural force, and material research bring together object, furniture, and functional sculpture in piece...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Brass, Steel

Danish Modern FD-136 Teak and Leather Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
Danish Modern FD-136 Teak and Leather Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son

Danish Modern FD-136 Teak and Leather Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Trained as an architect rather than a cabinetmaker, Juhl viewed furniture as functional sculpture, creating organic forms that appear to float within their frames.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Artful Round Table Solace 39: Crafted by Skilled Artisans in Walnut
Artful Round Table Solace 39: Crafted by Skilled Artisans in Walnut

Artful Round Table Solace 39: Crafted by Skilled Artisans in Walnut

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona's Round Coffee Table Solace 50: Solid Parota Wood
Joel Escalona's Round Coffee Table Solace 50: Solid Parota Wood

Joel Escalona's Round Coffee Table Solace 50: Solid Parota Wood

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace 44: Solid Walnut Round Coffee Table, Blend of Art & Utility
Solace 44: Solid Walnut Round Coffee Table, Blend of Art & Utility

Solace 44: Solid Walnut Round Coffee Table, Blend of Art & Utility

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Walnut Beauty Solace 34: Artisan-Crafted with Circular Table Top
Walnut Beauty Solace 34: Artisan-Crafted with Circular Table Top

Walnut Beauty Solace 34: Artisan-Crafted with Circular Table Top

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Drift Credenza by William Emmerson, Naxos Marble, Modern Design, USA
Drift Credenza by William Emmerson, Naxos Marble, Modern Design, USA

Drift Credenza by William Emmerson, Naxos Marble, Modern Design, USA

Located in Geneve, CH

A floating mass of white marble turned into a piece of functional sculpture representing the beauty behind detachment, the singularity of brutalism, right there in front of the eye, ...

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble

Cool Cone Jewel box - Angelite
Cool Cone Jewel box - Angelite

Cool Cone Jewel box - Angelite

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

Your piece is inherently unique, a one-of-a-kind functional sculpture Composition & Details Materials: Cachimba (Wood) body and lid; Blue Angelite (Gemstone) handle.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Piero Fornasetti paraventi screen Italy 1954
Piero Fornasetti paraventi screen Italy 1954

Piero Fornasetti paraventi screen Italy 1954

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

His furniture designs, known for their surreal and impactful nature, often served as functional sculptures, particularly his round tables adorned with trompe-l'oeil paintings.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Joel Escalona's Solace 3: Solid Wood Side Table with Irregular Top
Joel Escalona's Solace 3: Solid Wood Side Table with Irregular Top

Joel Escalona's Solace 3: Solid Wood Side Table with Irregular Top

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Blue 012
Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Blue 012

Gufram Bocca Unlimited Sculptural Sofa by Studio 65 Timeless Design - Blue 012

By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Dimensions • Width: 212 cm (83.5 in) • Depth: 80 cm (31.5 in) • Height: 85 cm (33.5 in) Materials & Features • Iconic Italian Radical Design sofa • Designed by Studio 65 • Insp...

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Located in Geneve, CH

Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede Unique piece Dimensions: D 48 x H 30 cm Materials: Hand-carved stone and Fire-Treated Wood. Functional sculpture, side table from ...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Brut Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Art Brut Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Art Brut Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Located in Geneve, CH

ART BRUT Collection. A functional sculpture that can also be seen as a stool or a side table.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Stone, Slate

Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Located in Geneve, CH

Living room table from the ART BRUT collection. A functional sculpture that can be seen as a side table as well.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Located in Geneve, CH

Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede Unique piece Dimensions: D 44 x H 28 cm Materials: Hand-carved stone and Fire-Treated Wood. Functional sculpture, side table from...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Brut Center Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Art Brut Center Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Art Brut Center Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede

Located in Geneve, CH

Living room table from the ART BRUT collection. A functional sculpture that can be seen as a side table as well.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables

Materials

Stone, Slate

Sculpted by NONO Solace 49: Unique Circular Design in Solid White Oak
Sculpted by NONO Solace 49: Unique Circular Design in Solid White Oak

Sculpted by NONO Solace 49: Unique Circular Design in Solid White Oak

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Walnut Elegance Solace 40: Hand-Finished Round Top with Unique Texture
Walnut Elegance Solace 40: Hand-Finished Round Top with Unique Texture

Walnut Elegance Solace 40: Hand-Finished Round Top with Unique Texture

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona's Solace 3: Solid Wood Side Table with Irregular Top
Joel Escalona's Solace 3: Solid Wood Side Table with Irregular Top

Joel Escalona's Solace 3: Solid Wood Side Table with Irregular Top

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Light Object 016 Wall with 1 Light Tube in Brass by Naama Hofman
Light Object 016 Wall with 1 Light Tube in Brass by Naama Hofman

Light Object 016 Wall with 1 Light Tube in Brass by Naama Hofman

By Naama Hofman

Located in Geneve, CH

It is the essence of simplicity—a functional sculpture that brings clarity and calm to any space.

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Circular Table Top Solace 48: Solid Oak, Organic Shape
Circular Table Top Solace 48: Solid Oak, Organic Shape

Circular Table Top Solace 48: Solid Oak, Organic Shape

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona’s Solace 25: Formal Design in Solid Wood, Heavy Base
Joel Escalona’s Solace 25: Formal Design in Solid Wood, Heavy Base

Joel Escalona’s Solace 25: Formal Design in Solid Wood, Heavy Base

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Handcrafted Solace Coffee Table: Solid Oak Side Table
Handcrafted Solace Coffee Table: Solid Oak Side Table

Handcrafted Solace Coffee Table: Solid Oak Side Table

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S24 by NONO
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S24 by NONO

Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Wood, Center Table Solace S24 by NONO

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sculpted by NONO Solace B: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut
Sculpted by NONO Solace B: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut

Sculpted by NONO Solace B: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona's Solace 4: Solid Wood Side Table with Iregular Top
Joel Escalona's Solace 4: Solid Wood Side Table with Iregular Top

Joel Escalona's Solace 4: Solid Wood Side Table with Iregular Top

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Sculpted by NONO Solace A: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut
Sculpted by NONO Solace A: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut

Sculpted by NONO Solace A: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sculpted by NONO Solace 49: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut
Sculpted by NONO Solace 49: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut

Sculpted by NONO Solace 49: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Walnut Wood, Center Table Solace S8
Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Walnut Wood, Center Table Solace S8

Sculptural Coffee Table Made of Solid Walnut Wood, Center Table Solace S8

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Stainless Steel Mirror, Silver Square by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Stainless Steel Mirror, Silver Square by Theodora Alfredsdottir

Stainless Steel Mirror, Silver Square by Theodora Alfredsdottir

Located in Geneve, CH

The properties of the Material defined the final outcome, where different surface treatments and the fact that it can be folded are used to create the function of the object and its ...

Category

2010s English Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Stainless Steel Mirror, Champagne Semicircle by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Stainless Steel Mirror, Champagne Semicircle by Theodora Alfredsdottir

Stainless Steel Mirror, Champagne Semicircle by Theodora Alfredsdottir

Located in Geneve, CH

The properties of the material defined the final outcome, where different surface treatments and the fact that it can be folded are used to create the function of the object and its ...

Category

2010s English Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Floyd Kemp Handled Pottery Vase Tenmoku Glaze, Mingei Arts & Crafts 1960s
Floyd Kemp Handled Pottery Vase Tenmoku Glaze, Mingei Arts & Crafts 1960s

Floyd Kemp Handled Pottery Vase Tenmoku Glaze, Mingei Arts & Crafts 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vase is both a unique decorative functional sculpture and a nice example of American studio craft.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s
De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s

De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Dronten, NL

The DS-42 is a testament to this philosophy—a sofa that embraces the raw, untamed beauty of nature and translates it into a piece of functional sculpture. This two-seater sofa is up...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Sascha Brastoff
Sascha Brastoff

Sascha Brastoff

$3,600 / item

Sascha Brastoff

By Sascha Brastoff

Located in New York, NY

Sascha Brastoff’s lamps are among his most high-end and sought-after works, often considered functional sculptures rather than just household lighting.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Dot Bowl in Cast Aluminum and Brass by Jordan Fleming
Dot Bowl in Cast Aluminum and Brass by Jordan Fleming

Dot Bowl in Cast Aluminum and Brass by Jordan Fleming

Located in Geneve, CH

Its gently curved interior invites use as a functional sculpture—perfect for fruit, keys, or cherished objects—while the hand-polished cast aluminum surface celebrates the human touc...

Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Platter Valet Tray Exclusive Brazilian Chocolate Limestone Luxury Gift Design
Platter Valet Tray Exclusive Brazilian Chocolate Limestone Luxury Gift Design

Platter Valet Tray Exclusive Brazilian Chocolate Limestone Luxury Gift Design

By Joaquín Moll, Meddel

Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL

Each piece is carefully shaped, honed, and finished by Meddel’s artisan team in Spain, a studio known for its contemporary approach to luxury stone objects and furniture. The result ...

Category

2010s Spanish Minimalist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Limestone, Sandstone

Set of 4 Vintage Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Dinner Plates 'Posateria', Italy 1950s
Set of 4 Vintage Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Dinner Plates 'Posateria', Italy 1950s

Set of 4 Vintage Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Dinner Plates 'Posateria', Italy 1950s

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Malmö, SE

They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the character of an entire room; his smaller works have the aesthetic ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Piero Fornasetti Vintage Gilded Ceramic Jars 'Serie Spighe', Italy 1960s
Pair of Piero Fornasetti Vintage Gilded Ceramic Jars 'Serie Spighe', Italy 1960s

Pair of Piero Fornasetti Vintage Gilded Ceramic Jars 'Serie Spighe', Italy 1960s

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Malmö, SE

They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the character of an entire room; his smaller works have the aesthetic ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Axis Minor Limited Edition Table Lamp in Brazilian Natural Stone by Otavio Motta
Axis Minor Limited Edition Table Lamp in Brazilian Natural Stone by Otavio Motta

Axis Minor Limited Edition Table Lamp in Brazilian Natural Stone by Otavio Motta

Located in Geneve, CH

Over time, he has developed a distinct language in which structural rigor, sculptural force, and material research bring together object, furniture, and functional sculpture in piece...

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Quartz, Granite, Brass

Signed Pucci De Rossi Sculptural Blackened Steel Dining Table Base, 1987
Signed Pucci De Rossi Sculptural Blackened Steel Dining Table Base, 1987

Signed Pucci De Rossi Sculptural Blackened Steel Dining Table Base, 1987

By Pucci De Rossi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking work exemplifies De Rossi’s singular approach to functional sculpture, where furniture transcends utility to become an animated, almost calligraphic presence in space.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Monumental Artisan-Crafted Mixed Wood Round Coffee Table
Monumental Artisan-Crafted Mixed Wood Round Coffee Table

Monumental Artisan-Crafted Mixed Wood Round Coffee Table

Located in Manzano, IT

More than just furniture, this piece is functional sculpture, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of “Costela” Armchairs in Brazilian Hardwood & Mohair, Martin Eisler. 1956
Pair of “Costela” Armchairs in Brazilian Hardwood & Mohair, Martin Eisler. 1956

Pair of “Costela” Armchairs in Brazilian Hardwood & Mohair, Martin Eisler. 1956

By Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

Simultaneously structural and decorative, these curved wooden members create a visual cadence that transforms the chair into a work of functional sculpture. Few seating designs of th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Custom Modernist Art Deco Polished Brass & Green Marble Round Coffee Table, 2010
Custom Modernist Art Deco Polished Brass & Green Marble Round Coffee Table, 2010

Custom Modernist Art Deco Polished Brass & Green Marble Round Coffee Table, 2010

By Gio Ponti

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The combination of green marble and polished brass is particularly effective: luxurious without being overly ornamental and sufficiently architectural to complement both antique and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Japanese Antique Yakushima Cedar Table top・Root Low Table 1900s-1940s/Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Yakushima Cedar Table top・Root Low Table 1900s-1940s/Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Yakushima Cedar Table top・Root Low Table 1900s-1940s/Wabi Sabi

Located in 足利市, JP

In Japanese high-end antique collecting, combining a sacred root base with a repurposed artisan workboard represents the height of Mitate—the sophisticated art of recontextualizing o...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Rare Piero Fornasetti 'Corona di fiori' Convex Optical Mirror, Italy 1950s
Early Rare Piero Fornasetti 'Corona di fiori' Convex Optical Mirror, Italy 1950s

Early Rare Piero Fornasetti 'Corona di fiori' Convex Optical Mirror, Italy 1950s

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Malmö, SE

They act, essentially, as functional sculpture. A large Fornasetti piece such as a cabinet or a desk can change the character of an entire room; his smaller works have the aesthetic ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Lacquer

Solace 29: Solid Wood Artisan Coffee Table with Unique Textured Finish
Solace 29: Solid Wood Artisan Coffee Table with Unique Textured Finish

Solace 29: Solid Wood Artisan Coffee Table with Unique Textured Finish

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Sculpted by NONO Solace 49: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut
Sculpted by NONO Solace 49: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut

Sculpted by NONO Solace 49: Unique Circular Design in Solid Walnut

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Joel Escalona's Round Solace 50: Solid Walnut Elegance and Quality
Joel Escalona's Round Solace 50: Solid Walnut Elegance and Quality

Joel Escalona's Round Solace 50: Solid Walnut Elegance and Quality

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Handcrafted Oval Solace 45: Timeless Design in Solid Walnut
Handcrafted Oval Solace 45: Timeless Design in Solid Walnut

Handcrafted Oval Solace 45: Timeless Design in Solid Walnut

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Circular Table Top Solace 48: Solid Walnut, Organic Shape
Circular Table Top Solace 48: Solid Walnut, Organic Shape

Circular Table Top Solace 48: Solid Walnut, Organic Shape

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Unique Round Table Solace 47: Solid Walnut, Hand-Finished Elegance
Unique Round Table Solace 47: Solid Walnut, Hand-Finished Elegance

Unique Round Table Solace 47: Solid Walnut, Hand-Finished Elegance

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Solace 44: Solid Walnut Round Coffee Table, Blend of Art & Utility
Solace 44: Solid Walnut Round Coffee Table, Blend of Art & Utility

Solace 44: Solid Walnut Round Coffee Table, Blend of Art & Utility

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Noguchi-Inspired Solace 43: Round Top, Stunning Walnut Grain
Noguchi-Inspired Solace 43: Round Top, Stunning Walnut Grain

Noguchi-Inspired Solace 43: Round Top, Stunning Walnut Grain

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Artistic Round Coffee Table Solace 46: Unique Design in Solid Walnut
Artistic Round Coffee Table Solace 46: Unique Design in Solid Walnut

Artistic Round Coffee Table Solace 46: Unique Design in Solid Walnut

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Walnut Elegance Solace 40: Hand-Finished Round Top with Unique Texture
Walnut Elegance Solace 40: Hand-Finished Round Top with Unique Texture

Walnut Elegance Solace 40: Hand-Finished Round Top with Unique Texture

By Joel Escalona

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The individual variations in grain, texture, and shape ensure that each piece is a functional sculpture. Production takes 7-9 weeks to ensure the highest level of precision and quality

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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