Liz O Brien

Inspired by a design that Frances Elkins used in many of her interiors, this chair is ideal for contemporary dining, as a desk chair or as an occasional chair.” – Liz O’Brien

Wall mirror with beveled oval glass in patinated metal frame with antique mirror oval surrounds.

Wall mirror with beveled round glass in patinated metal frame with antique mirror round surrounds.

"Arabesque" table in limed oak with interlocking square cruciform base and round top. Cerused finish available in natural, slate grey, and chocolate brown. Custom inquires welcome. C...

Pair of upholstered club chairs raised on ebonized wood legs with attached back and loose seat cushion. Made to order. Lead time: 8-10 weeks. 12 yards of fabric required. Other f...

Pair of upholstered lounge chairs raised on ebonized wood legs with attached back and loose seat cushion. Made to order. Lead time: 8-10 weeks. 12 yards of fabric required. Other fin...

Pair of lamps with woven rattan bases mounted with brass fittings. Wired with 2-light clusters, brown silk twist and European line switches

Queen Anne style dining armchair in ivory glazed maple with upholstered button-tufted seat and back. Two chair minimum order. Two yards of fabric required per chair. Specify nailhead...

Side tables designed by Michel Hurst, exclusively for Liz O'Brien, in black Lucite.

PAUL BRIGGS Ivy 7 Ceramic vessel with hand-pinched ivy leaf decoration and a clear white glaze. Made expressly for Liz O’Brien. American, 2015

PAUL BRIGGS Ivy 6 Ceramic vessel with hand-pinched ivy leaf decoration and a clear white glaze. Made expressly for Liz O’Brien. American, 2015

Made expressly by WP Sullivan for Liz O'Brien.

PAUL BRIGGS Whorl 1 Ceramic vessel with hand-pinched leaf decoration forming a twisting whorl and finished with a clear white glaze. Made expressly for Liz O’Brien. American, 2015

PAUL BRIGGS Whorl 2 Ceramic vessel with hand-pinched leaf decoration forming a twisting whorl and finished with a clear white glaze. Made expressly for Liz O’Brien. American, 2015

Trestle desk in steel and black mirrored laminate, specially produced for Liz O'Brien. Three drawers with rectangular pulls.

Made expressly by WP Sullivan for Liz O'Brien. available in 18"H x 10"Dia. or 23"H x 10"Dia.

Documented/Ilustrated: Liz O'Brien, "Ultramodern Samuel Marx: Architect, Designer, Art Collector," New York: Pointed Leaf, 2007, pp. 121, 129, 181, 185.

Hand carved wooden frame. Acquired from Liz O’Brien in NYC.

Made by Stephanie Chiacos expressly for Liz O'Brien. Smallest: 3 3/4”H x 3”Dia Largest: 4 1/8”H x 7”W x 2 1/2”D

Originally designed by Albert Hadley for the Pisces Club in Georgetown in the 1960s. Made expressly for Liz O'Brien. Priced individually, but often sold in groups.

Liz O'Brien specially commissioned the artist Marie Suri to make a limited edition, small and especially giftable version of her Gigi mirrors for this holiday season!

Block. Also illustrated in Liz O'Brien, Ultramodern-Samuel Marx: Architect Designer Art Collector.

This table is well documented, and is included in the book, Ultra Modern, Samuel Marx by Liz O'Brien. Table retains a storage label fixed to the underside with the name Gladys Robin...

A similar example can be seen in a Samuel Marx interior on pg. 89 of the book "Ultra Modern - Samuel Marx" by Liz O'Brien. See photo below. Each "C" shaped table base measures: 20.5"...

In more than 200 photographs, Marx expert and decorative arts dealer Liz O’Brien reveals many of his undiscovered projects, including houses that have been razed despite preservation...

The last time a pair of these lamps were offered for sale was at the estate auction of legendary designer, Frances Elkins and a second pair at one of our favorite dealers, Liz O’Brie...

O’Brien, Liz. Ultramodern: Samuel Marx- Architect, Designer, Art Collector.

Liz O'Brien Editions lacquered fabric-wrapped tray with rim and handles.

Crystal candleholders made expressly for Liz O'Brien. Handcrafted with large pieces of natural rock crystal.

Crystal candleholders made expressly for Liz O'Brien. Handcrafted with large pieces of natural rock crystal.

Amethyst candleholders made expressly for Liz O'Brien. Handcrafted with large pieces of natural amethyst crystal.

Tea light and custom gift box included. Made expressly for Liz O'Brien.

Made to order expressly for Liz O'Brien. Custom inquiries welcome. Also available in copper with red or blue patinas.  

Made to order expressly for Liz O’Brien. Please see Marie Suri's other work: andirons, mirrors, lighting and wall sculptures.   

Originally designed by Albert Hadley for the Pisces Club in Georgetown in the 1960s. Made expressly for Liz O'Brien. Priced individually, but often sold in groups.

By Liz O'Brien Editions for Andrea Cross. Sleek parsons lines in a colorful laminated abstract pattern in pinks, yellow and purple. a fresh take on centuries old Chinoiserie design.

A similar pair sold through Sotheby's on June, 8th 2022 from the collection of Delphine and Reed Krakoff and were purchased from Liz O'Brien in 1999. This pair was purchased from a...

Beautiful handcrafted mirror with beveled glass and natural stone frame of malachite mosaic pieces.

Striking. Provenance-Liz O'Brien.

Art deco Crystal Chandelier featured in "Ultramodern, Samuel Marx" by Liz O'Brien. Page 69

A classic Marx design with his signature handle on the rear top of the chair. See Liz O'Briens book "Ultramodern" for similar examples.

A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...

Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...

Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...

The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...

New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.

Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...

Cool Venetian style Hollywood Regency octagonal mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels. Spain, 1960s This glamorous wall mirrors features a double layered mirror frame made o...

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...