Proto Modern
French Empire Style Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood frame. Its design embodies a restrained architectural elegance with a proto-Modern sensibility
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Four French Early Modernist Wood Dining Chairs with Inlaid Brass Grid Back
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French Early Modern dining chairs. The chairs have a sober, Proto- Modern sensibility
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,970 / set
H 38.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Proto Bauhaus Hammered Silver & Copper Vase or Wine Cooler by Hutscheneruther
By Lorenz Hutschenreuther
Located in New York, NY
Elegant early German modern (Proto Bauhaus) handcrafted vase or wine & champagne cooler in hammered
Category
Early 20th Century German Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Copper
$2,000
H 11.88 in Dm 9 in
Planete
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Belgium.(GE)
"Proto-Astros", Studio Modern Art, Milano, Italy.(OMS)
"Gioielli di artisti belgi dal 1900 al
Category
1960s Mixed Media
Materials
Masonite, Paint, Mixed Media
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Moonrise York Harbor, Maine
By Lockwood de Forest
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
economy of means that gives these small gems a “proto-modern” quality. These were works done without much
Category
Early 1900s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Santa Barbara's Channel Islands - Deep Blue Pacific
By Lockwood de Forest
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
gives these small gems a “proto-modern” quality. These were works done without much preparatory drawing
Category
1910s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Palm Springs
By Lockwood de Forest
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
up paint, and an economy of means that gives these small gems a “proto-modern” quality. These were
Category
Early 1900s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Oil
Proto Floor Lamp, Brushed Aluminum, Polished and Brushed Brass, Blackened Steel
By Javier Robles
Located in NEW YORK, NY
JAVIER ROBLES 1ST EDITION
Inspired by primordial life forms, the proto lighting collection is a
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Proto Table Lamp - red powder coated aluminum, mirror polished and brushed brass
By Javier Robles
Located in NEW YORK, NY
JAVIER ROBLES 1ST EDITION
Inspired by primordial life forms, the Proto lighting collection is a
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1900s French Plaster Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
A black plaster sculpture produced in France, circa early 1900s. A proto-modern plaster sculpture
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Busts
Materials
Plaster
Late 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
proto-modern.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Oak
Proto-Modern Style Plant Stand
Located in Katonah, NY
A cast-iron plant stand of stylized, proto-modern form, with one large lower tier and multiple
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Other Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
Swedish Plant Stand
Located in Katonah, NY
A cast-iron plant stand of stylized, proto-modern form, with one large lower tier and multiple
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Pedestals
early 20th century mechanical recliner
Located in Hudson, NY
hinged arm. Mohair velvet upholstery.Extremely comfortable and great for reading. Wonderful proto modern
Category
Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues
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Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
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Italian Mid-Century Natural Leather Space Age Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stunning pair of armchairs made in Italy in the 1970s. The seat is very comfortable and supportive. The pads are still original and in very good condition. Original natural leather...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$7,086 / set
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 40.56 in
Large Mirror by Osvaldo Borsani for Turri, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Mirror by Osvaldo Borsani for Turri, 1950s. Wooden frame with brass meander that has some flaws (see photos). Mirror generally placed on sideboard horizontally, revised and restored ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Brass
Pair of Tall Tiffany Studios Bronze Candlesticks, Early 1900's
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A beautiful matched pair of tall Tiffany Studios patinated bronze candlesticks. The candlesticks are both signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1213. These are an early pair and have the o...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
$3,850 / set
H 18.75 in W 5.65 in D 5.65 in
Wim Wilson Floating Credenza for Castelijn – 1964, Model D242
By Castelijn, Wim Wilson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Dutch Mid-Century design, this floating credenza, Model D242, was thoughtfully designed by Wim Wilson for Castelijn in 1964. This elegant piece embodies the era'...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Dutch Design RAAK Opal Wall Lights
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional constructivist design in Bauhaus style.
Opaline glass in a mold formed with a bakelite suspension, labeled RAAK.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagonal pink Murano glass and bras mirror, in stock
Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout, highly polished faceted pattern c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
On Hold
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards.
This is a sp...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, lacquered steel, faux leather, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$8,700
H 35.44 in W 80.32 in D 17.52 in
Diminutive Gio Ponti for Schirolli Stained Mahogany and Laminate Writing Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Mahogany
$3,200
H 28.13 in W 35.25 in D 17.5 in
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm)
Dimensions:
Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8
Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2.
Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Faux Leather
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in
Gabriel Englinger Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet Upholstery
By Gabriel Englinger
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gabriel Englinger, lounge chair, wood, long pile velvet upholstery, France, 1928.
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Petite Classic Knoll Credenza in Walnut and Cream Ca' 1950's
By Florence Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Midcentury Walnut Swivel Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury walnut swivel chair.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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The average selling price for a proto modern we offer is $2,750, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $85,000 for the highest priced.
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