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
George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895
By George Hunzinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designers.
This chair stands as a rare surviving example of American proto-modern design, uniting
Category
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
$3,800
H 33 in W 16 in D 18 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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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 ...
Category
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
Wim Wilson Floating Credenza for Castelijn – 1964, Model D242
By Wim Wilson, Castelijn
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'...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$7,119 / set
H 31.11 in W 43.31 in D 40.56 in
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...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
$3,850 / set
H 18.75 in W 5.65 in D 5.65 in
Petite Classic Knoll Credenza in Walnut and Cream Ca' 1950's
By Florence Knoll
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Florence Knoll for Knoll petite scale (36"W) credenza. Walnut with nice rich patina, cream colored, original fronts and leather tabs. Vintage circa 1950s with original Knol...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
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
Paul Evans CityScape Sideboard for Directional Brass Tiles & Burl Wood Doors
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare 1970s Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard with waterfall ends for Directional with brass tiles and book matched Burl wood doors. Interior laminated in black with adjustable shelves, ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
$25,000
H 32.25 in W 84.13 in D 22 in
Fine Pair of Biedermeier Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Biedermeier mirrors.
Walnut with ebonized sides..
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Tiffany Bronze & Green Favrile Glass Candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Vintage Tiffany Bronze & Green Favrile Glass Candlesticks.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Other Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Midcentury Walnut Swivel Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury walnut swivel chair.
This chair measures: 25.25 wide x 25.75 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair cleara...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,095
H 31.5 in W 25.25 in D 25.75 in
Bench in Braided Straw and Blond Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, beech, braided straw, Italy, 1940s
A well-executed design that features a frame in wood with a border that is meticulously adorned with braided straw. The elegantly bent fra...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Straw, Beech
French Art Nouveau Majolica Planter Jardiniere by Hector Guimard Barbotine
By Hector Guimard, Gustave De Bruyn
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Hector Guimard was a renowned French architect and designer who is best known for his Art Nouveau style. He was born in Lyon in 1867 and later moved to Paris, where he became a promi...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
$1,703 Sale Price
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H 8.47 in Dm 12.6 in
Set of 6 Prouve Style Red Teak Toned Industrial Stacking Chairs w/ Compass Legs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 red teak toned stacking chairs with light gray enameled metal frames. One of our faves! Creative linking to make rows of seating. Good original condition. Similar chairs als...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,195 / set
H 31.25 in W 21 in D 19 in
1960s Florence Knoll Wall Mounted Hanging Credenza in Walnut w/ White Doors
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a floating wall-mount credenza, Model 121 W-1, initially designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Inc. in 1956. This example dates to the early 1960s. The piece features a walnut...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
$7,000
H 17.35 in W 72 in D 15.25 in
Modernist mid century wall lamp perforated brass, Scandinavian modernism, Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
A modernist wall or bedside lamp, crafted from solid brass with a tiltable shade perforated with a geometric pattern of holes. It can be mounted directly on the wall or a headboard u...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$535
H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Set of 4 Mid Century chairs Kadeder beech vintage stacking chair
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering for sale four beautiful vintage chairs from the 1950s, probably manufactured by Kadeder. The chairs are made of high-quality beech wood, offer very good seating comfo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
$386 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
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