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
Proto Modern
Four French Early Modernist Wood Dining Chairs with Inlaid Brass Grid Back
$1,970 / set
H 38.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
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
Vintage 1890s Black Lace-Up Harness Corset with Blush Ribbon Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
fascination with structured femininity while hinting at a more avant-garde, almost proto-modern sensibility
Category
1890s Corsets
1930s Multi Geometric Antique Persian Gabbeh Carpet 6'8" x 10'2 Knotted Wool Rug
$8,800
W 80 in L 122 in
1930s Multi Geometric Antique Persian Gabbeh Carpet 6'8" x 10'2 Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
meets a proto-modern sensibility, offering both historical value and sophisticated design appeal.
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Proto Bauhaus Hammered Silver & Copper Vase or Wine Cooler by Hutscheneruther
$2,000
H 11.88 in Dm 9 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
George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895
$3,800
H 33 in W 16 in D 18 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
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
Lockwood de ForestSanta Barbara's Channel Islands - Deep Blue Pacific, Feb. 1917
Unavailable
H 14 in W 9.75 in
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
Unavailable
H 48 in Dm 26 in
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
Unavailable
H 21 in Dm 18 in
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 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Set of French Art Deco Style Dinning Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six upholstered high-back chairs from the late 20th century in the style of Art Deco. They will bring a wonderful touch of originality to any home, room, or dining space.
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$7,091 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchair by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco walnut armchair with bronze sabots. Original Aubusson tapestry (in vintage condition).
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An art deco sofa attributed to Gugliemo Ulrich. Rounded back and aviator style silhouette with wood plinth feet. Upholstery as found. Sourced in Northern Italy.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Carved Wood Bed
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and rare vintage twin bed frame by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940's France. Long oak wood frame with carved spindle and circle detail. Original finish shows nice age and pati...
Category
20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Fine French Art Deco Extendable Round Dining Table by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco sunburst top dining / center table in palissander with a 4 legs pedestal base and bronze details. 2 original raw wood center leaves, length with ...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Art Deco style dining chairs. Simple sculpted wood backs with thick cushion seats. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
$1,346Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Four bentwood chairs mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fathers...
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
2 French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two French 1940s solid oak dining chairs. Price is per chair.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Carimate Dining Chairs in Leather & Dark Wood
$1,650 / item
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Carimate Dining Chairs in Leather & Dark Wood
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Casina, 'Carimate' dining chairs, model '115' leather, stained beech, Italy, 1963 This large set of dining chairs belongs to the 'Carimate' line, one of Vico M...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Armchair, Style of Marc du Plantier
$14,900 / set
H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Armchair, Style of Marc du Plantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical armchairs in hand hammered and chiseled wrought iron with thick, oak seats and backrests in the style of Marc Duplantier. The l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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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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