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French Empire Style Mirror
French Empire Style Mirror

French Empire Style Mirror

$6,750

H 55 in W 34 in D 3 in

French Empire Style Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wood frame. Its design embodies a restrained architectural elegance with a proto-Modern sensibility

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Antique 1820s French Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Four French Early Modernist Wood Dining Chairs with Inlaid Brass Grid Back
Four French Early Modernist Wood Dining Chairs with Inlaid Brass Grid Back

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

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Early 20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Proto Bauhaus Hammered Silver & Copper Vase or Wine Cooler by Hutscheneruther
Proto Bauhaus Hammered Silver & Copper Vase or Wine Cooler by Hutscheneruther

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

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Early 20th Century German Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Copper

George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895
George J. Hunzinger American Aesthetic Movement Side Chair, Circa 1880–1895

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

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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Planete
Planete

Paul Van HoeydonckPlanete

$22,000

H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

Planete

Located in San Francisco, CA

, Belgium.(GE) "Proto-Astros", Studio Modern Art, Milano, Italy.(OMS) "Gioielli di artisti belgi dal 1900 al

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1960s Mixed Media

Materials

Masonite, Paint, Mixed Media

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Moonrise York Harbor, Maine
Moonrise York Harbor, Maine

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

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Early 1900s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Palm Springs
Palm Springs

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

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Early 1900s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Oil

Proto Floor Lamp, Brushed Aluminum, Polished and Brushed Brass, Blackened Steel
Proto Floor Lamp, Brushed Aluminum, Polished and Brushed Brass, Blackened Steel

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

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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Proto Table Lamp - red powder coated aluminum, mirror polished and brushed brass
Proto Table Lamp - red powder coated aluminum, mirror polished and brushed brass

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
1900s French Plaster Sculpture

1900s French Plaster Sculpture

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H 14.6 in W 9.4 in D 5.9 in

1900s French Plaster Sculpture

Located in High Point, NC

A black plaster sculpture produced in France, circa early 1900s. A proto-modern plaster sculpture

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Busts

Materials

Plaster

Late 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Late 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

Late 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

proto-modern.

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

Proto-Modern Style Plant Stand
Proto-Modern Style Plant Stand

Proto-Modern Style Plant Stand

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H 60 in Dm 29 in

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

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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

Swedish Plant Stand
Swedish Plant Stand

Swedish Plant Stand

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H 60 in Dm 29 in

Swedish Plant Stand

Located in Katonah, NY

A cast-iron plant stand of stylized, proto-modern form, with one large lower tier and multiple

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Early 20th Century Swedish Pedestals

early 20th century mechanical recliner
early 20th century mechanical recliner

early 20th century mechanical recliner

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H 41 in W 55 in D 24 in

early 20th century mechanical recliner

Located in Hudson, NY

hinged arm. Mohair velvet upholstery.Extremely comfortable and great for reading. Wonderful proto modern

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Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues

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Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs

$3,200 / set

H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 21.86 in

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.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart

Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart

$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in

Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart

By Jean-Michel Frank, Ecart International, Adolphe Chanaux & Co.

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...

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Early 2000s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Set of  French Art Deco Style Dinning Chairs
Set of  French Art Deco Style Dinning Chairs

Set of French Art Deco Style Dinning Chairs

$3,050 / set

H 37.4 in W 19.6 in D 17.7 in

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.

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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
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting

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...

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$10,068 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

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....

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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

A set of six cerused oak dining chairs attributed to Rene Gabriel
A set of six cerused oak dining chairs attributed to Rene Gabriel

A set of six cerused oak dining chairs attributed to Rene Gabriel

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of six cerused oak dining chairs attributed to Rene Gabriel. Newly reupholstered in green velvet. René Gabriel (1890–1950) was a French designer and decorative artist renow...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa
Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa

Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa

$2,400Sale Price|50% Off

H 32 in W 74 in D 38 in

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.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vico Magistretti for Cassina Carimate Dining Chairs in Leather & Dark Wood
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Carimate Dining Chairs in Leather & Dark Wood

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...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Fine French Art Deco Extendable Round Dining Table by Jules Leleu
Fine French Art Deco Extendable Round Dining Table by Jules Leleu

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 ...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze

2 French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs
2 French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs

2 French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs

$900 / item

H 37 in W 18.5 in D 20.75 in

2 French Art Deco Oak Dining Chairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

Two French 1940s solid oak dining chairs. Price is per chair.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Enameled Lava Tile Tables, France 1950's
Pair of Enameled Lava Tile Tables, France 1950's

Pair of Enameled Lava Tile Tables, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Stripped Enameled lava slabs in intricately detailed wrought iron bases.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Lava, Wrought Iron

Set of Four Dining Chairs
Set of Four Dining Chairs

Set of Four Dining Chairs

$1,800 / set

H 35.75 in W 19 in D 21 in

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

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20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

4 Fine French 1930s Walnut side chairs attributed to Francis Jourdain
4 Fine French 1930s Walnut side chairs attributed to Francis Jourdain

4 Fine French 1930s Walnut side chairs attributed to Francis Jourdain

By Francis Jourdain

Located in Long Island City, NY

Four fine French Art Deco solid and veneered walnut side chairs attributed to Francis Jourdain. Price is per chair.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s

Four chairs mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s

$1,326Sale 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...

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Six of Art Deco Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1930s
Six of Art Deco Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1930s

Six of Art Deco Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1930s

$5,685 / set

H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in

Six of Art Deco Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1930s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Set of 6 Art Deco dining chairs. Beech frame, with walnut burl veneer on the front of the backrest, while the rear of the backrest is veneered in rosewood. The chairs have been resto...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

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How Much is a Proto Modern?

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.