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
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
Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
By Emmanuelle Kahn
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full r...
Category
1980s French Blouses
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
$6,985 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Coquillage plaster fixture. Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire. NOTE: We highly recommend that our plas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'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. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$8,406 / 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
Christian Dior Burgundy Satin Ballet Flats 38.5
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Christian Dior burgundy ballet flats size 38.5 perfect condition, no defects worn once
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
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
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Category
1990s Italian Evening Dresses
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Category
1980s French Cocktail Dresses
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
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
Category
1960s Evening Gowns
French Mid-Century Modern Side / End Table by Jacques Adnet & Max Ingrand
$27,700
H 21.25 in W 9 in D 9 in
French Mid-Century Modern Side / End Table by Jacques Adnet & Max Ingrand
By Jacques Adnet, Max Ingrand, Saint Gobain
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exceptional French Midcentury Modern Side / End Table or Gueridon by Jacques Adnet and Attributed to Max ingrand and the Saint Gobain Glass Works, Paris. Jacques Adnet was...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
A romance in the softest shade of baby pink, this original 1970's knitted acrylic bed jacket by Christian Dior, is the perfect piece to keep the chill away. The rounded neckline is...
Category
1970s Loungewear
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Category
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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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.
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