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Antique Steel Textile Machine Works Factory Cabinet Riveted
By Textile Machine Works
Located in New York, NY
This heavy, riveted steel work station cabinet, crafted by Textile Machine Works in Reading, PA
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Textile Machine Works Riveted Steel Factory Cabinet Antique
By Textile Machine Works
Located in New York, NY
This heavy, riveted steel work station cabinet, crafted by Textile Machine Works in Reading, PA
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Brass and Chrome Machine Age Bell Shade Reading Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Machine Age brass and chrome bell shaped reading desk lamp. Measures: 13"H x 7" W x 11" D.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Machine Age Industrial Floor Lamp
By S. Robert Schwartz & Bros. 1
Located in New York, NY
Interesting adjustable floor, reading lamp, marked "Schwartz & Bros. NY Made in USA G 748 "
This
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Steel
'Dafne Reading Lamp' white/tabaco, La Caja
By La Caja
Located in MADRID, ES
Dafne Reading Lamp, takes inspiration from medieval Spanish chandeliers. The perfect height for reading
Category
2010s European Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Adjustable Flourescent Desk Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco fluorescent Brown/Grey enameled desk table lamp with streamlined shaped body and Machine
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
19th Century Victorian Period Cast Iron Adjustable Reading Stand by John Carter
By John Carter
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Superb quality late 19th century adjustable rectangular reading stand with circular table. Two
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Tables
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 48.43 in Dm 15.75 in
Vintage Machine Age, McKay Craft Cantilevered Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
By Salvatore Bevelacqua, McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Portland, OR
Gorgeous pair of Art Deco, Machine Age leather sling chairs by Salvatore Bevelacqua for McKay Craft
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 24.5 in
Rare Victorian Wood & Brass Adjustable Reading Day Bed by John Carter Of London
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Late 19th Century Adjustable Chaise Lounge In Orange Fabric Known As The "Literary Machine
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass
H 63 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Double-Arm Milk-Glass Reading Lamp Adjustable Cast-Iron Vintage Factory Lighting
Located in Oakville, CT
Adjustable double-arm machine task lamp with milk-glass shades and cast-iron O.C. White parts. Base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 87 in W 67 in D 9.5 in
Theba Floor Lamp with Wooden Column, Parchment Shade and Bronzed Base
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
made by CNC Machine, adds a touch of classical allure, finished in a deep, inviting dark walnut.
The
Category
2010s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
H 72.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Spun Aluminum Flip-Top Floor Lamp By Kurt Versen
By Kurt Versen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Machine-age, art deco, spun aluminum "Flip-Top" floor lamp by Kurt Versen offers incredible design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
People, Passions, Pastimes, and Pleasures: Staffordshire Figures, 1810-1835
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lavish volume that is both a feast for the eyes and riveting reading.
All lovers of British history and
Category
Early 2000s American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Kurt Versen Flip Shade Floor Lamp
By Kurt Versen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
appointment at our Brooklyn studio.
We have here a handsome and versatile Machine Age floor lamp featuring
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Modern, Minimal Indoor Swing made from Sturdy Steel and Powdercoated
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
ideal for landscaping, contract, public space, home and garden use. Great for ‘chilling’ in, reading a
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Light Sculpture by Armarinhos Teixeira - Brazilian Contemporary Art
By Armarinhos Teixeira
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
elements of Armarinhos Teixeira offer the viewer varied readings. They create dialogues between man and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Contemporary Art
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Brazilian Contemporary Wall Sculpture by Armarinhos Teixeira
By Armarinhos Teixeira
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
offer the viewer varied readings. They create dialogues between man and machine, between functional form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Contemporary Art
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Styled Molded Stepped Bullet Clip-On Light or Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
design and has a very sturdy metal clamp that can be clipped on to a headboard etc. for a reading or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Moroso Longwave Armchair in Leather by Diesel Living
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
modern machine. A high back lounge chair with constant flowing lines, this has been designed as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pudica Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
memory's time and transforms it in a “differend”, thus establishing delicate yet sensitive readings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Art Deco Armchair "Sitzmaschine" by Fritz Gross, AT circa 1935
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
machine". A timeless designed 20th century armchair, veneered in fantastic looking palisander. Fritz Gross
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Palisander, Spruce
H 38.98 in W 32.68 in D 37.4 in
Missa Chair in Leather and Wood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
painstakingly carved by hand by craftsman’s without the use of computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fase Style Streamline White Enamel Metal Desk Lamp with Saucer Shade, 1940s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Fase Style Machine Age All White reading desk lamp with white saucer shade. Featuring a White
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Streamlined Moderne Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
CNC machines. Assembled with meticulous care by skilled artisans, this foundation ensures both
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Modern Organic Style Armchair and Foot Stool in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
CNC machines. Assembled with meticulous care by skilled artisans, this foundation ensures both
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Modern Organic style armchair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
CNC machines. Assembled with meticulous care by skilled artisans, this foundation ensures both
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
CNC machines. Assembled with meticulous care by skilled artisans, this foundation ensures both
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Avoa Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
the use of computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
About Pedro Paulø-Venzon
Pedro Paulo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Collage hand painted coffee Table White
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
collection. Joost creates pieces from various materials. Like ready-mades. Machine parts. And handcrafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Texile Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
CNC machines. Assembled with meticulous care by skilled artisans, this foundation ensures both
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Modern Organic style armchair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
CNC machines. Assembled with meticulous care by skilled artisans, this foundation ensures both
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Texile Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
CNC machines. Assembled with meticulous care by skilled artisans, this foundation ensures both
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Collage Hand painted Cupboard Cabinet
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
collection. Joost creates pieces from various materials. Like ready-mades. Machine parts. And hand crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Untitled Side Table 3.0 Polished Brass Triangular Accent, End or Drink Tray
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass with oval head slotted fasteners. The triangular design is completely
Category
2010s American Bauhaus End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 11.75 in D 19 in
Profana Sculptural Floor Lamp • Handmade Edition Steel • by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
without the use of computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
About Pedro Paulø-Venzon
Pedro Paulo
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 102.37 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Sentada Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
About Pedro Paulø-Venzon
Pedro Paulo Venzon is a designer who
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lumina Daphine Terra LED Table Lamp in Matt Red by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in Warsaw, PL
Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the purpose.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in Black by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in Warsaw, PL
hands of Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in Matt Red by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in Warsaw, PL
mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the purpose.
The Daphine springs from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in Brushed Nickel by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in Warsaw, PL
of Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the purpose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lumina Daphine Terra LED Table Lamp in Brushed Nickel by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
hands of Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 43.31 in
Lumina Daphine Terra Led Table Lamp in Matt Yellow by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
hands of Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 43.31 in
Lumina Daphine Led Table Lamp in Matt Yellow by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the purpose.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lumina Daphine Terra LED Table Lamp in Matt White by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
hands of Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lumina Daphine Terra LED Table Lamp in Black by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
hands of Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lumina Daphine Terra Led Table Lamp in Metallic Bronze by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
hands of Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 43.31 in
Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in Matt White by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the purpose.
The Daphine springs from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lumina Daphine LED Table Lamp in Metallic Bronze by Tommaso Cimini
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Warsaw, PL
Tommaso Cimini, a mechanical engineering expert, and the machines he had retooled for the purpose.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
The Gallé Ceramics, French Book by Musée de l'Ecole de Nancy, France 1984
By Emile Gallé
Located in Atlanta, GA
a company subject to competition and the machine's development. It also talks about aesthetics to
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.63 in W 9.44 in D 1 in
The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire
Located in New York City, NY
machine age
Motorcycles are ubiquitous in the world’s streets and cities, evolving over decades in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
"Longwave" Fabric or Leather High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine.
A high back lounge chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 45.3 in W 38.2 in D 37.4 in
"Longwave" Embroidered Leather Swivel Stool by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic! Like a 1960s motorcycle with a new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine.
A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
"Longwave" Fabric or Leather High Back Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the attitude, but still a modern machine.
A high back lounge chair with constant flowing lines, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Untitled Side Table Matte Blackened Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined matte blackened brass with recessed hex-head fasteners. "Matte Blackened Brass" is a
Category
2010s American Bauhaus End Tables
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Spanish Civil War Poster Dones Antifeixistes Antifascist Women
Located in London, GB
girl reading to a sick person above, ladies hanging out white sheets, a matron sorting out the laundry
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.38 in W 27.96 in D 0.04 in
"Longwave" Embroidered High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine.
A high back lounge chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chair Beaubourg, Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent for the Centre Pompidou
By Michel Cadestin, Georges Laurent
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
architecture itself was avant-garde – but consistently functional: the building is a machine. the functions
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Untitled Side Table Polished Unlacquered Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined polished unlacquered brass with recessed hex-head fasteners. All material finishes
Category
2010s American Bauhaus End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
Untitled Side Table 1.0 "Smoke" Patinated Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in "Smoke" acid patina with recessed hex-head fasteners. All material finishes
Category
2010s American Bauhaus End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
Untitled Side Table 1.0 Dark Patinated Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patianted brass patina with recessed hex-head fasteners. All material
Category
2010s American Bauhaus End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
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