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Pilgrim Modernist Fire Tools
Located in Highland, IN
A wonderful architectural design by Pilgrim, this five piece set of iron fire tools features a
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Iron
Fireplace Surround and Fire Tools
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual, architectural, well scaled and finely rendered fireplace surround in lacquered brass
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Brass, Iron
Modernist Architectural Brass and Steel Andirons
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of stunning, modernist, architectural andirons features three graduated, solid brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tool Set in Lucite and Chrome 1980s
By Danny Alessandro
Located in New York, NY
fireplace tool set was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983 (see photo).
Category
1980s American Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modernist Danny Alessandro Steel Chrome Fireplace Tool Set
By Danny Alessandro
Located in Forney, TX
architectural andiron - sculptures shown in one photo is available (not included with tool set)
Finished in
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tool Set In Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome 1980s
By Danny Alessandro
Located in New York, NY
in the 1980’s. This model fireplace tool set was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest in 1983
Category
1980s American Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Chrome
H 34.5 in W 10 in D 8.5 in
Unusual Modernist Architectural Free-Standing Fireplace, Black & White
By Preway, Verner Panton
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist Architectural Free-Standing fireplace, Black & White Enamel, I have never seen
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Steel
Riccado Dalisi Fireplace Tools Set in Lacquered Metal by Dimensione Fuoco 1980s
By Dimensione Fuoco, Riccardo Dalisi
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
others, he was among the founders of Global Tools, a counter-school of architecture and design that
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 5.91 in
Blackened Steel Fire Basket
By Claydon Architectural Metalwork (CAM) 1
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural, artist made self-standing fire or coal basket cut and shaped from a single sheet of blackened steel.
Category
1960s English Industrial Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Steel
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Fireplace Tools in Iron and Wood by Dimensione Fuoco 80s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Dimensione Fuoco
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of fireplace tools in iron and wood, designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and produced by
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 15.16 in D 7.09 in
4 Cast Bronze Scroll shaped Door/ Cabinet handles by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in London, GB
per handle
The handle has been hand tooled with lozenge shapes cut around the whole surface of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Bronze
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Dimensione Fuoco Fireplace Set
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Dimensione Fuoco
Located in Waalwijk, NL
by a fireplace to avoid sparks flying through the room. Wooden handles complement the tools.
Afra
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Wrought and Cast Iron Fireplace Log Holder
By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
1950- 1970's vintage fireplace accessory, architectural design, well crafted and chic.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Large Circular Mid Century Wrought Iron Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
. This piece is perfect for storing firewood, while creating a chic architectural visual. Recently
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unusual Mid Century Octagonal Wrought Iron Log Holder
By Arthur Umanoff, Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Unusual architectural octagonal wrought iron log holder, in very good, original clean and ready to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Niagara, project, Radical architecture, Seventies, Italian
Located in Milano, IT
architecture, through design and construction. From 1973 to 1975 he was part ( as a co-founder) of Global Tools
Category
1970s Italian School Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Offset
H 27.17 in W 34.26 in D 0.12 in
Wilhelm Kienzle Tool Box for Mewa, circa 1950, Switzerland
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Wilhelm Kienzle tool box for MEWA, circa 1950, Switzertland.
Yellow and grey lacquered metal
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Metal
Istogrammi, Superstudio, Radical Architecture, Screenprint on Paper
Located in Milano, IT
edition is a famous project executed by the visionary Radical Architectural movement of the early
Category
1970s Conceptual Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Screen
H 27.17 in W 34.26 in D 0.08 in
Memphis Tool Kit Set by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s
By Koyo Sangyo
Located in Munich, DE
Rare tool kit designed by Koyo Sangyo, Japan, 1980s.
This complete set represents the 'Memphis
Category
1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Metal
Louise Odes Neaderland 1964 Architectural Painting
By Louise Odes Neaderland
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great architectural themed oil on canvas by the noted artist Louise Odes Neaderland (b 1932
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1960s American Retro Architecture Tools
Louise Odes Neaderland Architectural "City", 1964
By Louise Odes Neaderland
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great architectural themed oil on canvas by the noted artist Louise Odes Neaderland (b 1932
Category
1960s Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Paint
Viaggio nelle regioni della ragione, Radical, Architecture, Projects
Located in Milano, IT
edition is a famous project executed by the visionary Radical Architectural movement of the early
Category
1970s Conceptual Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Screen
H 27.17 in W 34.26 in D 0.08 in
Louise Odes Neaderland Architectural Painting City, 1964
By Louise Odes Neaderland
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great architectural themed oil on canvas by the noted artist Louise Odes Neaderland (b 1932
Category
1960s American Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Paint
Abstract Expressionist Painting Miami Architecture Modernist Lynne Golob Gelfman
By Lynne Golob Gelfman
Located in Surfside, FL
unconventional tools (such as sanding machines) the artist uses to create texture. In 2006, Gelfman hinted at her
Category
1980s Contemporary Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Adventure into Architecture by Bernard John Grad, Signed 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
including aerial shots, architectural plans, models and drawings, project planning tools, a topographical
Category
1960s American Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Paper
Entablature IV /// Pop Art Roy Lichtenstein Large Design Architecture Pattern
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
two series of "Entablature" paintings, using photographs of architectural ornament he had taken in New
Category
1970s Pop Art Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Metal, Foil
1969 Cini & Nils Italy Studio OPI Milano Barware Set MoMA New York
By OPI Milano, Cini & Nils
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Cini & Nils ITALY Studio OPI Milano Barware Tool Set
Architectural collectible design MoMA New York
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro sofa for Simon Gavina with original fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
exploration that captivated the Venetian designer in the early 1970s. Like his architectural endeavors
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 23.63 in W 86.62 in D 33.47 in
Pair Maison Jansen Italian Steel Brass and Leather Curule Chairs Ca, 1960
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of Steel Brass and leather Maison Jansen Curule Chairs.
A clean and architectural
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Sterling Silver Armada Dish by Reid & Sons Ltd (1953)
By Reid & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
encircled with two bands of tooled decoration and bears the contemporary engraved inscription ‘The gift of
Category
1950s English Other Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Original serigraphy from 1950 by Matti La Coloniale
Located in PARIS, FR
. The poster likely served as a promotional tool for the society, aiming to attract members and foster a
Category
1950s Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Lithograph, Paper, Linen
Carpenter's Chest Bossche School Style, The Netherlands 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Tilburg, NL
style was a traditionalist architectural movement in The Netherlands from the 1960s onwards, based on
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Wood
Set of Two (2) French Wrought Iron Barstools After Jacques Adnet, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Deland, FL
upholstered leather seats and backrests. Painstakingly hand-cut, hand-tooled and hand-shaped the full-grain
Category
1950s French Art Deco Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 37 in W 17 in D 19 in
"Carnet De Voyage" 1954 MOREUX Jean-Charles (Inscribed by Sister Parish to Jane
Located in Bristol, CT
presentation 8"x 5" oblong 8vo. copy w/ hand-tooled gilt piping ensconced in a chemise slipcase-
Ex-Libris
Category
1950s Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Paper
Unique Coffee Table in Tiger eyes by Jean Claude Dresse.
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Brussels, BE
inlay from scratch. All Dresse's pieces are handmade: ''The only tools used are shears to cut the
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Coffee Table in mosaic brass and stainless steel by Jean Claude Dresse
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Brussels, BE
mosaic metal, brass and stainless steel . All Dresse's pieces are handmade: ''The only tools used are
Category
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
H 11.82 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
was born in Spokane, Washington and enrolled in the University of Washington program in architecture
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Archaeology by Glyn Edmund Daniel, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
well as on key individuals, and terms, tools, and techniques used by the archaeologist.
We are a
Category
1970s American Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Paper
Le Corbusier's original 1971 exhibition poster at Galerie Denise René
By Le Corbusier
Located in PARIS, FR
concepts of modernist architecture, such as order, functionality and geometric beauty. This incisive
Category
1970s Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
Banner (abstract expressionist sculpture, Tulsa OK artist)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
experience, all of which would soon be the tools for his evolution through art.
Two major influences
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Metal
H 17.5 in W 9 in D 3.75 in
Osvaldo Borsani “T210” Dining Table for Tecno, Italy 1970
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
architectural works, the experimentation in new technologies, and the strategies and the tools of business
Category
1970s Italian Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Metal
A Hammered Sterling Silver and Enamel Vase by Karen Pierce
Located in New York, NY
of other tools. To finish the pieces she uses various patina techniques and often applies gold-leaf
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Set of 4 French Leather Wrought Iron Industrial Barstools After Jacques Adnet
By Charlotte Perriand, Jacques Adnet
Located in Deland, FL
upholstered leather seats and backrests. Painstakingly hand-cut, hand-tooled and hand-shaped the full-grain
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 37 in W 17 in D 19 in
George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
architecture. After his graduation in 1931, he decided to live his life as a bohemian in France. Afterwards, he
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Walnut
H 14.18 in W 71.03 in D 13.94 in
George Nakashima 'Cushion' Spindleback Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Washington program in architecture. After his graduation in 1931, he decided to live his life as a bohemian
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 29.93 in D 31.11 in
George Nakashima 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
was born in Spokane, Washington and enrolled in the University of Washington program in architecture
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Three blue 'Pyramid' lamps designed by Paolo Piva for Mazzega - Murano glass
By Mazzega 1946, Paolo Piva
Located in Firenze, FI
designer known worldwide. He graduated in architecture from the University of Venice and participated in
Category
1980s Italian Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.55 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Roy McMakin Painted Wood Postmodern Dining Chair, Green, 1982, USA.
By Roy McMakin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
whose predominantly sculptural practice includes architecture and furniture through which he
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Wood
Pair of blue 'Pyramid' lamps designed by Paolo Piva for Mazzega Murano glass
By Paolo Piva, Mazzega 1946
Located in Firenze, FI
worldwide. He graduated in architecture from the University of Venice and participated in solo and group
Category
1980s Italian Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.55 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
George Nakashima Sliding-Door Cabinet in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
born in Spokane, Washington and enrolled in the University of Washington program in architecture. After
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
was born in Spokane, Washington and enrolled in the University of Washington program in architecture
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
scattered throughout the scene, each displaying unique architectural characteristics. The village pathways
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Soapstone
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Round Dining Table
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Steel
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
physics and a daring embrace of new experience, all of which would soon be the tools for his evolution
Category
1990s Abstract Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
daring embrace of new experience, all of which would soon be the tools for his evolution through art
Category
1970s Abstract Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
physics and a daring embrace of new experience, all of which would soon be the tools for his evolution
Category
1970s Abstract Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Large Mid Century Modern Textural Abstract Expressionist Action Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
daring embrace of new experience, all of which would soon be the tools for his evolution through art
Category
1990s Abstract Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
physics and a daring embrace of new experience, all of which would soon be the tools for his evolution
Category
1970s Abstract Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
physics and a daring embrace of new experience, all of which would soon be the tools for his evolution
Category
1970s Abstract Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
physics and a daring embrace of new experience, all of which would soon be the tools for his evolution
Category
1990s Abstract Retro Architecture Tools
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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