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Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili Dimensions: W 150 x D 50 x H 78 cm Materials: Multilayer and MDF
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
Cloud Desk by Francesco Profili
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Louis Cane, Bronze and Walnut Desk, Bureau Plat
By Louis Cane
Located in East Hampton, NY
/Surfaces movement — a short-lived but influential group that rejected the second School of Paris, pursuing
Category

Early 2000s French Expressionist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

R. Lalique Desk Set Josephine Model
By René Lalique
Located in NANTES, FR
Desk set created on September 27, 1944 by René Lalique with a swan decor. The set including a desk
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

R. Lalique Desk Set Josephine Model
R. Lalique Desk Set Josephine Model
H 13 in W 18.71 in D 0.63 in
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957 Born in 1927, Pierre Paulin enrolled
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk with Drop-Leaves in Oak and Teak
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, desk, model 'AT305', solid oak, teak veneer, Denmark 1955 Hans
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Art Deco Mahogany Desk and Chair by Rene Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in New York, NY
Rene Herbst mahogany desk with rectangular top and integrated shelves and bent shelf stretcher base
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterlin Silver "Padova" Magnifying Glass by Elsa Peretti
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Parsons School of Design. Following two years of work and study in Paris and Milan, he returned to New
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Antique 1880s American Minimalist Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Genie 1970s Retro Brown Leather Push Butoon Telephone
Located in New York, NY
where he graduated from Parsons School of Design. Following two years of work and study in Paris and
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Plastic

The Flamingo birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, 2020 usa
Located in Chicago, IL
of Ceramics at Alfred University and a Master of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Danese Milano Ellice Bookmark in Stainless Steel by Marco Ferreri
By Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
in Milan. He studied with Bruno Munari and is considered a link between the great masters of Italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fabien Barrero Carsenat Arch Paperweights in Bronze
By Fabien Barrero Carsenat
Located in Paris, FR
-Carsenat was able to join the Saint-Etienne Higher School of Art and Design for five years. He was thus
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Silver Inkstand, with Hallmarks, Madrid, Spain, 1779
Located in Madrid, ES
century, with the accession of Charles III os Spain, Italian influences arrived at silverware once masters
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Antique 1770s Spanish Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique Surface Mounted Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique surface mounted desk lamp. Dimensions are as follows: Height 22" x shade diameter 5.5" x
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20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Antique Surface Mounted Desk Lamp
Antique Surface Mounted Desk Lamp
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 22 in
Antony Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille
Located in Geneve, CH
Antony desk lamp by Serge Mouille Dimensions: D24.5 x W30 x H37 cm Materials: Brass, Steel
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Antony Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille
Antony Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 9.65 in
Vintage Arquímedes Desk Table Lamp by Gemma Bernal for Tramo, 1970's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
design with teaching, teaching at the EINA, ESDI schools and the Master's Degree in Ephemeral
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
experiences and tricks of the masters, his father and grand-father. An innate practicality and a privileged
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili
Exercice Rouge Chair by Francesco Profili
H 50.01 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Limbo Bed by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
shop, where he breathed the wood-working and absorbed the secret experiences and tricks of the masters
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Other

Limbo Bed by Francesco Profili
Limbo Bed by Francesco Profili
H 37.41 in W 43.31 in D 82.68 in
The Golden Age Double Bed by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
the wood-working and absorbed the secret experiences and tricks of the masters, his father and grand
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

The Golden Age Double Bed by Francesco Profili
The Golden Age Double Bed by Francesco Profili
H 23.63 in W 122.05 in D 90.56 in
Mobile Con Tondo Credenza by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
masters, his father and grand-father. An innate practicality and a privileged viewpoint on the matter that
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Other

Mobile Con Tondo Credenza by Francesco Profili
Mobile Con Tondo Credenza by Francesco Profili
H 78.75 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Blackbird Low Drawers Cabinet by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
absorbed the secret experiences and tricks of the masters, his father and grand-father. An innate
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Oro Colato Credenza by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
breathed the wood-working and absorbed the secret experiences and tricks of the masters, his father and
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Plywood, Oak

Oro Colato Credenza by Francesco Profili
Oro Colato Credenza by Francesco Profili
H 37.41 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Take Me Home Set by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
experiences and tricks of the masters, his father and grand-father. An innate practicality and a privileged
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Other

Take Me Home Set by Francesco Profili
Take Me Home Set by Francesco Profili
H 90.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Other Way High Cabinet by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
experiences and tricks of the masters, his father and grand-father. An innate practicality and a privileged
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Other

Other Way High Cabinet by Francesco Profili
Other Way High Cabinet by Francesco Profili
H 33.08 in W 102.37 in D 20.48 in
Across The Universe Coffee Table by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
experiences and tricks of the masters, his father and grand-father. An innate practicality and a privileged
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Resin, Wood

Oak Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique solid oak office desk chair with brass casters. Classic early industrial design. American
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Office Chair
Oak Office Chair
H 35.5 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Think Twice Cabinet by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
experiences and tricks of the masters, his father and grand-father. An innate practicality and a privileged
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Other

Think Twice Cabinet by Francesco Profili
Think Twice Cabinet by Francesco Profili
H 92.52 in W 53.15 in D 23.63 in
A Day In The Life Table by Francesco Profili
Located in Geneve, CH
experiences and tricks of the masters, his father and grand-father. An innate practicality and a privileged
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Day In The Life Table by Francesco Profili
A Day In The Life Table by Francesco Profili
H 31.11 in W 98.43 in D 49.22 in
Teak Model RY-100 Wall Unit / Room Divider by Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, c. 1965
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
as it is aesthetically pleasing. Featuring a utilitarian drop-down secretary desk, a four-drawer
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Nickel-Plated Bird Bookends
Located in New York, NY
birds are the perfect compliment to any bookcase or desk. Property from esteemed interior designer
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Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Nickel

Model 6556 Table Lamp by Kaiser Idell, Circa 1930s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
former master of the metal workshop at the Weimar Bauhaus, was appointed director of the newly
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 6556 Table Lamps by Kaiser Idell, circa 1930s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Gloucester, GB
former master of the metal workshop at the Weimar Bauhaus, was appointed director of the newly
Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A whimsical Swiss wood carving. A long hair terrier is begging with his masters hat beside a basket
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Balcomb Greene Wind Ocean Sun 1963
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
1927, Greene enrolled in a master’s program in ‘English literature at Columbia University. When his
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Oak and Brass Car Cabinet by Bjørn Engø, Norwegian Modern, Norway, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
. In 1946, Bjørn Engø took his diploma exam at the Norwegian School of Handicrafts and Art Industry
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Copper

Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
carpenter at that time mastered all the possibilities of woodworking: so did the Nothelfer. They could
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
, “I spent eight years at the Realschule, then three years went to a special architectural school
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
reminisced, “I spent eight years at the Realschule, then three years went to a special architectural school
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

Royal Naval Surgeon Robert Prideaux and His Wife Mary Ann
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
These charming English School portraits show the subjects half-length by a desk, the surgeon with a
Category

Antique 1810s English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
fundamentally an intellectual. In 1940, he went back to school once again, this time for a master’s degree in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
Balcomb Greene "The Cliffs", 1978
H 62 in W 56 in D 2 in
Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
classes, the Chandigarh Architects’ Agency, schools, university dormitories, hospitals, library, etc
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist masters. She was a protégé of the German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Jeanneret Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-26-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
time it’s very sharp and fierce. Its originally a school chair. The included desk is a cute little
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
-quality materials. The matching eight-piece set comprising a tanker writing desk with inset leather
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist masters. She was a protégé of the German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Late 19th Century Credenza Piedmontese Display Cabinet , Solid Wood wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, trumeau, console, corner furniture, mirrors and desks makes the furniture as a whole lighter and more
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Credenzas

Materials

Chestnut

Black Geometric Sculpture by Ursula Meyers Conceptual Artist
By Ursula Meyer
Located in Stamford, CT
Meyer is recorded as having “studied with former Bauhaus masters after the Bauhaus itself had closed
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist masters. She was a protégé of the German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eliel
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Russian Silver Troika Sculpture, I. Sazikov after E. Lanceray, Moscow, ca. 1875
By Ignaty Sazikov
Located in New York, NY
and opened a factory in St. Petersburg and a professional school for eighty goldsmiths and
Category

Antique 1870s Russian Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Silver

Palatial Sculpture of Henri Robert-Marcel Duchamp by Ursula Meyer
By Ursula Meyer
Located in Stamford, CT
completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at New York’s New School in 1960, and received her Master of Arts
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Armchair with Lamp and Desk, France, Mid-Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
shared passion for design. In 1949 the pair discovered Émile Dariosecq, a master cabinet maker who had a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Belgian Heart Pine School Masters Desk, circa 1940
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classical Belgian School Masters desk made from solid heart pine wood boards by Dox of Lier
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Green Painted School Masters Desk
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa 1810 White Pine. Green paint over black.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Brass

Green Painted School Masters Desk
Green Painted School Masters Desk
H 40 in W 37 in D 24.5 in
Hans Wegner Mahogany Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Mahogany desk with sycamore interior. Hans Jorgensen Wegner was born on April 2nd 1914 in Tønder
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Vintage 1930s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Hans Wegner Mahogany Desk
Hans Wegner Mahogany Desk
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Gordon Russell Arts and Crafts oak desk, England circa 1930
By Gordon Russell
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
slides. Finely modelled pewter handles. Design no. 893. Designed by WH Curly Russell for The Masters Desk
Category

Vintage 1930s British Desks

Materials

Oak

Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Midcentury Desk Lamp Simple Agrafée
By Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
Desk lamp Simple Agrafée designed by Serge Mouille in 1957. Measurements: 44 x H 70 cm 17.3 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Antony
By Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
Desk lamp Antony designed by Serge Mouille in 1955. Measurements: Height 37 cm (14.6 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Midcentury Desk Lamp Agrafée 2 Rotulas
By Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
Desk lamp Agrafée 2 rotulas designed by Serge Mouille in 1957. Measurements: 36 x H 68 cm 14.2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp Cocotte
By Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
Desk lamp Cocotte designed by Serge Mouille in 1957. Measurements: 24,5 x 30 x h34 cm 9,6 W x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille Brass and Black Aluminium Mid-Century Modern Tripod Desk Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Paris, FR
Desk lamp tripod designed by Serge Mouille in 1954. Measurements : 26 x 29,5 x h35 cm 10w x 12d x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Aluminum

Set of 4 Bespoke Sand Cast Brass Chairs in Emeraude Leather, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
by Italian Bronze-master Armando and his Team. Armando is hitting 80 and is Truly Old School: he even
Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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