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Wheat and Seed Heads Plique À Jour Enamel, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Moira
Located in London, GB
, alternating with sapphire and eight-cut diamond set seed heads, mounted in gold, with silver settings. Total
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Unusual Sunday - original London cityscape wildlife oil painting -modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
"Unusual Sunday" by Nathan Neven invites viewers into an unconventional and vibrant world, where a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unusual Antique Anatolian Carpet
Located in London, GB
reach the European market in the Early Modern era, that can be spotted in many of the paintings of the
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Unusual Antique Anatolian Carpet
Unusual Antique Anatolian Carpet
W 162.21 in L 122.05 in
Unusual Vintage Cantilever Blue Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with a flat bar metal base and royal blue velvet fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Unusual Vintage Room Size Braided Rug
Located in New York, NY
pattern makes it suitable for a more modern interior, as well as a traditional setting Highly unusual form
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Unusual Modernist 63 Piece Stainless Flatware Set, "Night & Day" Japan
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist 63 piece Stainless Flatware Set. "night & day" JAPAN. Classic Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Unusual 1960's Gilt Steel and Glass Chandelier / Lantern with Flowers
Located in New York City, NY
An unusual lantern style hanging fixture characterized by open work butterfly wings resulting in a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

Peridot Pear Cut Ring with Green Diamonds Brilliant Cut Pave Setting 18Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Peridot Pear Cut Ring with Green Diamonds Brilliant Cut Pave Setting in 18Kt Gold. The central
Category

2010s Greek Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Blue Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

French Turn of the Century Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Unusual Shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art carved wooden mirror from the Turn of the Century with unusual shape. This
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Modern Painted And Giltwood Sunburst Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Painted and Giltwood Sunburst Barometer. This unusual French mid century modern star
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Mid Century Modern French wallights.
Located in London, GB
Pair of unusual folded and polished metal wallights with four bronzed metal arms. Their scale makes
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern  French wallights.
Pair of Mid Century Modern  French wallights.
H 11.42 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
Modern Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
environments. This chair adds a touch of modern style to any outdoor environment or setting. Hanging mechanisms
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair
Modern Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair
H 36 in W 45 in D 52 in
Vintage Modern Milo Baughman Style Cantilever Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unusual base makes this pair the perfect eye-catching addition to any setting. Please confirm item
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Two Seater Stainless Steel Garden or Porch Swing
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
modern style to any outdoor environment or setting. Hanging mechanisms are supplied in standard lengths
Category

2010s South African Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Modern Wire Mesh Patio Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual set of 4 vintage modern patio chairs. Spacious seats with high backs ensuring comfort
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Walnut Slab Coffee Table 1960's
Located in New York, NY
house, rustic mountain house or as a counterpoint to a tailored home in an urban setting. The table's
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Impressive Mid-Century Modern Faux Marble Swivel Top Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual vintage modern two tier coffee table with a swivel top. The sleek design swivels outward
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Floating Karl Springer Style Lacquered Goatskin Credenza
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern sideboard with a grasscloth base holding a lacquered goatskin credenza
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Grasscloth, Lacquer

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-Divers-01 / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
pieces offer that unusual quality. The piece embodies minimalist design principles, characterized by a
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Mid-century modern pottery table lamp from Söholm, Denmark.
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
lamp is a classic, elegant and timeless lamp. The shape is rather unusual, wide base and slender neck
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Modern Threaded Glass and Brass Pendant Lamps, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual pair of Italian pendant lamps from the 1970s. The set is composed of organically shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Presidencial" lounge lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charlotte Perriand High Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
resort, where she also did interior design project. Mobile furniture like this piece was very unusual at
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Elm

Modern Plastic or Resin Spherical-Shaped Pendant with Sugar Cube Finish.
Located in Houston, TX
interesting in a modern or coastal setting. This light is shaped as a flattened sphere. Newly wired for use
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

LC/PJ-TAT-14-A Boomerang Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
that unusual quality. All massive parts are authentic. They are done Indian teak. Rich in texture
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mid Century Modern Blue Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique pair of American 1950s mid-century modern lamps are sure to catch the eye. Their
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Designer KJ Modern Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Amber, Jasper And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Nice designer Modern Earrings with gemstones. These unusual earrings were designed as a mirrored
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amber, Pearl, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-century modern pottery table lamp by Bruno Karlsson, EGO, Sweden.
By Bruno Karlsson, Ego Stengods
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A gorgeous and rather unusual vintage handmade ceramic stoneware table lamp base made by Bruno
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Philippe Barbier Designer Modern French Lamp In Travertine (Without Lampshade)
By Maison Barbier
Located in Prato, Tuscany
, unusual and timeless shape became popular all over the world, even today they are much loved by collectors
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02 Clark Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
pieces offer that unusual quality. Here we also see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Vase by Wiktor Berndt for Flygsfors
By Flygsfors, Wiktor Berndt
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
of blue, which gives it a contemporary feeling. The piece with its unusual yet beautiful shape as
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Modern Capri Coffee Tables made with iron and ceramic, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
contemporary setting that prioritizes a distinctive aesthetic. Unusual and visually appealing, this piece
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Pave`Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
cultivated prime resources for fine precious and semi-precious gemstones of unusual cuts in a variety of
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Organic Modern Natural Hand Carved Wood Folk Art Abstract Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather engaging modern abstract folk art wood sculpture on a display stand. The piece is hand
Category

20th Century Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Infinity - Modern Figurative Landscape Painting, Minimalistic, Sea, Beach View
By Tomasz Kołodziejczyk
Located in Salzburg, AT
, evoke unusual atmosphere, emotions, play with light shades. This sophisticated, minimal painting brings
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mid century Modern white lacquered bench, sculptural seat, chaise longue.
Located in New York City, NY
A fabulous and unusual curvilinear, abstract designed Modernist bench, recamier, daybed, chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Minimalist Benches

Materials

Hardwood

The Beach, Modern Figurative Landscape Painting, Minimalistic, Sea, Beach View
By Tomasz Kołodziejczyk
Located in Salzburg, AT
, evoke unusual atmosphere, emotions, play with light shades. This sophisticated, minimal painting brings
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Quay With Yachts, Modern Marine Landscape Painting, Minimalistic, Sea View
By Tomasz Kołodziejczyk
Located in Salzburg, AT
, evoke unusual atmosphere, emotions, play with light shades. This sophisticated, minimal painting brings
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Retro Modern 1950 Brooch 18kt Gold with 22.68ctw Diamonds Sapphires & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist Italian brooch. Very handsome unusual piece, created in Italy during the immediate
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...

Retro Modern 1960 Italian Free Form Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
and unusual and has been designed with retro modernist patterns and crafted as an unique piece in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Retro Modern 1960 Italian Free Form Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
very beautiful and unusual and has been designed with retro-modernist patterns and crafted as unique
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Modern 1970 Sculptural Geometric Ring in 18kt Gold Diamonds Coral and Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist cocktail ring. Very unusual cocktail ring, created in Italy during the modernist
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Sunburst Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Nantucket, MA
unusual cuts in a variety of settings. Included in the collection are antique, high 22K gold pieces with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Emerald, Diamond and Black Onyx Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
gemstones of unusual cuts in a variety of settings. Included in the collection are antique, high 22K gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Postmodern Cream Balloon Lounge Swivel Chair, 1990s
Located in London, GB
stylish modern chair set makes a striking and impressive addition to any setting.
Category

1990s British Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Californian Lorraine Stelzer Resin Pop Art 3D Panel Sculpture
By Lorraine Stelzer
Located in Atlanta, GA
1969. This mid-century modern dimensional wall sculpture panel is in acrylic or resin and features a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Resin

John Hardy Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Cabochon Crystal Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
earrings Provenance: from the estate of a noted New York City psychiatrist and collector of unusual, often
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Ash and Wax Side Tables or Pedestals by Christopher Norman
By Christopher Norman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
executed in exceptional woods. The mass and the scale of the curves are unusual while being highly
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

3.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
sapphire of unusual aquamarine colour and framed on either side by a transitional cut diamond assessed as H
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

3.88 Carat Sapphire Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
set mounted into a double gallery setting leading to a gently curved plain polished platinum band
Category

2010s European Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-Century Orange Tweed Geometric Club Chair
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-turner in any setting! Freshly arrived from reupholstery, it features a modern, multi-hued orange tweed
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Mexican Modernist Iron and Sculpted Blown Glass Catchall Coffee Table
Located in Coronado, CA
A sublime and unusual modernist coffee table which we believe was made in Mexico in the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Blown Glass

Untitled Waxed Ash Sculptural Bench by Christopher Norman
By Christopher Norman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
executed in exceptional woods. The mass and the scale of the curves are unusual while being highly
Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Amethyst Tsavorite Necklace with Chain sweet Bubbles made in Italy so unique
Located in Viena, Viena
modern crab setting with long double crabs, pendant eye set with four green tsavorites totaling approx
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baguette Diamond Swirl Band Ring 14Kt Gold
Located in Stamford, CT
The swirling design of this wedding band makes an unusual setting for ten small graduated baguette
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Untitled Deodar Cedar Sculptural Side Table by Christopher Norman
By Christopher Norman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
executed in exceptional woods. The mass and the scale of the curves are unusual while being highly
Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cedar

Mid Century Leather Top Accent Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This table celebrates the beauty of understated design with its clean lines and unusual leather top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Papillonne Brass Chair with Pillow 'Set of 4'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
same size as the chair back. Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vivid Brazilian Green Tourmaline and Diamond Spiral Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
making them truly unusual. Their rich, natural color is accentuated by the exceptional quality and
Category

2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

Tateossian Cufflinks Dendritic Agate Drusy, Brown Diamonds and White Gold
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
An extraordinary pair of cufflinks of unusual and eye catching stone, all with an organic bezel
Category

2010s British Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Brown Diamond, White Gold

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