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A Striking 1940s Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Young Female Model
A Striking 1940s Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Young Female Model

A Striking 1940s Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Young Female Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Hermès Paris Gold and Silver Plated Desk Clip
Hermès Paris Gold and Silver Plated Desk Clip

Hermès Paris Gold and Silver Plated Desk Clip

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Signed "Hermès Paris" on the base, this clip is designed to hold correspondence, cards, or documents with discretion and style, transforming a utilitarian object into a luxury item.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Bronze

European Polish Stage Designer Vibrant Surrealist Oil Painting
European Polish Stage Designer Vibrant Surrealist Oil Painting

European Polish Stage Designer Vibrant Surrealist Oil Painting

By Armand Szainer

Located in Surfside, FL

The papers of Armand Szainer contain publications, correspondence, photographs, and ephemera documenting Szainer's family in early 20th century Europe, as well as his commissions for...

Category

20th Century Surrealist Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Mixed Media

Carl Andre - Dreamy Lives - original signed ink drawing, postmarked card, Framed
Carl Andre - Dreamy Lives - original signed ink drawing, postmarked card, Framed

Carl Andre - Dreamy Lives - original signed ink drawing, postmarked card, Framed

By Carl Andre

Located in New York, NY

., who Carl Andre has addressed in separate correspondence variously as "Ammama" and "Ammaman". Over the course of a number of years, Carl Andre engaged in correspondence with this i...

Category

1970s Minimalist Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Ink, Postcard, Permanent Marker

Landscape - Etching by Fiorella Diamantini - 1962

Landscape - Etching by Fiorella Diamantini - 1962

By Fiorella Diamantini

Located in Roma, IT

This is why the long elaboration never cools the work that has always started with discovered correspondences between inner and outer reality.

Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Etching

Gucci Brown Leather Desk Letter Opener with Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
Gucci Brown Leather Desk Letter Opener with Equestrian Motif, circa 1970

Gucci Brown Leather Desk Letter Opener with Equestrian Motif, circa 1970

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

A true statement piece, this accessory effortlessly enhances any work environment, making each correspondence feel like a moment of grandeur. Complete with the Gucci designer's engra...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Gold Plate

Baker Manor House English George III Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase
Baker Manor House English George III Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase

Baker Manor House English George III Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Designed for estate management, it resembled a standard chest of drawers but featured a top drawer that dropped down to reveal a leather-lined writing surface and small, hidden compa...

Category

Mid-20th Century American George III Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Quarter-Sawn Oak Secretary Cabinet with Integrated Light
Italian Mid-Century Quarter-Sawn Oak Secretary Cabinet with Integrated Light

Italian Mid-Century Quarter-Sawn Oak Secretary Cabinet with Integrated Light

Located in Antwerp, BE

The writing surface folds down smoothly to create a comfortable desk area suitable for correspondence, study, or everyday use. The combination of richly figured quarter-sawn oak, ha...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Iron

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, Set of 12

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

In this model, the pattern of thicknesses of the veneers achieves the greatest impact; beyond the level of the seat, in curved plywood covered with leather, a back takes form with gr...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Brass

1920's Italian Paint Decorated Venetian Painted Writing Desk
1920's Italian Paint Decorated Venetian Painted Writing Desk

1920's Italian Paint Decorated Venetian Painted Writing Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

At the front, a generously sized drawer spans much of the width of the table, providing convenient storage for stationery, correspondence, jewelry, cosmetics, or everyday essentials.

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Walnut

Large Modernist Oil Painting Bridge over the Water Landscape Saul Schary
Large Modernist Oil Painting Bridge over the Water Landscape Saul Schary

Large Modernist Oil Painting Bridge over the Water Landscape Saul Schary

By Saul Schary

Located in Surfside, FL

His papers, including correspondence, exhibition catalogs, and notes for a talk on Paul Gauguin, are held today at the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hermès Paris Silver-Plated Horse Head Pen Tray, France 1960s
Hermès Paris Silver-Plated Horse Head Pen Tray, France 1960s

Hermès Paris Silver-Plated Horse Head Pen Tray, France 1960s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The piece features an elongated rectangular tray with gently curved sides and a finely textured central surface, designed to accommodate pens, letter openers, desk accessories, corre...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Silver Plate

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 12

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

In this model, the pattern of thicknesses of the veneers achieves the greatest impact; beyond the level of the seat, in curved plywood covered with leather, a back takes form with gr...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Brass

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model
A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model
A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model
A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Reclining Young Male Nude Model
A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Reclining Young Male Nude Model

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Reclining Young Male Nude Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Reclining Young Male Nude Model
A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Reclining Young Male Nude Model

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Reclining Young Male Nude Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model
A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Seated Young Male Nude Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

A Striking, 1970s Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study of a Young Male Nude Model
A Striking, 1970s Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study of a Young Male Nude Model

A Striking, 1970s Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study of a Young Male Nude Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Pastel, Charcoal, Paper

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Standing Young Male Nude Model
A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Standing Young Male Nude Model

A Striking Post-War Modern Studio Figure Study, Standing Young Male Nude Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Vintage American Walnut 2-Tier Desk Organizer / Paper Tray by Shield Industries
Vintage American Walnut 2-Tier Desk Organizer / Paper Tray by Shield Industries

Vintage American Walnut 2-Tier Desk Organizer / Paper Tray by Shield Industries

Located in San Diego, CA

The raised gallery edges on both tiers provide practical containment for papers, stationery, or correspondence, while the open design allows for easy access and visual clarity—ideal ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Walnut

Surrealist, lithograph, Bird, Fish, Victor Brauner, 1960's
Surrealist, lithograph, Bird, Fish, Victor Brauner, 1960's

Surrealist, lithograph, Bird, Fish, Victor Brauner, 1960's

By Victor Brauner

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Although the coincidence should not reduce his work to biography, it strengthened his interest in prophecy, magical correspondences and forms of perception that transcend physical si...

Category

1960s Surrealist Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Lithograph

High Chair, Attributed to Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands, design ca. 1920
High Chair, Attributed to Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands, design ca. 1920

High Chair, Attributed to Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands, design ca. 1920

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Antwerp, BE

Comparable pieces appear in early interiors published in De Stijl (1920), and an external report by Atelier Jurjen Creman supports the correspondence of its construction and material...

Category

20th Century Dutch De Stijl Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-20th Century Danish Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Mid-20th Century Danish Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk

Mid-20th Century Danish Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

The classic fall-front reveals a practical writing surface, ideal for correspondence or a laptop, while maintaining a compact and space-efficient form.

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Faux Bamboo and Brass Mounted Desk
Maitland Smith Faux Bamboo and Brass Mounted Desk

Maitland Smith Faux Bamboo and Brass Mounted Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Five drawers provide ample storage for correspondence, writing instruments, and office essentials, while the symmetrical configuration allows the piece to function beautifully from m...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Brass

Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical
Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical

Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Presents consistent golden colour throughout with a desirable, gently aged patina Original primary barrel in good order with light markings under close inspection Striking brass brig...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Brass

Abstract mixed Media Collage Vibrant Painting
Abstract mixed Media Collage Vibrant Painting

Abstract mixed Media Collage Vibrant Painting

By Armand Szainer

Located in Surfside, FL

The papers of Armand Szainer contain publications, correspondence, photographs, and ephemera documenting Szainer's family in early 20th century Europe, as well as his commissions for...

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Mixed Media

Baker Milling Road Darryl Carter Ebonized Directoire Style Brass Mounted Console
Baker Milling Road Darryl Carter Ebonized Directoire Style Brass Mounted Console

Baker Milling Road Darryl Carter Ebonized Directoire Style Brass Mounted Console

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The drawer is ideal for storing correspondence, keys, small accessories, or other everyday essentials, making the piece as functional as it is decorative.

Category

Late 20th Century American Directoire Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Metal, Brass

Portrait of a Woman, Oil on Canvas, Signed 1943, Modern Style, France
Portrait of a Woman, Oil on Canvas, Signed 1943, Modern Style, France

Portrait of a Woman, Oil on Canvas, Signed 1943, Modern Style, France

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The subject, a sophisticated woman of a certain age and fair complexion, is illuminated by the sun coming in from the nearby window, forming a corona of her hair as she sits in a blu...

Category

20th Century French Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Canvas, Oak, Paint

1990s Italian Walnut Secretary Desk with Compartments
1990s Italian Walnut Secretary Desk with Compartments

1990s Italian Walnut Secretary Desk with Compartments

Located in Dallas, TX

When opened, it transforms into an intimate writing desk, perfect for correspondence, journaling, or discreet workspace use.

Category

1990s Italian Other Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted High Chest By Kindel
Vintage Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted High Chest By Kindel

Vintage Louis XVI Directoire Style Brass Mounted High Chest By Kindel

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Opening to reveal a thoughtfully organized interior, the tambour section conceals multiple divided storage compartments designed to accommodate correspondence, documents, valuables, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brazilian Modern Bench with drawer in Hardwood & Steel, Geraldo de Barros, 1950s
Brazilian Modern Bench with drawer in Hardwood & Steel, Geraldo de Barros, 1950s

Brazilian Modern Bench with drawer in Hardwood & Steel, Geraldo de Barros, 1950s

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in New York, NY

Function is fully integrated into the design: the upholstered seat accommodates use, while the drawer and lower rack provide storage for directories, notepads, or correspondence. Eac...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Metal

Regency Style Verdi Marble Top Desk with Forged Iron Base
Regency Style Verdi Marble Top Desk with Forged Iron Base

Regency Style Verdi Marble Top Desk with Forged Iron Base

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Three practical drawers provide generous storage for writing instruments, correspondence, office accessories, or personal valuables while maintaining the desk's clean and sophisticat...

Category

20th Century French Regency Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Marble, Iron

Washington, DC, Signed Gouache Painting by Dong Kingman
Washington, DC, Signed Gouache Painting by Dong Kingman

Washington, DC, Signed Gouache Painting by Dong Kingman

By Dong Kingman

Located in Long Island City, NY

He was also a founding member of the Famous Artists Painting School of Westport, Connecticut, which taught art by correspondence. Kingman became involved in the film industry during ...

Category

1970s Folk Art Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Wooden Mid-Century Modern Drop off Wall Secretaire Attributed to Marcel Gascoin
Wooden Mid-Century Modern Drop off Wall Secretaire Attributed to Marcel Gascoin

Wooden Mid-Century Modern Drop off Wall Secretaire Attributed to Marcel Gascoin

By Marcel Gascoin

Located in Varese, Lombardia

See contemporary examples as per the last published image The secretaire has been partially restored: a gluing of the top in correspondence with the opening/closing pin. A grouting ...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI French Marble Top Brass Mounted Two Tier Console Table
Louis XVI French Marble Top Brass Mounted Two Tier Console Table

Louis XVI French Marble Top Brass Mounted Two Tier Console Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

At the center is a generously sized drawer fitted with original-style solid brass hardware, offering convenient storage for correspondence, keys, or other personal accessories. The d...

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Marble, Brass

The Fiddler
The Fiddler

The Fiddler

By Charles Cobelle

Located in San Francisco, CA

As a result, most of his early work was lost, as were all school records and correspondence. In his later years, which ended with his death in July 1994, he signed his paintings "Cha...

Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Lithograph

Fiddle and Mermaids
Fiddle and Mermaids

Fiddle and Mermaids

By Charles Cobelle

Located in San Francisco, CA

As a result, most of his early work was lost, as were all school records and correspondence. In his later years, which ended with his death in July 1994, he signed his paintings "Cha...

Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage British Colonial Leather Top Writing Desk
Vintage British Colonial Leather Top Writing Desk

Vintage British Colonial Leather Top Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The expansive desktop features a classic three-panel inset leather top, offering a tactile and durable surface for correspondence or creative work. Finished with three functional dra...

Category

Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Brass

"A FINE WELCOME" WESTERN COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA 38 X 50 FRAMED NOCTURNAL
"A FINE WELCOME" WESTERN COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA 38 X 50 FRAMED NOCTURNAL

"A FINE WELCOME" WESTERN COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA 38 X 50 FRAMED NOCTURNAL

By Gary Niblett

Located in San Antonio, TX

When he was in high school, his parents paid $380, "a tremendous sum," for them, for his correspondence course from Art Instruction. After a year at Eastern New Mexico University, h...

Category

1980s Impressionist Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Oil

Vintage Spanish Style Two-Drawer Writing Table with Hand-Forged Iron Supports
Vintage Spanish Style Two-Drawer Writing Table with Hand-Forged Iron Supports

Vintage Spanish Style Two-Drawer Writing Table with Hand-Forged Iron Supports

Located in Dallas, TX

Two drawers offer convenient storage for correspondence, documents, or everyday essentials, each fitted with simple ring pulls that complement the rustic character.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Post-War, Modern Southwestern Realist Landscape Oil, Studio Window, New Mexico
A Post-War, Modern Southwestern Realist Landscape Oil, Studio Window, New Mexico

A Post-War, Modern Southwestern Realist Landscape Oil, Studio Window, New Mexico

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Cowboy Serenade", A Cheerful Southwestern Modern New Mexico Landscape Painting
"Cowboy Serenade", A Cheerful Southwestern Modern New Mexico Landscape Painting

"Cowboy Serenade", A Cheerful Southwestern Modern New Mexico Landscape Painting

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Striking Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated African American Male Nude Model
A Striking Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated African American Male Nude Model

A Striking Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated African American Male Nude Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Striking, Post-War Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Young Male Model
A Striking, Post-War Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Young Male Model

A Striking, Post-War Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Young Male Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Striking, Post-War Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Young Male Nude Model
A Striking, Post-War Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Young Male Nude Model

A Striking, Post-War Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Young Male Nude Model

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"House in New Mexico", A Modern Precisionist Landscape Painting, Urban Realism
"House in New Mexico", A Modern Precisionist Landscape Painting, Urban Realism

"House in New Mexico", A Modern Precisionist Landscape Painting, Urban Realism

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Automobile Bronze Sculpture Car, John Kearney Auto Toy Art Chicago Modernist
Automobile Bronze Sculpture Car, John Kearney Auto Toy Art Chicago Modernist

Automobile Bronze Sculpture Car, John Kearney Auto Toy Art Chicago Modernist

By John Kearney

Located in Surfside, FL

Subject files, 1963-1981, are on galleries, cities, styles of art, organizations and other topics. Correspondence consists of Lester Arwin's personal correspondence, 1959-1980, and ...

Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Bronze

A Post-War, Modern Southwestern Realist Landscape, Adobe House in New Mexico
A Post-War, Modern Southwestern Realist Landscape, Adobe House in New Mexico

A Post-War, Modern Southwestern Realist Landscape, Adobe House in New Mexico

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Post-War, Modern Precisionist Landscape, Urban Realism, House in New Mexico
A Post-War, Modern Precisionist Landscape, Urban Realism, House in New Mexico

A Post-War, Modern Precisionist Landscape, Urban Realism, House in New Mexico

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Paper Holder – Made in France
Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Paper Holder – Made in France

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Paper Holder – Made in France

By Hermès

Located in Victoria, BC

The sweeping curved form is both functional and decorative, designed to hold papers, letters, envelopes, notes, or desk correspondence with understated French luxury. The design is ...

Category

1960s French Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Metal

20th Century Belgian Oak Secretary Desk With Drawers
20th Century Belgian Oak Secretary Desk With Drawers

20th Century Belgian Oak Secretary Desk With Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

Its distinctive upper tier features curved dividers that create three compartments, evoking early organizational furniture designed for sorting correspondence, ledgers, or small hous...

Category

20th Century Belgian Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Oak

Rainbow Wood Products Two-Tier Teak Paper Tray, Mid-Century Modern
Rainbow Wood Products Two-Tier Teak Paper Tray, Mid-Century Modern

Rainbow Wood Products Two-Tier Teak Paper Tray, Mid-Century Modern

By House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc.

Located in San Diego, CA

The stacked design provides two spacious tiers for organizing correspondence, documents, or magazines while maintaining a sculptural presence on a desk or workspace.

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Teak

PAOLO BUFFA table mirror. Italy 1940s. Serafino Arrighi Manufactory. Cast brass.
PAOLO BUFFA table mirror. Italy 1940s. Serafino Arrighi Manufactory. Cast brass.

PAOLO BUFFA table mirror. Italy 1940s. Serafino Arrighi Manufactory. Cast brass.

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Köln, NW

The certificate of authenticity from the Paolo Buffa archive in Italy (written in italian language)) and the correspondence with the archive will be provided upon purchase.

Category

1940s Italian Brutalist Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century, Danis Modern Oak Drop‑Front Secretary Desk / Bureau
Mid 20th Century, Danis Modern Oak Drop‑Front Secretary Desk / Bureau

Mid 20th Century, Danis Modern Oak Drop‑Front Secretary Desk / Bureau

Located in Odense, DK

The drop‑front design provides a compact writing area, ideal for correspondence or a laptop, while the lower section offers additional drawers and storage, each adorned with brass ha...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray
Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray

Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray

By Globe Wernicke, Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

Equally suitable for storing correspondence, documents, or magazines, this piece adds warmth and character to both traditional and modern interiors.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Brass

A Large, Striking 1940s Modern Portrait of a Seated Young Woman in Green Blouse
A Large, Striking 1940s Modern Portrait of a Seated Young Woman in Green Blouse

A Large, Striking 1940s Modern Portrait of a Seated Young Woman in Green Blouse

By Walter Burt Adams

Located in Chicago, IL

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a corr...

Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Correspondence

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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