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A Dash of Whimsy

A Dash of Whimsy
A Dash of Whimsy
What’s wrong with having a little fun? Playful pieces of furniture can provide just the pop a space needs — and these lighthearted designs do just that.
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Draped Flowers, Paper Thread Curtain to Hold Fresh Flowers by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
An ever-changing living vertical divider, the draped flowers curtain contains over 100 pockets where fresh flowers can be placed, transforming the spac...
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2010s Japanese Minimalist A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Paper

Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black seat
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The savana armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabita...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Wicker

Ettore Sottsas Tahiti Memphis Milano Postmodern
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Ettore Sottsass's Tahiti lamp. Materpiece of 1980s design.        
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1980s European Post-Modern Vintage A Dash of Whimsy

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Stainless Steel

Pierre Dining Table or Desk
By George Sowden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pierre dining table or desk by George Sowden for Memphis (1981) is a remarkable piece of 20th century craftsmanship. It's legs are separate but vividly-lacquered "building blocks...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage A Dash of Whimsy

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Laminate, Hardwood

Ghidini 1961 Butterfly Coatrack in Brass by Richard Hutten
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Coatrack in brass Coats flit from coat hanger to coat hanger like butterfly goes from one flower to another. Butterflies have been a source of inspiration through Art History. From the ancient Egypt's, to the Renaissance until now it has always been a theme. The Butterfly coat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Brass

Tipì and Tidò Salt and Pepper Shakers Set in Mouth Blown Glass by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Tipì and Tidò are two small creatures that make up a salt and pepper set, this product is made in mouth blown glass with a grooved finishing. Tipì and Tidò set is part of Table Joy, a collection designed by Matteo Cibic whose items are a family of bizarre creatures in glass, inspired by some otherworldly menagerie. Thanks to these sophisticated objects, the table becomes an animated stage of zoomorphic and joyful elements. Tipì and Tidò set is perfect if accompanied by Lilì and Lulù, an oil and vinegar dispensers...
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2010s Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Blown Glass

Gufram Special Colors Bocca Unlimited by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Bocca revolutionizes its image: 25 new colors dye Gufram’s iconic lips, which for the occasion are dressed up in an unprecedented, more mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Wool

Kartell Attila Table-Stool in Gold by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attila table-stool, is a charismatic personality of striking originality and anti-conformism. Stools and tables which are cute and humorous but with one eye on functionality, thought...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Plastic

Ghidini 1961 Rabbit Salt and Pepper Set in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
By Stefano Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Salt and pepper in brass with PVD treatment The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed. For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Brass

Seletti "Lipsticks" Small Wall Mirror with Gold Frame by Toiletpaper
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Available in three dimensions, the mirrors of the Toiletpaper line make you the protagonist of a mad and disrespectful world. Add some eccentricity to your room with these mirrors by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Mirror, Wood

TanTan Wall Lamp No.4 Polished Brass and Glass
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely wall lamp is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan, made with polished brass and is limited edition of 10. Since graduating with an Industrial Design degree f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese A Dash of Whimsy

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Brass

Contemporary Hayon x Nani Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon, Nanimarquina
Located in New York, NY
This is one of three wool rugs in Nanimarquina's Nani x Hayon collection designed by Jaime Hayon. Created with the hand tufting technique, a manually operated pistol injects pieces o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Wool

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Fuchsia by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Plastic

Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Decorative object in brass "The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed. For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepper, paperweight ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Brass

Contemporary Swimming Pool Table by RAIN, Small Side Table
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The contemporary swimming pool table which also functions as a small contemporary styled side table. The inspiration for this collection comes fro...
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2010s Brazilian International Style A Dash of Whimsy

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Metal

Ghidini 1961 Butler Umbrella Stand in Glossy Brass by Richard Hutten
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Umbrella stand Inspiration for this umbrella stand was found in the shape of an umbrella, as can be seen in antique predecessors. The handle has been conceived as a hook for the foldable umbrella...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Brass

Saguaro No.2 Floor Lamp Polished Brass Gold by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely floor lamp is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. Since graduating with an Industria...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese A Dash of Whimsy

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Brass

Afghan Folklore Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool, 100 Kpi, Jamie Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Afghan Folklore carpet designer Jamie Hayon said "with my new design for nodus in collaboration with artisans of Afghanistan, I explore the folklore of the...
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2010s Nepalese Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Wool

BACK TO BACK Upholstered Walnut Wood Sofa With Different Colors Velvet
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Back to Back Sofa is an extraordinary blend of elegance and innovation meticulously handcrafted in Italy, designed by the visionary Nigel Coates. This...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 1 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin holder in brass Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Brass

Contemporary Unique 'Al Fresco' Mirror by Superpoly
By Superpoly
Located in Copenhagen, DK
During their residency at the Palazzo Monti, French design duo Superpoly were inspired by the large Italian family-style dinners they had with the fellow artists and designers, which paved the way to the creation of this mirror, encircled with the reminiscence of those evenings: a reaching hand, part of a shellfish and a lemon slice.
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2010s French Post-Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Cotton, Mirror

Coffee Table Olimpia Model by Studio Superego, Italy
By Studio Superego
Located in Milan, Italy
Coffee table Olimpia model in plexiglas with base in various colors and with 6 cylindrical legs in plexiglas. Designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Superego Editions wa...
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2010s Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Plexiglass

Mystic Lagoon Designer Wallpaper in Ocean 'Powder Blue and China Blue'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diverse sea creatures from the Loch Ness traverse a mysterious lagoon, popping out against the rippling water. Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us...
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2010s A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Paint, Paper

Seletti "Lipstick" Large Wall Mirror with Gold Frame by Toiletpaper
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Available in three dimensions, the mirrors of the Toiletpaper line make you the protagonist of a mad and disrespectful world. Add some eccentricity to your room with these mirrors by TOILETPAPER...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Wood

Rulla Rocking Chair, Iron Frame and Mixed Leather Upholstery by Mario Milana
By Mario Milana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The arches of the Rulla rocking chair's frame create a spring on which the cushy circular backrest is mounted. On top of it the two rolls function as a headrest that gently cradles a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Iron

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Treetops Floor Lamp 'EU' 220 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
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Tahiti Table Lamp (US VERSION 110v), by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Here you are shown the US wired 'Tahiti' Table lamp, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1981. The light fixture is of a polychrome enameled metal "duck" with a pivoting-like head mounted on a black and white bacterio-patterned laminate base. EU VERSION 220v AVAILABLE IN ANOTHER LISTING. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Torino. One of the most influential and important figures of the last century. As an Architect and Designer, he has participated in all radical movements whether created from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981 he founded the Memphis group, a group that has radically changed the scenario of Italian and world design. Honored with numerous international awards, was winner of the Golden Compass in 1959. He designed the first laptop "Valentina" by Olivetti. He died in 2007 at the age of 90 years. Memphis Milano is the great cultural phenomenon of the 1980s that revolutionized creative and commercial logics in design. Born from the idea of Ettore Sottsass and a group of young designers and architects, in Milan, coupled in the years by famous designers from the international scene, Memphis turned upside down all of the existing parameters on living. Ettore Sottsass as the backbone of the group, design gained a new concept and expression through new shapes, materials and patterns, expanding the creative limits of the industry. Memphis became a symbol of New Design. Its influence is still clear in various sectors of production and beyond. Additional info: - Dimensions: H 23.5 inches - Materials: Metal - Lighting info: 50 W, 12 V -Additional Lighting Info: Please note that this item is wired in 110 V for the standard US light socket. - Price includes additional US rewiring cost for accessibility to US outlets. - If you are interested in the EU version of this light, please refer to the dealers storefront for the (EU) wired light fixture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Metal

Ghidini 1961 Single Butterfly Hook in Rose Gold Finish
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coat hook in copper.     
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Butterfly Coat Rack in Rose Gold Finish
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking coat rack is in stainless steel with a rose gold finish. Made entirely of stainless steel, its vertical element rests on a round base and is covered by a series of butt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Brass

Pair of LC 2 Le Corbusier Style Armchairs Contemporary Black Frames
By Le Corbusier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair LC-2 Contemporary Bauhaus Style Lounge Chairs. ClassIC Le Corbusier design. Maker unknown. Nice original condition. Black powder coated frames quality fabric. Hand deliv...
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Early 2000s Unknown Bauhaus A Dash of Whimsy

Materials

Steel

1960s Round Teak Salt Pepper Shaker Set Scandinavian Modern
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Round Teak Salt Pepper Shaker Set- Mid Century Modern Scandinavian 3.75 x 1.75 in diameter Original preowned vintage condition unrestored ...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage A Dash of Whimsy

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Teak

Verner Panton Curtain Panel, Tapestry, Fabric by Mira-X Collection, 1960s
By Mira-X, Verner Panton
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Powerful original curtain panel designed by Verner Panton during 1969-1971. 100% cotton material, Mira-X Collection., Made in Switzerland. The curtain is custom made directly from t...
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1970s Swiss Space Age Vintage A Dash of Whimsy

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Fabric, Cotton

70's Tobacco Leaf Dining Table or Desk
By Milo Baughman, Aldo Tura
Located in Miami, FL
Textural, organic, and terribly chic. This 70's dining table or desk is sheathed in tobacco leaves and given a acrylic finish to complement its sleek simplicity.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage A Dash of Whimsy

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Acrylic, Wood

70's Tobacco Leaf Dining Table or Desk
70's Tobacco Leaf Dining Table or Desk
H 29.75 in W 77 in D 40 in
Salt, Pepper and Sugar Shaker Set by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Johnny Mattsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Salt, pepper and sugar Shaker set in solid teak designed by Johnny Mattsson for Upsala Slöjd in the 1950s. Scandinavian modern classic in excellent condit...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage A Dash of Whimsy

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Teak

Coast Table by Sun at Six, Sienna, Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The coast table can be use...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern A Dash of Whimsy

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Mastercraft Brass 'Trilobi' Triangular Dining Table or Desk Bases, circa 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the hottest items currently with interior designers are these gleaming brass 'Trilobi' Mastercraft dining table bases, which also work excellent for a desk or work table, feature a hefty triangular design with sculpted ends. The gorgeous brass displays subtle signs of an admirable patina, which can be highly desirable, bringing more vibrancy to this set of 1970s brass table bases by Mastercraft. And most importantly - these are authentic vintage examples... there is now an inferior (but still pricey) knock-off by RH and many dealers do not know how to spot the difference and will sell the fakes as authentic. We have owned and sold over 30 of these over the course of the last 10 years and can guarantee the ones we offer are authentic 'originals' of the design by Mastercraft. *Please note, the table bases in this listing are priced individually. **In addition, the Trilobi bases in the photos have already sold, however we two more in similar condition that are en route to us now and are available for pre-sale. Please message us with any questions. You can use a single base for a round or square top. Looks excellent with glass or marble tops - we can assist in the production of a new glass or stone top - contact us for more details. Or you can pair 2, 3 or even all 4 bases together to form a larger dining table, conference table or desk with a large rectangular or oval top. These Mastercraft brass 'Trilobi' dining table bases would be great as part of a classic or contemporary dining room, living room, family room, sunroom or kitchen. These Triboli tables would also be an apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique restaurant...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage A Dash of Whimsy

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Brass

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