About Against
Against was established in Barcelona city center in 2000. We are specialized in modern architect-designed furniture and decorative arts from 20th century. Our extensive collection of furniture, lighting and objects features pieces from France, Italy, Scandinavia, Netherlands, America and other european countries with a focus on Spanish design from 1940’s to 1980’s, including well-known and rare or unknown pieces. In recent years we have contributed to the cataloging and exhibition of the work of Spanish designers from 50’s and 60’s. The gallery maintains relationships wi...Read More
Established in 20001stDibs seller since 2021
Featured Pieces
Crepuscolo Table Lamp by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1935
Located in Barcelona, ES
Crepuscolo table lamp designed in 1935 by Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso, Italy.
Clear glass base decorated internally with burnt steel wool ash and clear glass medallions app...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Spanish Floor Lamps in Brass from 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish floor lamps in brass from 1950's.
Structure in brass and black lacquered metal with shades with new fabric.
The lamps have been restored for European and American use.
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gianfranco Frattini 804 Desk for Bernini, Italy, 1961
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Writing desk model 804 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy.
Tambour top that hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface.
Front side with ten ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Oria Chairs by Nestor Basterretxea, Spain, 1967
By Nestor Basterretxea
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight Oria chairs designed in 1967 by the Basque sculptor Nestor Basterretxea for Biok, Spain. Solid sipo wood and new leatherette upholstery. Rare model.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Swedish Brass Chandeliers with Eight Arms, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of brass chandeliers with eight arms, Sweden, 1950's. Brass and eight shades with new fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Three-seater Danish Sofa from 1960's
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three-seater Danish sofa from 1960's. Walnut wood structure and original fabric upholstery. Handcrafted woodwork with a rich grain.
Available pair of matching individual armchairs li...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1 of 8 Hanger by Carl Auböck for Illums Bolighus, Denmark, 1950's
By Illums Bolighus, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eight hangers designed by Austrian architect and designer Carl Auböck in 1950's and produced by Illums Bolighus in Denmark. Solid teak wood and brass.
Individual price, eight hanger...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Wall-Mounted Coat Rack by Carl Auböck for Illums Bolighus, Denmark, 1950's
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Illums Bolighus
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large wall-mounted coat rack designed by Austrian architect and designer Carl Auböck and produced by Illums Bolighus in Denmark, 1950's. Rare model made of solid teak wood with a top...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Large Brutalist Sideboard with Decor à la Gouge in the Style of Jean Touret
By Jean Touret
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large brutalist sideboard with decor à la gouge in the style of Jean Touret from 1950's, France. Solid walnut wood with à la gouge decoration and very detailed joints, wrought iron f...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Sideboards
Materials
Iron
Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of lounge chairs and ottoman designed in 1956 by Charles and Ray Eames, edited by ICF, Italy in 1970's. Walnut plywood and black enamelled metal bases with original black leathe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Leather, France, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of table lamps in brass and leather from 1950's. France. Stem covered with leather, two bulbs and shades with new pleated fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Danish Coffee Table from 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rectangular danish coffee table from 1960's. Nice work in rosewood with rich grain.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
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