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Belarti, Ceramic‑Tiled Side Table, Belgium, 1960s A beautifully crafted furniture creation from Belarti, this 1960s Mid‑Century Modern table showcases the studio's celebrated mastery...

This exquisite modernist acrylic Lucite lidded box, expertly crafted in France circa 1970, is a striking embodiment of refined design and artistic sophistication. In keeping with the...

Industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory (desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall) manufactured by Lumax, France. Original design by Le Corbusier. The vide-poche is in excellent cond...

This stunning decorative picture frame is perfect for a living space or vanity. The photo frame features a rounded shape with clear Lucite and rattan or wicker cane work. The rattan ...

Stunning Mid-Century modernist enamel on copper artworks created by Judith Daner. This lovely pair of decorative panels features two tile plaques mounted together on the original oak...

Crafted in France in the 1960s, this stunning rattan or wicker and bamboo three-panel room divider boasts a typical Mid-century French Riviera filigree decoration. This rattan screen...

Mid-Century Silver Plate and Smoked Glass Tray by R. Debladis, Paris, France, circa 1970 An exceptional example of French Mid-Century design, this refined catchall or vide poche was...

This is a fantastic silver plate decorative box created by Italian designer Egidio Broggi, Milano. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1980. This impressive box features an ove...

From the prestigious Christian Dior Interior Collection, this extraordinary ice bucket, crafted in France circa 1970, is a rare fusion of elegance and artistry. Its gracefully rounde...

Exceptional Italian Modernist Lucite and Wicker Picture Frame, circa 1970 A rare and sculptural treasure from Italy, this modernist picture frame is a masterclass in material innovat...

Ceramic‑Tiled Side Table with aquatic design, Vallauris, France, 1960s A beautifully crafted piece of furniture from Vallauris, France, this 1960s Mid‑Century Modern table showcases ...

These exceptional silver plate place‑card holders are an exquisite example of Gucci's modern design sensibility. Expertly crafted in Italy circa 1960, the set comprises six individua...

Created circa 1990, this striking abstract sculpture combines a futuristic aesthetic with refined craftsmanship. Executed in high‑gloss chrome metal and mounted on a brushed aluminum...

This lovely decorative picture frame was crafted in France in the 1960s. The wood-frame structure is wrapped in decorative, patterned paper featuring a snake-skin texture and camoufl...

This exceptional Mid-Century modernist ceramic bowl or centerpiece was designed in Marseille by the earthenware factory Saint-Jean-du-Désert (SJD). The decor piece was expertly craft...

This exceptional bottle holder or wine rack, whose design is attributed to French designer Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001), boasts an iconic 1950s work with black leather and pony skin f...

Philippe Barbier designed this elegant modernist Space Age table lamp for Maison Barbier Paris circa 1970. The tall geometric shape has polished chromed metal elements. The sale incl...

This extraordinary modernist silver plate covered box, meticulously crafted in France circa 1960, is a true testament to elegance and refinement. Its elongated silhouette embodies so...

Charles Hollis Jones designed this exceptional Mid-Century modernist Lucite and brass coffee or side table. The round Directoire-style pedestal table is crafted from clear Lucite and...

This is a stunning set of modernist picture frames manufactured by the Italian company Sambonet for their 1980s "Graffiti" Collection. The frames are made of shiny chromed metal with...

Christian Dior Crystal Vase, Rare 1980 Italian Studio Edition – Signed and Labeled A masterstroke of sculptural elegance, this rare crystal vase was created exclusively for the Chris...

French designer Marie-Claude de Fouquières designed this extraordinary fractal resin table lamp for the Parisian lighting company Ombre et Lumière in the 1970s. The rare piece boasts...

Stunning Modernist Leather Picture Frame, France, circa 1950 This exquisite modernist picture frame exemplifies mid-century French craftsmanship, dating circa 1950. Wrapped in fine-g...

Team Guzzini, Italy, designed this stunning modernist picture frame, which was crafted circa 1970. The rare photo frame boasts a reverse "V" shape with a large, rounded picture view....

A striking mechanical tapestry celebrating Charles Lindbergh's legendary 1927 trans‑Atlantic flight from New York to Paris aboard the Spirit of St. Louis. This rare textile tableau c...

French Kilometer‑Marker Cocktail Picks and Road‑Sign Glass Markers, 20th Century A playful and beautifully crafted French barware set featuring a kilometer‑marker‑shaped holder accom...

French silversmith Robert Linzeler, Paris, crafted this lovely Art Deco silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini Shaker in the 1930s. The three-sectioned cocktail shaker has a re...

This stunning English Art Deco geometric hand-hammered dinanderie, polished pewter-covered decorative box or tea caddy, was manufactured by A.E. Poston & Company, Birmingham, Eng...

This stunning pair of industrial stainless steel hand or glove molds has been repurposed as bookends. The rare pieces were crafted in France circa 1960. Those rare forms are the fema...

This exquisite Art Deco service, a remarkable collection of twelve knife or chopstick rests, is masterfully designed in chrome and Macassar wood. Meticulously crafted in France circa...

Camille Faure designed this stunning enamel plaque in Limoges. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1940. This is a unique, limited edition, numbered two out of eight artworks ...

French artist Charles Lemoyne designed this stunning, tall sports memorabilia sculpture. The figurine boasts a cast bronze finish line runner. The typical Art Deco model is detailed ...

This is a stunning modernist aluminum ice bucket or wine cooler crafted in France circa 1950. Specially designed for tall Alsace white wine bottles, this rare bottle chiller is also ...

This striking Mid-Century Modern enameled metal umbrella stand was designed by Siva Poggibonsi. The piece was expertly crafted in Italy circa 1950. The tall, round shape has gilded b...

Italian designer Umberto Mascagni from Bologna designed this gorgeous picture frame in the 1970s. The piece features aluminum with white enamel contrasted with shiny gilt floral deco...

Montagnani Firenze, Italy, crafted this stunning picture frame in the 1970s. Its Mid-Century modernist design features a rectangular shape, with light burl walnut geometric veneer, c...

Crafted in France circa 1970, this modernist lidded box is a striking study in sculptural form and refined materials. Executed in Plexiglass or Acrylic Lucite, the piece presents a c...

This stunning modernist barware set of five coasters is attributed to Italian designer Willy Rizzo. The bar set features a rounded shape with a chromed metal frame and clear Lucite w...

The bold sophistication of this exceptional modern bronze candlestick is a striking tribute to the sculptural elegance reminiscent of Felix Agostini's work. Crafted in France circa 1...

Sculptural Modernist Brass Horn of Plenty Wine Cooler or Vase, circa 1980 A striking fusion of form and function, this rare modernist brass wine cooler or vase—crafted circa 1980—emb...

This stunning modernist Space Age carved bowl, catchall, or desk accessory boasts gorgeous wood marquetry. The rare piece was crafted circa 1980. This vide-poche has a geometric wavy...

Luigi Carron designed this stunning Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase for Alcyone of Marostica, Italy, circa 1950. The chunky amphora shape has painted geometric and stylized animal de...

Monumental Tommaso Barbi Modernist Box in Chrome and Sycamore Burl, Italy, circa 1960 A rare and commanding object by renowned Italian designer Tommaso Barbi, this large-scale modern...

This is a stunning serving tray designed by Alpac Creations in France in the 1980s. This board or platter has a rounded shape and raised edges. The platter has a natural, organic tou...

This gorgeous blown Art glass vase or centerpiece bowl was designed in Murano, Italy, in the 1960s. The large organic and sculptural shape has a stylized jellyfish or Medusa pattern ...

This is an early, exceptional lidded box designed by the famed decorative arts design firm Ria and Youri Augousti, Paris. The rare piece boasts geometric seashell marquetry with trim...

Belarti, Set of Three Ceramic‑Tiled Nesting Tables, Belgium, 1960s A beautifully composed trio from Belarti, this 1960s Mid‑Century Modern nesting table set showcases the studio's ce...

A striking example of French luxury design, this rare, exceptional original chessboard and complete set of thirty‑two pieces was designed by renowned designer Jacques Adnet (1901–198...

French silversmith Maison Longuet, Paris, crafted this stunning modernist silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini shaker. The three-sectioned cocktail shaker has a removable cap...

This stunning barware cocktail picks features an Art Deco bar accessory made of Macassar wood and chrome. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1930. A fine, detailed carved heron with chromed-metal legs and enamel eyes stands on a wood base, with a matching tall wood vase...

This is a stunning Art Deco Alpaca silver and wood lidded box, meticulously crafted in Spain circa 1930. The rectangular shape features a refined composition that mimics a book, with...

French silversmith Memery and Cie, Villeurbanne, France, crafted this lovely Art Deco silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini Shaker in the 1940s. The three-sectioned cocktail s...

These stylish Art Deco crackled ceramic bookends were created and manufactured by Onnaing, France, in the 1920s. The off-white, crackle-glaze ceramic or faience sculpture features a ...

This stylish neoclassical Mid-Century modernist decorative lidded box or tea caddy has a rectangular shape with a streamlined construction. The tabernacle box was crafted in England ...

This rare Art Deco silver plate candy bowl was handcrafted for A La Marquise De Sévigné, the finest Paris chocolate store in the 1930s. The round Art Deco modernist shape features st...

Catteau Claire de Pauw, Marcl Stal Donation. This special French book was published in conjunction with the 2001 exhibition at the King Baudouin Foundation in Belgium. The Catteau co...

Katsura, Ermitage et Jardins - Un Moment de Perfection (Katsura, Hermitage and Gardens, a Moment of Perfection), French Book by Office du Livre, Vilo Editions Paris, 1986. 274 pages. Dimensions: 10.63 in by 13.75 in (27 by 35 cm). Published in 1986 by Office du Livre, Editions Vilo, Paris. Book by Arata Isozaki and Osamu Sato; photographs by Yasuhiro Ishimoto; French translation and commentary by Pierre and Suzanne Rambach. A visit to Katsura, the imperial villa, is a circuit of an hour. One emerges amazed, astonished, and dazzled. What remains are the intense images captured by the eye, captured by the moment that flees without recourse. Amid its garden and the four tea pavilions that border the central pond, built in the 17th century by Prince Toshihito, on the banks of the river that flows through Kyoto, Katsura remains the image of refinement. Villa, also known as Katsura Rikyū, is an architectural gem located in Kyoto, built in the 17th century by Prince Toshihito. Designed as a place of relaxation for the imperial family, this villa embodies not only the elegance and serenity of Japanese architecture but also the perfect harmony between man and nature. Visionary architects Bruno Taut and Walter Gropius of the Bauhaus movement, as well as Frank Lloyd Wright, Alvar Aalto, and Le Corbusier, were influenced in their designs by the Katsura Imperial Villa, particularly by its minimalist approach, clean lines, and profound respect for the environment. This helped to disseminate and integrate the principles of Japanese architecture into the modern movement. The elegance of this princely "hermitage" and its tea pavilions creates an atmosphere of serenity and highlights the natural beauty of its surroundings. Its landscaped gardens, true contemplative gems, feature a meticulous arrangement of ponds, bridges, rocks, and vegetation, creating a subtle harmony. It is said that the brilliant gardeners of the Katsura Villa brought about a revolution: for the first time, they introduced, into the landscapes they created by imitating nature, elements that could only come from man: straight lines, regular geometric curves, or, conversely, skillfully rhythmic ones. In short, the Katsura Imperial Villa is a cultural and architectural treasure, offering fascinating insights into traditional Japanese aesthetics and philosophy. The Authors: Arata Isozaki (磯崎 新, Isozaki Arata...

Histoire du Peuple Americain (History of the American People). French book in two volumes by André Maurois from the French Academy, 1955/56. Volume I: Europe discovers America - At t...

This stunning French Art Deco bottle holder was designed by Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984). The rare barware piece was crafted in France, circa 1940. This wine pourer or server is made ...

This stunning Italian Hollywood Regency picture frame boasts a lovely raised-edge shape with varnished sycamore wood. The back has a wood easel. There is no visible designer's signat...