About City Foundry
Established in 2000, cityFoundry quickly became a pillar of Brooklyn design and a recognized source for architects, stylists and designers looking for an impeccably curated selection of 20th century furniture, lighting, art and artifacts presented in an unconventional manner. Owner Sohrab Bakhshi was a student of esthetic from an early age in his native Iran, followed by his immersion to Bauhaus influence in Israel. Upon moving to the States in 1980, he firmly honed his keen eye picking in New York City. After amassing his own collection, he felt the creative pull to exh...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Pair Of Industrial Adjustable Drafting Stools By Toledo Metal Furniture Co
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of iconic, industrial drafting stools by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. circa 1940's feature height adjustable, painted steel star bases with bent maple ply, swivel seats and backs....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Leather "Z Down" Chair By Erik Magnussen For Torben Ørskov
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Danish Modern leather and chromed steel folding chair known as the "Z Down" chair was designed in 1968 by Erik Magnussen. It was then produced throughout the 1970s by the Danish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair Of Leather Butterfly Chairs By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy For Knoll
By Knoll, Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of iconic wrought iron frame BKF-Butterfly lounge chairs by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll is simple yet elegant design. The Butterfly chair model consists of an open, criss-crossing, tubular wrought iron frame with a leather sling seat that slips over the frame. The newly produced, thick tan leather covers on these chairs feature hand-sewn, saddle stitching with one horizontal seam that places the sitter in a comfortable upright position.
The butterfly chair was designed by Argentine architects Juan Kurchan, Antonio Bonet, and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy (but Ferrari-Hardoy is considered to be the primary designer), who were inspired by the British military folding chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 20th Century Scalloped Milk Glass Dome Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant, early 20th century pendant light features a 10 inch height ribbed milk glass dome shade with scalloped edge paired with a white porcelain...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Lucite And Leather Lounge Club Chair By Polflex Artegna
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian mid-century modern club lounge chair by Pol Flex Artegna features thick clear Lucite side panels with chrome details. Burnt orange Italian buffalo leather straps wrap ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Industrial Adjustable White Lab Ceramic And Cast Iron Pedestal Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This early 20th century, industrial, height adjustable pedestal table features a white lab ceramic top that rests on a wood substrate with a ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Pedestals
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Teak Dry Bar Cabinet By Peter Hvidt And Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By John Stuart Inc., Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Danish Modern, solid teak dry bar cabinet was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik circa 1956. It was then imported to the United States from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs By Poul Volther For Frem Rojle
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of 6 exceptional Danish modern, rosewood dining chairs are designed by Poul Volther for Frem Rojle circa 1960's. Comprised of straight cylindrical tapered legs with the fron...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Clark & Gibby Walnut Library Desk Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage solid walnut library chairs by Clark & Gibby Inc., NYC circa 1920s. These classic side chairs feature contoured seats and backs perfect to use as desk or dining chair...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Custom Industrial Steel And Leather Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handsome, bespoke industrial side table is comprised of a 1940's vintage steel wire campaign frame with a sturdy leather top. The top features thick hand-cut, lugguage tan leath...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century Industrial Prismatic Holophane Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This industrial prismatic Holophane globe pendant light comes from an era of superior craftsmanship offering a unique blend of enduring quality and classic elegance that seamlessly f...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Compact Sofa By Ray And Charles Eames For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern Compact sofa was designed by the iconic American husband-and-wife design team Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1954. The Compact model was originall...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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