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
Sirmos Silver Leaf Doric Drum Side Accent Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculptural, fluted Doric column drum table by The Sirmos Company, draws from classical architecture, executed with a distinct Hollywood Regency flair. It is finished with hand-a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Pedestals
Materials
Silver Leaf
Tufted Ultra-Suede Bench With Lucite Feet By Shlomi Haziza For H Studio
By Shlomi Haziza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a sumptuous ultrasuede bench designed by the renowned artist and sculptor Shlomi Haziza for H Studio circa the 1990s. The bench features a fully upholstered, deep button tuft...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza With Pull-Out Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fantastic Scandinavian Modern teak sideboard credenza circa the 1960s showcases several elegant details. The body of this beautifully grained sideboard features a stylishly trim...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Rail Back" Sofa By Mel Smilow For Smilow-Thiell
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a highly prized, American Mid-Century Modern "Rail Back" sofa (Model WFS 488) designed by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle, circa the 1950s. Mel Smilow was celebrated for creat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Custom Industrial Brushed Steel And Leather Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This custom bench seamlessly combines architectural poise with industrial sophistication for an impressive seating choice. The bench features a vintage brushed steel, machine base ci...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Benches
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Teak Glass Front Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This streamlined Scandinavian modern bookcase display cabinet is a versatile storage choice for any design layout. The cabinet features a slim and sleek teak frame paired with slidin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Art Deco Satinwood End Table Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This petite single end table nightstand circa the early 1940s blurs the lines between Art Deco and Mid Century Modern. The table features a beautiful satinwood grain with rounded edg...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Bentwood Outline Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a highly unique pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood armchairs is in the style of Don Petit for Knoll or Thonet. The chairs feature curvaceous beech bentwood frames in a conti...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Chenille, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Pedestal Arkana Chair by Maurice Burke
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a classic Model 116 Tulip Swivel Armchair, designed in the 1960s by Maurice Burke for the British manufacturer Arkana. Inspired by Eero Saarinen's famous pedestal designs for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass
Postmodern "Ambrogio" Chair By Alessandro Mendini For Studio Alchimia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Postmodern chair was designed by the acclaimed architect and designer Alessandro Mendini (1931–2019) for Studio Alchimia in 1983. This chair balances colorblocking with geomet...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Orange Fiberglass Chair By Nanna Ditzel For Domus Danica
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional and rare icon of Space Age design, this vibrant orange fiberglass side chair was designed in 1969 by acclaimed Danish designer Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica (Odense Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Streamlined Smoked Glass Frame Shadowbox Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large, mid-century shadowbox wall mirror is circa the 1940s. The mirror features a sleek, straight edge, 4" wide, smoked glass border with brass ball detail on the corners. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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