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
Mid-Century Industrial Brushed Steel Police Station Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek, industrial, brushed steel police station desk circa the 1950s is a handsome example of streamlined Mid-Century design. The brushed steel desk features paneled sides with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair Of Eero Saarinen For Knoll Wood Executive Armchairs In Cream Tweed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Originally introduced in 1950, this timeless design transformed the landscape of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Eero Saarinen For Knoll Wood Executive Armchair In Blue Bouclé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is the iconic Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Originally introduced in 1950, this timeless design transformed the landscape of workpla...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Walnut With Brass Trim Nightstands End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nighstands are American made circa the 1960s. The pair feature cube bodies with rounded bullnose trimmed facades and carved rectangul...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern "Lamino" Lounge Chair By Yngve Ekström For Swedese
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic Lamino easy chair was designed by the acclaimed Swedish architect and designer Yngve Ekström in 1956, manufactured by Swedese and is widely celebrated as a cornerstone of...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bentwood
Art Deco Steel And Leather Rocking Chair By Wolfgang Hoffman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A quintessential example of American Streamline Moderne design, this rare tubular steel rocking chair is by Wolfgang Hoffmann for the Howell Company, circa the 1930s. The chair showc...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Industrial Brushed Steel Apothecary Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This antique, industrial, brushed steel apothecary vitrine cabinet was manufactured by Clark & Roberts of Indianapolis, Indiana, dating back to the turn of the 20th century. The ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Abstract Expressionist Painting "Coming Upon The Certainty" By Frederick Terna
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large scale Abstract Expressionist painting is entitled "Coming Upon The Certainty" by Austrian-born, Brooklyn artist Frederick Terna. The canvas ...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style High Back Lounge Chair Set
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of two Mid-Century Modern, high-back lounge chairs with a matching ottoman is American made circa the 1960s. The chairs and ottoman have been attributed to architect-turned-...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Tiered Art Deco Satinwood Side Shelving Unit With Built-in Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Art Deco tiered satinwood shelving unit circa the 1940s is a unique piece that provides storage, display and light. This side unit can go against a wall, be used as a divider or...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Satinwood Lit Dry Bar Music Entertainment System Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking Art Deco piece serves as a sophisticated, all-in-one entertainment center and bar. Crafted from bookmatched satinwood with a streamlined Art Deco profile it's a bold st...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
Industrial Angle Iron Train Station Switchboard Operator Stool
By Angle Steel Stool Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall, industrial train station switchboard operator stool was manufactured by the Angle Steel Stool Co. The maker's mark on the underside of the seat reveals that it was distrib...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
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