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About Dragonette Ltd

Patrick Dragonette was first drawn to antiques and design as a child attending furniture auctions with his Dad , an antiques dealer. After a decade long run as an actor and singer on the New York stage in the 80's, Patrick chose the west coast to pursue his long held interest in antiques leading to the opening of his eponymous showroom in Los Angeles in 1997. In the intervening years, Dragonette Ltd has become one of the country's top resources for finely crafted mid 20th-century design and a go-to source for designers across the country. Dragonette's offerings have e...Read More

Dragonette Ltd

Established in 19971stDibs seller since 2004

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20th Century Specialists

Featured Pieces

Abstract Composition, Oil on Canvas, Gail Lapins
By Gail Lapins
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a fantastic oil on canvas by Gail Lapins. This piece is perfect for a splash of color in that drab interior! A great size at 47" x 35", this piece shines with color and texture. Tones of red, blue, green and yellow fill the canvas. The piece is signed on the left, "Gail Lapins", and is framed in a 1.5" gold leafed frame. From Gail Lapins Website: Born: New York, New York Otis Parsons Art Institute, 1982-86 Cal Poly University, 1991-1994 B.A., summa cum laude “Gail Lapins is a contemporary figurative artist whose paintings have been exhibited in art galleries, museums and university settings nationally and internationally. Her paintings are explorations of an internal world where characters, events and scenes mirror...
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1990s American Modern Paintings

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Canvas

A Shagreen Veneered "Stack of Books" Side Table, Maitland Smith, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This rare shagreen "Stack of Books" by Maitland Smith functions as wonderful decorative side table with storage. This trompe l'oeil table is entirely veneered in shagreen, a techniqu...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Shagreen, Oak

Dunbar Hexagonal Dining Table, designed by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare hexagonal dining table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It has been beautifully restored. The table has a walnut top with an ebonized mahogany ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Game Table with Angel Wing Abalone and Brass Inlays Attributed Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a stunning table great as a game table or small dining table most likely designed and made by Maitland Smith. Smith's style is reflected in the use of tessellated natural mat...
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Slate, Brass

Haute Couture, Paris, 1991, Ellen Von Unwerth
By Ellen von Unwerth
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This fabulous photogragh was taken by Ellen von Unwerth, notable German photographer. It was shot on a movie set in 1991. The photo portrays 2 women, on the set of a movie, in Folli...
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1990s French Modern Photography

Materials

Glass, Paper

A Glass Table, Pittsburgh Plate Glass, 1930s
By Pittsburg Plate Glass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an iconic art deco design in glass manufactured by Pittsburgh Plate Glass believed to have been included in the Glass House for the 1939 World's Fair hosted by New York City ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tables

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Brass

A Gilt Sterling Silver lidded Pumpkin Tureen Nardi Venezia, Italy
By Nardi Venezia
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautiful sculpted and chased pumpkin tureen by Italian jeweler Nardi Venezia. A rare piece for Nardi, the pumpkin is fashioned in sterling silver and has been finished in a soft gold gilt finish. A textured stem acts as the handle of the lid, once lifted a crystal bowl is revealed inside. This would be a wonderful addition to a beautiful table setting! The piece is signed "Nardi/Venezia", "925 Italy". From Culture of Pearls: "Located in the heart of the city, Nardi Jewellery...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Cadillac CST and Blonde, 2002, Framed print by Helmut Newton (1920-2004)
By Helmut Newton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a fabulous photo shot by world renowned photographer Helmut Newton. This image was a custom commission for a Cadillac/GM in 2002. It was gifted to important players in the w...
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Early 2000s American Modern Photography

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Abstract Brutalist Bronze Sculpture, Prince Monyo (1926-)
By Prince Monyo
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a grand sculpture rising to 77" high by Prince Monyo. Utilizing the lost wax process, the use of different textures and shapes creates this beautiful polished bronze piece. A...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Massive Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Pascal Magis (1955-2011)
By Pascal Magis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an absolutely beautiful acrylic on canvas by French artist, Pascal Magnis. A master of color, Magnis creates a canvas in which the colors and shapes appear to be jumping off the canvas. At the grand size of 9'10" x 6'9" this would ignite that drab wall! The artwork is signed in the lower right corner. Below From: Wimbledon Fine Art "Pascal Magis...
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1990s French Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

A Pair of Wooden Columns, William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This collection presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Los Angeles design history. The house, originally designed by Paul Williams in 1933 was given the Haines touch when his...
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Vintage 1950s American Greco Roman Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Large Acrylic on Canvas, Pascal Magis (1955-2011)
By Pascal Magis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Truly a spectacular piece, this acrylic on canvas is by French artist, Pascal Magis. Known for his use of color, Magis uses acrylics as though the paint h...
Category

1990s French Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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