About Farnsworth / Hoffman
The Farnsworth/Hoffman started out as collectors first starting in the 1990s with an educational background in the Arts and becoming dealers in the early 2000s, the focus has been about design and form mostly 20th Century Modern Movements from the Bauhaus , American Modernist designs and art from the 1920s to 1980s as well as a mix of other esoteric designs, be it Craft or Folk Art from around the globe
Farnsworth / Hoffman
Established in 20071stDibs seller since 2022
Featured Pieces
Pair of Hans J Wegner Airport Side Chairs by A.P. Stolen, Restored
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of 1950s Hans J Wegner "Airport" side chairs produced by A.P. Stolen in Denmark. A sleek design in the International Style, metal accents on the sides with graceful brushed chro...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Planner Group dining chairs, the Planner Group was the most successful design of McCobb's career with it's Shaker influenced aesthetic and the quality of constru...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Eva Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson in Leather circa 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Oakland, CA
1940s Eva lounge chair by architect Bruno Mathsson with early labeling and redone in a rich earth tone leather. Originally designed in the 1930s this is a 1940s production piece and ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Ceramic Stacked Cylinders Abstract Sculpture c1970s
By David Cressey
Located in Oakland, CA
Stacked cylinders ceramic abstract sculpture with layers of earth tone glazes with blue accents. The offset asymmetrical cylinders create a tree like form with glaze drips along the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist 1950s Iron Magazine Holder / Catch - All by Seymour Robins
Located in Oakland, CA
Welded steel magazine holder / catch-all by Seymour Robins, expanded metal attached to a steel frame with curved basket form and a key hole handle. A simple and elegant design for th...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
1950s Handmade Tin Candelabra by Llamas Metalworks of Mexico
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcrafted tin candlelabra by the artists of Llamas metalworks of Mexico circa 1950s. Old World style form with elaborate embellishments. The metal has developed an wonderful patina...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Rustic Candelabras
Materials
Tin
Adjustable Translucent Yellow Eames Desk Armchair on a Rolling Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s translucent yellow fiberglass adjustable shell desk armchair with both height and tilt adjustments. The yellow shell has a parchment quality that allows light to past through i...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Large Burl Wood Specimen
Located in Oakland, CA
Large sculptural Burl wood specimen, an example of one of natures many abstract forms. Having wonderful texture and earth tones that are found in nature. An interesting accent piece ...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Burl
Rare & Early 1900's Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Armchairs by J & J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of early 20th Century Josef Hoffman Fledermaus armchairs, constructed by Josef and Jacob Kohn of Austria. Newly upholstered in Josef Hoffmann designed linen fabric. The finish a...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Lacquer
Walnut Florence Knoll Hanging Cabinet with Off White Drop Front Doors c1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
Florence Knoll walnut hanging cabinet with off white lacquered drop front doors with black leather pulls for Knoll circa 1950s. This cabinet was purchased from the original owner who...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Paint
Pair of California Artist Carol Bernard Abstract Mosaic Coffee / Side Tables
Located in Oakland, CA
Mosaic coffee or side tables by California artist Carol Bernard, she was primarily a painter, these tables came directly from her estate and where for her personal use in which she c...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Art Glass
Warren Platner Bronze Coffee Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Oakland, CA
Architect Warren Platner bronze finish coffee with a circular glass top. A 1980s production from Knoll. The design consists of an array of bronze finish...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
