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
Don Shoemaker Serving Tray of Mixed Woods of Mexico
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Oakland, CA
Craftsman Don Shoemaker of Mexico serving tray circa 1960s that can also be hang on a wall for both storage as well as decoration. Created out of various tropical hardwoods from the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Organic Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sapele Wood, Hardwood
Rare Robert Sonneman Clamp Table "Orbiter" Eyeball Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare eyeball clamp on table / desk lamp the "Orbiter" by Robert Sonneman circa 1960s. Chromed articulating eyeball shade with a cast iron counter weight with adjustable tension at it...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Pair of Eva Ziesel Bronze Canadlesticks
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of bronze candlesticks created in 2007 and designed by Eva Zeisel in celebration of her 101nd birthday. Designed in her trademark organic modern style which has a fluidity about...
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Sergio Bustamante Fire Screen c. 1960s Mexican Craft / Folk Art
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted fire screen by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante (1949-) constructed of mixed metals brass and copper that have been soldered together to create a flora and fauna scene o...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Stendig Dining / Conference Table by Swiss Architect Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger, Stendig Co.
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful large Stendig "Omega" dining table that seats about 10 with a book matched grain walnut top that have amazingly long cathedral patterns opposite of each other the entire l...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Chrome
Bay Area Artist Maurice Lapp Figurative / Urban Landscape Abstract Painting
Located in Oakland, CA
Listed Bay Area artist Maurice Lapp (1924-2014) figurative / urban abstract acrylic painting on canvas, titled "Crowd in the City" . Painted in his trademark style of using one main ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Hanging Drop Front Knoll Cabinet c. 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
Florence Knoll walnut hanging cabinet with off white lacquered drop front doors with black leather pulls for Knoll circa 1960s. This cabinet was purchased from the original owner who...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Glass, Walnut, Paint
Handcarved Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Ralph Peplow of California (1907-1987)
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcarved abstract sculpture by Californian artist Ralph Peplow (1907-1987), an organic form created out of hardwood with it's expressive graining and fluid lines. Stamped by the a...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Early 1950s Eames Plywood LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) in Ash
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1950s Charles and Ray Eames molded plywood lounge chair in ash. This is one of their early designs in molded plywood furniture and would lead to other designs in the upcoming y...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Green Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Oakland, CA
Venini & C., Murano glass Sommero a Bollicine bowl c.1930s designed by architect Carlo Scarpa (1902-1978). Bubbly overlaid glass colorless and green with bursts of bubbles. A rounded...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Venini & C., Murano Sommero a Bollicine Bowl by Carlo Scarpa c.1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Oakland, CA
Venini & C., Murano glass Sommero a Bollicine bowl c.1930s designed by architect Carlo Scarpa (1902-1978). Bubbly overlaid glass colorless and red with bursts of gold foil. A rou...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Handmade Coffee Table in the style of Laverne Originals c.1950s Katavolos
By Laverne Originals
Located in Oakland, CA
Compact dowel and iron coffee table c.1950s in the style of a Laverne Originals design which was sold by Estelle and Erwine Laverne and designed by architects William Katavolos, Ross...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
