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Lino Sabattini (1926-2016) Modernist Silverplate Fruit Bowl
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Oakland, CA
Rocking silver plate fruit bowl by Italian Industrial Designer Lino Sabattini (1926-2016). The circular bowl has continuous rounded handles that run end to end along the bottom of th...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini (1926-2016) Sliverplate Ice Bucket
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Oakland, CA
Ice bucket by Italian Industrial Designer Lino Sabattini (1926-2016). A cylindrical form with an elliptical handle near the top at the bottom of the lid creating a very elegant yet s...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1950s Salvador Teran Swordfish Tray in Mosaic and Bronze
By Salvador Teran
Located in Oakland, CA
Bronze and mosaic tray of an swordfish by Mexican metalsmith Savaldor Teran. The oval shaped tray has turned up ends that flatten out towards the ends. Constructed of a series of blu...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Japanese Shop Keepers Stool with Lidded Top
Located in Oakland, CA
Lidded Japanese shop keepers stool from Japan with cut outs on both sides that are used as handles and for easy access to storage from within the stool. The wood and hardware has dev...
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Stools

Materials

Brass

1960s Japanese Folding Sling Lounge Chair in Leather & Wood
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Low sling lounge chair from Japan constructed of wood and leather with brass fasteners. An unusual design not found in the United States with a rakish profile and very comforta...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modernist Abstract / Constructivist Wooden Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
Freeform abstract wooden sculpture, hand-carved forms that are connected via dowels and mounted on a black wooden base. Each element of the sculpture relate to one another to create ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Koch & Lowy Modernist Chrome Table Lamp circa 1970s
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Oakland, CA
Modernist chrome plated table lamp by Koch & Lowy circa 1970s, U.S.A. The rectangular shade houses two ceramic sockets for the light bulbs and is controlled by a inline switch at the...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Wire

Homecrest Settee and Coffee Table Patio Furniture Set circa 1960s
By Homecrest
Located in Oakland, CA
Homecrest settee and coffee table patio furniture set. Expanded metal and iron framed construction that has been recently restored, bead blasted and power coated in a off white to wi...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Rare Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Multi Colored Floor Lamp circa 1950s
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Oakland, CA
A unusual and rare design by Gerald Thurston for the Lightolier Lamp Company circa 1950s. The floor lamp has an adjustable brass arm with a solid brass weight to keep the lamp wire n...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Wire

Rattan / Wicker Ottoman attributed to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcrafted rattan ottoman attributed to Italian architect Franco Albini. The spheric shape is created by a series of steam bent rattan rods that are then fasten together with split ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan

Iconic Jens Risom Modern Floating Sofa c1962
By Jens Risom
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible modern “floating sofa” designed by Jens Risom, Model # U-150 c1964. Our expert upholsterer took this all original tangerine colored hopsack fabric and reversed it. It reve...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Mojin Nagasaki Abstract Nude 1952 Japan
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning vintage Japanese abstract nude by Morin Nagasaki c1952. Acquired in Tokyo. Amazing texture and execution. Wonderfully framed.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Vintage Japanese Modern Bronze Sandal Sculpture c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic modernist, solid bronze flip-flop/sandal by unknown Japanese artist c 1960s. Acquired in Japan. Signed by artist, amazing patina throughout. Incredible detail.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Modernist Japanese Ring Stool c1970s
By Tendo Mokko, Tokukichi Kato
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic, vintage modern Japanese ring stool in the manner of Kato Tokukichi. Freshly upholstered in beautiful original Knoll fabric. Acquired in Japan. Amazing wood work detail.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Vintage Japanese Studio Craft Wood Stool
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage Japanese studio craft stool. Incredible details, and the concave top makes it comfortable to sit on. Stunning wood grain throughout the entire piece.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Califorina Artist Louis Siegriest Sand and Oil Landscape Abstract
By Louis Siegriest
Located in Oakland, CA
California Bay Area artist Louis Bassi Siegriest (1899-1989) oil and sand abstract landscape painting on board titled "East Zion" painted in 1961 and artist framed. Siegriest attende...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sandra Johnstone Large Abstract Planter c1970s California #2
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing large-scale salt-fired abstract planter by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (193...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Sandra Johnstone Large Abstract Planter c1970s California #1
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired large scale abstract planter by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (193...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Sandra Johnstone Salt-Fired Altered Small Planter c1970s #1
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract small planter by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. This is one of three from this collection. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos ...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Sandra Johnstone Salt-Fired Altered Small Planter c1970s #2
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract small planter by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the early 1950s. She was ...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Sandra Johnstone Salt-Fired Altered Small Planter c1970s #3
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract small planter by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the early 1950s. She was ...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Sandra Johnstone Abstract Lidded Vessel #2 c1970s
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (1936-1991...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Jars

Materials

Leather, Clay

Sandra Johnstone Abstract Lidded Vessel #1 c1970s
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Signature chunky wood top with leather cord attaching it to the vessel. Johnstone (1936-1991...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Jars

Materials

Leather, Clay

Rustic Modern Table Top Mobile in Steel
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted table top mobile created out of cut and welded steel. The sculpture is a blend of both the rustic and modernist aesthetic. Having developed a patina to the steel from ov...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

Vera Porter Modernist Silkscreen “Les Jeux” c1956
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome modernist silkscreen by listed California artist, Vera Alyce Porter c1956. Very small edition of 20. Titled, "Les Jeux", signed and dated. She was the wife of Ernest C. Port...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Toshinobu Onosato Geometric Abstract Silkscreen c1977 Japan
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic geometric abstract screen print by well noted Japanese artist, Toshinobu Onosato c1977. Small edition of 60. Just professionally framed with a gorgeous almost graphite styl...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Einosuke Hiratani Modernist Still Life Japan 1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Really gorgeous silkscreen print by well listed artist, Einosuke Hiratani c1960s/70s. This was purchased in Japan, and does have the original gallery exhibition frame. This is a smal...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Picasso Service Visage Noir Plate 1948
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible Pablo Picasso plate c1948. This is Plate E and is inscribed "Madoura", with the "d’Après Picasso", "Madoura" and "Made in France" stamp...
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Sandra Johnstone Abstract Lidded Vessel c1970s California
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Incredible piece, museum quality. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Ber...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Jars

Materials

Clay

Sandra Johnstone Tall Lidded Wood-Fired Vessel c1960s California
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing early wood-fired lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the early 1950s. She was at ...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Jars

Materials

Clay

Sandra Johnstone Abstract Stack Salt-Fired Vase 1970s California
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract stack vase by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the early 1950s. She was at ...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Architect Richard Meier Design Silverplate Rotating Cross Bowl for Swid Powell
By Swid Powell, Richard Meier
Located in Oakland, CA
Silverplate over brass bowl designed by architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell, referred to as the Cross Bowl, made by Plata Lappas, Buenos Aires for Swid Powell. Unlike the larger ...
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1990s Argentine Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Massive Japanese Kumiki Tetrahedron Wooden Puzzle / Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
Massive Japanese Kumiki Tetrahedron wooden puzzle, constructed of many solid wooden parts to create this dipyramid form. The form not only has structural beauty by since accient time...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folk Art / Early Pharmacy Wooden Signage of Pestle & Mortar 19th Century
Located in Oakland, CA
Late 19th early 20th Century Pharmacy sign wooden pestle and mortar, the piece shows the many years it was exposed to the elements with a fine patina becoming said piece. The paint i...
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wall Hanging Knoll Credenza in Walnut
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
Wall hanging credenza designed by Florence Knoll and produced from 1947 to 1973, this is a 1960s piece. Walnut top, sides and doors with black leather pulls. The interior is a lacque...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Paint

1950s Modernist Abstract Bust of an African American
Located in Oakland, CA
Ceramic bust of an African American, strong imagery done in the Modernist ethos of the Abstractionists, WPA artists of the day. The ceramic bust is mounted on a black painted wooden ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Paint

Organic Modern Adjustable Office / Home Sling Chair by William Katavolos
By William Katavolos
Located in Oakland, CA
A metal framed swiveling, height-adjustable chair with reclining tension control in brown leather by American architect and designer William Katavolos for Leathercrafter. With its ca...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Abstract Wall Sculpture by William Vose
By William Vose
Located in Oakland, CA
Abstract wall sculpture by William Vose with a blend of brass and bronze colored metal and enameled elements in an earthtoned yellow, brick red and brown...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1970s Constructivist / Modernist Design Table Lamp in White
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s constructivist / modernist design table lamp with a aluminum body finished in a white lacquer, the rectangular acrylic shade produces a soft light via two light sockets that ca...
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique Japanese Gyosho Bako Peddler's Chest
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome antique Japanese Gyosho Bako Peddler's chest. Practical piece with incredible iron work which all moves very easily with no rust or resistance. Very well built and stable pi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Iron

c1950s Industrial Clamp On Adjustable Task Desk Lamp by Fostoria American Design
By Fostoria - Fannon Inc. 1
Located in Oakland, CA
All original clamp on task / desk lamp by Fostoria, with a great patina from years of use in the work shop, the green paint has faded and a wonderful oxidation has developed all over...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Wire, Metal

1950s Vintage Galvanized Metal Door Mat
Located in Oakland, CA
Galvanized metal door mat, ideal for muddy or snowy situations, geometric pattern in a rectangular from, possibly late 1940s to 1950s. A wonderful sculptural element for the entry way.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Flooring

Materials

Metal

Oragnic Modern Rattan Ottoman with Cushion Insert c1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Oakland, CA
Rattan ottoman / pouf with upholstered cushion insert. The ottoman has a wonderful architectural quality to with its array of constrction details. Golden tones to the rattan from age.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Modernist Walnut with Enamel Table Lamp attributed to Modeline c1960s
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Oakland, CA
Modernist table lamp in walnut with enameled copper plate embellishments attributed to the Modeline lighting company. Having a rich toned walnut frame with enameled inserts with gree...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Enamel

3 Colorful Murano Glass Decanters
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Oakland, CA
3 colorful glass decanters in green and two shades of red, one a darker red and the other with orange in i. Rectangular bodies with tapered round topped stoppers, the colors have a t...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Robert Gilberg Original Nudes on Japanese Paper c1960s
By Robert Gilberg
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic original art piece by California artist, Robert Gilberg c 1960s. This was from his Japanese nude series. All these works were painted on antique Japanese ledger paper. This...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Vintage Christofle Gallia Arabesque Trivet Pair, Made in France
By Christofle
Located in Oakland, CA
A vintage pair of arabesque trivets from the original Christofle of Paris line of cast Gallia metal and silver plated luxury goods offered between 1900-1937. Each trivet consists of ...
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Don Roberts Hard Edge Abstract Painting California 1970
Located in Oakland, CA
Don Roberts original hard edge abstract large-scale painting c1970. Roberts was a San Francisco artist that was active during the 1950s to the 1970s. We have acquired the estate of t...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic, Wood

1960s New York Artist John H Manhold Brass Abstract Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s New York artist John H Manhold figurative abstract brass sculpture resting on a black marble base, an substantial sculpture weighting in at 30 pounds. Manhold had a very colorf...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Russell Woodard Wire Patio Armchairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Oakland, CA
All original condition vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wire armchairs. Organic freeform bodies resting on a four legged base, the color is an off white with patina.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Modernist Jan De Swart Abstract Sculpture in Mixed Woods California Artist
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) mixed woods abstract sculpture of ebony, rosewood, and ash. The sculpture is based on the form of a sail boat in the abstract construct resting on a square b...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ash, Ebony, Walnut

Folded Leather Origami Elephant Sculpture from England circa 1960s
By Deru
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted folded leather Elephant from England circa 1960s. A very creative approach using a single piece of leather to make the Elephant form that is folded then stitched togethe...
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather

Rare Solid Sterling Silver Wall Clock for Georg Jensen by Henning Koppel
By Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen
Located in Oakland, CA
An extremely rare solid sterling silver wall clock model HK A11 designed by Henning Koppel and created by Georg Jensen of Denmark. A never used wall clock...
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

California Artist Jan De Swart Mixed Metals Abstract Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) mixed metals abstract sculpture consisting of aluminum, bronze and brass on a wooden base. Using a wax casting method De Swart used branches and other elemen...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

California Artist Jan De Swart Abstract Aluminum "Monolith" Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) distressed anodized aluminum "Monolith" sculpture on a custom made solid brass base. The artist created a rich landscape of color and texture on the aluminum...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Arts & Crafts Spade Back Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Fumed oak finish spade back side chair, nice carving accent details on various areas of the chair. The finish is a very dark brown - black fumed oak with lighter areas from use and a...
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Organic Modern Sculpture by California Artist Trent Williams circa 1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
A Organic Modern sculpture with presence in both scale and level of skill by Northern California artist Trent Williams. Handcarved walnut with intricate detail with various organic f...
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp in the manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Oakland, CA
Adjustable solid brass pendant lamp in the manner of Paavo Tynell with a heavy solid brass counter weight that can adjust the lamp from 36" to 44" from to ceiling. As a side note the...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ryohei Tanaka Thatched Roof Etching Japan 1979
By Tanaka Ryohei
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredibly detailed Ryohei Tanaka etching of a thatched roof c1979. Beautifully framed and matted. Signed in pencil by artist. Ryohei Tanaka (1933-2019) was world renowned for his ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Lundy Siegrest Abstract “Blue Horizon” c1971
By Lundy Siegriest
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible beautiful textured abstract painting by California artist, Lundy Siegriest c1971. Quite large piece and hard to capture the wonderful texture in this painting. The medium ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

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