Lawton Mull

A large and rare imperial cut silk velvet and metal-thread Kang carpet Qing dynasty, Yongzheng period This magnificent carpet is composed of three joined panels of rich amber-col...

Masayaki Kurokawa’s work spans architectural design to industrial and product design, and interior design. He received his doctorate in Tokyo in 1967, subsequently opening his own de...

This chandelier is an early Tynell design produced by Taito Oy in the 1930s. The serrated leaves arch over the bulbs, and subtly reflect light. A smaller, diamond-shaped leaf dangles...

Mathsson’s “Mimat” chair can be found in his first catalogue, where it is described as “a good representative of a modern, rationally shaped standard-type chair with a braided hemp-w...

We find the design of this classic table lamp irresistible. With its black, matte-lacquered shade, and tactile leather-wrapped stem, it casts a lovely down light, perfect on a desk o...

In Japan, the tansu was developed during the Edo and Meiji periods as mobile and modular storage. Generally, they were lightweight, sturdy and stackable, with iron handles that would...

A comfortable carved teak armchair in its original leather with unusual runners connecting the legs. The leather has developed an attractive patina, and the loose cushion is covered ...

A handsome provincial armchair with a woven straw seat and loose tasseled cushion covered in antique cut velvet. The carved walnut has a wonderful hand and a warm, polished surface.

A ‘Svensk Fur’ (Swedish Pine) dresser by Göran Malmvall executed by Karl Andersson & Söner, his father’s renowned cabinetmaking shop. With fluted paneling on three drawers and or...

A rare design from Jens Harald Quistgaard, produced by Richard Nissen in the 1960s. Constructed of solid teak, with wheels inset with teak hubs. Like Quistgaard’s household items, th...

A distinctive and playful pendant light with adjustable shade. The interior blown-glass is accentuated with white, subtly softening the cast of the light. An adjustable lacquered met...

The red, perforated metal shades of these sconces appear to float above the black metal lamps. Together they are suspended from a bent steel arm and held away from the wall. In their construction and design, they bear a striking resemblance to Pierre Guariche’s “G25...

A sideboard that reflects the particular achievement of Schulz’s mature work at Boet — furniture that is neither purely Modernist nor nostalgically traditional, but that occupies a s...

Almost uniquely, Frits Henningsen was both a designer and a cabinet-maker. He cared deeply about quality, and was uncompromising in the execution of his designs, considering every de...

Maison Baguès was founded in 1840 by Noël Baguès and originally produced liturgical bronzes for cathedrals. The company soon expanded into lighting with the advent of electricity. It...

A handsome pair of “Erik Gustav/Jonas Love” chairs by Carl Malmsten, produced by his own studio. The barrel back opens generously, and the mahogany frame subtly flares where the arms...

This sumptuous settee exemplifies Carl-Johan Boman’s mastery of furniture design. A work of functional sculpture, restored and reupholstered in a shiitake-colored mohair. After grad...

This elegantly functional light has two swivel arms terminating in bell-form shades directing light down on your reading material or your supper. The brass surface is warmly patinate...

A handsome mahogany wall mirror of tabernacle form, the glass lightly foxed.

Designed by Rud Thygesen and executed by master cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen, this bench is effortlessly graceful. Bent and laminated ash with visible joinery. The cane is delica...

This carved and gilt console table is a fine example of Swedish neoclassical design. A honed slab of Statuary marble sits elegantly atop the spiral-turned painted and gilt legs. The ...

A unique sculptural work that does double duty as a chair, this extravagant wrought iron design is one of a kind. It possesses the playfulness and drama of Garouste & Bonetti’s w...

Pierre Gautier-Delaye was one of the great French modernist designers. Like Pierre Chapo and Le Corbusier, he worked with Charlotte Periand. This ebonized table has a distinctly Japa...

A pair of modern lounge chairs with a minimalist, planar design, recently reupholstered in a soft ivory chenille.

Bruno Matthson descended from five generations of master cabinetmakers in Sweden. “He carefully studied the ‘mechanics of sitting.’ For example, in search of the perfect seating curv...

LITERATURE Illustrated in EDWARD WORMLEY: The Other Face of Modernism, pg. 41 A 1960s Dunbar swivel armchair designed by Edward Wormley. The base is ebonized mahogany. The back cush...

“I grew up in rural Kentucky and have been drawn to nature as a source of inspiration for as long as I can remember. My recent drawings on silvered glass recall stories from my youth...

A wonderfully large circular planter by Swiss designer Willy Guhl in a highly durable fiber cement. We love the way his planters age, and think they can be used with equal effectiven...

A pair of large Italian Baroque silvered copper repoussé altar prickets fitted as table lamps. Baluster stem with paw feet and rocaille decoration surrounding an engraved cartouche. ...

Well-proportioned, with a generous roll arm for perching on. Supple leather upholstery with excellent patina. The seat springs and inner cushions have been restored, so these are com...

Ellen Victoria Kajerdt (1893-1981) was the maker of this rare and whimsical pewter mirror depicting Diana, goddess of the hunt and also of the moon, in the company of gazelles and st...

Fjetterström designed the “Gothic Portal” carpet in 1934, after a trip to Knossos where she saw ancient potsherds. It was a design appreciated by King Gustaf VI Adolf, who owned one ...

A triangular birch stool with subtly tapered legs, a gently dipped seat recovered in soft, curly sheepskin. Quite a comfortable perch for its economical size. Tucks easily under most...

Otto Schulz was an architect and designer born in Germany, who moved to Sweden and founded in Gothenburg what quickly became one of Sweden’s most prestigious interior design shops–-B...

A Modern take on the tradition French “bouillotte” lamp that was designed for illuminating card games. On this streamlined Art Deco version, the original stitched parchment shade has...

Fritz Hansen opened the doors of his Copenhagen workshop in 1885. With the help of his son Christian, the company soon established its reputation for outstanding quality and forward-...

Jalmari Ruokokoski (1886-1936) Finland 1915 Watercolor on paper, in a modern gilt frame, Signed and dated 13 1/2” x 10” Provenance: Stenmans Konstsalong, Helsinki, Finland Jalmari R...

A hand-forged candle holder of sculptural delicacy.

A functional work by the contemporary sculptor Aki Rusu, who welds, bends, and hammers organic forms out of iron. In this case, Rusu hammered iron into very thin, smooth, lightweigh...

A functional work by the contemporary sculptor Aki Rusu, who welds, bends, and hammers organic forms out of iron. In this case, Rusu hammered iron into very thin, smooth, lightweigh...

A thick antique Belgian slate slab with a time-worn and subtly undulating surface sits atop a wrought iron base of elegant profile.

Unlike many of the great Danish designers, Frits Henningsen also ran his own cabinet-making shop. He cared deeply about quality of materials, and was uncompromising in the constructi...

Esko Pajamies is best known for the well-made and playful furniture he designed for the Finnish firm Asko in the 1960s and 70s. In 1979 he received the Finnish State Award for Art. ...

This exquisite cabinet was a custom production, with drawers and file inserts built to an architect’s exact specifications. The richly patinated brass hardware is accentuated by the ...

Masayaki Kurokawa’s work spans architectural design to industrial and product design, and interior design. He received his doctorate in Tokyo in 1967, subsequently opening his own de...

Master silversmith Reijo Sirkeoja made some of the most original silver designs in post-war Finland, combining unusual modern aesthetics with the sophis...

Founded in the early 1900s, Diehl quickly became a leading manufacturer of clocks, with their ‘Diletta’ miniature alarm clock gaining popularity throughout Germany. This rare model f...

Born in 1925, Jørgen Høj trained first as a metal-worker and upholsterer. From the 1950s, he ran his own design office, producing minimalist, planar furniture like this striking coff...

A Victorian slipper chair reupholstered for a 21st century nightmare. The frame has been reupholstered in a striped brown woven cotton, then Icelandic sheepskins. The fringe is orig...

"All möghe" means ‘all the people’ in Old Norse. In describing furniture, "allmoge" refers to the rustic and quirky furniture made by ordinary people for their own use from the mid-1...

A side table or writing table from the era of George II, wearing its age beautifully. The top especially, in its warped and wavy state, rewards the hand. We love the carved apron and...

A vivid addition to any room, this carved wood stag head is decorated with finely cast and gilded metal horns, worn brick-red pigment and an expression of fierce concentration. It si...

An early-twentieth century Uzbek tent hanging, boldly designed and meticulously embroidered in shades of red, blue, and green on a neutral, plain weave ground. The large dynamic comp...

The seat and back of this Scandinavian Modern bench comprise a stylish wave of conjoined slats. Set on sturdy tapered legs, this is a design with a compelling presence.

A rustic pine console table with a wonderful palimpsest of original paint and the patina of devoted use. The carved legs are stabilized by substantial stretchers.

Swedish Grace was a brief period in the history of Swedish decorative arts in which rigorous Neo-Classicism and Art Deco formed an exquisite hybrid. Simple lines are complemented by ...

In 1776, when Anders Jacob Rosendahl was 14, he began studying cabinetmaking as an apprentice to Olof Gruzelius. By 1782 he had become an official member of the cabinetmakers’ guild....

This is a fascinating piece of folk furniture. With the chair atop the table, it performs as a high chair. Flip the seat down on its hinges, and it is transformed into a table and ch...

The best burl bowls share a quality with scholar’s stones–they are the result of subtle and artful attention to found material which results in a moment of suspended wildness.

“When you see a room for the first time, your blood pressure should go up. I like to create an emotional experience. A well-designed space doesn’t give out its secrets right away. It...