About Central Avenue Modern
Central Avenue Modern owner, Mark Frisman, is a well-known veteran of the NYC design scene. Starting in the 1990s at the 26th Street Flea Market, Mark subsequently opened a brick and mortar store in NYC and another in Hudson New York. Mark is constantly traveling and striving to be ahead of the curve. Collector and dealer, with a passion for Mid Century chairs, lamps, art, ceramics and unusual objects, Mark Frisman has been associated with top designers, clients and collectors from all over the world. Besides his presence on various website platforms, today, Mark makes...Read More
Featured Pieces
Organic Ceramic Platter By Wade England
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual, kidney shaped ceramic bowl, by Wade Ceramics, UK. Stylized feet, lovely decoration.
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Georges Briard Ceramic Vase Hyalyn Pottery 1960's
By Georges Briard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming large vase by Georges Briard for Hyalyn, USA, ca' 1960's. Gold on green, signed on the front.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Royere Style Undulating Fire Log Holder Heavy Wrought Iron ca' 1957
By Jean Royère
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A solid wrought iron fire log holder. Undulating design, ca' 1957, very heavy (aprox. 75-80lbs).
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modernist Magazine Table ca' 1950's
By Paul Tuttle
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual metal and plywood modernist magazine table, ca' 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Unusual Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and hard to find, large teak salad bowl by J.Quistgaard. Unusual form with raised handles and great patina. Note butterfly joints. Also Danish teak spoons (non Quistgaard desi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Teak
A Pair Of Vintage Brown Jordan Outdoor Chaises
By Brown Jordan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great outdoor/pool side vintage chaises. Heavy aluminium construction, three position seat adjustments. Also note flat, welded gliders on the bottom for better support. Black/gray ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Bookends ca' 1950's
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish, 1950s bookends by Gordon Martz. Circular pattern,beige ceramic tiles, inset into walnut frames, with brass extensions. Heavy and well made.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Bookends
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish, 1950s bookends by Gordon Martz. Circular pattern, white ceramic tiles, inset into walnut frames, with brass extensions. Heavy and well made.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
A Pair of Brass Torcheres Ca' 1950's
By Lightolier
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish vintage brass torchères in Paavo Tynell/Lightolier style. Elegant with nice patina and tarnishing, pull down chain switches. Each one has a pair of decorative rings...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Charger or Wall Plaque By Primavera Longwy France 1920's
By Primavera
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fabulous Primavera/Longwy 1920's Art Deco charger or wall plaque (has wall mounts on the back). Stylized portrait of a woman in a landscape. Vibrant colors, crackling effect add to...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Martz Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz/ Marshall Studios, ceramic and walnut
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful table lamp designed by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a royal blue glaze with incised vertical stripes. Great walnut finial to ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
A Pair Of Night Stands Or Small Chests By American Of Martinsville 1950's
By American of Martinsville
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fine pair of night stands or small chests of drawers by American of Martinsville. Ca' 1960's, with three drawers each. Reconditioned and redone in blue gray lacquer, handles polish...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
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