Metropolis Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
28
4
to
4
32
32
32
32
9
4
1
1
27
4
3
10
14
2
2
5
1
4
2
4
12
9
8
3
2
16
16
10
6
6
2
1
1
1
1
Marcel Duchamp Mental Chess Board, 1991, Limited Edition 167/850
By Marcel Duchamp
Located in New York, NY
A rare and vintage Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) Chessboard art set made in 1991 composed of a wood box reproducing the artist’s Mental Chess Board from 1937 and containing an exhibitio...
Category
1990s Games
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage American Wood & Metal Architectural Birdhouse
Located in New York, NY
A handmade wooden birdhouse made in a 19th century American vernacular style.
USA, circa 1950.
Age related wear and vintage charm.
Dimensions: 24” L x 18” W x 26” H
Category
Vintage 1950s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Annie Leibovitz 1970-1990 First Edition Photography Book
By Annie Leibovitz
Located in New York, NY
A collection of Annie Leibovitz's most classic photographs. The photographs made up her first museum show, which "took place in 1991 at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D...
Category
1990s Italian Books
Materials
Paper
Michael Graves Backgammon Game Set, circa 2000
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
A backgammon board designed by famed architect Michael Graves.
Imported, circa 1990.
Signed with metal tag.
Finely constructed of cherry stained hardwood and veneers.
Features ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Games
Materials
Wood, Resin
Interlude Nightstand in Parchment & Antiqued Brass
By Interlude
Located in New York, NY
An elegant single nightstand in lacquered parchment finish and antiqued brass hardware.
Made by Interlude; signed with metal plaque on inside drawer.
Features a drawer and two lowe...
Category
Early 2000s Minimalist Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Memorial Etchings of the Historic Landmarks of America, 1921
Located in New York, NY
United States Historical Society, 1921. One of an edition of unspecified limitation. Hardcover. Good/o jacket issued. New York: United States Historical Society, 1921. Introduction by Stephen Morrell Newman. One of an edition of unspecified limitation with 24 original etchings by Robert Shaw...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Books
Materials
Paper
Birds a Collection of 25 Bird Figures and Music Boxes
Located in New York, NY
A lifetime collection of birds. A set of 25 some made of porcelain some carved from wood or resin. Of the 25 of them 5 are music boxes.
I actually think it's quite charming.
Siz...
Category
Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Resin, Wood
Michael Graves Monopoly Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
The Monopoly game set designed by Michael Graves (b. 1934 Indianapolis, IN - 2015 Princeton, NJ) for Parker Brothers. Circa 2002.
Signed with Graves' signature incised in small metal disk on underside.
Features a cherry-finished wood box that opens up to a game board, with a built-in, pull-out drawer contaning original game pieces and accessories including 6 polished metal game tokens, 2 dice, classic Monopoly money, Chance and Community card sets, and also two velour drawstring bags to hold houses and hotels.
Dimensions of board: ??Closed: 16 inches L x 8 inches D x 3.5 inches H / Open: 16 inches L x 16 inches D x 3 inches H
Notes from the Archive:
?American architect, Michael Graves' legacy includes designing over 350 buildings, and 2000 products. The Michael Graves Design brand at Target was the first example of an architect/designer having his own consumer brand of products. This collection transformed the retailer from a discount store to a design destination. It was Graves' own idea to design new versions of classic games beginning with a chess set in 2000 with inspiration from the famous Bauhaus Chess Set...
Category
Early 2000s Games
Materials
Wood
Custom Vellum Nightstands, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom real vellum-covered bedside tables, each having two drawers and a lower shelf. (Matte finish). Made in USA.
Faux vellum (Satin finish) is available for $18,000 List...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
David Hicks Style & Design First Edition Book, 1987
By David Hicks
Located in New York, NY
A first edition book by David Hicks, titled "David Hicks Style & Design." 1987 printing. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Cast Iron Shoe Mold
Located in New York, NY
Antique factory shoe mold made of cast iron. USA, circa 1920. A beautiful, simple form.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Oldest Game in the World by Skodje Skern
By Skodje
Located in New York, NY
Wenge wood game board by Skodje Skern, Denmark, circa 1960.
Game board made from a solid piece of wood, designed for playing "Kahala," one of the earliest known games.
Signed ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
First Edition of David Hicks on Home Decoration Book
By David Hicks
Located in New York, NY
A first American edition copy of the eponymous "David Hicks on Home Decoration" book. In very good condition. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Books
Materials
Paper
World Globe by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate world globe designed by Edward Wormley for Rand McNally, USA, circa 1950. Features a rotating globe mounted on a walnut base with brass capped legs. Marked "Rand McNally...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Globes
Dunhill Black Leather and Cork Humidor
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
A black leather and cork cigar humidor by Dunhill of England. Signed. Portugal, circa 1950.
Made of cork with black leather banding and removable cover. Underside of cover incl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Cork, Glass, Leather
Vintage School Globe by Nystrom
By Lennart Nyström
Located in New York, NY
Vintage school globe by Nystrom. USA, circa 1950. Features bold green continents on blue ocean, mounted on a metal base with swivel mechanism.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Metal
Mario Testino Front Row Back Stage First Edition Hardcover Book 1999
By Mario Testino
Located in New York, NY
The oversize first edition hardcover book, Front Row/Backstage, by photographer Mario Testino.
Published in 1999, Front Row/Backstage captures the excitement and drama of the intern...
Category
1990s Books
Materials
Paper
1993 Happy Holidays Special Edition Barbie Doll
Located in New York, NY
Special edition. Mattel, happy holidays special edition Barbie. 1993.
Doll is featured in her red gown and long, blond tresses.
Includes box.
Category
1990s Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Set of Three 19th Century Children ABC Plates
By Staffordshire
Located in New York, NY
This is a glorious set of three child transferware alphabet or ABC plates dating from the early to mid-19th century. The plates measures just 5-1/8 inches in...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Children's Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
David Hicks Living with Design First Edition Book
By David Hicks
Located in New York, NY
A first edition book by David Hicks titled "Living with Design." Printed in 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Category
Vintage 1970s English Books
Materials
Paper
White by Design by Bo Niles First Edition Hardcover Book
Located in New York, NY
A first edition hard cover with cloth binding and dust jacket of "White by Design" by Bo Niles. Forward by Ralph Lauren.
"White by Design" focuses on a world of white rooms and white houses. Features a Richard Meier house in Connecticut, Ralph and Ricky Lauren...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage World Globe by AJ Nystrom
By A.J. Nystrom & Co
Located in New York, NY
A vintage large school globe by A.J. Nystom Co. USA, circa 1950.
Features delineated brown continents, along with oceans, latitude and longitude numbe...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Plywood Screen by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
An early folding plywood screen by Charles and Ray Eames. Each wood panel is joined by off-white canvas hinges.
USA, circa 1950-1960.
Folds nearly flat for storage or transport.
L...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Canvas, Wood
The New Icon of Modern Robert Loughlin First Edition, 2011
By Robert Loughlin
Located in New York, NY
A first edition of the art catalog, The New Icon of Modern: Robert Loughlin. Introduction by Carlo McCormick, USA, 2011. Softcover. Features 47 pages with...
Category
2010s American Books
David Hicks Set of First Edition Garden and Flower Arranging Books
By David Hicks
Located in New York, NY
A set of three first edition books by David Hicks, the legendary designer. This set of out-of-print books focuses on garden design and flower arranging. All in very good condition with dust jackets. Includes the following three titles.
The David Hicks Book...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Books
Wall Mount Coat Holder
Located in New York, NY
Vintage wall mount coat holder.
Arched arm attached to rotating ball with multiple hooks in alternating lengths.
Available in black or white finish. Priced individually.
Measure...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Vintage Nautical Spot Light
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century spot light by Crouse Hinds. USA. Features a Pyrex round shade and fully adjustable head mounted on a wide round base. For display purp...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Nautical Spot Light
Located in New York, NY
Vintage nautical or industrial ship spotlight / search light / lantern by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930. For display purposes only; not tested for us...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Spotlight by Crouse Hinds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage industrial / nautical spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930-1940. Retains some original gray paint. For display only; not recommende...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Nautical Ship Air Vent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage cowl air vent from an old ship. England, Mid-20th century. Retains original orange paint; displays wear and character. Sold as a decorative nautical...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
Modern Sailboat in the Style of Curtis Jere
Located in New York, NY
Modern sailboat model made of steel rods and mounted on triangular stained-wood bases. USA, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
DAVID HICKS Style & Design First Edition Book 1987
By David Hicks
Located in New York, NY
A first edition book by David Hicks, titled "David Hicks Style & Design." 1987 printing. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Category
