Modest Designs

Pair of small chests of drawers in teak over birch. Slightly tapering body, brass pulls, and wonderful dark patina add to the overall elegance. A versatile size, the pair work well a...

Large example of Carole Stupell's classic studio-made table lamp. The natural Quartz crystal rests on a two-tier bean-shaped silvered wood base. The original custom shade mirrors t...

Simple and practical design that effectively conveys the California Craft sensibility through proportion and material. The rounded square figured-walnut top floats on the slender su...

Swedish Art Deco "Vikings" cabinet, designed by master architect/designer Erik Mattsson, inlay by Mjolby Intarsia, A.B, for Westbergs Mobler, Tranas. Mixed wood marquetry inlay on ...

Elegant and large rectangular brass framed wall mirror with gently tapering sides. Backed with wood panel.

Fabulous vintage pair of curved glass and ebonized wood console tables, designed by Ben Mildwoff and manufactured by his industrial glass company. Incredibly contemporary looking, this true Art Deco design epitomizes the early modernist fascination with creating high design through humble industrial materials. Immigrating to New York City early in the last century, Ben Mildwoff founded a successful industrial glass manufacturing company. With an interest in art and design, he eventually became a designer of mid-century modern furniture, working in glass. His designs graced the homes of his NYC society friends, fitting seamlessly alongside the designs of Paul Frankl, Donald Deskey, and the other stars of NYC modern...

Comprised of three swiveling circular tiers made from polished and satin brass, copper and chrome plated steel resting on recessed rolling casters

Classic, iconic design by Paul McCobb is the definition of architectural furniture. The simple brass frame with stretchers is elevated by the beautiful patination that has aged into...

Rare pair of large solid clear acrylic oval block lamps with the original mirror-polished steel shades and diffusers. Cords are embedded in the lucite blocks, which support a double ...

Classic pair of table lamps by Maison Charles, epitomizing the whimsical French taste in decoration during the last quarter of the 20th c. A quasi-traditional Louis XVI-style neoc...

Joseph Raffael (NYC, 1933-2021), Surrealist Portrait of a Woman, collaged magazine photographs assembled on cardboard, pencil signed lower margins, matted and wood slat framed under ...

Rosewood veneered top over mahogany base and brass sabots, signed on inlaid tile on leg. This fixed length table would work as a dining or center table or writing desk. Professiona...