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Modest Designs

Established in 20031stDibs seller since 2004

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Large Mazzega 8-tier Petal chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enormous and glamorous hand-blown glass Murano chandelier. Comprised of 139 clear and white striped glass petals, hanging from a chromed metal armature wired with 10 sockets. This is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

(3) French Jean Cocteau style ceramic dishes
By Jean Cocteau, Vallauris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three whimsical artist thrown and decorated plates. One with a classic Jean Cocteau style line drawing of a devilish figure, signed "Tauon" from Vallauris. The Ying Yang face dish is...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Slipper Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant tailored lounge chair is one of the most famous designs by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings, and perfectly reflects his understated brand of stripped-down modernism. By reducing ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Gerhard Berg Teak "Mama Bear" Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sexy, quintessential Mid-Century Scandinavian design, reminiscent of Hans Wegner's Mama Bear chair. Beautiful old-growth teak arm rests and legs, with fully padded seat upholstered i...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Kalmar Floor Lamp with Cantilever Reading Light
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Floor lamp with white enamel torchiere shade over cantilever reading light with mustard yellow enameled shade that can be adjusted for height by simply slipping it up or down the chr...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Chrome

(3) Venini Fasce Orizzontale Globe Pendants or Shades
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Smoked glass shades with vibrant red, green and blue horizontal stripe. These are easily converted to hanging globes, which we can do on spec for an additional fee. Can be purchased ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair Vintage Italian Brass and Black Enamel Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The stem and base are comprised of alternating polished brass and black enameled brass bands. An elegant design with a slightly Space Age feel. Wired with a single upright socket. ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Peter Hvidt for Thorald Madsen, Pair of Petite Teak Cabinets
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Carole Stupell Quartz Crystal Specimen Table Lamp
By Carole Stupell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Quartz

Allan Gould, American Walnut and Enameled Steel Side Table
By Allan Gould
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Erik Mattsson, Swedish Grace Intarsia Inlaid "Vikingar" Cabinet
By Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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 ...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Macassar, Mahogany, Rosewood

Fontana Arte, Large Brass Framed Mirror
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and large rectangular brass framed wall mirror with gently tapering sides. Backed with wood panel.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

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