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Few designs have shaped the modern interior as much as the work of Charles and Ray Eames. This early Contract Base side table, made by Herman Miller in 1960, shows why. A crisp white...

This is a stunning and rare Pipeline daybed or bench, designed in 1960 by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Georg Jørgensen & Søn. It is a bold piece of Danish modernism that treats a simple da...

Few chairs capture the elegance of Danish design as well as the Bird chair, also known as the Tulip chair. Designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm in the 1960s, the model is...

Poul Kjærholm made furniture the way an architect makes a building: with precision, restraint and a deep respect for materials. The PK63 coffee table shows it in its simplest form. A...

Two pairs of hands hold a bunch of wild flowers, drawn in a few simple, confident lines. Pablo Picasso’s “Le Bouquet” from 1958 is one of his most loved late images, and here it is t...

Pierre Paulin was one of the great sculptors of seating, and the Ben chair shows why. Two broad, rounded arms wrap into a deep, cupped back and a wide, generous seat, all in one cont...

A tall, slender column of pure colour. This floor lamp by Gianfranco Frattini, designed in Italy in 1970, is Italian Pop-era design at its most reduced: a single vertical form in glo...

A tall, graceful rocking chair from Denmark in the quiet, craftsmanlike spirit of Danish design in 1960. Niels Eilersen’s rocker is built around a slim ladder back with four gently c...

Some design icons are meant to be experienced in singular form. Others, like this extraordinary set of 25 Laleggera chairs, demand to be appreciated in their full monumental glory—a ...

This nine-light chandelier by Stilnovo has the graphic, sculptural quality that made Italian lighting of the 1950s so influential. Nine slender brass arms fan out from a central blac...

Virgil Abloh, "Mona Lisa", Artwork with Steel Frame, 2019 Backlit artwork, presented in a black powder-coated, steel frame as per the artist's specification. Panel: Polystyrene pl...

A striking George Nelson “Half Nelson” table lamp, distinguished by its sculptural silhouette and beautifully restrained combination of black and white finishes. The lamp features a...

A rare early Baker Sofa, produced in 1998 by One Collection in Denmark, the company now internationally known as House of Finn Juhl, the official licensed manufacturer of Finn Juhl’s...

A set of four white fiberglass “Quattro Gatti” tables, designed by Mario Bellini in the 1960s for C & B Italia and manufactured in Italy. C & B Italia is the predecessor of B & B Ita...

A unique rocking cot by Piet Hein Eek, in wonderful all-original condition. It is built entirely from reclaimed scrap wood, the material that made Eek’s name. Each plank keeps its o...

A beautiful Danish Modern teak desk by H.P. Hansen, made around 1960. It has the understated elegance and careful craftsmanship that made Danish furniture of this period so admired. ...

A monumental wall lamp that works as both a light and a sculpture. A square box of chromed sheet metal hovers a few centimeters from the wall. At its heart sits a heavy, square cast ...

A set of four Torbecchia dining chairs, designed in 1964 by the Italian architect Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova. Michelucci is best known for his monumental, brutalist-leaning b...

A rare Poul Kjærholm PK62 side table, designed in 1968 and made by E. Kold Christensen. The frame is brushed stainless steel and carries its original top of Porsgrunn marble. The man...

The PK24 is one of the most beautiful chairs of Danish modernism. Poul Kjaerholm designed it in 1965, and this is a rare early example from E. Kold Christensen. A single sweeping she...

Piero Sartogo and Nathalie Grenon designed the Toscana chair in 1986 for Saporiti Italia. It is an unusual piece of Italian design from the 1980s, when furniture was treated as sculp...

This is a small writing desk from 1954 that Coen de Vries designed and the Dutch manufacturer Devo produced. It is a piece of Dutch post-war design from the period when designers bro...

This is the Model No. 65 slipper chair that Florence Knoll designed in 1955 and Knoll International produced. It is a rare model, made only from 1955 to 1973, and it shows the clear,...

This is a very rare pair of original drawer units that Arne Jacobsen designed in 1958 exclusively for the guest rooms of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The hotel is one of the gr...

This pendant from Doria, circa 1960, looks like a piece of frozen sea life. The globe is pressed clear glass with a heavy, sculptural relief. Rows of raised, wave-like scrolls run fr...

This Italian bar cart from around 1965 is as practical as it is good-looking. It is made of warm cherry wood and solid brass, and it brings a bit of old-world theatre to serving drin...

Max Ingrand’s work for Fontana Arte is at its best in this rare pair of table lamps from 1956. Each lamp has a tall, tapered shade of frosted opaline glass that sits lightly on a scu...

This is a set of six beautifully crafted Danish dining chairs in teak, upholstered in dark chocolate brown Naugahyde. Everything about them is original, and they show the kind of qui...

Verner Panton is the designer who brought colour, curves and optimism into postwar furniture, and the C1 is one of his most playful ideas. The shell is a deep, rounded bowl, tilted b...

Few watches look like an Ikepod, and the Megapode is the one that makes the biggest statement. Marc Newson designed the Ikepod watches together with Oliver Ike, and they were conceiv...

Designed by Marc Newson in 1992 for Flos, the Helice is one of the most sculptural floor lamps of the 1990s. Newson, the Australian designer known for his fluid, organic forms, gave ...

This is a compact Scandinavian sofa from the 1940s, a one-off piece with the quiet confidence of the period. The silhouette is gently curved and sculptural. The back wraps into low, ...

This three-arm chandelier was designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, the Swedish glassworks known for its crystal. Three cylindrical glass shades hang from a slim brass frame. Each...

This is a magnificent three-seater sofa designed by Johannes Andersen, one of the most distinctive voices in Danish modern design. The frame is solid Brazilian rosewood with a concea...

Few chairs live up to their name as well as the Orange Slice. Pierre Paulin designed it in 1960 for Artifort, and its form is exactly that of a fruit segment: two curved, overlapping...

Few chairs live up to their name as well as the Orange Slice. Pierre Paulin designed it in 1960 for Artifort, and its form is exactly that of a fruit segment: two curved, overlapping...

Mario Bellini’s Cab is one of the landmark chairs of Italian design. Introduced by Cassina in 1977, it was the first chair to wear its upholstery as a s...

Designed by Grazzi & Bianchi for Pellizzoni, the Pasqualina is a refined, minimal dining chair, and this is a rare matching set of eight. Each chair is fully upholstered in white lea...

Designed by Max Ingrand in 1961 for Fontana Arte, the Model 2020 is a quiet masterpiece of Italian lighting. A slender black stem rises from a round, dished base, and at the top a pa...

A rare and elegant set of three white leather desk chairs by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, circa 1970. Designed as the Model FK 6727, the chair is univ...

A beautiful early 20th-century studio vase by Willem Coenraad Brouwer, one of the most inventive Dutch ceramists of his time. Brouwer’s pottery in Leid...

A refined side table by Aldo Tura, the Milanese designer celebrated for his sensuous use of lacquered goatskin and for bringing a sophisticated, tactile glamour to Italian interiors ...

A rare small bronze plaque by Arnaldo Pomodoro, one of the most celebrated Italian sculptors of the postwar era, created in 1979 to mark the 25th anniversary of Tecno, Milan. The pie...

A very elegant set of tray tables by Illum Wikkelsø, one of the finest Danish designers of the postwar period. Wikkelsø was known for his refined proportions, his superb craftsmanshi...

A handsome set of four Vela armchairs by Carlo Bartoli, one of the leading figures of Italian postwar design. Known for his clear, sculptural lines and his skill in marrying comfort ...

A rare and glamorous ensemble of six pedestals in graduated heights, made in France in the 1970s. Each is clad in smoked, bronze-toned mirror glass and framed in polished brass, and ...

A graceful and theatrical lamp by Antonio Pavia, whose sculptural brass animals brought a note of Hollywood Regency glamour and naturalistic fantasy to Italian interiors. A slender g...

Two icons of Dutch and Danish design meet in this signed, limited edition chair by Maarten Baas. Arne Jacobsen’s Series 7, designed in 1955 for Fritz Hansen, is among the best-sellin...

A rare and witty object from the French sculptor and designer Yonel Lebovici, this kinetic ashtray turns the most utilitarian of household objects into a small sculpture. Made in the...

Few works in contemporary design have changed the conversation as decisively as Maarten Baas’s ‘Smoke’ series. Created while he was still a student at the Design Academy Eindhoven, i...

An impressive example of Italian art glass, this extra-large Chiclos vase was designed by Renato Toso for Leucos. With its generous proportions and sculptural presence, the piece emb...

An exceptional example of European mid-century modernism, this cupboard by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax was designed in the early 1950s and remains one of the most celebrated piece...

Exemplifying the precision and poise of French Art Deco design, the No. 2075 ceiling lamp by Jean Perzel is a masterclass in understated luxury. Originally conceived in the early 20t...

This captivating painting by Gladys Kemarre (1937-2017), a respected Anmatyerre artist from Utopia in the Northern Territory, is a powerful expression of Aboriginal Dreaming—a visual...

A striking combination of sculptural design and acoustic functionality, this set of ten Soundwave Swell wall panels was designed by Japanese designer Jin Kuramoto for Swedish manufac...

Bold, glossy, and unapologetically 1970s. This Italian square coffee table in high-shine black fiberglass delivers instant impact with its sleek lines and sculptural form. Lightweigh...

A richly expressive work by American artist Jim Dine, this Untitled piece comes from the celebrated portfolio Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror, inspired by John Ashbery’s Pulitzer Pr...

A sculptural glass design by celebrated Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, the large Stellaria bowl, model 3450, exemplifies the organic forms and refined craftsmanship that define Sca...

A refined example of mid-century French lighting design, this adjustable twin sconce by Jean-René Caillette for Parscot combines architectural simplicity with functional versatility....

A striking pair of sculptural coat racks designed by Carlo Cerbaro for Porada, combining functional ingenuity with an elegant, organic silhouette. Crafted from curved plywood, each p...