About Porter & Plunk
Established by John Gilmer in 2004, Porter & Plunk specializes in 19th and 20th Century American and European antique and vintage furniture, lighting, and decorative accessories, with a focus on the rare, unique and sculptural piece that defines a room or space. John has made Porter & Plunk a favorite shopping destination in Palm Springs. An accomplished architect and interior designer, John melds the modern, eclectic and classic to create a contemporary, 21st century environment. His work is timeless and comfortable, exhibiting a fresh, innovative approach with a classi...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Fratelli Galimberti Cantù
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural pair of italian lounge chairs and ottomans attributed to Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini for Fratelli Galimberti, circa 1950s.
The chairs have been reupholstered in Camir...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of high back lounge chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall. Similar to his "Strictly Spanish" lounge chairs without the more detailed base. The base on this pair is walnut with ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Uppsala Ekeby Swedish Ceramic Vase by Anna-Lisa Tomson
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Swedish ceramic vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905-1952) for Uppsala Ekeby, in production from 1948-1962. Fabulous handcrafted midcentury design of...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Gilt Metal Ruhlmann Style Mirror
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely large beveled mirror with a gilt metal frame, hung on gold rope with tassel ends. In the style of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann. Measures: 35 1/2" diameter currently hung on one ro...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Brass Sconces Attributed to Leleu
By Maison Leleu, Jules Leleu
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern French sconces, attributed to Jules Leleu but not marked. Each sconce has been rewired and takes a US candelabra base bulb. New, solid brass, shaped back...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One iconic early Pierre Paulin "groovy" chair, reupholstered in a Maharam woven fabric, with new foam.
Known for its striking, sculptural shape. It is also known as the "M" chair due...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mazzega Italian Murano Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large chandelier comprised of 16 'tronchi', each with a sculptural gap up its length, surrounding a cast glass disc on the bottom of the fixture. A chrome frame accents the glass. ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Italian Brass 'Skyscraper' Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two skyscraper style brass chairs with new hair-on-hide upholstery. Circa 1970's, with an Art Deco, Hollywood Regency feel. One set available.
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
1980s Cube Lounge Chairs
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s club chairs in new ivory wool bouclé. Chic "floating cube" design on a recessed satin brass base with a nice seam detail at the rear. Attributed to Steve Chase but unmarked.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Swivel Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare swivel tub chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Its monumental scale (44” wide) and tufted interior make it a statement piece for any room. The chair sits on a cylin...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Galliano Ferro Venetian Stemware
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning set of Murano glass tableware by Galliano Ferro. Gold flecked glass with blue glass accent. Sold as a four piece place setting for 4, includes wine glass 6.5" x 3.125", ch...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
19th Century Bronze Tazza by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Ferdinand Levillain
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good 19th century Italian bronze neo-greque footed Tazza with scrolled handles and arge, round centrepiece, in the centre with a round relief medallion with an antique classical sc...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
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