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
Featured Pieces
Willy Rizzo Style Brass and Chrome Table Lamp
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1970s sculptural table lamp of small-scale in the style of Willy Rizzo. Brass and chrome. Measures: 13.5" to top of socket. Upon request it will be rewired for US bulbs at an addit...
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of European Art Deco Burl Cabinets
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large pair of bookmatched burl veneer cabinets that form a large buffet. Tops in original black glass. One cabinet with internal drawers on one s...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Burl
Two Beveled Mirror Side Cabinets
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exceptional pair of mirrored single door cabinets. Beveled, antiqued mirror covers piece, with silver leaf wood trim. By William Lyons Design Craft of NYC, 1975
Category
20th Century American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Patinated Bronze Table Lamps, Stewart Ross James, Hansen Lighting Co
By Hansen Lighting Co., Stewart Ross James
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sculptural square hourglass-form bronze table lamps designed by Stewart Ross James for Hansen Lighting. Sold as a set of 2. The uniquely patinated bronze bases present with a richly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early Pierre Paulin F598 "Groovy" Chair for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of iconic early Pierre Paulin "groovy" chairs, reupholstered in a Maharam woven fabric, with new foam.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Spanish Walnut and Iron Trestle Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Walnut and wrought iron strap table with solid walnut top. Top was most likely one board but has split with age. carved lyre style legs, beautiful wrought...
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Farm Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vanity by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural vanity by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. Floating top with leatherette covered 'wings'. Angled base cabinets contain three drawers with original padded leatherette cov...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Pair of 1980s Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic pair of 1980s chrome ball lamps. Double sockets, excellent quality, labeled Norman Perry Lamp Co. Shades for display only.
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco / Moderne Silver Aluminum Leafed Daybed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This period Art Deco / Art Moderne daybed has an elegant presence and works well with items moderne and modern. It has been newly recovered in a lux ivory boucle´. The wood frame, fi...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good Mid-Century Modern sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with flared back and arms and loose back cushions. Square dark walnut legs with round brass foot. The piece was reupholst...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Midcentury Chrome and Grey Glass Pendant Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A hexagonal 1970s lantern pendant, with chrome frame and grey bronze glass panels.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Indian Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of lamps with filigree chased nickel and brass drops and brackets on a lacquered wood base. Hand-wrought, either Indian or Moroccan, with a Hollywood Regency vibe. Recently created from a single vintage Marbro lamp...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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