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
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 Ferdinand Levillain, F. Barbedienne Foundry
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Modern Arc Table Lamp by Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chic brass, chrome and travertine desk lamp by Guzzini. Chrome arc with brass dome shade anchored by a travertine cube. Base is 5" x 5" x 5".
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Chrome
Italian Tole Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Early 20th Century Italian tole candle sconces of branches with cherries and leaves. Not wired.
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Tôle
1980's Fossil Stone Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1980's vintage coffee table with wood base and inset fossil stone top.
Category
20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Bronze Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Ello
By Ello Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A two-part mirrored cabinet on chest, perfect for a bar. Two mirrored doors above three mirrored drawers with modern inset brass campaign handles, on a brass base with brass sides. G...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Collection of Royal Haeger "Earth Wrap" Pottery
By Royal Haeger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A collection of 1970's pottery by Royal Haeger from the "Earth Wrap" line. Gold and burnt orange lava glaze on a matte brown ground. Ten pieces available, s...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garniture
Materials
Pottery
Dunbar Slipper Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
slipper chair by Edward Wormley for Dubar. Button tufted tight seat and back in ivory boucle. Wood base refinished in dark walnut
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
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