About Social Objects
For us, mid-century modernism has always been a life-long obsession. It all started when we began renovating mid-century modern homes in Los Angeles, Oakland and Seattle, drove 1,000 miles to pick up an original 1956 Eames lounge chair, and with a bit of luck, accumulated a lifetime of conversational hors d'oeuvres. In our other lives, I, Kay (the husband), work as a Creative Director in advertising and design, and have spent the last 10 years photographing, directing, and staging award-winning commercials and ads. My wife, Patty spent most of her life in the hospitali...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Alexander Girard Prototype Cabinet for Herman Miller, 1965
By Alexander Girard
Located in Seattle, WA
From Wright Auction: The cabinet was a prototype model for The Girard Group created for the Herman Miller showroom; There were only two known to be ever made. The cast aluminum legs ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670 and Ottoman 671 in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Prominent grain 3rd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, restored original leather and oiled shells, re-polished steel frame.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
By Dieter Rams
Located in Seattle, WA
The wall-mounted system is one of the most sought-after hi-fi systems from the 1960s. The combination of the amplifier with radio, reel-to-reel machine, matching speakers, and the re...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Large Womb Chair and Ottoman in Forest Green Boucle
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillow...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 Sectional Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Cassina, Piero Lissoni
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide sectional, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by Cassina ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 3-Seater Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Cassina, Piero Lissoni
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and illusive Mex Cube 271 extra wide three-seater sofa, down-filled cushions, completely reupholstered in Elmo-soft Saddle Brown leather. Designed and went into production by ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Veranda Lounge Chair in Original Baby Blue Leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an unusual baby blue leather and black leg Veranda Lounge Chair designed by renowned Italian architect Vico Magistretti for Cassina. It is in overall good condition, with lig...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Single 1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamps BB1-30XN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture Table Lamp BB1-30XN. Original box for the 30XN shade with 30XN stamp on the end of the box with a newer base (2010s).
The bright red Sun and Moon s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
A pair of 1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamps BB1-30XN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A New Old Stock pair of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture Table Lamps BB1-30XN. Original boxes for the 30XN shade with 30XN stamp on the end of each box, with newer bases (2010s).
The ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and collectible 1958 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, model 670-671 includes all distinct 1st generation details, restored and reupholstered, ready for use.
1st gen details:
1....
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Early Production Le Corbusier Cassina LC2 Petite Modele Black Frame and Cushion
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Seattle, WA
A good condition LC2 Petite Modele Armchair Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, produced by Cassina, in original black leather cushions and black frame. S...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet/Gentleman's Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and unique George Nelson Thin Edge bar cabinet in Rosewood, with built in light box mirror and electric plug, circa 1970s. The cabinet can be used as a vanity table, with five...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Rosewood, Plywood
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