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
Dieter Rams for Braun Audio 310 Record Player and L60 floor speaker 1970s
By Dieter Rams, Braun
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare Classic Braun Audio 310 unit paired with L60 floor speaker designed by Dieter Rams, produced by Braun. The unit is fully functional, recently cosm...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp ST2-36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and unusual New old stock Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model ST2-36N, Isamu Noguchi stamped on steel base and shade. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears o...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Early Eames Time Life Lobby Desk Chair Reupholstered in Forest Green Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
The Eames time life "lobby" chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time-Life building in New York by Charles & Ray Eames. The time life lobby chair combines the ch...
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Piero Lissoni for Cassina Mex Cube 271 Sectional Sofa in Elmosoft Saddle Brown
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
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
Svend Skipper for Skippers Møbler Model 91 Easy Chair in Grey Stripe Velvet
By Svend Skipper
Located in Seattle, WA
A Svend Skipper for Skippers Møbler Model 91 Easy Chair, teak frame, recently reupholstered in grey stripe velvet fabric. This particular example is in good condition, very minimal w...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
Large size Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Red Fabric & Chrome Frame
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
Womb chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in custom order Red fabric and chrome leg. Original Knoll Tag under the chair. The fabric is in overall good shape, there's a few spots where th...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Single 1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamps BB1-30XN, New Old Stock
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A New Old Stock of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture Table Lamp BB1-30XN. Original boxe for the 30XN shade with 30XN stamp on the end of the box
The bright red Sun and Moon stamp on ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
A pair of 1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamps BB1-30XN, New Old Stock
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.
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 BB1-30DL, New Old Stock
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A pristine pair of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture Table Lamps BB1-30DL. Original boxes for the two BB1 base with BB1 stamp on the end of each box.
The bright red Sun and Moon stamp...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
1951 Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 70XL shade with BB3 base, New Old Stock
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
An exceptionally rare and pristine example of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture: 70XL shade on BB3 base. Original box for the 70XL shade.
The bright red Sun and Moon stamp on the shad...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
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