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
Established in 20191stDibs seller since 2021
Featured Pieces
RR126 Radiophonograph Turntable by the Castiglionis for Brionvega Red Edition
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Seattle, WA
Brionvega RR126, A.K.A. the “Musical Pet.” Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965, this red edition is in good condition with honest wear and has been fully service...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
Carlo Nason Chandelier by Mazzega, Opaline Glass, Italy 1968
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Seattle, WA
Carlo Nason's chandelier exemplifies 20th-century Italian design. Created in the late 1960s during a vibrant period for Venetian designer Nason, known for collaborations with Mazzega...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH501 "The Chair" Set of Four in Teak & Cane
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of Four model JH501 with cane seat and back, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This iconic Danish modern design is best known as "The Chair.” The more common versio...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Restored Second Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Pine Green leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
2nd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, reupholstered cushion in pine green full grain leather, and refinished shells, re-polished steel frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
A pair of Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH501 "The Chair" in Teak & Cane
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of model JH501 with cane seat and back, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This iconic Danish modern design is best known as "The Chair.” The more common version ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Seattle, WA
Extremely rare Flip top partner's desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen in rosewood with brass fittings The top shelf of the desk flips down to extend the work surface allowing it to be used a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Grain 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Rosewood, Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Third Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman 670/671 featuring exceptional grain in the original finish rosewood shell and restored black leather cushions.
This is one of the mos...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Niels O. Møller Armchair Model 62 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Rosewood
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly the most sought-after and rare Moller chair, especially in rosewood. This armchair model 62, designed by Niels Otto Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers møbelfabrik in Denmark, i...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen China Chair, Rosewood and Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944, the China chair has become an iconic piece of mid-century Danish design. It is model number FH4283, part of a series created by Wegner and produce...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Four Niels Otto Moller Model 78 chair in Rosewood and Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Seattle, WA
Iconic set of four Brazillian rosewood dining chairs model 78, designed by Niels Otto Moller for JL Møller Møbelfabrik in 1954. This set is in original condition, with new papercord....
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Set of eight Niels Otto Moller dining chair Model 77 in Rosewood and Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of 8 Brazilian rosewood dining chairs Model 77 designed by Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1959. Newly re-papercorded seats, the maker's mark is on the bott...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
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