About Farnsworth / Hoffman
The Farnsworth/Hoffman started out as collectors first starting in the 1990s with an educational background in the Arts and becoming dealers in the early 2000s, the focus has been about design and form mostly 20th Century Modern Movements from the Bauhaus , American Modernist designs and art from the 1920s to 1980s as well as a mix of other esoteric designs, be it Craft or Folk Art from around the globe
Farnsworth / Hoffman
Established in 20071stDibs seller since 2022
Featured Pieces
1960s New York Artist John H Manhold Brass Abstract Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s New York artist John H Manhold figurative abstract brass sculpture resting on a black marble base, an substantial sculpture weighting in at 30 pounds. Manhold had a very colorf...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
British Machine Age / Art Deco Alpax Cork Alumimun Cork Stool
By Alpax
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco / Machine Age stool constructed of cork, aluminum and chromed metal manufactured by Alpax of England from the 1930s. The cork top is in excellent condition as is the chrome ...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Machine Age Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1970s Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture by Malcolm Moran of Carmel California
By Malcolm Moran
Located in Oakland, CA
Multi colored enamel abstract wall sculpture in brass by California artist Malcolm Moran. Constructed of various sizes of brass rods and enamel coated brass elements welded throughou...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Russell Woodard Wire Patio Armchairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Oakland, CA
All original condition vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wire armchairs. Organic freeform bodies resting on a four legged base, the color is an off white with patina.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Modernist Jan De Swart Abstract Sculpture in Mixed Woods California Artist
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) mixed woods abstract sculpture of ebony, rosewood, and ash. The sculpture is based on the form of a sail boat in the abstract construct resting on a square b...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Ebony, Walnut
1950s Architect Designed & Crafted Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Architect's made and crafted desk created with Philippine Mahogany, white laminate for the top and drawer fronts. Having a double set of three drawers on each side with metal pulls. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Rattan / Wicker Ottoman attributed to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcrafted rattan ottoman attributed to Italian architect Franco Albini. The spheric shape is created by a series of steam bent rattan rods that are then fasten together with split ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Folded Leather Origami Elephant Sculpture from England circa 1960s
By Deru
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted folded leather Elephant from England circa 1960s. A very creative approach using a single piece of leather to make the Elephant form that is folded then stitched togethe...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather
Rare Solid Sterling Silver Wall Clock for Georg Jensen by Henning Koppel
By Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen
Located in Oakland, CA
An extremely rare solid sterling silver wall clock model HK A11 designed by Henning Koppel and created by Georg Jensen of Denmark. A never used wall clock...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver
California Artist Jan De Swart Mixed Metals Abstract Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) mixed metals abstract sculpture consisting of aluminum, bronze and brass on a wooden base. Using a wax casting method De Swart used branches and other elemen...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
California Artist Jan De Swart Abstract Aluminum "Monolith" Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) distressed anodized aluminum "Monolith" sculpture on a custom made solid brass base. The artist created a rich landscape of color and texture on the aluminum...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Japanese Shigaraki Kanji Vase
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous vintage Japanese ceramic vase with kanji symbols and a clear crackle glaze. Beautiful form, signed by artist.
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
