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About Todd Merrill 20th Century

Since its inception over 15 years ago, Todd Merrill Studio has established itself as a prime source for iconic, high end, vintage studio design, culminating with Todd Merrill’s seminal book on the subject Modern Americana: Studio Furniture from High Craft to High Glam (Rizzoli, 2008). Eager to discover today’s studio artists, Merrill launched Studio Contemporary in 2009, representing an international group of 20 established and emerging contemporary artists making unique, material-driven works in the “grey space” between art and design. Todd Merrill Studio frequently ...Read More

Todd Merrill 20th Century

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Space Curtain by Paco Rabanne, Switzerland, c. 1970.
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Space Curtain, designed by Paco Rabanne for Softwear/Baumann AG of Switzerland, c. 1970's. This piece is executed in green plasticized aluminum discs with green plastic clips. The cl...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Screens and Room Dividers

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Aluminum

Phillip Lloyd Powell, Unique Carved Desk, USA
By Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in New York, NY
This organic executive desk, a custom commission for a private collector, is one of the best examples of Powell’s affinity for natural wood and his mastery in creating unique works t...
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Pedro Friedeberg, Hand Foot Stool, MEX
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Pedro Friedeberg is a Mexican artist and designer known for his surrealist work filled with lines colors and ancient and religious symbols. His best known piece is the “Hand-Chair” a sculpture/chair designed for people to sit on the palm, using the fingers as back and arm rests. Friedeberg began studying as an architect but did not complete his studies as he began to draw designs against the conventional forms of the 1950s. His work caught the attention of artist Mathias Goeritz, who encouraged him to continue as an artist. Friedeberg became part of a group of surrealist artists in Mexico which included Leonora Carrington and Alice Rahon...
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1990s American Stools

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Mahogany

Paul Evans, Sculpted Steel Floor Lamp, USA
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic example of an early, commissioned sculptural steel lamp by Paul Evans, the L-shaped lamp’s square obelisk body is formed from rectili...
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Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

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Steel

Paul Evans, Sculpted Bronze Console, USA
By Todd Merrill
Located in New York, NY
This large and impressive four-door Sculpted Bronze Console by Paul Evans from 1970 is one of the finest examples of this genre, commissioned directly from the Evans Studio. It has b...
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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

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Bronze

Ole Wanscher, Arched Top Mahogany Cabinet, Denmark
By Todd Merrill
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful arched top mahogany cabinet by Ole Wanscher retains its original oiled finish and brass hardware. Two keyed doors open to reveal adj...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Cabinets

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Brass

Wendell Castle, Foyer Console Table, USA, 2003
By Wendell Castle
Located in New York, NY
Father of the art furniture movement, Wendell Castle was a sculptor, designer, and educator for more than four decades, influencing the art and design world with his graceful and whimsical pieces. His work has led to the development of handcrafted, modern designer furniture...
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Early 2000s American Console Tables

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Wood

Karl Springer, Set of Four “Jackie O” Barstools, USA, c. 1980’s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
An iconic form by Karl Springer, this set of four Jackie O barstools are white oak with a white oil rubbed finish and a clear glossy lacquer. The stools have a bronze footrest and ar...
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Late 20th Century Chairs

John Dickinson, Etruscan Chair, USA, c. 1975-1979
By John Dickinson
Located in New York, NY
John Dickinson’s legendary Etruscan Chair is covered in a parchment leather with wooden legs in an ivory craquelure finish. An example of this iconic de...
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

Karl Springer, Pair of Goatskin Occasional Tables, USA, c. 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gorgeous and rare chrome and goatskin occasional tables. Legs are contoured and capped in chrome with chrome feet. The original lacquer encasing the goatskin is in excellen...
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Vintage 1980s Lowboys

Milo Baughman, Pair of Dark Grey Swivel Chairs, USA, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman. Each chair has a circular chrome base that swivels with ease. Elegant in design, the chairs are also extremely comfortabl...
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

Stephen Chase, Cracked Glass Racetrack Table, USA, c.1980
By Stephen Chase
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a custom commission for a cliffside Laguna Beach home by iconic Southern California designer Steve Chase, this dynamic low racetrack table ...
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Vintage 1980s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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