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Vintage Architectural Occasional Stool Elias Svedberg
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original modernist design.
Round birch wood top / seat, architectural steel base with original screws.
The wood was lightly refinished a few years ago.
The base is in original vinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 11 Retro Deadstock Placemats + Napkins Stoffels Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage design.
Fun graphics and hues with subtle elegance.
Set of eleven.
Unused condition.
Most still in plastic covers except three.
Great for any occasion big or small ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Cotton
Large Studio Craft Wood Bowl Hap Sakwa 1986
By Hap Sakwa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original art object / bowl.
Chunky form.
Staved and turned polychromed wood.
One-of-kind stain.
Signed on the bottom "Hap Sakwa 11/86 Torus".
Original vintage condition, one small n...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Tall Architectural Magazine / Newspaper Holders Peter Pepper Products
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
Form + function.
Ephemera holder.
Natural walnut with powder coated masonite panels.
Original vintage condition -minor wear consistent with age and use.
No damage ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Masonite
Large Pair of Aquatint Etchings 1982 Ed Moses
By Ed Moses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1926 - 2018
Mr. Moses was an American artist based in Los Angeles.
He was known as an abstract painter that was part of the California "cool school art scene during the 1960's.
His w...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Paint, Paper
$5,000 / set
Calligraphic Screen Print 1972 Ulfert Wilke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1907 - 1987
Mr. Wilke was an American artist and collector.
He also taught art and was the founding director of the University of Iowa Art Museum.
His art is in museums and collectio...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Paint
Studio Mixed Woods Vanity Jewelry Box 1981 Robert Belander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California craft design.
One-of-a-kind.
Handmade of mirrored glass, teak, walnut knob, feet and finials with cedar bottom.
Fine original vintage condition.
No damage or repairs.
Pres...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass, Teak, Walnut
Vintage Veracruz Figure Head on Wood Base Pre-Columbian Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Historical art object.
Hand made clay figure head on solid walnut base.
It appears to have been glued to the base once. It sits loose but stable with wire.
Original vintage conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Large Vintage Spirit Mask Oceanic Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tribal art object.
Sepik River.
Hand crafted wood with sea shells and fiber.
Original vintage condition showing wear and patina consistent with age.
Presents well for collections an...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood
Vintage Mei Mask Oceanic Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tribal art object.
Sepik River.
Hand crafted painted wood.
Original vintage condition showing wear and patina consistent with age.
Presents well for collections and decor..
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tall Vintage Luba Figure African Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tribal art object.
Hand crafted wood with fiber.
Original vintage condition showing wear and patina consistent with age.
Presents well for collections and decor..
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Teke Figure African Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tribal art object.
Hand crafted wood with fiber.
Original vintage condition showing wear with patina consistent with age.
Presents well for collections and decor...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Trio of Vintage Masks Yombe + Dan Kran African Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tribal art objects.
Hand crafted wood.
Original vintage condition showing wear and patina consistent with age.
Presents well for collections and decor..
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Masks
Materials
Wood
California Design Planter with Abstract Expressionist Glaze 1960s
By Raul Coronel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One-of-a-kind.
Wheel thrown natural stoneware planter.
Hand applied abstract expressionist textured glaze on the outside with black glaze inside.
No chips, cracks or repairs.
No drai...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Stoneware
Occasional Table with Slate Top Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original modern design.
Limited.
Sculpted walnut base with original slate top.
The base has a small peg at the center top that fits into a hole under the slate for stability.
Origin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Custom Occasional Wood Tables or Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One-of-a-kind.
Great for any occasion; coffee tables, end tables, or pedestals for a sculpture et cetra..
Original vintage condition minor wear with patina, sturdy and stout...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,000 / set
Mohair Tapestry Royal Lesotho African Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade.
Limited.
Fun colors with geometric design.
Braided ends with one hoop break.
Fine original vintage condition.
Parents well for decor and collections..
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Mid-20th Century Lesothian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Mohair
Studio Pottery Art Object
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique piece.
It appears to be one-of-a-kind.
Handmade of pottery, black + white mat glaze with cruciform design and stalactites.
Original fine condition, minor wear, barely visible ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Porcelain Oil Cruet Tackett / Fujita
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare form + function.
Made of porcelain with original cork top.
Great for any occasion; cruet, weed vase and collections.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pop Art Lamp Harvey Guzzini
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun original design.
Limited.
Three parts - smoked acrylic orb with white shade on plastic base, original wiring, works great.
Fine original vintage condition, barely visible wear wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Steel
Tall Whimsical Floor Sculpture 1987
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern art.
Handmade welded steel parts on staved wood base.
Original vintage condition showing minor wear / patina, crack on the wood does not impede the form.
The piece sits via pe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Head of a Women Sculpture after Picasso
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original artwork.
Unique piece.
There is another example in the book "The Sculpture of Picasso" shown in the pics here.
Picasso hired an artist named Carl Nesjar to make sculptures ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Rare Swerve Arm Architectural Lamp Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare architectural design.
One arm / swerve arm.
Limited.
Prototype?
Arm support branches out to hold swerve arm.
Nickel plated steel, marble base, enameled cone shade with original...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel, Nickel
Large Rectangular Bizen Ware Platter after Jun Isezaki
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative art.
Studio pottery.
handmade with botamochi design.
Artist mark on the back.
Great vintage condition.
No damage or repairs.
Presents well for collections and decor..
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sterling Silver Chunky Ring Heidi Abrahamson 2015
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary design.
Handmade.
Artisan Jewelry.
One-of-a-kind.
Sterling silver with fun colored stones of carnelian, amethyst and prehnite.
Original vintage condition with patina / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Carnelian
Large Studio Stoneware Bowl Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1922 - 2011
Ms. Takaezu was an American ceramic artist.
Her art work is in collections and museums throughout the USA and abroad.
This piece is a fine example of her aesthetics and t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Architectural Pottery USA Lagardo Tackett
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
Large cylinder planter or catch-all.
Indoor / outdoor.
Bisque clay with matte white glaze.
Original vintage condition showing minor wear / patina, one chip on th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Sculpture Jerry Sarapochiello 2007
By Jerry Sarapochiello
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original artwork.
One-of-a-kind.
Acquired from his estate.
Jerry was a member of the art and design team for George Nelson + Associates Howard Miller.
He did promotional product...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Photograph for Penthouse Magazine Jerry Sarapochiello 1970's
By Jerry Sarapochiello
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original photo.
Acquired from his estate.
Artist signature on the back in ink.
His name is also embedded on the edge of the photo.
The photo was removed from the frame for close insp...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Small Architectural Pottery USA Lagardo Tackett
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
Indoor outdoor living.
AP designs were selected by the Case Study Homes program promoted by Arts & Architecture magazine 1940's 60's.
Their architectural forms wer...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Ceramic
$4,500 / set
Small Architectural Pottery USA Lagardo Tackett
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
Rare set.
Survivor.
Architectural Pottery was used throughout the Case Study Houses Program promoted by Arts & Architecture magazine circa 1940's 60's.
AP designs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Ceramic
$8,000 / set
California Design Occasional Tables or Bench Van Keppel Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage architectural design.
Indoor outdoor living.
Limited production.
Survivors.
VKG pieces were used in the 'Case Study Houses' program promoted by 'Arts & Architecture'...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
California Design Coffee Table Van Keppel Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage architectural design.
Indoor outdoor living.
Limited production.
VKG’s furniture designs were used in the 'Case Study Houses' program promoted by 'Arts & Architectu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
Surrealist Bronze Sculpture Jack Zajac
By Jack Zajac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1929 -
Mr. Zajac is a California based artist.
He is known for large bronze rams horns and skulls in abstract forms.
This piece is from a series called 'Resurrections'.
Cast Bronze o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Stylized Stoneware Horse Sculpture Bertil Vallien
By Bertil Vallien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1938 -
Mr. Vallien originally from Sweden had brief employment with a small Los Angeles ceramic factory in the 1960's.
While there his talents were recognized and valued, and Soon a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
California Design Architectural Club Lounge Chair + Ottoman Van Keppel Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage design.
Custom / limited production.
Survivor.
VKG pieces were used in the 'Case Study Houses' program that was promoted by 'Arts + Architecture' magazine 1930's -6...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Architectural 'Parallel Bar' Lounge Chairs / Sofa Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic American modern design.
Clean lines upholstery.
Accentuating the architectural form.
Redone a few years ago.
The bases are in original vintage condition showing minor wear ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Architectural Design Occasional Tables Mogens Koch Rud Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern design.
Clean simple lines.
Form + function.
The bases fold in for easy transport and storage.
Two heights adjustable.
Low height is 13.5"h.
Original vintage condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Beech, Birch
Studio Pottery Rose Cabat
By Rose Cabat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1914 - 2015
Cabat was an American ceramicist.
She was known for weed / feelie pots and vases with thin necks in wonderful glazed hues.
This piece is a fine example of her technique....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Architectural Pottery Stoneware Vase David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
Rare.
Limited.
Survivor.
This form was usually made from a mold into lamps with a textured pattern, drilled hole for plug, wood base and hardware.
This one has n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Dish with Abstract Painting Objet d'Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern art.
One-of-kind.
Humble and intimate scale with an amazing abstract image.
Actual size is roughly 1 1/4"h x 4 1/4"w.
Crackling within the glaze.
No chips, cracks or repairs.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Ceramic
Studio Wood Assemblage Door Sculpture in-the-style Mabel Hutchinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original artwork.
California design.
One-of-a-kind.
From a Laguna Beach estate.
Mabel Hutchinson attributed.
Original fine vintage condition, no damage or repairs.
The objects and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Lounge Chair Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and interesting chair design.
Limited production.
Survivor.
New upholstery.
Hand stitched in the manner as found.
It can be sat in / positioned from any angle.
Brush steel trip...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Painting Naomi Caryl Hirshhorn - Ankrum Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1931 - 2022
Original artwork.
Naomi Caryl Hirshhorn was an obscure artist and socialite that lived in the Hollywood Hills.
She lived a long and ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Fossilized Marble Table + Two Vases Amalia Schultless
By Amalia Schulthess
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original artwork from the estate of Amalia Schultless.
She was an obscure artist who lived in Los Angeles.
Her art is in collections throughout the USA and abroad.
These pieces appe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Small Matte Black Architectural Pottery Marilyn Kay Austin
By Marilyn Kay Austin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great California design.
Rare scale and color.
Bisque clay spherical form with matte black glaze.
No drain hole.
No chips, cracks or repairs.
Great for any decor and collections...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Clay
Large Stoneware 'Expressive' Planter David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great California design.
From the estate / collections of the late Peter Loughrey, the founder of Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA).
Made with Cressey's own reduction fired stonewa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Small Resin Art Object Armand Fernandez - Galerie Lawrence
By Arman Fernandez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1928 - 2005
Original artwork.
Armand was an artist who used found objects as his medium and encased them in resin form.
This rare scale of his work appears to be a token example for an exhibition given out to patrons for a show.
No two are alike.
It's stamped within "Arman Galerie Lawrence 11 Mai 1965 De 5 A 8".
Mixed industrial metals encased in resin.
Great jewel of an art object for collections of modern art.
The size is 1 1/8"h x 1 7/8" x 2"...
From the estate of the late Naomi Caryl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Large Architectural Pottery USA Lagardo Tackett
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
From a mid century modern house in Beverly Hills designed by Richard Frazer.
Rare custom scale.
Bisque clay with matte white glaze.
One water drain hole.
Small nic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery
Small Architectural Pottery USA Marilyn Kay Austin
By Marilyn Kay Austin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
Rare scale and form.
Bisque clay with matte blue azure glaze.
One small nick on the edge.
No cracks or drain hole.
Presents well for decor and collections...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Clay
Large Stoneware 'Sgraffito' Planter David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great California design.
Made with Cressey's own reduction fired stoneware "formula clay" with ocher glaze and hand carved 'Sgraffito' pattern design.
No two are alike.
One-of-a-kind...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Iron Sculpture David Tolerton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1907 - 2000
Original artwork.
Tolerton was a bay area artist known for iron sculptures
His art was shown at LACMA, De Young Museum, Oakland Museum, Denver Museum and many other art ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Occasional Parchment Chair Carlo Bugatti Palazzetti Italy
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a original Bugatti design.
He had only eight made for his own dining set.
This one is a limited license production by Palazzetti Italy.
Mahogany wood construction with parch...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Parchment Paper, Mahogany
Pierced Studio Pottery Lantern Gertrud + Otto Natzler
By Gertrud and Otto Natzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
Rare piece.
One-of-a-kind.
In the late 1940's, Gertrud + Otto Natzler made some utilitarian ceramics for a short lived company called The Guild.
They made in limi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Organic Form Glass Sculpture Nils Lou
By Nils Lou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1932 - 2013.
Original artwork.
Mr. Lou was a professor, author and potter.
This is rare piece of his to come up for sale.
Made of handblown glass with a beautiful blue hue, embedded ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Studio Pottery Vessel Gertrud + Otto Natzler
By Gertrud and Otto Natzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
The Natzlers moved to Los Angeles from Austria in 1938. They were trained artisans. She made the simple pristine pot forms and he made the amazing glaze designs.
T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Studio Craft Chairs Irving Sabo
By Irving Sabo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited production.
They were made to order.
Handcrafted sculpted walnut with original cord.
Original vintage condition with minor wear and patina.
No damage or repairs.
One chair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
String, Wood
$9,000 / set
Custom Occasional Ottomans Albert Frey
By Albert Frey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare one-of-a-kind set.
California design.
Frey designed a few furniture pieces for his interiors.
His designs were simple plywood organic forms.
Only a hand-full of his pieces have ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$4,500 / set