About VERN + VERA
VERN + VERA is a discerning collection of fine vintage furnishings and accessories primarily from the 60s through the 80s. The inventory focuses on clean-lined modernism as well as sculptural statements, all while maintaining a timeless sophistication. Owners, Eric Silverstrim and Sean Cowan, share a mission to curate a collection of more obscure collectible pieces, and resist trendy iconic designs. With backgrounds in decorative arts and interior design, both highly respect original design and sustainability in the marketplace today. VERN+VERA ’s 1,300 square foot...Read More
Featured Pieces
Vintage Egg Lounge Chair Inspired by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your living space with this exquisitely restored egg lounge chair, drawing inspiration from the iconic designs of Jean Royère, circa 1960s.
The chair features a unique egg-s...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Italian Etched Bronze Coffee Table with Abstract Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern coffee table from Italy, circa 1960s, showcases a stunning design with its surface and structure entirely clad in etched bronze sheeting over a wooden frame. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
"Diana" Art Deco Cabinet by Jean de Merry
By Jean de Merry
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Diana" cabinet by Jean de Merry is a luxurious piece that epitomizes the grandeur of the Art Deco style, skillfully blending contemporary craftsmanship with historical artistry....
Category
2010s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Bronze Chair by James Vilona
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze chair by American artist James Vilona (b. 1955), exemplifies modern minimalist artistry through its use of patinated bronze and simple yet striking X-form desi...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Italian Travertine Obelisk Sculptures
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of two large Italian solid travertine stone obelisk sculptures from the 1970s is a striking example of timeless elegance and refined design, reminiscent of the work of Frate...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Pair Brueton "Macao" Steel Benches by Stanley Jay Friedman
By Brueton, Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of “Macao” benches / ottomans by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton is a striking example of the seamless fusion of form and function that characterizes 1970s American desig...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rosewood Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet by Niels Erik and Glasdam Jensen
By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Vantinge Møbelindustri
Located in Chicago, IL
This Danish Mid Century expandable rosewood bar cart / cabinet, designed by Niels Erik and Glasdam Jensen for Vantinge Mobelindustri in the 1960s, is a paragon of Scandinavian design...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Rosewood, Paint
Minimalist Italian Travertine Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimalist modern solid travertine waterfall console table from Italy, circa 1970s, embodies the essence of monolithic design. Crafted from robust travertine stone, the table bo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine
Set of 8 Model 1105 Oak Dining Chairs by Don Pettit for Knoll
By Knoll, Don Pettit
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of eight bentwood oak dining armchairs by Don Pettit for Knoll, circa 1970s, epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern design. Model 1105 is a testament to the ingenuity...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
27.5" Bronze Pendant by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co., Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the epitome of Danish sophistication with this extraordinary rare bronze pendant chandelier, designed by the iconic design duo Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm in 1964 f...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
"Ceremony" Abstract Wall Sculpture by Dan Schneiger
By Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
"Ceremony" is a commanding brutalist / abstract mixed media wall sculpture by Dan Schneiger, created circa 2015. This sculpture stands as a robust embodiment of Schneiger's aesthetic...
Category
2010s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint, Resin, Foam
"Scarpa" Plaster Table Lamps by Dan Schneiger
By Dan Schneiger
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Scarpa" white plaster table lamps by Dan Schneiger, created circa 2023, are stunning embodiments of modern abstract sculpture transformed into functional art. Crafted with wood,...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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