About whatever gallery
Founded in 2019 by Noah Feldman and Graham Loper, Whatever Gallery is San Diego’s premier space for rare and authentic 20th century modernist furniture and objects. We work tirelessly to bring you a compulsively well-curated inventory of pieces by the industries most celebrated designers. We also offer a stellar selection of 1950s California and Mexican modern design. Our 'appointment only' warehouse is located in the historic Barrio Logan neighborhood of San Diego. We ship nationwide, and offer affordable delivery within Southern California.
Established in 20191stDibs seller since 2023
Featured Pieces
Vladimir Kagan "Nautilus" Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1990s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
These Vladimir Kagan "Nautilus" swivel chairs are sculptural, comfortable and elegant. They have been fully restored in a luxurious, nubby gray fabric by Holly Hunt which enhances th...
Category
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Jacques Adnet Style Vintage Leather Clad Coffee Table, 1980s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Coronado, CA
A substantial leather clad coffee table featuring solid wood construction wrapped in distressed whiskey color leather. Masterful hand stitched detailing ornaments the top as well as ...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Top Grain Leather, 1980s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Coronado, CA
A fantastic, vintage 1980s example of the Eames "Time Life Lobby" chair. Supreme comfort with amazing tilt back mechanism. Built to last forever. This chair has been reupholstered in...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Paul Evans Rare Sculpted Bronze Coffee Table, 1969
By Paul Evans
Located in Coronado, CA
A very rare sculpted bronze coffee table handcrafted by Paul Evans in 1969. The table features a heavily textured cylindrical form base with hand sculpted details, and a thick 3/4" c...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans Mohair and Chrome Dining Chairs for Directional, 1970s
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Coronado, CA
A set of 6 cantilevered dining chairs designed by Paul Evans and produced by Directional in the 1970s. The chairs feature a cantilevered chrome frame and newly upholstered emerald gr...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Handmade Steel and Velvet Fireside Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Coronado, CA
A fantastic and unique pair of handmade petite lounge chairs featuring bronzed iron construction, made in the manner of Diego Giacometti. Crude, hand forged details abound, and decad...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Eames "Time Life Lobby" Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Coronado, CA
Instantly upgrade your office or living space! A fantastic early example of the Eames Time Life Lobby chair. Designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, this utterly comfort...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather "Earth" Sofa, 1970s
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Coronado, CA
This Brazilian modernist "Earth" sofa was designed by Percival Lafer, and manufactured in Brazil in the 1970s. The incredibly comfortable settee features a "scoop" form seat with pat...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Le Corbusier "LC2 Petit Modele" Sofa for Cassina, 1980s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Coronado, CA
This "LC2 Petit Modele" sofa was originally designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret in 1928. This vintage example was manufactured by Cassina in the 1980s. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Pascal Mourge "Calin" Ottoman for Ligne Roset, 1990s
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Coronado, CA
A large pillowy "Calin" ottoman by French designer Pascal Mourge, manufactured by Ligne Roset in the 1990s. The ottoman has been freshly re-upholstered in a thick, distressed chocola...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum
Carlo di Carli Sculptural Side Chair for Singer & Sons, 1950s
Located in Coronado, CA
Carlo di Carli rare sculptural side chair in walnut with upholstered seat and back, manufactured by Singer & Sons in 1950s. This early example is quite possibly the nicest one ou...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Early "Tri-Symmetric" Stool for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950
Located in Coronado, CA
An extremely rare 1st edition "Tri-Symmetric" stool designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Kagan-Dreyfuss in 1950. This exceedingly rare stool features a unique, highly sculp...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
