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
Carole Stupell Large Quartz Crystal Table Lamp, 1940s
By Carole Stupell
Located in Coronado, CA
A large and unique quartz crystal table lamp by Carole Stupell, handcrafted in the late 1940s. This incredible one-of-a-kind lamp sculpture features a stepped, kidney form, gilded wo...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
George Nakashima Style "Conoid" Chairs by Gino Russo, Set of 6, 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Coronado, CA
A striking set of "Conoid" dining chairs designed by George Nakashima and recreated by Gino Russo in the 1960s. The chairs feature a striking cantilevered design with smooth, solid w...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Walnut
California Studio Craft "Little Gem Table" by Hinterland Design, 2000s
Located in Coronado, CA
A large and unique faceted stump form table by Hinterland Design studio. This vintage table features solid western red cedar construction which has been hand-shaped and faceted based...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern End Tables
Materials
Pine
Foldable "Rooster" Stool by Barry Simpson, 1970s
By Barry Simpson
Located in Coronado, CA
A unique "Rooster" Stool designed by Vermont architect Barry Simpson in the mid 1970s. The stool features plywood construction with canvas accents and brass hardware. It was designed...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Materials
Plywood
Studio Craft "Hammer Handle Chair" After Wharton Esherick, 1980s
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Coronado, CA
A studio craft "Hammer Handle" chair after Wharton Esherick, likely made in the 2000s. The chair features maple construction with a figured walnut backrest and auburn brown cowhide s...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Walnut
Jim Nickel Vintage Studio Made Side Table After Gerrit Rietveld, 1965
Located in Coronado, CA
A fantastic Gerrit Rietveld inspired side table by American woodworker, Jim Nickel, made in 1965. The table feature solid oak construction with flat head screws and that good, warm, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Beech
Studio Craft Massage Bench (or Counter Bench) by Paul Nibley, 1980s
Located in Coronado, CA
A unique and highly sculptured studio craft massage bench made by Provo, Utah craftsman Paul Nibley in the 1980s, originally designed for the Czech-American sculptor, Lyuba Prusak. T...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Beech
Hans Hopfer Early "Informel" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1979
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Coronado, CA
Early "Informel" lounge chair and ottoman designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in 1979. This large, plump lounger features a unique organic form with ruched detai...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Hopfer "Informel" Sofa for Roche Bobos, 1979
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Coronado, CA
Early "Informel" sofa designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in 1979. This cozy, plump sofa features a unique organic form with ruched detailing and hand stitched a...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Shearling "Yeti" Sofa by Oliver Oulton for RH, 2020s
By Restoration Hardware, Timothy Oulton
Located in Coronado, CA
This sumptuous, chunky, oh-so-comfy sheepskin sofa was designed by Oliver Oulton of London and manufactured by Restoration Hardware in 2021. The plush, stout form features solid cons...
Category
2010s American Other Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Shearling "Yeti" Sofa by Oliver Oulton for RH, 2020s
By Timothy Oulton, Restoration Hardware
Located in Coronado, CA
This big, sumptuous, chunky, oh-so-comfy sheepskin sofa was designed by Oliver Oulton of London and manufactured by Restoration Hardware in 2021. The long, plush form features solid ...
Category
2010s American Other Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
"Eros" Sofa by Centro Studio for Flexform, 1990s
By Flexform
Located in Coronado, CA
This timeless "Eros" sofa was designed by Centro Studio and manufactured in Italy by Flexform in 1997. The sofa is a perfect combination of exceptional comfort and understated, class...
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Carole Stupell Large Quartz Crystal Table Lamp, 1940s
By Carole Stupell
Located in Coronado, CA
A large and unique quartz crystal table lamp by Carole Stupell, handcrafted in the late 1940s. This incredible one-of-a-kind lamp sculpture features a stepped, kidney form, gilded wo...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps
Materials
Rock Crystal
George Nakashima Style "Conoid" Chairs by Gino Russo, Set of 6, 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Coronado, CA
A striking set of "Conoid" dining chairs designed by George Nakashima and recreated by Gino Russo in the 1960s. The chairs feature a striking cantilevered design with smooth, solid w...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Walnut
California Studio Craft "Little Gem Table" by Hinterland Design, 2000s
Located in Coronado, CA
A large and unique faceted stump form table by Hinterland Design studio. This vintage table features solid western red cedar construction which has been hand-shaped and faceted based...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern End Tables
Materials
Pine
Foldable "Rooster" Stool by Barry Simpson, 1970s
By Barry Simpson
Located in Coronado, CA
A unique "Rooster" Stool designed by Vermont architect Barry Simpson in the mid 1970s. The stool features plywood construction with canvas accents and brass hardware. It was designed...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Materials
Plywood
Studio Craft "Hammer Handle Chair" After Wharton Esherick, 1980s
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Coronado, CA
A studio craft "Hammer Handle" chair after Wharton Esherick, likely made in the 2000s. The chair features maple construction with a figured walnut backrest and auburn brown cowhide s...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Walnut
Jim Nickel Vintage Studio Made Side Table After Gerrit Rietveld, 1965
Located in Coronado, CA
A fantastic Gerrit Rietveld inspired side table by American woodworker, Jim Nickel, made in 1965. The table feature solid oak construction with flat head screws and that good, warm, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Beech
Studio Craft Massage Bench (or Counter Bench) by Paul Nibley, 1980s
Located in Coronado, CA
A unique and highly sculptured studio craft massage bench made by Provo, Utah craftsman Paul Nibley in the 1980s, originally designed for the Czech-American sculptor, Lyuba Prusak. T...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Beech
Hans Hopfer Early "Informel" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1979
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Coronado, CA
Early "Informel" lounge chair and ottoman designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in 1979. This large, plump lounger features a unique organic form with ruched detai...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Hopfer "Informel" Sofa for Roche Bobos, 1979
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Coronado, CA
Early "Informel" sofa designed by Hans Hopfer and manufactured by Roche Bobois in 1979. This cozy, plump sofa features a unique organic form with ruched detailing and hand stitched a...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Shearling "Yeti" Sofa by Oliver Oulton for RH, 2020s
By Restoration Hardware, Timothy Oulton
Located in Coronado, CA
This sumptuous, chunky, oh-so-comfy sheepskin sofa was designed by Oliver Oulton of London and manufactured by Restoration Hardware in 2021. The plush, stout form features solid cons...
Category
2010s American Other Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Shearling "Yeti" Sofa by Oliver Oulton for RH, 2020s
By Timothy Oulton, Restoration Hardware
Located in Coronado, CA
This big, sumptuous, chunky, oh-so-comfy sheepskin sofa was designed by Oliver Oulton of London and manufactured by Restoration Hardware in 2021. The long, plush form features solid ...
Category
2010s American Other Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
"Eros" Sofa by Centro Studio for Flexform, 1990s
By Flexform
Located in Coronado, CA
This timeless "Eros" sofa was designed by Centro Studio and manufactured in Italy by Flexform in 1997. The sofa is a perfect combination of exceptional comfort and understated, class...
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood