About Who Modern
"Who Modern" focuses on rare and unusual decorative objects, furniture, and art from the mid-20th century to today. "Who" points to our interest in the individual. We find the stories behind the pieces we curate, from the artists, and designers who create them.
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Featured Pieces
Franco Albini “Canapo” rocking chair for Cassina, Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Skokie, IL
Franco Albini Canapo rocking chair for Cassina Italy.
The Franco Albini “Canapo” rocking chair is a timeless piece designed for Cassina in Italy. This elegant rocking chair showcase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Nylon, Wood
Arnulf Hoffmann (German, b. 1935) "Mobile" painted metal kinetic sculpture
By Arnulf Hoffmann
Located in Skokie, IL
Arnulf Hoffmann (German, b. 1935) "Mobile" painted metal kinetic sculpture
Provenance: Gimpel and Hanover Galerie, Zurich, Switzerland, June 1971; Est...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Steel
"Sol" Fruit Bowl in Glass by Ettore Sottsass, 1982
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Skokie, IL
Ettore Sottsass "Sol" fruit bowl for Compagnia Vetraria Muranese for Memphis Italy, 1982
Additional Information:
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: 10 1/4" H × 12 1/2" W × 11 3/4" D
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Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Ettore Sottsass "Cream" occasional table for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Skokie, IL
Cream end table in plastic laminate by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection. Applied aluminum manufacturer's label to side ‘Memphis Milano Ettore Sottsass 1984 Made in Italy...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Plastic, Plywood
Amazonia Vase in Resin by Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
By Fish Design, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Skokie, IL
Gaetano Pesce vase for Fish Design collection, Italy, 2000s.
Materials: Resin
Dimensions: 14” H x 9” Dia.
Condition: Excellent.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Attributed to Paolo Tilche 3S floor lamp for Sirrah Italy, 1961
By Paolo Tilche
Located in Skokie, IL
Attributed to Paolo Tilche 3S floor lamp for Sirrah Italy, 1961. This lamp is attributed to as it has an unusual counter weight at the base instead of the more common ball shape. The...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm model FK 150 sideboard
By Lange Production, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Skokie, IL
The FK 150 Sideboard was designed in 1973 by Jorgen Kastholm and is today being produced at the same factory, on the same tools as back in the seventies. The sideboard is a perfect r...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Bernt Petersen Red Crate Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen Denmark, 1982
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Bernt Petersen
Located in Skokie, IL
Bernt Petersen Red Crate Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen Denmark, 1982. Armchair in beech, with seat and back in plywood. The aim of this design was to create an easychair without uphol...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Bernt Petersen blue Crate Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen Denmark, 1982
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Bernt Petersen
Located in Skokie, IL
Bernt Petersen blue Crate Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen Denmark, 1982. Armchair in beech, with seat and back in plywood. The aim of this design was to create an easychair without upho...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Niels Gammelgaard Jarpen Wire lounge Chair for Ikea, 1983
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Skokie, IL
This classic lounge chair or easy chair was designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea, and produced in 1983. The frame is made of white lacquered metal and comes with uncommon fabric se...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Professionally reupholstered sculptural four seat sofa by Westnofa, Norway 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Skokie, IL
Sculptural four seat sofa by Westnofa, Norway circa 1965.
Materials: teak, upholstery
Dimensions: 24 1/2” h x 90” w x 31” d
Condition: Very good. Newly restored and reupholstered...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Achille Castiglioni "Primate" leather stool for Zanotta Italy, 1970
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Skokie, IL
Achille Castiglioni "Primate" kneeling stool for Zanotta Italy, 1970
Dimensions: 18 1/2" h x 19.5" w x 31 1/2" d
Materials: leather, plastic, chrome-plated steel
Condition: Excel...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
