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Modern Furniture

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Period: 20th Century
Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Gold and Clear Color Flowers, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 24-carat gold leaf fleck and clear inclusions, mounted on a basket frame. The Fixture req...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

1980s, Halogen Floor Lamp , Italy
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An Italian floor lamp from the 1980s, finished in white pearlescent lacquer with brass details. Designed with two adjustable halogen light sources, this piece combines elegance and f...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Christian Dior Interior Collection Sterling Silver Picture Frame, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Christian Dior Paris sterling silver photo frame designed from the Dior Interior Collection. The stunning piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1980. This tall, rec...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Important French moderne Signed Carpet by Sonia Delaunay 20th century – No. 1579
Located in Paris, FR
No. 1579 – Signed 20th-Century Carpet, Sonia Delaunay – 145 x 220 cm Period: 20th century Condition: Excellent Material: Wool Dimensions: 220 x 145 cm This magnificent carpet, havi...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Marcello Furlan Murano Art Glass Picture Frame, Italy circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and striking work of Murano artistry, this stunning picture frame was designed by Marcello Furlan for L.I.P. and handcrafted in Italy in 1989. Sculpted from richly hued amethy...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Set of 6 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Scallop Sea Shell Placecard Holders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 signed place card holders. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Each in the form of an upright scallop shell mounted on a circular base. Fully marked to the bases...
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20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

2 Knoll Warren Platner Polished Nickel Side End Tables 3701T MCM 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Knoll wire side / end table bases designed by Warren Platner. Airy steel wire rod construction in a drum-like shape with a plastic ring to protect floors. Mid century modern ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of brass and Murano glass sconces. 4 pairs available upon request
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Faux Tortoise Shell Decorative Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A faux tortoise shell decorative trinket or jewerly box lined with velvet. Acquired from the John Traina estate. Mr. Traina was a San Francisco philanthropist, vintner and ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Set of 9 Vintage 1970s Gunnar Cyren for Dansk Zoo Series Silver Plated Animals
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 9 vintage 1970s Gunnar Cyren for Dansk zoo series silver plated animal paperweights. This is a very fun set of decorative paperweights from the 70s. Each paperweight depicts...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Pink Panther Mounted Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful, Japanese licensed Pink Panther Collection lidded box distributed by Royal Orleans and dated 1981. The ceramic box is of large oval form with a fitted slightly domed cov...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier, a testament to mid-century Italian craftsmanship, was masterfully created by renowned artisan Giovanni Dalla Fina in the 1970s. Its captivatin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

C. Kneip, brutalist Coffee Table made of slate and stone, 1991
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
This unique table is made from Indian slate, various copper and brass elements, and original gears. The wooden base can be dismantled. With signature on the tabletop and certificate...
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1990s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Slate, Stone, Metal

Table lamps in Murano glass by Vintage Murano Gallery in 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
These exquisite table lamps, a pair of which are available for purchase, are a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of Murano glass artisans. Created in the 1980s by the renowned...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Taddei Sestini for Kristal Krisla
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass bowl by Taddei Sestini for Kristall Krisla. Good condition, thank you.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Murano Glass Goblet with Gold Inclusions, circa 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano Glass Goblet with Gold Inclusions, circa 1960s This exquisite and vibrant Murano glass goblet, crafted in the 1960s, is a stunning example of mid-century Italian craftsmanshi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

French Midcentury Modern Maple Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large dressing armoire produced by Ameublement N.F. in France in the 1950s to 1960s, attributable by a label found inside the far right door. This sleek midcentury modern cabinet w...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Maple

5x12 Ft Vintage Wool Runner. Kitchen Rug. Entryway Rug. Corridor Rug. Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

A 1980s Modern Gilt Brass and Lacquer Luxury Box by Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1980s Modern Gilt Brass and Lacquer Small Luxury Box by Gucci A refined piece of Italian luxury, this 1980s small box by Gucci showcases the brand's iconic blend of elegance and bold...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jay Strongwater Tiger Lily & Bees Enamel Swarovski Crystal Picture Photo Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
Jay Strongwater enameled brass picture frame and miniature floral print. Rectangular frame trimmed with swirling vines and enameled tiger lily blossom and bee studded with blue and g...
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Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Franco Buzzi Attributed Oval Dining Table in Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare oval dining table was produced by a master cabinetmaker in Italy during the 1940s. The design is attributed to Franco Buzzi, with several closely related examples documente...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Modern Murano Artistic Glass Pearly Pink and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Each single leaf is handcrafted with high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other. Exciting color, pearly pink. They are illuminated by ...
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1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Double bed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi.
Located in Lugo, IT
Double bed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi. The paint has crackled in some places, and is missing in others. A half-kilogram of water-based paint in the same color, developed using tech...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with clear and pink polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glass, mounted on white enameled metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Made in It...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Emilia Castillo Sterling Silver Bowl with Semiprecious Stone Inlay, Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and collectible sterling silver bowl by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, featuring a hammered surface and inlaid semiprecious stones in a circular formation along...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Ikea 'Stämning' Wall Light designed by Cecilia Johansson
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
1990's IKEA 'Stämning' wall lamp designed by Cecilia Johansson. Concave frosted glass main body with enameled white metal backing plate. Creates a warm diffused light. Cylindrical ch...
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1990s Swedish Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Steven Correia Amber Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Steven Correia art glass table lamp features an elegant, unusual shape and a striking deep amber glass base and shade. The design show...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. These beautiful Murano art gl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Christian Dior Modernist Tortoiseshell Lucite Magazine Holder, Rack, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your space with this rare and striking magazine rack, crafted for the exclusive Christian Dior Interior Collection, circa 1970. The impressive, sculptural "W" silhouette showca...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Murano Art Glass Vase, Mediterranean Sunset Colors, Italy, 1980s
Located in Valencia, VC
Murano Art Glass Vase, UFO Shape, Mediterranean Sunset Colors, Italy, 1980s A striking and unusual Murano art glass vase featuring a UFO-like form and a mesmerizing palette of ochre...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Metaform “M1” Chrome and Glass Coffee Table by Hank Kwint, Netherlands, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Dutch minimalism, this “M1” coffee table was designed by Hank Kwint and produced by Metaform in the Netherlands during the 1980s. Known for their elegant use of ...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Ralph Lauren Mercer Rosewood Side Tables, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
This refined pair of Ralph Lauren Mercer rosewood side tables embodies the brand’s commitment to luxurious design and quality craftsmanship. Crafte...
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20th Century Philippine Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Henri Matisse – “Madame de Pompadour” (Lithograph, 1959) Printed By Mourlot
Located in San Carlos, CA
Henri Matisse – “Madame de Pompadour” Invitation Poster (Lithograph, 1959) Printed by Mourlot for “Art in Posters” by Sauret after the original 1951 design. This striking color lith...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pink and Gold Infused Ribbed Murano Glass Sommerso Bud Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Stunning pink Murano ribbed gold-specked glass Sommerso bud vase. 24K gold leaf is infused into cristallo glass under high temperatures inside special glass-making furnaces, result...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Cassina - Vico Magistretti Maralunga 2 Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Bern, CH
Vico Magistretti Maralunga two seater leather sofa, produced by Cassina. Dark brown leather. With two adjustable backrests for variable sitt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

1960s Modernist Purple Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant and striking modernist vase is a testament to the innovative artistry of the Cenedese glassworks on Murano. Dating from the 1960s, this piece features a sophisticated pu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental Fukagawa Blue and White Arita Landscape Vase, Signed, Mid-20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Fukagawa Blue and White Arita Landscape Vase, Signed, Circa Mid-20th Century, 2 pieces: the vase and the exceptional carved hardwood stand. A striking and masterfully pa...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Pedro Ramirez Vasquez for Daum Crystal Athena Cubist Torso Female Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a spectacular Daum Nancy France crystal Athena art glass paperweight or sculpture designed by the Mexican architect and statesman Pedro Ramirez Vazquez (1919 - 2013). The stu...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Christian Dior Interior Barware Lucite Ice Bucket with Dried Lunaria, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the prestigious Christian Dior Interior Collection, this extraordinary ice bucket, crafted in France circa 1970, is a rare fusion of elegance and artistry. Its gracefully rounde...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

20th C. Bronze Abstract 'Infiniti' Sculpture to Attributed Richard Erdman
By Richard Erdman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 20th Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture with Verdigris Patina, attributed to Richard Erdman (American, b. 1952) Consisting of two pieces, the bronze sculpture and the marble bas...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Modern to Postmodern Lane Furniture 6 Drawer Dresser or Buffet White Off Lacquer
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful vintage Modern to Postmodern 6 drawer dresser, buffet, or credenza by Lane Furniture, composed of white lacquer & brass trim. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. It does have some small nicks/dings on a couple edges that have been touched up. Reporting this in an overabundance of caution as it is very hard to find or see. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1990’s. NOTE: If you love this white lacquer & brass trim dresser...
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1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Composition, Brass

Christian Dior Paris Sterling Silver Picture Frame, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior Paris designed this stunning sterling silver picture frame for the Dior Interior Collection. The rectangular-shaped photo frame has carved stripes and beaded beveling ...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Mageia Pietrasanta, Giulio Lazzotti
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Pietrasanta Italy, 1990 Stunning bird of minimalist design High quality of Manufacture Perfect condiction ...
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1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Japanese Old Bamboo Room Divider 1950s-1970s / Partition Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old room divider made in Japan. This furniture was made in the Showa period (1950s-1970s) and has an iron frame with delicate bamboo work. The combination of linear patte...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

UAC Geoffrey Five Vintage Pink Panther Sporting Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful collection of five vintage UAC Geoffrey Pink Panther sporting figures produced under license in Japan and dating from around 1981. The figures are licensed by the United...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Emilia Castillo Decorative Blue Porcelain and Pure Silver Parrot Platter, 1994
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Emilia Castillo porcelain and pure silver platter, dated 1994 and hand signed Emilia Castillo, M.R., Mexico, #13. Measuring 17 inches wide, this museum-quality piece show...
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1990s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

Set of Four Chairs by Matteograssi in Leather red Mod Sistina, Label
Located in Milano, IT
Bold, sculptural, and timelessly elegant. This set of four "Sistina SN2" dining chairs, created by legendary Italian manufacturer Matteograssi in the 1980s, captures the essence of r...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Felix Agostini Modernist Gilt Bronze Candelabra, Candle-holder Candlestick
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your interior with the bold sophistication of this exceptional modern bronze candlestick, a striking tribute to the sculptural elegance reminiscent of Felix Agostini's work. Cr...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1980s Venini Chrome Chandelier With 91 Clear Triedri Murano Crystals Italy
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Murano Venini chandelier featuring 91 clear Murano Triedri glass prisms arranged in cascading tiers. The elegant, geometric design showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of Murano g...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Plexiglass or Lucite Faceted Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional geometric Lucite or acrylic decorative lidded box was designed in Italy. The piece was crafted circa 1960. It features a modernist shape with an incredible carved pr...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass, Acrylic

1940s Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Collection Modern Design Game Table
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern “Paldao” Game Table designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s. Burl wood in contrasting colors and tapered wooden legs wrapped in muted green leatherette adorned wi...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Guillerme et Chambron fireside chairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pair of guillerme et chambron low seat in oak and fabric
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hand Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver hand mirror. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Marked to the rim for Tiffany & Co. / Sterling. Simply a wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century O...
Category

20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Leather Sofa by COR, Germany
By COR
Located in Miami, FL
Black Leather Sofa by COR, made in Germany. Great quality.
Category

1990s German Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

8.3x12.5 Ft Dark Green Color Handmade Large Area Rug, Modern Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

'Affogato' Wall or Ceiling Lights by Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Affogato' Wall or Ceiling Lights by Azucena (IT, 1990s) Sandblasted glass globes paired with polished brass housing. Each sconce holds a single E27 socket-type, adapted for the US...
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20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Candy Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of nine (9) Italian Murano candy sculptures, in a rainbow of colors, in the Modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Each beautiful candy is hand-crafted....
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Original Massimo Iosa Ghini 1987 Italian Design Chair "Velox", 20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare furniture-sculpture, Design: Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso, Milano, 1987. Literature: N. Bellati, Neues italienisches design, 1990. Material used is leather in silver, wooden ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Italian Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Solid Rosso Levanto Marble Coffee Table Massive square coffee table made from the most beautiful Rosso Levanto Italian marble. Strong color in burgundy, white and da...
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20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

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