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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bier judaica hammered silver Tzedakah Charity box , marked
By Bier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jizchak Bier founded in 1950's the Bier Judaica studio, to produce high quality silver judaica .
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Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

John Galliano Cafe Society Print Vintage Pants, Rare Trousers, 1999's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
John Galliano Cafe Society print pants, flared leg trousers late 90s. Vintage John Galliano silk like pants with all over a Cafe Society inspired illustrated print. Vintage John Galliano graphic printed pants. Iconic Cafe Society print meets remarkable craftsmanship! Tag with John Galliano Paris, Made in France. Composition: 98% cotton, 2% Lycra. Size F 40, GB 12, D 38, USA 6. Can easily be dressed up or down. Looks amazing on! Fabric stretches allowing perfect fit, this piece can be truly appreciated when worn. Made in France. Measurements: (slight stretch) 28 inch waist 36-38 inch hips 28 inch inseam Excellent Vintage Condition. Pants were never worn! About the Designer John Galliano Known for introducing rich theatricality and memorable fashion spectacles to the runway, John Galliano has enjoyed a singular career. The audacious British designer has garnered universal acclaim for genre-breaking collections not only at his eponymous label but also for Givenchy and Christian Dior. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless newspaper-print dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably newsworthy, drawing on history as often as it embodies a fresh and forward-looking sensibility, and over the years the designer has helped shape an ever-broadening new legion of enthusiasts for Parisian couture.Born in Gibraltar but raised in South London by strict Roman Catholic working-class parents, Galliano attended the all-boys Church of England grammar school, where his flamboyance and interest in art attracted the attention of bullies. Eventually, Galliano ended up at the prestigious design and art school Central Saint Martins College (then called Saint Martin’s School of Art), where fellow British designers Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen also trained.Galliano flourished at Central Saint Martins. While a student, he worked in the costume department at the National Theatre in London. His graduate collection...
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20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Rare Silk Cravat by Piero Fornasetti for Pipe Enthusiasts
Located in Vienna, AT
This tie, designed around 1970's by well-known Italian artist Piero Fornasetti and currently not anymore in production, features an original and classy pipe pattern. Excellently pres...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silk

Photography Books: "Une Aventure Contemporaine, La Photographie 1955-1995"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Une Aventure Contemporaine, La Photographie 1955-1995" France, 1996, Box Set of Two Photography Books "These book were published to accompany...
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1990s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Claes Oldenburg "Gayety" Happening Rare Original Poster
Located in Sharon, CT
One of the original ephemeral Pop Art events of the 1960s, Claes Oldenburg's "Gayety" happening, is documented with this rare poster advertisement, and including a mimeo list of deta...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large Rocking Elephant In Fiberglass Painted By Hand With Inset Resin Jewels
Located in Roma, RM
Eye catching and whimsical, this very limited edition elephant rocker is a spectacular showpiece. Lifelike down to its most minute details, this exquisite piece is equally at home in a child's room, living room or entryway. Made in Germany, between 2000 and 2010, the meticulously detailed elephant is cast in fiberglass which was then been painted by hand. The saddle as well as its straps are also finely detailed. The saddle is gilded, the silver neck and rear saddle straps embellished have a raised scalloped cording painted in antique gold. Inset in each scallop is a large faceted resin jewel alternating red and green. The rendering of the elephant's skin is painstakingly detailed both in the cast of the fiberglass as well as the hand painting. The elephant is mounted on hand forged and hand painted cast iron...
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Early 2000s German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

Givenchy Patent Leather Nightingale Satchel
Located in Astoria, NY
Givenchy Crinkled Patent Leather Nightingale Satchel, in brown, with top handles and shoulder strap, silver-tone hardware, top zipper opening to tan cotton lining with single zipper ...
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20th Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Patent Leather

Lladró The Guest by Ricardo Cavolo Figurine. Small Model. Numbered Edition
By Ricardo Cavolo, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
This piece is the contribution by the prestigious designer Ricardo Cavolo to The Guest, the creative project inviting cutting-edge artists from around the world to customize this fas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Lladró The Guest Small Figurine by Rolito, Numbered Edition
By Rolito, Lladro, Raul Rubio
Located in New York City, NY
White and black porcelain figurine with a silver gloss created by Rolito for The Guest by LLadró Atelier collection with a white base attache...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

7 Houses, John Hejduk, First Edition, 1980
Located in Philadelphia, PA
7 Houses - John Hejduk - first edition - 1980. "a must for any design library". Book in generally good condition - cover is soiled. "New York: Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies, 1980. First edition. Softcover. Exhibition catalog for a show that ran January 22 through February 16, 1980. Introduction by Peter Eisenman...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Pair Chanel Paris Gripoix Earrings
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic Chic! Incredible pair of vintage Chanel earrings. The pair features a purple Gripoix glass center with surrounding crystals on a 24k gold plated disk with clip. Very few pie...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal

ANCIENT FORM OF FRENCH HATS early 20th Century Maillard Allie
Located in Madrid, ES
ANCIENT FORM OF FRENCH HATS early 20th Century from the Maillard Allie brand in wood and metal. Small defects, not tested. Dim.: 19 x 29 cm
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20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

World of Cyberpunk 2077 HC De Luxe Collection Comic Book Published Jul 2020 by D
Located in North Hollywood, CA
World of Cyberpunk 2077 HC (2020 Dark Horse) comic book Includes Book and CD 1st printing. 1st Edition Published Jul 2020 by Dark Horse By Marcin Batylda. The deluxe edition fea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

GUFRAMINI Miniature Sunrise Paul Smith Cactus by Drocco & Mello
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The new Guframini SUNRISE CACTUS® are the miniaturised version of the Gufram x Paul Smith SUNRISE CACTUS®: a limited edition of 600 Guframini that preserves the energetic and optimis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Foam

Vintage Jack Vandell 14 Karat Gold & Emerald Polo Mallet Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage brooch or pendant was made by the well known Jack Vandell studio of the United States and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Modern style. The piece is composed o...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure in a Wooden Altar, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin in a wooden altar. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Vintage Italian Collectible Ceramic Table Game by Gabbianelli, Green and White
Located in Milano, IT
This is a rare, funny and well preserved desk game set/decorative object in hand-painted ceramic, made in Italy in the Eighties by renowned manufacturer Gabbianelli - as proved by th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Sterling silver model of a fighter jet made in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw, this Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Model of a Plane, is handsomely made. The model measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) ...
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1990s English Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Design Impact, A History of Art Center College of Design Alumni Vision Culture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Design Impact - A History of Art Center College of Design Alumni Vision culture. A History of Art Center College of Design and the Myriad Ways its Alum...
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20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Modern Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly sculptural sterling silver necklace by Peruvian silversmith and designer Grazielle Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, circa 1970. Marks to ne...
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1970s Peruvian Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Bocce Game Set by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Rene Dumas Lucite Aubergine and Clear Sculptural Chess Players French
Located in North Miami, FL
The designer of these amazing vintage French Lucite modernist chess players from the 1970s are by Renee Dumas who is related to the Hermes family. They a...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Lucite

Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition Hardcover Art Book
By René Magritte
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Magritte by Jacques Meuris 1988 1st Edition. First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 233pp 393 illustrations. Blue boards in dust jacket. Translat...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Black and Orange Beechwood Foosball Table with Aluminium Handles, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Made in France from solid beechwood, this Foosball / Babyfoot is the one you will find in Fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

New York, I Love, French Book by Robert F. Wagner and Joyce Peterson, 1964
Located in Atlanta, GA
New York Que J'aime (New York I love), a French book by Robert F. Wagner (New York Mayor). Text by Joyce Peterson, and Photographs by Peter Fink. New York is undoubtedly the most dyn...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pippo Armando Testa - hippopotamus
Located in Lugo, IT
Hippopotamus Pippo by Armando Testa for Lines. Good condition. Thanks
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Venezia Game Table Backgammon I Chess I Checkers by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that inco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood

Venini Book, Limited Edition, 1978
Located in Sacile, PN
Venini book, 500 limited edition copies ed. 1978- Black aluminium cover 135 fine color illustrations.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Teckell T1.1 Crystal 8-foot Pool Table in Light Bronz by Marc Sadler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teckell T1.1 pool table with light bronze trim lures in both design aficionados and top players. The light dances across its handcrafted glass surfaces and glimmers when it strikes the light bronze aluminum rails. The tempered glass playing field is at least 9/16” thick. A precise leveling system utilizing 12 screws is hidden inside the table’s black, solid oak base. Available in different options: Black structre DIMENSIONS: L 260 W 148 H 82 cm It features legs made of clear tempered crystal at least 0.59" th. with double-bevel edges that self-stabilize, a support made of solid wood hollowed out for the insertion of the glass, hiding a perfect system of regulation and a playing field made of a single sheet of tempered crystal at least 0.59" th. Simonis 860 worsted wool playing surface available in 25 colors. For the perfect game of style, Teckell pool tables’ surfaces are also available with Redaelli Velluti made in Italy cloths. Bases are in solid oak which has been ebonized (a reaction that turns black the open pore wood) with a shiny stainless steel structure. The pockets are made of smoked transparent thermoplastic. Solid aluminum rails with black anodized finish. Accessories included with the pool table: four professional and stylish cues, one set of Pool Balls Aramith and one rack. Cue rack and ceiling lamp are also available on request. Indoor use only. "T1" is the product of an encounter between an entrepreneur and a designer, a project that becomes a reality thanks to the savoir faire of a group of Italian companies highly specialized in making individual components: glass, steel, wood, but also special high-tech polymers for the pockets and the bumpers. A great team effort at the service of an original and elegant idea that puts together imagination, entrepreneurial brilliance, technology and ability, in order to reveal and give life to a unique object. "T1" pool table is available in an eight feet version, ideal for modern homes’ living spaces. The crystal in the T1 pool table now glows with light, its exquisite transparency accentuated. Studio Sadler researched and designed a unique LED lighting system, captivating crystal’s beauty shines. Teckell’s pool tables are a synthesis of innovation and tradition, art and design, technology and craftsmanship. These one-of-a-kind objects are the result of thinking way outside the box and maximizing the capacity of materials. MARC SADLER, French citizen born in Austria, currently lives in Milan. Experimentation with plastics has often formed a key part of his activity. He already showed a strong curiosity for the subject choosing it for his thesis at ENSAD in Paris. Citizen of the world (he has lived and worked for many years in Europe, North America and Asia), he is a consultant for companies in the fields of home furnishings, large and small household appliances, lighting, technically advanced products, and sports. At the beginning of the seventies, he perfect the first ski-boot in thermo plastic material completely recyclable, subsequently commercialized by the Italian firm Caber (later known as Lotto). He quickly gains the responsibility of the entire collections and starts a long and fruitful collaboration which led to the patenting of the ski-boot with a symmetric shell, which was for many years the most widely-sold ski-boot in the world. This is the origin of his specialization as a sports designer, which led him to close collaboration with the most important multinational sport companies in the United States, Asia and Europe, both in the sport shoes and in other sport fields: ski, tennis raquets, golf clubs, etc. Working in this sector, which has often pioneered research into new materials and techniques, provided the experience to enable him to bring innovation to more traditional areas where is set a concept of design as pure aesthetic shape. Awarded 4 times with the Compasso d’Oro ADI (Industrial Design association) for the lamps Drop (Flos, 1994), Tite and Mite (Foscarini, 2001), the bookshelf Big (Caimi Brevetti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Bronze

The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover 2017
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Moderns: Mid-century American Graphic Design Hardcover – September 19, 2017 by Steven Heller (Author), Greg D'Onofrio (Author). In The Moderns, we meet the men and women who inve...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Oscar Dog Bowls by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey luxury without ostentation, GIOBAGNARA adheres to the highest standards of craftsmanship. By pursuing a philosophy that incorporates traditional know- how with leading-edge technologies, and offering a limitless color palette of quality leathers and suede, founder Giorgio Bagnara has been able to experiment and push the technical boundaries of his craft in order to create pieces that are both beautiful and functional. Launched in 1999, the GIOBAGNARA brand has quickly earned a reputation for expert leather workmanship, and its founder has become a key partner for a large number of interior designers as well as a select group of yacht and private jet designers who rely on his specialized knowledge to realize made-to-measure commissions. In 2015, Giorgio Bagnara expanded his leather goods portfolio with the acquisition of saddle leather specialist RABITTI1969. In 2017, Bagnara initiated a collaboration with French designer Stéphane Parmentier, who was appointed creative director of GIOBAGNARA and its affiliate brands. In 2018, the company’s portfolio grew with the strategic acquisition of PIGMENT FRANCE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Lladró Canvas Vase Flowers Tapestry Vase by Bodo Sperlein
Located in New York City, NY
White glossy porcelain vase with accumulation of one by one handmade flowers for home decoration. Contemporary but Classic this sculptural vase is an impressive design statement comb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Art Deco Revival White Full Body Vintage Plastic Mannequin, 1980s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Revival white full body vintage plastic mannequin, which was designed and manufactured, 1980s, France. The mannequin shows geometric and cubism inspired features. The body w...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

50 of the World's Best Apartments Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Is apartment living the way of the future? According to some, it's the only way to live. For most apartment-dwellers, beautiful views, functional floor plans, low maintenance and convenient, inner-city locations far outweigh the attributes of the traditional quarter-acre suburban block. This book presents, through text, superb floor photographs and floor plans, 50 of the best apartments from around the world. Focusing on fabulous interiors, this book is a digest of the myriad ways to fit out spaces that often begin as concrete shells, but are transformed, through the talents of the best interior architects and designers, into luxurious penthouses, funky lofts, hip apartments, sleek bachelor pads and sumptuous family homes. An inspiring sourcebook for all lovers of beautiful interiors. Title Fifty of the World's Best Apartments Editor Robyn Beaver...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Lauro Malusi Table Lamp and Sculpture Olive Tree
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Table lamp and sculpture belonging to the famous Italian cellist. Measures in cm: Statue cm 40 Lamp cm 82 Basis cm 18 x 18 Notes Giovanni Lauro Malusi was born in Cervia on Ju...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Olive

Silver and Green Hardstone Necklace and Earring Jewelry Suite Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken jewelry set including a necklace and a pair of clip-on earrings crafted by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1970. The suite features linked square of green hardstone (Azure Malachite) set in the sterling frames with hanging long tubes of tassels. The design of the work was bold and confidently modern while also clearly inspired by Peruvian indigenous culture which imprinted famously in the artist's work. Marks to each: G. Laffi, PERU, 925. Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...
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1970s Peruvian Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stone, Sterling Silver

George Harrison "The Concert For Bangladesh" Post Concert Program August 1, 1971
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered here is the paper bound program for the August 1st, 1971 iconic charity concert, put on by famous Beatle band member, George Harrison,and produced by world renowned music producer, Phil Spector; to raise money for the impoverished people of Bangladesh impacted by flood devastation created by a typhoon at the time. It was the first fund raising concert of its kind, to be followed in later years by Willie Nelson and Neil Young's Farm Aid concerts. George Harrison was joined by other famous rock n' roll celebrities such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Lyle XOX Head of Design Hardcover Signed 2019
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lyle XOX Head of Design Hardcover in slipcase Signed 1st edition 2019.Lyle XOX: Head of Design by Author Lyle Reimer, Foreword by Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren.1st edition out of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Architectural Lighting Hardcover by M. David Egan and Victor Olgyay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Architectural Lighting Hardcover by M. David Egan and Victor Olgyay. This second edition contains a comprehensive and in-depth presentation of lighting fundamentals. The text continu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Rene Dumas Lucite Sculptural Chess Players French Vintage Aubergine And Clear
Located in North Miami, FL
The designer of these amazing vintage French lucite modernist chess players from the 1970s are by Renee Dumas who is related to the Hermes family. They a...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Lucite

Scavullo Women by Francesco Scavullo, Pub, 1982
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scavullo Women published in 1982 by Harper & Row, New York. Written by Francesco Scavullo, with 46 of his portraits and candid interviews. The black cloth bound book with its origina...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

From the Far West Carpets and Textiles of Morocco Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the Far West Carpets and Textiles of Morocco Fiske, Patricia L. and Pickering, W. Russell and Yohe, Ralph S. in black cloth covered board ...
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Postmodern Contemporary Menorah in Blue Anodized Aluminum by Luigi Del Monte
Located in Troy, MI
Ultramodern "Flat Arch" menorah by Italian designer Luigi Del Monte 1999 Featured in the MoMa gift catalog and design store Winter 2000 Sleek design in blue anodized aluminum with i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Choirboys Singing in Altar by Luque, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
Choirboys singing in altar, Luque, Spain. He was born in 1919. The author belongs to the Spanish expressionism. His most important exhibitions :New York and Chicago; US Embassy in M...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Chessboard "Homaage á Marcel Duchamp" with the L.H.O.O.Q. Mustache by Arman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A shadow-box framed chessboard with the L.H.O.O.Q. mustache by Arman (1928-2005) entitled "Homaage á Marcel Duchamp". A screen-print on Skivertex leather chessboard. Framed behind g...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Cabinet of Curiosities Drawer Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the product...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Antique Church Traditional Altar Cloth, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious altar cloth artwork of a Spanish church. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Corner Wall Shelving Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden drawer. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the produc...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

History Of Modern Art by Arnason, H. H., Mansfield, Elizabeth C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
History Of Modern Art By Arnason, H. H.; Mansfield, Elizabeth C. For undergraduate course in Modern Art, Origins of Modernism, Art since 1945, Contemporary Art and other courses fo...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fabergé Court Jeweler to the Tsars Hardcover Table Book
By Alexander von Solodkoff, Geza von Habsburg-Lothringen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Faberge: Court Jeweler to the Tsars Book by Solodkoff, Rizzoli 1984. Fabergé: Court Jeweler to the Tsars Fabergé, Court Jeweler to the Tsars by G. von Habsburg-Lothringen and A. von Solodkoff. New York: Rizzoli, 1979. First English edition hardcover with slip case. 171 pp. A book on the history of Carl Fabergé and his work. For more than 35 years, Peter Carl Fabergé (1846-1920) was purveyor of exquisite creations in jewels and precious metals to European royalty, most notably Russia and England, and to the wealthy of the world. He was a designer of unsurpassed ingenuity and delicacy. He turned out a profusion of jeweled flowers in rock-crystal pots, enameled cigarette cases, desk sets in multicolored gold, silver and platinum, gold sedan chairs and coronation coaches...
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20th Century American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pirelli Calendar 2008 "Pearls of the Orient" by Patrick Demarchelier
By Pirelli Tyres, Patrick Demarchelier
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Collectible - Pirelli - Demarchelier Measures : ~44cmx60cm Patrick Demarchelier in Shanghai, China. (in original shipping carton) Burgo Group S.p.A / numbered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

#58/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
LIMITED EDITION #58/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Vintage Romeo Rega Signed Brass and Chrome-Plated Checkers Game Italian Restored
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra chic and modern signed vintage Italian Romeo Rega vintage checkers game has sculptural components. It is great just even as a decorative ob...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Lladró The Guest Small Figurine by Jaime Hayon, Numbered Edition
Located in New York City, NY
White, yellow and gold glossy porcelain figurine created by Jaime Hayon for the collection The Guest by Lladró Atelier with a white base attached to the piece. This piece is renowned...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Charlie Duke Signed Photograph of Apollo 16 Moonwalk
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an Apollo 16 mission photograph, signed and inscribed by Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke. The photograph shows Duke collecting lunar samples n...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Jose Luis Cuevas Signed Molaa Museum of Latin American Art Drawing and Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jose Luis Cuevas Signed Molaa Museum of Latin American Art Drawing and Sculpture. Signed and autographed by artist in the exhibition of 2005. Softcover. José Luis Cuevas was a Mexica...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Lladró the Guest Small Figurine by Devilrobots, Numbered Edition
By Raul Rubio, Devilrobots, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain figurine with black gloss on its face, hands and feet created by Devilrobots for The Guest by Lladró Atelier collection with a white base attached to the piece. This piece ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Interactive Gerard Bignolais Plages 115 Art Box/Art Basel, 2007
By Gerard Bignolais
Located in North Miami, FL
Gerard Bignolais was a French sculptor and artist, 1937-2007. He mostly worked on sculptures of human bodies illustrating life at it's raw form. In this 2007 limited edition are basel box entitled plages 115, it is an interactive installation of "miniature paper and mixed-media clothes not only for the beach/plages and also for a ladies traveling wardrobe...
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Early 2000s French Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

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Find a broad range of unique Modern collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Gufram Furniture, A$AP Rocky, dlsc, and Lladro. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7 and tops out at $96,443 while the average work can sell for $986.

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