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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs
Located in Paris, FR
Extremely rare set of Georges Braque archives maquettes books and lithographs created with the publisher 'Au Vent d'Arles', Paris. The set is composed with: - L'Ordre des Oiseaux (...
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1950s French Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Italian Design Suitcase- Shaped Pillow or Stool
By Massimo Palombi
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pretty pillow as suitcase - Italian design - suitable also as pouf or stool - B/1860.
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2010s Italian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Pair of Original Mirror Screens
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of screens in brass and coloured mirrors, geometrical shape Dimensions : 180 X H 221 cm and 192 x H 214 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

1950s, Venini Glass Spiraling Obelisk
Located in Roma, IT
Spiraling clear-glass obelisk with red flame-like intrusions made by Venini. One of the most celebrated models of Venini. This type of glass is called "Vetro Sommerso", model 4256 fr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Glass

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

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Olive

'Tincture Reflector' Screen by Luuk van den Broek
Located in Copenhagen, DK
About: Based in Eindhoven, Luuk van den Broek is working in the field between art and industrial design. Intuitively looking for the deepest colour, the most logical connection or th...
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2010s Dutch Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Pearl Earrings on Gold: what's Better for a Gift ?
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/152, Maiorca pearls and river beads modern earrings on gold, unique piece. Wonderful for Your summer evenings !
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Early 2000s Italian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold

Carl Auböck The Most Elegant Brush
Located in London, GB
Large brush made in solid Walnut , natural bristles and original cognac leather strap.
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20th Century Austrian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Collectible Design 'Reflector' Screen by Luuk van den Broek
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Yellow/Black reflector About: Based in Eindhoven, Luuk van den Broek is working in the field between art and industrial design. Intuitively looking for the deepest colour, the mos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Carl Auböck Brush Pen Holder
Located in London, GB
A wonderful little pen holder by Carl Auböck. Handmade in Vienna in the 1950s. A beautiful delicate sculptural piece.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

One of the Three Graces Painting for Emilio Pucci Happening at the Woka Gallery
Located in Vienna, AT
One of three single paintings, mixed technique on paper, signed and dated Szekely 92, made on the occasion of a presentation of Emilio Pucci fabrics...
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1990s Austrian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Acrylic

One of Three Graces, the Blue Painting
Located in Vienna, AT
One of three single paintings, mixed technique on paper, signed and dated Szekely 92, made on the occasion of a presentation of Emilio Pucci fabrics...
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1990s Austrian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

David Bailey, NY JS DB 62, Signed
Located in London, GB
Signed first edition, published by Steidl, 2007. NY JS DB 62 compiles photographs taken by David Bailey, one of the most successful British fashion and portrait photographers of his...
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Early 2000s German Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Africa, Tribal Art of Forest and Savanna
Located in London, GB
Africa, Tribal Art of Forest and Savanna, 1st edition, Published by Thames & Hudson, 1980. Over 200 treasures of African art drawn from rarely seen private collections and beautiful...
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1980s American Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Italian modern white bedside tables Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white bedside tables Aiace by Benatti, 1970s Pair of bedside tables mod. Aiace with a rounded and sinuous shape, entirely in white lacquered wood with a matte finish. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Shoe Rack/Cabinet, Italian, 1960s
Located in London, GB
1960s Italian shoe cabinet in brown lacquer, shoe rack made of white metal adjustable in different positions Good general condition consistent with age and use.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Lacquer

Louis Vuitton Beauty Case Parigi Anni '90
Located in Milano, IT
Beauty Case Louis Vuitton (Boîte pharmacie) rivestito in tela Monogram. La ferramenta è in ottone, i chiodi sono marchiati. Interno dotato di astuccio con specchio, passanti in pelle...
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1990s French Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Canvas

German modern metal and plastic table lighter T2 by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
German modern metal and plastic table lighter T2 by Dieter Rams for Braun, 1970s Cylindrical table lighter mod. T2 in knurled metal. The flame supp...
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1970s German Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Satua di Pinocchio di grandi dimensioni anni '70
Located in Roma, IT
Statua di pinocchio realizzata in legno degli anni '60 di grandi dimensioni braccia snodate dipinto a mano in buono stato di conservazione
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Italian rattan bed by PierAntonio Bonacina, with label
Located in Milano, IT
In the enchanting realm of bedroom furniture, there is a timeless creation from the artistic hands of PierAntonio Bonaccina, a masterpiece born in the vibrant 1970s. This Italian rattan bed...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rattan, Wood

Servomuto Fratelli Reguitti 1960/70
Located in Premariacco, IT
Classico del design italiano anni '60-'70, questo servomuto di Fratelli Reguitti è perfettamente indicato come accessorio di decorazione in qualsiasi ambiente vintage antico o modern...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

Marzio Cecchi cantilevered bed frame for Studio Most, Italy, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Rare red enamel cantilever bed frame by visionary architect Marzio Cecchi (b1940 – 1990). Produced by his design practice Studio Most, his pieces were limited run made-to-order, and so are highly scarce and collectible. Cecchi could be said to be...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal, Enamel

American modern umbrella stand in white metal by Philip Morris cigarette, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern Round base umbrella stand in white metal by Philip Morris cigarette, 1990s Cylindrical umbrella stand in white metal with rounded upper profile. On the front it has a...
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1990s American Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Bamboletto Bed, Mario Bellini, b&b
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bamboletto bed is part of the Le Bambole collection, a 1972 design by Mario Bellini that celebrates 50 years of success with B&B Italia by introducing this exclusive model to the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Velvet

Italian Modern Purple Velvet Sofa Bed Anfibio by Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Purple velvet sofa bed mod. Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970s Sofa bed mod. Anfibio in aubergine purple velvet. The...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Gary Hume, A Cat on Lap, Monograph, 1st Edition 2009
By Gary Hume
Located in London, GB
Gary Hume, A Cat on Lap, Monograph Published by Other Criteria, 2009, 1st Edition “The first major monograph of the Turner Prize-nominated British painter and sculptor Gary Hume. ...
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Early 2000s British Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Alfred Stieglitz - The Key Set Volume I & II
Located in London, GB
Alfred Stieglitz, The Key, Set Volume I & II Published by National Gallery of Art/Harry N. Abrams, New York, 2002 Few individuals have exerted as profound an influence on 20th-cent...
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Early 2000s American Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Buckaroo - Kurt Markus - 1st Edition, Little, Brown & Company, 1987
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Little, Brown & Company, Boston, 1987 The photographs collected in 'Buckaroo: Images From the Sagebrush Basin' show why Kurt Markus's photographs of cowboys...
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1980s American Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Bvlgari Amanda Triossi Daniela Mascetti 2008
Located in London, GB
Special Edition Published by Electa 2008 English Text in slipcaseThe first book on the famed jeweler. A stunning production, illustrated throughout in colour with numerous photographs of the jewelry that has made Bulgari one of the most expensive...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Tim Walker, Story Teller, 1st Edition
Located in London, GB
Tim Walker, Story Teller Published by Thames & Hudson, 2017. When one of the most visually exciting photographers of our times turns fashion stories into fairy tales, the results are unmistakable and inimitable. Though they may soar in scale and ambition to satisfy in meticulous detail one of fashion photography’s most original eyes, they are painstakingly realized – and with no concession to artificial enhancement. In this collection of Tim Walker’s dazzling images, everything you see was specially constructed; the make-believe really happened. In Walker’s pursuit of the perfect picture no demand appears too unreasonable, no scenario too outlandish, no objective unattainable. The half-forgotten, slow-paced world he conjures up is one of grandeur mixed with eccentricity, of opulence with romanticism and of time stilled entirely. For the most part it is, to say the least, at odds with the pace of 21st-century life. Some of the biggest names in fashion and contemporary culture are here: Alber Elbaz sporting a pair of rabbit...
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2010s Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Valentino Trente Ans de Magie 1st French Edition 1991
Located in London, GB
Valentino Trente Ans de Magie 1st French Edition 1991 Published by Abbeville France 1st Edition 1991 Beautiful book celebrating 30 years of Valentino’s creations. Dimension: 34cm ...
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1990s Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Sean Landers 1990-1995, Improbable History 1st Edition 2010
Located in London, GB
Published by JRP/Ringier 1st Edition 2010Through media as various as paintings, diaristic calendars and performative videos, New York-based artist Sean Landers...
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2010s Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Italian modern valet stand Servonotte 36 Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern valet stand Servietto 36 Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1980s Valet stand mod. 36, also called Servonotte, with central structure in black painted tubular steel. At ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Italian modern matte black metal floor coat hanger concrete cone base, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern matte black metal floor coat hanger concrete cone base, 1980s Coat hanger with round base. The structure is composed of a central tub...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cement, Metal

The Hermès Scarf: Mystery & Mystique - Nadine Coleno - 1st UK Edition, T&H, 2009
Located in London, GB
First UK Edition, published by Thames & Hudson, London, 2009. Text in English. Since the first scarf made its debut in 1937, the House of Hermès has produced more than two thousan...
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Early 2000s British Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Italian Modern Sculpture Bookends in Black Stone Slate, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern sculpture bookends in black stone slate, 1980s Set of three rectangular base sculptures in slate. The stone has an irregular s...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Slate

Black Dolls: Unique African American Dolls, 1850–1930
Located in London, GB
Black Dolls by Margo Jefferson. Published by Radius Books/ Mingei International Museum, 2015. Hardback in dust jacket. First Edition. This important book presents the history of African American...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Art Deco Bedside Cabinets in Black Glossy Lacquered Wood and Chromed Steel, 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist bedside cabinets pair in black glossy lacquered wood and chromium plated tubular steel, circa 1930
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1930s Czech Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Chrome

Early 20th Century Bentwood Coat Stand Coat Rack
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
0232 Fine early 20th century bentwood hall stand, having 8 S shaped coat hooks and 8 bentwood scrolls for hats, surmounted by a turned finial, supported on cluster column terminating in 4 downswept legs with a ring for sticks and umbrellas. This antique hall stand...
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Early 20th Century European Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Birch, Bentwood

René Herbst, Pionnier du Mouvement Moderne, Delaporte, Flammarion, 2004
Located in London, GB
First Edition, Published by Flammarion in 2004 from the collection of the Archives d’Architecture Intérieure du XXe siècle at the Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs, Paris. Text by Guillemette Delaporte. A rich visual and textual archive of the work of French Modernist industrial designer, architect and furniture maker, René Herbst. This French language book...
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Early 2000s French Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Metal Patinated Ceramic Jesus Christ Memorabilia Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jesus Christ metal patinated ceramic statue. Made Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Signed by M...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Bronze, David Ekserdjian, Royal Academy of Arts, 1st Edition, 2012
Located in London, GB
Published by the Royal Academy of Arts in 2012 on the occasion of their exhibition, Bronze. An extensive and finely photographed catalogue of ...
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2010s British Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Italian Modern Coat Stand Mod. Velasca by Alessandro Mendini for Elam UNO, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Coat stand mod. Velasca by Alessandro Mendini for Elam UNO, 1980s Coat stand mod. Velasca with a round base. The structure consists...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Boucheron Four Generations 1st Edition Signed by Alain Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Published by Rizzoli 1988. Signed by Alain Boucheron with a dedication ‘To Lucia, who knows what”beauty” means with my warmest regards. Alain Boucheron’ An important book that ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Ungaro 1st Edition, 1992
Located in London, GB
Ungaro published by Electa 1992. Beautiful book in slipcase with contributions by Frederico Fellini, Kattia D Kaupp, Yves Navarre, Gélene de Tueckheim and Alain Weill.: Emmanuel U...
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1990s Italian Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Upholstered Ball-Shaped Accent Pillows in Fabric of Choice
Located in Utrecht, NL
One might not realize it, but decorative, or accent pillows are among the most important home accessories. Pillows are the easiest and fastest way to transform an entire home decor. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

White Gold Brutalist Bark Design Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 white gold 0.15 carat diamond ring Consisting of 5 x 2mm Diamond solitaires - very lively ! Amongst a very popular Mid-Centry Modern design By Jewellers AMC Dated 1979 Era 1970s Brutalist Bark...
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Late 20th Century British Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold

David Bailey "The Naked Eye", 1987
Located in London, GB
David Bailey. The Naked Eye. Barrie & Jenkins, London 1987. 1st Edition A book of nude images from the history of photography brilliantly curated by David Bailey. The images range ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Italian Modern Plexiglass and Glass Mercury Wall Thermometer, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern plexiglass and glass mercury wall thermometer, 1980s Old mercury thermometer for wall, Coming from an old doctor's office site in Mil...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass

Pop Art by Tilman Osterwold Taschen, 2003
Located in London, GB
Pop Art by Tilman Osterwold Published by Taschen GmbH, Cologne, 2003. Hardback in dust jacket. Illustrated throughout in color and black and white. Osterwold's study of pop a...
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Late 20th Century German Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Paper

Araki by Araki: The Photographer's Personal Selection - 1st Ed., Kodansha, 2003
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Kodansha International, Japan, 2003. A record of the career of Nobuyoshi Araki, photomaniac and permanent enfant terrible of the Japanese art world. Publ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Paper

Untitled Film Stills - Cindy Sherman - 1st Edition, Johnathan Cape, 1990
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Jonathan Cape, London 1990. First edition monograph on Cindy Sherman's iconic early work: The 'Untitled Film Stills' series of 40 photographs, with an in...
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1970s British Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Paper

Inspired by Antiques Caroline Clifton-Mogg & Fritz Von der Schulenburg
By Caroline Clifton-Mogg
Located in London, GB
Inspired by Antiques Published by Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd., 1999. Hardback in dust jacket. Caroline Clifton-Mogg & Fritz Von der Schulenburg Caroline Clifton-Mogg offers help and guidance as to how you can achieve a pleasing juxtaposition of old and new. With colour photographs showing the work of the best interior designers...
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1990s English Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Windsor Chairs, An Illustrated Celebration, Michael Harding-Hill
Located in London, GB
Windsor chairs By Michael Harding-Hill Published by Antique Collectors Club, 2007. Hardback in dust jacket. The Windsor Chair, whether simple or complicated in construction, plain or ornate in appearance, has always served its purpose - to be utilitarian, durable, comfortable and even handsome. Many excellent academic works have been written on the subject, but this book does not attempt to improve on their expertise. The intention rather is to complement them by showing the finest designs in greater detail. The form and construction of the chairs speak for themselves. All the chairs illustrated, although made in different centuries, are in use today. More than 150 colour plates illustrate the very best Windsor chairs from the earliest stick-backs - literally stools with a few sticks added to the back - of the 18th century to those mass-produced for offices, schools, public institutions and the armed forces in the 19th century. There is a special section on American Windsors and an epilogue outlines the story of the Windsor chair through the 20th century and concludes by illustrating a 2002 Golden Jubilee chair...
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Early 2000s British Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

The Artful Teapot, Garth Clark
Located in London, GB
The Artful Teapot Garth Clark & Tony Cunha - Published by Watson-Guptill, New York 2001. Hardback in dust jacket. First edition. Celebrates the many ar...
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Early 2000s American Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Nureyev, 1995
Located in London, GB
Nureyev Phaidon Press, London, 1995. Softcover in dust jacket. The book presents some of the most iconic photographic images of Nureyev and contains a complete resume of Nureye...
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20th Century European Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Bill Brandt, London in the Thirties, First Edition, 1983
Located in London, GB
Bill Brandt 'London in the Thirties' is considered a late-modern photography classic. The books consists of his classic photographs first published in magazines and were collected fo...
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1980s European Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Paper

Andy Warhol by David Bourdon Flammarion, 1989
Located in London, GB
Andy Warhol by David Bourdon Published by Flammarion, Paris, 1989. Hard back in dust jacket. First French edition. French language text translated by Jeanne Bouniort. 431 pages. Me...
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1980s French Vintage Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

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