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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 1970s
Warren Platner Rosewood, Brass and Granite Credenza for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece is a Warren Platner Executive Credenza designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970, and features a floating Rosewood up...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Granite, Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti 'Eros' Carrara Marble Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, this iconic Carrara marble console table is supported on two conical leg bases, with beautiful subtle veining throu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Painting by Jill Troutman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting floral painting by Jill Troutman (Born 1939, active Mebane, North Carolina). Framed.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Carlo Nason Large Table Lamp "Bilboquet" in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Carlo Nason parquet lamp "Bilboquet" in Murano glass, manufactured in Italy, 1970s Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano white glass and chrome floor lamp. Featuring two hand blown opal wh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

'Paracarro' Concrete Dining Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek modern 'Paracarro' dining table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia was sculpted from concrete and chromed steel during the 1970s in Italy. A .75" thick and 50" diameter glass top adorns this stylish table which works great for dinners, games, meetings and as a center table and suitable for indoor or outdoor applications. *NOTE, we have a 2nd table available if you are looking for a pair. One larger glass can be made with both bases underneath if you wish to have one large table. Great for collectors and interior designers, using...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Concrete, Steel, Chrome

'Joe' Lounge Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful patinated leather "Joe" lounge chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova is covered in a gorgeous and soft light brown / ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Modern Solid Brass Curio-Cabinet Made in America High Quality and Nice Details
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Curio Cabinet that was made right here in America by the Glober Manufacturing Company of Carpentersville, Illinois. The Curio-Cabinet was c...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian modern beige armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern beige armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s Armchair model Wassily or B3, with chromed tubular steel frame. The seat, armrests and backrest are mad...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970s Italy Dark Green Guatemala Marble Stone Rectangular Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful stone dining table, crafted in Italy, circa the 1970s. Constructed from Green Verde Guatemalan marble, this table's name pays homage to the ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Marble

CARTIER 1970 Paris Guilloché Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d'Argent
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful butane pocket lighter, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970's. The lighter is a classi...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

"Sommerso" Murano Glass Ashtray with Amber and Green Tones by Seguso, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage "Sommerso" Murano glass ashtray with amber and green tones signed by Seguso. The technique of blowing Murano glass is called "sommerso" which means submerged. This technique ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Desk Set stripes enamel Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen and Tray.Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular tray with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels with two-tone stripes on guilloche and hand engravings, cm. 9.5 x 18. For fountain pe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Gucci Dual Deck of Playing Cards Game or Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This never used boxed set of logo Gucci playing cards is vintage and Italian from the 1970s. It is 2 sets one in white and black for the back. One ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Willy Ceysens Exceptional Coffee Table with glass table top
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Rare willy ceysens exceptional coffee table.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Oak, Rattan, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, oak and rattan wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8” H x 6.9” W x 11” D Backplate Dimensions (inches): 6.81" H x 4...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Toshinobu Onosato Geometric Abstract Silkscreen c1977 Japan
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic geometric abstract screen print by well noted Japanese artist, Toshinobu Onosato c1977. Small edition of 60. Just professionally framed with a gorgeous almost graphite styl...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Bramante Lacquered Sideboard by Kazuhide Takahama for Ultrazionale, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
The Bramante 4 sideboard by Kazuhide Takahama is a very modern piece of furniture with classical references, which gives maximum emphasis to the lacquering technique. A storage unit ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Pair Of Classic Upholstered Stools In Brown Leather Ca' 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic upholstered stools. Original spotted finish, upholstered in patinated brown leather. Not small but not too big in scale-measuring 21"x24"x17"h. Leather has a nice ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Roman Column 6 Panel Architectural Incised Privacy Screen Room Divider
Located in Wayne, NJ
Large decorative 6 Panel Architectural privacy screen room divider. Will go well with style decor . From Traditional to Modern. This is a heavy in weight piece. Many details are inc...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Leather, Aluminum & Glass Coffee Table by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful coffee table designed and manufactured in the 1970s by Paolo Nava and Antonio Citterio, manufactured by B&B italia. The table frame is made out of black leather and die-...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

20th Century Eero Saarinen Knoll Table mod Tulip in Calacatta Marble, 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Eero Saarinen, born in Finland in 1910, moved to the US in 1923, where he grew and graduated from Yale in 1934. He met Charles Eames, with whom he collaborated and won the 1st prize ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Gae Aulenti Three-seater sofa for Knoll International 1970 s USA
Located in Debrecen, HU
The Aulenti Gae three-seater sofa is a must-have for any modern living space. Designed by the renowned Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, the sofa features an elegant burgundy, epo...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Box with Quartz Stone, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful, modernist silver plate decorative box was crafted in France for the renowned Christian Dior House as part of the Interior Collection. The piece features an elegant, minimalist round shape with an ornate lid and a large quartz stone...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Quartz, Metal, Silver Plate

French Vintage Silver Plate Bamboo Design Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage silver-plate hinged box has raised and textural designs of bamboo forms in rows. The interior is wood and stained black. It is a heavy gage and makes a fabulous d...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case, 8 Section Sterling Silver Natural
Located in Firenze, FI
Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case, octagonal section, in 925/1000 sterling silver. Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case has a spring-loaded button and opening Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette C...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pollo Floor Lamp by Domus, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Floor lamp “Pollo” designed by Mario Vivaldi for the German manufacturer Domus, 1970s. Special about Pollo is, on the one hand, the infinitely variable adjustability of the upper lam...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

12.2x17.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Cotton Kilim. Flatweave Rag Rug. Custom Options Av.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Measures: 12.2 x 17.6 ft - We can alter the dimensions if requested. These authentic flat-weaves (Kilims) from Eastern Turkey were handwoven by Nomads to be used as floor coverings ...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Osram - Minispot Model41701 - stainless steel, plastic 1970s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Osram design lamp consisting of a plastic base with a metal ball with halogen lamp. This ball can be directed in all directions by means of a magnet. Model model 41701 Extremely suit...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid Etched Brass Credenza, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing acid etched brass console cabinet was designed by Bernhard Rohne and produced by Mastercraft in the 1970s. Exquisite acid-etched artwork on the top, sides and front ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Christian Dior Lucite, Metal and Rattan Basket Bowl Centerpiece circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning centerpiece basket or decorative bowl was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection circa 1970. Its geometric shape has a brass metal gallery and genuine ratt...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Rede Guzzini Faux Tortoise Lucite Brass Rectangular Tray Barware Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Rede Guzzini Italian faux tortoise lucite tray with brass handles has been professionally polished both on the brass and lucite...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian Black Lacquer Dining Room Conference Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set 6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian black lacquer dining conference chairs. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Athens, Attiki
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. A Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. Michel Ducaroy’s Togo has been the u...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Oil Painting Abstract post impressionist from Venitian Palace, Italy Venise 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional oil on wood panel period abstract gift 1970, large format approaching an impressionist atmosphere ... water lily. work commissioned for a palace on the Italian coast near...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

FB Rogers Silver Co Silver on Copper 7504 Water Pitcher. Circa 1970s. Measureme
Located in Philadelphia, PA
FB Rogers Silver Co Silver on Copper 7504 Water Pitcher. Circa 1970s. Measurements: 7.5" H x 9" W x 5.5" D.
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1970s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974 A simplified and solid design by Italian award-winning designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the 'Monk' mo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Game Table with Drawers, 1970s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined game table, which also works as a smaller dining table or center table, is by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, circa 1970s France. Featuring a square leather top over lacquered brown case with brushed steel trim, legs and drawer rings, each side has one drawer outfitted with an ashtray and cupholder cut-out. Lacquered portions were refinished and newly lacquered. Ideal as a game table but can also be used as a dining table, cafe table, center table, lobby table, entry table, hosting table, Zoom...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Rocky Horror Picture Show 1975 Film 18 pcs B/W Movie Lobby Photos
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 18 B/W Lobby Photos (8″ x 10″) from the cult film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” from 1975. Incredible campy movie that prompted the audience to participate during the sh...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair Florence Knoll Model 65 Chrome & Oatmeal Fabric Slipper Lounge Chairs, 1973
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Florence Knoll Chromed Steel & Oatmeal Fabric Lounge Chairs. Featuring 1 inch reflective sturdy, solid Chromed Steel constructed framework, ergonomic angled rear legs and bac...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Christian Dior Tray Board Platter Lucite, Wheat and Dried Flowers, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning serving tray was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1970. The board or platter has a rounded shape and rais...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Night Stands for Directional, USA 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Paul Evans Cityscape Floating Night Stands for Directional, USA 1970s Brass and chrome tiles over wood with wood veneer face on pulls, both signed, one on bottom, one on side...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton Steel and Granite "Eclipse" Low Table
Located in Downingtown, PA
Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton, "Eclipse" Low Tables, Circa 1970-80 The polished mirrored steel has a removable polished black granite top. There is a steel band at the base ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Granite, Steel

'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International c 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique 'Chariot' chaise lounge by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International, circa 1972 Switzerland. Constructed from chrome plated tubular steel...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ligne Roset Modern Yellow Leather Sofa or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern sofa or loveseat By Ligne Roset France, Circa 1970s Measures: 69"W x 35.5"D x 32"H. Seat height: 16". Arm height: 20". Very good original vintage condition.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pace Lucite Waterfall Chairs
Located in Saint Louis, US
This pair of Leon Rosen waterfall lounge chairs are originals from the 1970s. The angled back and tall seat offer optimum comfort for the human fo...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Foam, Lucite

Small Vintage Modernist Chrome Cantilever Chair in Leopard Print Fabric
Located in Amityville, NY
A small round modernist style tubular chrome cantilever chair in new leopard or cheetah animal print velvet. Brand new upholstery in Brunschwig & Fils Madeleine’s Leopard Velvet in B...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully crafted tabletop sculpture combining silvered bronze and faux tortoiseshell made from penshell, dating from the mid to late 1970s. This piece exemplifies the era’s fasc...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver, Bronze

1979 Arnaldo Pomodoro Tecno Art Abstract Italian Design Sculpture Medal
Located in Brescia, IT
Arnaldo Pomodoro Johnson Foundry, Milan 1979 Gilded Bronze Ed. 344/600 Excellent Condiction
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Signed Hand-Blown Art Glass Vase by Roland R. Correia, Dated 1975
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand-blown art glass vase is signed and dated 1975 by American glass artist Roland R. Correia. It features soft swirls of blue, green, and yellow over a clear glass base, creati...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Sofa MARALUNGA 2 seaters for Cassina by Vico Magistretti, Circa 1970
Located in Renens, CH
Modern Italian sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Circa 1970. This is a 2-seater sofa with independent folding headrests. The two armrests curve towards the seat. Cream...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

B3 Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970s.
Located in Correggio, IT
Wassily armchair designed by Marcel Breuer made of black leather and chromed metal tubular frame. The Wassily B3 Chair is an icon of twentieth-century modernism, ideal for furnishing...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Karastan Rug w/ Persian Kerman Design in All-over design - RR5239
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Vintage Karastan Rug w/ Persian Kerman Design in All-Ivory - RR5239 This is a vintage room-size Karastan rug from the 1970s in very good condition. 100% wool pile. The fringe and bo...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano glass chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina 1970s. This amazing chandelier stands out for the beauty of its design a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Italian 1970's Dining Chairs with Leather, Wood, Cane Seats, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970's set of six side chairs or dining chairs with molded caramel leather back rests, caned seats and molded maple wood frames with rounded legs. The combination of thes...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Cane, Maple

Pair of Vintage LC2 Corbusier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage LC2 Corbusier armchairs. Original leather and chrome frame.      
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage LC2 Corbusier Armchairs
Pair of Vintage LC2 Corbusier Armchairs
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Vintage Italian Two Part Red Lucite and Chrome Wave Magazine Stand and Rack
Located in North Miami, FL
This ever so chic vintage Italian red lucite magazine rack or stand is 2 part with chrome dividers on the base. It is like a wave form. From t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Round Rattan Ottoman, Boucle, Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
Round Rattan Ottoman, white boucle fabric seat. Ready for a new home.
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1970s Indonesian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Calman Shemi Large Format Wall Tapestry, 1978
Located in Miami, FL
Monolithic wool wall tapestry by artist Calman Shemi dated 1978. Can be hung horizontal or vertical. Calman Shemi Argentine/ Israeli 1939 - Tapestry Signed and dated near lowe...
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1970s Argentine Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

GROUP NP2 - NERONE and PATUZZI Sculptural panel 1972
Located in Vigevano, PV
ITA: Sculptural wall panel designed by Nerone & Patuzzi and produced by Forme & Superfici in 1972. This is an unnumbered prototype, thus to be considered a unique piece. A few number...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Modernist Vintage Glass Brass Gold Sputnik Chandelier Bakalowits Vienna 1972
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage sputnik chandelier or pendant from gold plated metal and glass designed and executed by Bakalowits & Soehne, Vienna, Austria 1972. This wonderful and high quality c...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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