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Modern Furniture

MODERN STYLE

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

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

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

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

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Style: Modern
Period: 20th Century
Original Roche Bobois Leather Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Original Roche Bobois Sofa, most likely Buffalo Leather, black wood legs, down filled cushions, cushions attached with zippers. Great quality. Please see all pictures, no damages, no...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Belgian, Val St. Lambert Crystal Bowl
Located in Louisville, KY
From the world-renowned Belgian company, Val St. Lambert- supplier to the Royal Families, comes this beautiful Belgian crafted diamond patterned crystal bowl. More specifically, this...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Furniture

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Crystal

Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Golden Record Carat Rec 011/100
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s The Beatles 24-karat gold-plated record, unframed. Limited edition of 100, 11/100 with “Certificate of Authenticity” included. Golden Record on a red Velvet wooden plate. Nice ...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Large Brass Wave Chandilier designed by Hugo Gorge, from the 1950's, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
Beautiful lamp designed by Hugo Gorge in the 1930's. The Wave Chandelier, embodies the elegance of the Viennese Modern Period of the 1930's This version is from the 1950's, it has ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer 'Banker' Coffee Table in Patinated Bronze and Lucite, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A commanding and sculptural 'Banker' bronze coffee table by celebrated American designer Karl Springer, dating to the 1970s. Known for his impeccable craftsmanship and bold materiali...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Adnet Chess Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning and rare original chess board and set of thirty-two game pieces were designed by French designer Jacques Adnet (1901-1984) in the 1950s. The bi-color leather board disp...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Murano Glass Fendi Floor Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite 1980s Fendi Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina Illuminate your space with this stunning and rare Murano glass floor lamp, masterf...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Toucan Table Lamps by H.T Huang
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this vintage table lamp in toucan form, designed by H.T Huang in the 1980s with original label. The lamp works. Due to time, some parts of the lamp are in another color tone.
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1980s Hong Kong Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

French Vintage Framed Landscape Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming vintage French landscape painting–elongated to a wide panorama–to appreciate the unspoiled beauty of the Ain countryside (Ain is a department in Eastern France) where a mo...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Vintage Thonet Style Bentwood Chair With Cane Seating
Located in San Carlos, CA
Bring Old-World Class to Your Home with this Thonet-Style Bentwood Chair! This beautiful and classic bentwood chair is reminiscent of the iconic designs by Michael Thonet. The chai...
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1960s Romanian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Cane, Bentwood

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Ribbon Chandelier W/ Brushed Nickel Frame
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Ribbon Chandelier with a brushed nickel frame is a masterful example of modernist Itali...
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20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Nickel

George Smith Roll Arm Sofa - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Smith Roll Arm Sofa - Pair Each sofa measures: 101 wide x 45 deep x 35 inches high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm height of 27 inches We...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Porcelain & Pure Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers "Cat & Dog" By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage table sculptures made in porcelain and pure silver designed and manufactured in Mexico by Emilia Castillo. The sculptures depict A do...
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1990s Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa This sofa measures: 85 wide x 39 deep x 36 inches high, with a seat height of 22 and arm height of 25.5 inches We take our photos in a controlled light...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

'70s Picasso Coffee Table or Library Book First Edition Paris France
Located in New York, NY
A collectable, first edition (English), 'Picasso', an art coffee table or library book, 1974, New York, New York and Paris, France. A great piece to add to a collection or to start o...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Foil

5.2x9.3 Ft Vintage Floral Design Handmade Rug dyed in Green 4 Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

"Adam", Glass Sculpture with Standing Male Nude, Nybro, Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and beautiful, this cast and etched glass sculpture depicts the standing nude figure of Adam, deeply embedded in the glass, who glows when light passes through from above. He i...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

6.8x9.8 Ft Hand-Made Area Rug in Purple Color. Modern Turkish Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Woven Wicker Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A fabulous vintage 20th century American woven wicker table, designed with an artful play on texture and form. Its undulating sides mimic the soft drape of a flowing tablecloth, givi...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wicker

5.7x9 ft Modern Turkish Wool Area Rug in Teal Green, Decorative Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish rug re-dyed in Teal color. Measures: 5.7 x 9 ft. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Vintage Multicolor Murano Glass Vase, Italy, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Large vintage multicolor Murano glass vase - featuring a white glass interior with red rim - clear cased glass to the outside and base - unsigned - Italy - late 20th century. Exce...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

The Roosters by Jean Lurçat – Aubusson Tapestry, Pinton Frères Workshop - N 1575
Located in Paris, FR
Very Important Modern Handwoven French Tapestry The Roosters by Jean Lurçat – Aubusson, Pinton Frères Workshop Period: 20th century Condition: Excellent Material: Wool Width: 300 c...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

5.2x8.6 Ft Distressed Floral Patterned Area Rug in Green, Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Price is for one chair. Pair available.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plywood

20th Century Italian sterling silver chessboard with a chess game
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid sterling silver chessboard with a chess game inspired by the works of sculptor De Chirico. Sodalite top. The chess set features a silver finish for one player, while the other ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

George Smith Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Smith Scroll Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 36 wide x 39 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height/chair clearance of 24.5 inches We take our ph...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Cigarette Box Rectangular for table blue enamel on guilloche Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular with rounded corners table box for cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent enamels on a radial guilloché an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s Sofa bed model Anfibio with padded seat and backrest upholstered in fabric. The front features decorat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Papillona Lamp - Tobia Scarpa for Flos - Italy - 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
The Papillona produced by Flos, is an iconic floor lamp designed in 1975 by Tobia Scarpa. Its essential and elegant style perfectly embodies the minimalist and innovative taste that...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Miniature Figural Wooden Bucket or Pail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage miniature silver bucket toothpick holder. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of a wooden bucket or pail with fixed handles to each side. Marked to t...
Category

20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Four Jerry Johnson 'Arcadia' Chrome Sling Chairs for Landes, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Jerry Johnson and manufactured by Landes Manufacturing Company in Los Angeles, this set of four 'Arcadia' chairs captures the bold spirit of 1970s American modernism. Fea...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950s Plaster Anatomic School Study of a Human Hand
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A unique piece of academic art, this vintage plaster sculpture is a school study of a human hand. Dating from the 1950s, it was likely used in an art class or a medical school for an...
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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Plaster Praying Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a praying woman. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Lotek floor lamps by Benno Premsela, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
pair Lotek floor lamps by Benno Premsela, 1980s In 1982, Benno Premsela designed a collection that today remains one of the most well-known design classics in Dutch lighting.‎ A per...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid-Etched Brass Lamp Table or Side Table, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s brass lamp / side table or game table base (with glass top) features acid-etched artistry by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft. Similar to the 'Trilobi' tables, also by Master...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Peggy Guggenheim Art of This Century Book
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of the seminal avant-garde exhibition held at Peggy Guggenheim's Art of This Century Gallery in 1942 and published in an edition of 2500. Edited by Peggy Guggenheim with cont...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Modern White Lacquer Bookcase by Piero Lissoni for Cassina Italy
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
PRICED EACH! Modern White Lacquer Bookcase by Piero Lissoni for Cassina Italy. This listing is for one etagere but we actually have two availab...
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1990s Modern Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Mickey Mouse Table Lamp by Disney - JW
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Disney licensed larger scale Mickey Mouse Table light in a soft and colored acrylic material. Manufactured during the 80s or 90s by JW for or licensed by Disney and the electric ci...
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Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Set of Six Barbara Barry Baker Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of six mahogany framed dining chairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. The chairs feature a whimsical cut velvet upholstery with a festive jewel toned ruby...
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20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Paolo Pallucco "Lizie" Iron Designer Armchair 1984, Original Piece of Modern Art
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Paolo Pallucco, 1984, Literature: Design Dasein, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg 1987 Material used us black lacquered iron.   
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Cabinet of Curiosities Display Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, elegantly presented within a wood and glass display case reminiscent of a Classic scu...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Graduated (9" & 7") Pair of Artisan Bronze Garden Balls / Sculptural Spheres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Graduated (9" & 7") Pair of Artisan Bronze Garden Balls/Sculptural Spheres, Late 20th Century A striking graduated set of two hand-crafted bronze spheres, one measuring 9 inches in ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Baker Furniture Modern Upholstered Armless Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice pair of Modern upholstered armless lounge chairs or slipper chairs with ottoman By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Measures: Chairs: 27"W x 34"D x 30"H. Seat height ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

"Leopoldo" coffee table by A.Citterio & G.O. Löw for Kartell - Italy - 1990s
Located in Milano, IT
The Leopoldo coffee table, designed in the 1990s by Antonio Citterio and Glen Löw for Kartell, is a perfect combination of minimalism and technical innovation. Characterized by an es...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mexican Ceramic Dish Inset Side Tables, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Mexican Ceramic Dish Inset Side Tables, wood with glass tops. 21.25" H x 14.5" W x 12.5" D. Provenance: From a 60 East End Avenue Estate.
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20th Century Mexican Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Monumental Serge Roche Style Rock Crystal Stalagmite, Rockwork Silver Leaf Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite on Carved Silver Leaf Base, in the Style of Serge Roche France, Circa 1960 Two Pieces: The Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite and the Carved Sil...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf

5.2x8.7 Ft Blue Area Rug for Contemporary Interiors, Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modernist Tubular Steel Armchairs, Can Be Covered In Fabric Or Leather, ca. 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel armchairs with an elegant, sinuous shape. The upholstery can be covered with fabric or leather. The armchairs were designed and manufactured by Gottwald, Cz...
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1930s Czech Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Sterling Sculptures of Flying Swans in Landscape, Spain, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Sterling Sculptures of Flying Swans in Landscape, Spain, Circa 1960s This exquisite pair of sterling silver sculptures showcases two flying swans in a serene landscape craf...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amber Resin Fractal in the style of Francois Godebski, ca 1970s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Amber Resin Fractal in the style of Francois Godebski, ca 1970s Very cool resin sphere in an amber color, unsigned, but certainly has all the hallmarks of Francois Godebski sculptur...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Modern Patchwork Burl And Brass Milo Baughman Style Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s modern patchwork burl floating coffee table with brass trim in the manner of Milo Baughman. The piece is in very good condition with the ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of brown leather armchairs by Arper italy, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage brown leather armchairs or side chairs by Arper italy. High quality and sturdy stiched leather dining chairs with a timeless design. A nice detail to mention is the cross...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Pair of armchairs, sofa and pine table
Located in Lugo, IT
Sofa two armchairs and coffee table in pine. Sofa W 140.5 H 65 D 84 centimeters Armchair W 81.5 H 65 D 84 " " Coffee table 80/80 H 50.5 "...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of floor lamps in amber and green Murano blown glass, brass structure, four bulbs. The floor lamp is also a sculpture that reproduces the trunk and leaves of a palm tree with pi...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Georges Coslin Leather & Fabric Wastepaper Basket/ Trashcan, Italy 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georges Coslin Leather & Fabric Wastepaper Basket/Trashcan, Italy 1960s George Coslin Designed and made by Faram Standing 18.5" h x 10.75" diameter, basket measures 12.5" h x 9.5"...
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20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Marble Egg Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Italian marble egg sculptures, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Eggs include marble, alabaster and T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Painting - Portrait of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog - by Robert Detrixhe
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful painting, a portrait of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog. The painting was made by the Belgian artist Robert Detrixhe. The painter was born in 1935 and was particularl...
Category

1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paint

Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Vintage Refurbished Kaare Klint Safari Chairs from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage pair of refurbished Kaare Klint safari chairs from the 1960s by Rud Rasmussen furniture markers in Copenhagen. KK47000 was designed in 1933 as a modern collapsible chair...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

VUARNET - Pouilloux .075 - Handmade Polarized Sunglasses - France - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
VUARNET - Pouilloux .075 - Vintage polarized handmade sunglasses - classic French-girl style featuring faux tortoiseshell frames - the lens are brown - finest quality workmanship and...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plastic

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