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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Ikea 'Lod' Wall Lights, 1980's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of IKEA 'Lod' Wall Lamps. Adjustable cylindrical metal lampshade with folded metal wall mounted backing plate in a lovely duck egg blue colour. Model V413. Bakelite E14 socket. ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

1980s 30 Brass Plated Wall Sconces, USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant brass plated wall sconces that where dismantle from a chic hotel. See picture with fixture mounted on mirror Well made with prime quality ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

1980s 30 Brass Plated Wall Sconces, USA
1980s 30 Brass Plated Wall Sconces, USA
$495 Sale Price / item
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Large Iittala Oiva Toikka Pheasant Bird Iridescent Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A stunning large pheasant bird sculpture designed by Oiva Toikka for Iittala, part of his renowned Birds by Toikka series. Handcrafted in Finland, this unique glass bird features a striking iridescent lustre finish, shifting between shades of deep blue, green, and silver with a subtle metallic sheen. The sleek form is enhanced by delicate horizontal striping, adding depth and elegance to the design. Oiva Toikka’s bird...
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1990s Finnish Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Prewar Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Honmon-ji Temple Ikegami Kawase Hasui
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pre-war fine print by Kawase Hasui (1883–1957) depicts the approach to the famous temple in Tokyo Ikegami Honmon-ji on a snowy day. Created in 1931, the image captures the serene a...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Concerto, Jean Picart Le Doux - French moderne Tapestry, Atelier Picaud - N 1510
By Jean Picart Le Doux, Atelier Picaud
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Picart Le Doux Era: 20th century Style: Modern art Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 129 cm Height: 156 cm Depth: 0.5 cm In keeping with tradition, thi...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
Category

1990s Polish Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Round Vintage Glass Table 1970s Italian Design
Located in None, IT
Round table with chromed tubular metal structure and glass top, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show light signs of wear. DIMENSIONS: height 71cm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

1963 Rosewood Waste Basket by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen, Made in Norway
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brazilian Rosewood Wastebasket, designed by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen in around 1963. This piece dates to around the same time. It features a facade and an interior that...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Venetian Murano Glass Palmette Chandelier Flush Mount by Barovier Toso, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very elegant, vintage estate, midcentury Venetian Murano art glass chandelier features 2 round tiers of overlapping, large, curved, hand-blown clear palm leaves frosted in the "Grani...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Fato Artemide Italian Design White Table Lamp 1967
Located in Brescia, IT
White square frame with folded geometric metal forms creating light and dark Iconic light object and a beautiful lamp. First production Fato lamp designed by Gio Ponti and produced ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Po Shun Leong Handcrafted Koa Wood Box, USA, 1986
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Po Shun Leong Handcrafted Koa Wood Box, USA, 1986. Signed to the bottom.
Category

20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Opaline Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with opaline hand blown Palmette Murano glass leaves arranged in six tiers including a crown at the top, mounted on 24k gold plated metal frame / Made in Ita...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

3 Piece Place Setting Coffee Cup, Saucer, Plate Hutschenreuther Blue Onion
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful setting of three china porcelain Hutschenreuther blue onion pieces, made in Germany, in the 1960s. All items are in very good co...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this bold sofa, model MP-091, is deeply inviting. The comfortable tufted cushion sits on sturdy straps, attac...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s This enchanting Murano glass chandelier, crafted in the 1950s, is a testament to the unparalleled artistry of Venet...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

1980s Italian Pop Art Sculpture of a Purse, Museum Mounted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980s Italian Pop Art Sculpture of a Purse, Museum Mounted A striking and possibly one-of-a-kind 1980s Italian Pop Art sculpture, designed as a purse and expertly mounted on a muse...
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20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Lalique signed Centre Piece, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal bowl made and signed by Lalique.  This rare Lalique centerpiece adorned with orchids on each end. This oval shaped centerpiece bowl has underst...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat "Harmonie" Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler, circa 1980
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous top-notch champagne bucket or wine cooler by Baccarat, beautiful thick heavy crystal with a simple linear cut decoration. Each of the handles is made from gilded bronze...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large wool sofa model 54A by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Large sofa, model 54 A, by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, mid-1970s. Ultra comfortable with good back support. Cushions covered in the original speckled beige wool fabric, on a curved steel ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1970's Burt Groedel Edward Fields Sculptured Wool Carpet, Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Edward Fields vintage wall tapestry/carpet, sculptured wool, artist signed, Burt Groedel, 1970’s Pollenaise is the title of this fabulous work o...
Category

20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

6.7x9.8 Ft Plain Solid Burnt Orange Turkish Rug. Modern Handmade Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in burnt orange color for contemporary interiors. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed. Sturdy and can be...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Karl Springer Asian Inspired Parchment Covered Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Springer Asian inspired parchment covered coffee table in original lacquered finish. Very large square shaped coffee table with the perfect amount of surface space to display yo...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Painting - Portrait of a Chihuahua Dog - By Robert Detrixhe
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful painting, a portrait of a Chihuahua dog. The painting was made by the Belgian artist Robert Detrixhe. The painter was born in 1935 and was particularly active at the end ...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paint

Laurel Aged Bronze Modern Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of aged bronze sculptural modernist lamps with a slim brutalist profile. Professionally rewired for use in the USA. 100W bulbs max.
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20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

The 46th Annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design Poster
Located in New York, NY
First edition, 4-color offset printed poster of this influential and now iconic Psychedelic-era image, commissioned as a call for entries for the 46th annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design. Designed by Tom Daly, who also did the body painting with theatrical greasepaint and water-soluble acrylics on model Wandy Embry, and photographed by Kenneth Harris...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Unknown American Artisan Modern Steel Kinetic Mobile, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unknown American Artisan Modern Steel Kinetic Mobile, Circa 1970s  This striking kinetic mobile, made by an unknown American artisan in the 1970s, embodies the spirit of modern abst...
Category

20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Wire

Stuart Devlin Silver Gilt Novelty Egg with Humming Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly collectable and delightful silver gilt novelty egg containing a hummingbird by renowned silversmith and artist Stuart Devlin (Australian, 1931-2018) and dated 1977. Stuart D...
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1970s Australian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

Pair of Bombay Company Stained Fruitwood Wall Cabinets
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Bombay Company Stained Fruitwood mirrored and glass Wall Cabinets. Measures 20.5"W x 5.75"D x 25"H
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare Prewar First Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Moon at Magome Kawase Hasui
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Umagome no tsuki (Moon at Umagome) from the series Tokyo Nijukkei (20 Views of Tokyo), is inarguably one of the most beloved works by Japanese artist Kawase Hasui (1883-1951) create...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Large Striking Red Lacquer Oval Dining Table by François Champsaur, France 1990s
By Francois Champsaur
Located in Bochum, NRW
A commanding presence in any space, this rare 8-foot oval dining table*by esteemed French designer François Champsaur is a triumph of expressive form and elevated simplicity. Crafted...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Candelabra by Sandra Kravitz for Rosenthal, "Tree of Light " Menorah
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mixed metal Jewish themed candelabra, designed by Sandra Kravitz presented by the Jacob Rosenthal Collection. The bottom is stamped Rosenthal and Sandra Kravitz.
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Nordic Industrial Bathroom Wall Sconce in White Porcelain by Ifö
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Industrial - Bauhaus inspired bathroom wall light in white porcelain. Model number: 6050b designed by Knud Holscher for Ifö in Sweden and manufactu...
Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

French Modern Carved Rock Crystal Diminutive Organic Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Carved Rock Crystal Diminutive Organic Bowl This exquisite modern French bowl is masterfully hand-carved from a single piece of natural rock crystal, showcasing its st...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal

Warhol: A Personal Photographic Memoir (with a drawing by Christopher Makos)
Located in New York, NY
First printing (stated) of this photo essay on Andy Warhol by his friend and collaborator Christopher Makos, “the man who first handed Warhol a camera and taught him how to use it.” ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Rock or Bark Relief Pattern
Located in London, GB
A large bronze push-pull door handle with raised pattern of tree bark or rock. Mid-to-late 20th century, European. This is a heavy piece, made of cast and patinated bronze. We have ...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Barbara Barry for Baker Diamond Gold Leaf Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful gold leaf 'Diamond' chest, from the Barbara Barry collection for Baker, fitted with two projected pyramidal carved doors, the interior in Chinese red with two adjustable sh...
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Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

E.T.A. Sat Guglielmo Berchicci for Kundalini, 1990s Organic Design Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
E.T.A. Sat Ceiling lamp by Guglielmo Berchicci Kundalini, 1990s Red Fiberglass shade Organic shape Excellent condiction.
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1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Federal Style Mahogany and Tufted Upholstered Wingback Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Pair of Federal Style Mahogany frame, Upholstered and Tufted Wingback Armchairs. Navy blue with fine yellow dots. Measures 25.5" in width, 30" in depth and 37" in hei...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Clavichord, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Clavichord housed in a veneered walnut case of simple rectangular form. Numbered "284" on the inside. The instrument is currently un-tuned but remains in playable condition. A charmi...
Category

20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Jean Lux (20th Century) French Aubusson Tapestry, Atelier Pinton - N° 1490
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Lux (20th Century) Era: 20th Century Style: Design 50s-60s Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 215 cm Height: 170 cm Depth: 0.5 cm Located a stone's thro...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Postmodern Bent Glass Side or End Table in the Style of Fiam
By FIAM
Located in New York, NY
A Postmodern bent glass side or end table in the style of Italian design house Fiam, circa late-20th century. A substantial all glass, bent glass, side or end table, with lower shelf...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

6x9.2 Ft Handmade Mid-Century Turkish Wool Area Rug Over-Dyed in Emerald Green
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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20th Century Turkish Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Yellow Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Leaf Dinnerware Set of Fifty Four Pieces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of yellow 20th Century Bordallo Pinheiro Dinnerware. Set is a vivid warm shade of yellow that includes: 14 Dinner plates (10.75" Diameter) 1 Platter (13.25" Diameter) 12 saucers...
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20th Century Portuguese Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Stanislav Libensky Czech Art Glass Vase for Skrdlovice Glassworks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Czech art glass vase with a spiral twist design by Stanislav Libensky (1921-2002) for Beranek Skrdlovice Glassworks and dating from ar...
Category

1970s Czech Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Roche Bobois Voyage Immobile Four Piece Sofa
Located in Danville, CA
Incredible Roche Bobois Voyage Immobile Four Piece Sofa by Kenzo Takada ca. Late 1990's Custom upholstery.
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1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Modern Large Crackled Glass Cigar Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modern large and heavy crackled glass cigar ashtray, circa 1990s. The piece is unsigned and in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6.625"W x 6.625"D ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Extraordinary Pierre Jeanneret Library Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are very pleased to present this exceptional and rare Pierre Jeanneret illuminated reading table with provenance from DAV (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) College Chandigarh which was built...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A small, Italian sterling silver picture frame, circa late-20th century, Italy. With makers' mark and '925' sterling mark on bottom edge (very small, hard to capture.) Frame can sit ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Corner Sofa Tailored in British Wool Blue Coil Sprung Handmade
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
We want you to meet your perfect partner, the luxurious Enchanté Modular Sofa, with its solid beech frame and finely-tailored, pure wool fabric upholstery. The Enchanté brings back...
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20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Willy Rizzo Burlwood Chrome Glass Dining Table
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Willy Rizzo dining table featuring burl wood veneer, chrome legs, and glass.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Frederic Weinberg – Modernist Life Sized Bird Cage Sculpture with Ceramic Birds
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This striking life-sized Modernist bird cage sculpture by Frederic Weinberg combines the artist’s signature mid-century design sensibility with whimsical, nature-inspired charm. The ...
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20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Koi Glass Repousse Vase in the Style Of Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Vase with Swimming Koi in the style of Lalique. The lavender opalescent glass with three dimensional fish makes a wonderful statement. The vase can stand alone as a de...
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20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

1967 Contemporary Alessandro Tagliolini Abstract Metal Sculpture
By Alessandro Tagliolini
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Rare Contemporary Steel Sculpture by Alessandro Tagliolini! 🎨 Dive into the world of exquisite artistry with our latest addition – an extraordinary steel sculpture crafted by th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp by Daniela Puppa for Fontana Arte, 1990 Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Daniela Puppa (1947) for Fontana Arte, table lamp model 2850, Aluminum and yellow sandblasted glass, circa 1990, Italy. Signed . Very good condition . 6 small bulbs needed .
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1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago
Located in Kastrup, DK
Armchair by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti – part of the Progetti collection. Light and elegant construction with Pau Ferro wood detailing at the top of the armrests, showcasing a beau...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

1970s Modern Parsons Faux Tortoise Drip Glaze Milo Baughman Style Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s modern Parsons style console table with a faux tortoise oiled drip glaze. It is unmarked and in very good condition. It is a great size and scale and has timeless ap...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer Rare and Exceptional Set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and early complete set of 3 "Free Form Coffee Tables" in polished stainless steel on hidden casters by Karl Springer, American early-1980’s. It is rare to see a complete...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tropicana Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with clear Murano glass leaves mounted on 24-karat gold plated metal finish / Made in Italy Diameter: 25 inches / Height: 16 inches plus chain and canopy...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Padova Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver magnifying glass. In sterling silver. Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In the Padova pattern. Marked to one side of the handle for Tiffany & Co. / © Elsa ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

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