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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: 1970s
Italian modern Dining table Desco by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dining table Desco by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s Dining table mod. Desco with round top in satin steel with black plastic profile. The 3-spoke leg is made...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Metal, Steel

RAAK, the Netherlands, Designer Lamp in Chrome, Plastic and Clear Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
RAAK, The Netherlands. Designer lamp in chrome, orange plastic and clear glass. Approx. 1970s. In excellent condition. Measurements: H 25.0 x D 15.0 cm.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Italian modern rectangular table lamp in metal and transparent plexiglass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern rectangular table lamp in metal and transparent plexiglass, 1970s Table lamp with a rectangular base. The rectangular lampshade is made of metal, the upper part is mad...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Large Waterfall Nesting Tables in Lucite 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large scale waterfall nesting tables in Lucite, American 1970s. The scale of these tables makes them impressive.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

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Lucite

Atelier Le Belier, Vallauris, France. Unique ceramic vase in polychrome glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Atelier Le Belier, Vallauris, France. Unique ceramic vase in polychrome glaze. Approximately from 1970. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 26.5 cm x D 10.0 cm.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Peder Brøndum Sørensen. Oil on canvas. "Houses by the Sea." Modernist motif.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peder Brøndum Sørensen (1931-2003), Danish painter. Oil on canvas. "Houses by the Sea." Modernist motif. 1972. In perfect condition. Signed PBS. Dimensions: 41.0 cm x 31.0 cm. Total ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Modernist Bowl by Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in New York, NY
A modernist bowl by artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Textured cast aluminum colored in earth tones. Signed underneath Burchiellaro.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Giotto Stoppino, Isos Table Lamp, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
With a burgundy lacquered aluminium structure, the interior made of beige ABS. Produced by Tronconi, 1972. Literature Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950- 2...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Aluminum

Lennart Pilotti, Swedish artist. Oil on board. Modernist portrait of young woman
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lennart Pilotti (1912-1981), Swedish artist. Oil on board. Modernist portrait of a young woman. Approximately from the 1970s. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 45.5 cm x W ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Henry Maurice D'Anty, French artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henry Maurice D'Anty (1910-1998), French artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Art Informel style. Approximately from the 1970s. Signed D'anty. In perfect condition. Dimension...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Paul Mayen stacked coffee table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Paul Mayen stacked coffee table is made of solid flat bar aluminum. They're interlaced together as they graduate in size. It's an absolute piece of sculpture. Very clean lines a...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Large Charcoal Drawing by Jim Dine, 1974
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large charcoal and wash "Untitled" drawing from 1974, signed and dated. Measuring 11" x 78" and frame approx. 19.75 x 87". Pr...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Spanish Harvest and Agriculture Original Vintage Poster, 1975
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Spanish Harvest and Agriculture Original Vintage Poster, 1975 ARTIST Unknown CONDITION Good FORMAT Linen Backed DIMENSIONS 79.5 x 51 cm YEAR 1975
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Linen, Paper

Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder with Grape
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
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1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Murano Round Table Lamp from 1970s, Italy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Murano round table lamp from 1970s, Italia. White Pulegoso Murano glass and lacquered metal base with an external bulb.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Gilded Brass and Crystal Chandelier by Palwa 1970s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine chadelier in 24 C. gilded brass and crystal glass by Palwa 1970s. With 6 bulbs. High quality production. In very good condition.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture

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Crystal, Gold, Brass

Italian modern brutalist style Bronze sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brutalist style Bronze sculpture by Edmondo Cirillo, 1970s Bronze sculpture with reference to the brutalist style. The shape is rounded U, thicker in the center and th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Panel Series "Wild" Vintage Franco Fontana, 1976
Located in Biella, IT
Franco Fontana very big panel series "wild", by Almar Milano production in years ’76. Photo panel is in alluminium D bond limited to 35 copies.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kashtolm Swivel Chairs for Walter Knoll 1970s Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible set of four swivel lounge chairs by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm for Walter Knoll (Germany) featuring soft luxurious charcoal black suede leather seats and contrasting black leather arms, back and trim with matte chromed steel. Signed on some examples with foil label. *Priced as a set of four, contact us if you wish to purchase a pair. These rare collectors chairs are height adjustable via a lever underneath which can telescope the height by 3". As swivel chairs, they are ideal for many uses such as a desk chair, guest chairs, meeting room chairs, dining table or game table chairs, or even in a living room or den. Extremely high quality craftsmanship that you don't get in todays products. And timeless classic design that famed architects Fabricius and Kastholm were known and celebrated for. These rotating height adjusting suede, steel and leather armchairs by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kashtolm for Walter Knoll would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Suede

1086 floorlamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie liseuse dite 1086 par Gino Sarfatti. C’est un classique du design italien.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Harry Ceson, Oil and Varnish on Canvas, Abstract Composition
Located in København, Copenhagen
Harry Ceson (1926-1978), Swedish artist. Oil and varnish on canvas. Abstract composition. Dated 1976. The canvas measures: 61 x 41 cm. The frame measures: 1 cm. In excellent con...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Italian modern straw wood chairs Ciambotto De Pas D’urbino Lomazzi Pozzi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern straw wood chairs Ciambotto De Pas D’urbino Lomazzi Pozzi, 1970s Pair of chairs mod. Ciambotto in beige straw and wood. The semicircular backrest and seat are entirely...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Straw, Wood

Beautiful sculpture by Pol Spilliaert
By Pol Spilliaert
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Splendide sculpture par Pol Spilliaert en marbre noir de Belgique. Superbe présence, très jolie ronde bosse. Chaque pan de la sculpture est travaillée. Elle provient de son atelier.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Vintage Serving Trolley or Bar Cart, Black Glass and Chrome, Italy, 1970s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Vintage Serving Trolley or Bar Cart, Black Glass and Chrome, Italy, 1970s Chrome plated high quality metal frame. Black safety glass. Dimensi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Six Modernist Chairs by Ernesto Radaelli
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Modernist dining chairs by Ernesto Radaelli. Chrome plated steel frames and leather upholstered seats.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Flavio Poli Seguso, Sculptural Green Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Flavio Poli Seguso sculptural murano glass table lamp crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This striking piece features a bold teardrop silhouette in vivid green glass, masterfully h...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Blue Leaf Palm Chandelier with Brass Globe Base, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning mid-century Italian chandelier features a dramatic arrangement of vibrant cobalt blue Murano glass leaves, meticulously shaped and textured to resemble palm fronds. Eac...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Merle Edelman Pop Art Embedded Lucite Triangle Sculpture of Face, Eyes
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage lucite op art lucite, acrylic embedded small triangle sculpture is by Merle Edelman from the 70's. It is of a face and eyes with grid architectural lines that are 3 D an...
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1970s North American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Lucite

1970s Isamu Noguchi for Knoll 48" Cyclone Dining Table with White Laminate Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cyclone Dining Table, originally designed by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll in 1953. This particular example dates back to the 1970s. The table is comprised of a cast iron base an...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

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Iron, Steel

Flavio Poli Seguso, Sculptural Purple Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Flavio Poli Seguso sculptural murano glass table lamp crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This striking piece features a bold teardrop silhouette in vivid amethyst glass, masterfull...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Table Lamp by E. Bosi 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
table lamp made of aluminium, reflector is removable. structure lack, with halogen.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Leucos Ceiling Lamp in Glass Febo by Robert Pamio, 1970
Located in Biella, IT
Leucos Italy production, ceiling lamp in tickness glass Febo by Robert Pamio design year ’70 Vintage in perfect conditon. Measure 32" high x diameter 12 inches.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo
Located in Morristown, NJ
Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, c. 1965–1985 — From the Collection of Plácido Domingo A striking and functional Korean-style tansu cabinet, crafted in the mid-to-late 20t...
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1970s Korean Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Carl Cunningham-Cole, British ceramicist, own workshop. Large ceramic bowl.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Cunningham-Cole (1942-2015), British ceramicist, own workshop. Large unique ceramic bowl. Light violet and sand-colored glaze. 1970s. Signed. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Diam...
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1970s British Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Coffee Tables in Wood and Blue Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine being transported back in time to the dazzling 1970s when Italian design was on the brink of a revolution in style and creativity. With pride, we present these extraordinary ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Glass, Wood

A Silver Havdalah Compendium Attributed to Peter Ehrenthal Circa 1970's
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary silver Havdalah compendium, attributed to the renowned 20th-century silversmith Peter Ehrenthal, is a masterwork of Jewish ceremonial art and craftsmanship. Richly...
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1970s North American Vintage Modern Furniture

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Silver

Richard Faralla (1916 - 1996) Stick Figure
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Duane 'Richard' Raoul Faralla (1916 - 1996) wood figure. This erotic wood figure was painted using a combination of blues and purples. The left arm has been replaced from the elbow....
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Giancarlo Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 - Pair of table lamp "Cilindro luminoso"
Located in Brussels, BE
This pair of carved table lamps called "cilindro luminoso" by Giancarlo Patuzzi, are unique by their transulence due to the piece of marble used before carved. These pieces are mad...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

The Right Stuff signed by Tom Wolfe, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1979
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Wolfe, Tom. The Right Stuff. New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1979. First Edition. Signed by the author at the half-title. Octavo. In original cloth boards, titled in red, blue, and...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Pair of Wooden and Marble Storage Unit by V. Magistretti for Poggi, Italy, 1970s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This set is composed by one chest of drawers and one cabinet. They were designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Poggi, circa 1970. They can be used as a separate units or as a u...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian Brass and Stained Wood Table Mirror, Italy 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mirrors are versatile pieces of interior decor with several advantages and uses. Fusing form and function, table mirrors offer useful reflection while also providing an eye-catching ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Acrylic Console Table with Glass Top Circa 1970’s
Located in North York, ON
This unique vintage console table brings together modern styling and timeless French craftsmanship. Circa 1970's, this console table features a simple yet elegant design with a glass...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Richard Russell Jr. Bust by Rosario Russell Fiore, 1975
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore (American, 1908-1994) A large plaster bust of Georgia Governor and United States Senator Richard Russell Jr., 1975. The bronze is in the Capitol Museum Collect...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Zeki Muren 1970s orange-colored rug with futurist abstract decorative motifs
Located in Firenze, IT
Although Müren was best known for his music, extravagant costumes, and women's makeup, very few people know that he was also a talented textile designer, and the carpets made from h...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

K. Westerberg alias Knud Horup. Oil on canvas. Landscape with figure. 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
K. Westerberg, also known as Knud Horup, listed Danish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist style. Landscape with figure. 1970s. Signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Width 70.0 cm,...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Italian modern blue fabric DSC chairs Giancarlo Piretti Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern blue fabric DSC chairs Giancarlo Piretti Anonima Castelli, 1970s Set of six chairs mod. DSC stackable, padded and covered in electric blue fabric with rectangular seat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Metal

Boch Keramis, Belgium. Large ceramic vase. White glaze. Modernist design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Boch Keramis, Belgium. Large ceramic vase. White glaze. Modernist design. Geometric pattern. 1970s/80s. Marked. In perfect condition with a minor firing flaw on the top. Dimensions: ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Ceramic

Italian modern wooden coffee table with geometrical base and glass top, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden coffee table with geometrical base and glass top, 1970s Coffee table with an oval top in transparent glass tending toward blue. The central stem is made of wood...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Scarce Lamp : « Calandre » by Philippe Jean.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très rare lampe dite Calandre par Philippe Jean, vers 1970. Signée.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Midcentury Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
With the chrome frame supports 32 chains with chrome tubing and crystal balls to create an elegant timeless chandelier. We can rewire for the US. Standards. Eight-light bulbs E 14.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Sergio Asti Style Honed Black Marble Vide Poche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black marble vide poche in the style of Sergio Asti, c.1970s. The round dish showcases soft curves and a honed black marble with flecks of cream veining. Dimensions 6" diameter x 1....
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Slender Italian Stitched Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of slender Italian stitched leather lounge chairs. Two more available, so four total for $3,600.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1970s Murano Effetre White Silver Table Lamp All Glass Also the Base Lights
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
1970s Murano Effetre International white and silver inlays table lamp all glass also the base lights.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Cylinder Frosted Art Glass Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of white table lamps. Great addition to your interiors. Just add shades of your choice.
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1970s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Eight Murano Stackable Glass Vases for Venini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Eight stackable glass vases attributed to Timo Sarpaneva for Venini. Each glass vase measures about 6.5" high and 5" diameter.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Jean Legros, Bi-Face Sculpture Composition, 1976, France
By Aurélie Nemours 1
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Jean Legros (1917-1981) sculpture, composition, 1976, France. Wood pannel painted on both sides, yellow-black and red-green. Signed and dated undersid...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Poliarte MO 36 Pair of Sconces
Located in Albany, NY
A very rare pair of sconces. All original parts in perfect condition. 60watt internal lightbulb.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Dining Table in Tessellated Fossilized Coral and Abalone, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Dining table with 2 bases in tessellated fossilized coral with abalone and brass inlays with glass top by Maitland Smith, American 1970's. Each base measures 31 inches x 12 inches x ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Coral, Brass

Elegant Decorative Ribbed Blue Glass Vase By Daum Of France*FREE GLOBAL DELIVERY
By Daum
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An exquisite example of French glass artistry, this elegant ribbed glass vase by the renowned Daum of France is a testament to refined design and expert craftsmanship. Signed Daum Fr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Gaetano Sciolari’s Cyclone Ceiling Light in Aluminiun - Italy 1970s
Located in Girona, Girona
Ceiling light in polished aluminum and plexiglass (methacrylate). Two points of light. Model: Cyclone by Gaetano Sciolari. Italy c.1970
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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