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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

Frank Gehry for Knoll “Hat Trick” Chair 4 AVAILABLE!
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair. 4 AVAILABLE! Priced separately! Chairs are very clean and solid! Dated 1995. Great accent chair or use as a set! Visually a great ad...
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1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless Recliner White Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Scandinavian Modern Ekornes Stressless Lounge Chair White + Ottoman Dimensions: Chair 39.5 H x 31.5 W x 26 D seat arm 21.5H seat 16.5 H Ottoman 16.5 H 22 W ...
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bjørn Wiinblad Porcelain Pillow Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany, c.1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjørn Wiinblad Porcelain Pillow Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany, c.1980.
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20th Century German Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Indiana Brushed Aluminum Red Love Paperweight Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
This very rare rendition and unique small edition of the vintage Robert Indiana love paperweight sculpture is captivating. This rarely seen version i...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971
Located in High Point, NC
A unique and sizable coffee / cocktail table in the "sled-shape" style. Produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States. Dated 1971 Executed in English Walnut...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

138-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware by Christofle Model Spatours
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Great set of silver plated flatware for 12 people from the French brand Christofle. The model's name is Spatours, a classic and timeless design ...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Glass Sconces With Metall Base By Kolarz Leuchten, 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful pair is in the style of Art Deco wall lamps. It is manufactured aroun the 1980s but despite the long time of their existance, these wall lamps are still beautiful and ...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Canvas & Wrought Iron Drinks/Side Table, 2nd Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Canvas & Wrought Iron Drinks/Side Table, Louis Vuitton canvas, made in France, circa 1960s; the wrought iron table, later 20th century, custom made A vint...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern Crystal Glass Jack Bookend
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Modern Crystal Jack Bookend. Unmarked Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 9 Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an amazing curated collection of hard to find i...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Back Hand-Painted Glass Credenza Marbled Effect with Brass Top and Frames, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Hand-Painted glass credenza with brass top and frames. The marbled effect decoration is hand painted on the back of the glass, featuring brown, gold and bronze tones. The brass top h...
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1980s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Peter Ilsley Crystalline Glazed Studio Pottery Porcelain Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and exceptional studio pottery crystalline glazed porcelain bottle vase signed AH to the base and dated 1986. The vase is finely potted standing on a narrow unglazed round...
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20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base) Late 20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 9.25"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Zeus Chair by Ron Arad for Zeus United Kingdom / Italy, 1992
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Rare Ron Arad Hotel Zeus Chair, 1990s A striking fusion of industrial design and sculptural artistry, this rare Hotel Zeus Chair by Ron Arad is a true collector’s piece. Manufacture...
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1990s British Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Christo / The Pont Neuf Wrapped / Project For Paris, 1984 Lithograph
Located in New York, NY
Christo / The Pont Neuf Wrapped / Project for Paris, 1984 / Collage En Deux Partes Offset lithograph in colors on woven paper, published by Nouvelles Ima...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Anfibio sofa bed Alessandro Becchi Giovannetti reupholstered
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Anfibio Sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti around 1971, is a design icon that embodies the innovative essence and versatility of 1970s furniture. This extraordin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet

Herman Miller Collection Poster by Linda Powell, 1989 Limited Edition
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hard to find Herman Miller Collection poster used for the display of classic designs from the company at the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village in the Edsel Ford Design History...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lalique Signed Large Centre Piece, France, circa 1940
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal bowl made and signed by Lalique. This rare Lalique centerpiece is decorated with daisy's. This round shaped centerpiece bowl has understated e...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

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

Kravet Furniture Tiered Half Moon Demilune Maple Inlaid Modern Console Table 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Kravet Furniture demilune console table. Features a tri tiered demilune form made from maple with inlaid border. The table surfaces have a matchbook veneer pattern showcasing a a bea...
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Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Maple

4 Signed Lion in Frost Lucite, Chrome, & Orange Leather Swivel Barstools, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Four Lion in Frost Lucite, Chrome, and Orange Leather Swivel Barstools, 1970s A striking set of four swivel barstools by the iconic American design firm Lion in Frost, known ...
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20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Classic Car Race, Bagatelle, Talbot Lago, 1993
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Artist: Razzia Title: Concours automobiles classiques avec Louis Vuitton – Bagatelle 11-12 septembre 1993 Date: 1993 Size (w x h): 39.2 x 55.7 in / 99.5 x 141.5 cm Materials and Tec...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Karl Springer Impressive Coffee Table in Lacquered Goatskin 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made square coffee table in lacquered goatskin on a recessed plinth base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed with label that reads “Karl Springer” on base). The col...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Ceiling Lamp Round Gold 24 Kt Glass Leaves Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceiling lamp round gold 24 KT glass leaves Italian design, 5 E27 light bulbs, max 40 watt.
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1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Monumental Pine Bookcase Sectional Wall Library 15 ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke bookcase cabinet library consisting of several sections crafted on monumental scale from pine. The entire unit as shown measures over 15 feet wide and has 6 shelving units ea...
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20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Pine

Alberto & Diego Giacometti Style Bronzed Forged Iron Modern Coffee Table Base
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alberto & Diego Giacometti Style Forged Bronzed Iron Coffee Table Base—Italian Modern Design, Circa 1990s A stunning Italian modern coffee table base inspired by the iconic designs ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Jaeger LeCoultre, Desk Clock, Atmos Prestige, Limited Edition, 1980s
Located in Greven, DE
Atmos Clock - "Prestige" by Jaeger LeCoultre with original box Switzerland Gold-plated brass 1980s Dimensions: H x W x D: 27 x 17 x 16 cm Description: The Atmos Prestige from Jaeg...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Modern Glenn of California Dressers or Credenzas Off White Lacquer a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Modern to Postmodern dressers or credenzas with aluminum accents surrounding the drawers by Glenn of California, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that t...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Saporiti Italia 2-Seat Leather Sofa with Curved Sides
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Saporiti Italia 2-Seat Leather Sofa with Curved Sides Offered for sale is a vintage leather 2 seat sofa by Saporiti italia The ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Black Leather Dining Armchairs w Cassina Label, c 1980s, Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing set of six black leather and sculpted wood armchairs. We are not certain the particular design, however one chair retains a Cassina / Atelier International label from c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gucci Barware Gold Plated and Enamel Cocktail Glass Makers in Box, 1980s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous and ultra-rare Gucci barware gold-plated and enamel cocktail glass makers set from the 1980s is the perfect addition to any occasion. The se...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel

New Old Stock from Lightolier 1980s Louvered Wall Sconces , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
In sealed, marked Lightolier box. Only one available . Model 6569 Well designed, made with thick metal, powder coated in a matte/semi gloss light beige and dark brown tone. ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Art Glass Bowl and Candlesticks by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick and heavy conical art glass bow and two matching candlesticks from Kosta Boda in Sweden. Designed by Anna Ehrner in the mid 1980s. The technique is called Atoll and it features...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Lettuce or Cabbage Leaf Plate or Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver cabbage leaf plate or bowl. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Model no. 25226. With an scalloped border and engraved throughout in the style of a head of ...
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20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Ettore Sottsass Mirror Ultrafragola for Poltronova
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass was a 20th-century Italian architect, noted for also designing furniture, jewellery, glass, lighting, home and office wares, as well as numerous buildings and interio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Opal

Ryohei Tanaka Thatched Roof Etching Japan 1979
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredibly detailed Ryohei Tanaka etching of a thatched roof c1979. Beautifully framed and matted. Signed in pencil by artist. Ryohei Tanaka (1933-2019) was world renowned for his ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Bronze Figurative Sculpture After Salvador Dali
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze figurative sculpture after Salvador Dali (1904-1989) mounted on black marble pedestal. Measures: 17.75" High x 4.25" Deep x 8.50" Wide This eye-catching bronze figurative sc...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1970s (Up to 6 Available) A timeless icon of Italian modernism, the “Alky” lounge chair by Giancarlo Piretti—origi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Dansen Milo Baughman Style 1980's Modern Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Dansen Milo Baughman Style 1980's Modern Swivel Lounge Chair 3” tall circular base with 21.5” diameter roughly 4.5” from bottom of chair frame to ground
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Limited Edition Lithograph "The Hug" by John Lennon
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition lithograph print entitled "The Hug" by artist and member of The Beatles, John Lennon, circa 1988. The image depicts two figures embracing, representative of Lennon an...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Lundy Siegrest Abstract “Green Horizon” c1971
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible beautiful textured painting by California artist, Lundy Siegriest c1971. Hard to capture the wonderful texture in this painting. The medium is oil paint and plaster. It's ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Victor Isbrand, Danish Modernist Still Life with Flowers, Oil on Canvas, 1945
Located in Kastrup, DK
A vibrant and distinctive still life painting depicting a blooming bouquet in an ornamented jug alongside a decorated bowl, arranged on a lively striped surface with a deep blue back...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Fornasetti Themes & Variation Porcelain Plate, Number 200
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti Themes & Variation Porcelain Plate with Original White Box, Number 200, The Statue, 1990s The Fornasetti porcelain plate is number 200 in the Themes & Variation series. ...
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1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Square Alveo Coffee Table in Walnut Burlwood and Brass by Willy Rizzo for Sabot
Located in San Francisco, CA
A signature example of Rizzo’s modernist glamour, this low-profile brass and burlwood Alveo coffee table stands at just 14 inches high. The square center cutout, lined in brass, serv...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Massimo losa Ghini Plana Bench, in 1930's Pendleton Glacier Park Blanket
By Pendleton Blanket Company, Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Culver City, CA
What do you get when you combine iconic Italian design with nearly a century of American textile history? This Plana bench right here. We ship internationally! Check out our shippin...
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1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Suspension "Jonathan" design de Nino Zussino pour Candle de Fontana Arte Italie
Located in London, England
La suspension "Jonathan" est une œuvre emblématique conçue par Nino Zussino pour la célèbre marque Candle Fontana Arte. Fabriquée en métal et en verre noir côtelé, sa silhouette cont...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass 'handkerchief' vase in the style of Venini, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. This is a finely handcrafted Murano art glass vase in clear/transparent...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

A Pair Of Three Seat Rattan Sofas
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of three seat rattan sofas with an interesting design. As a bonus-a side table with glass top and floor lamp are included. Sofas sold w...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Rattan

A Pair Of Three Seat Rattan Sofas
A Pair Of Three Seat Rattan Sofas
$1,750 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Modern Glass & Brass Double Pedestal Dining Table Attributed to Pace Collection
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Modern all glass double pedestal dining table with ¾ inch rectangle glass top & brushed brass V shaped channels attributed to The Pace Collection. This piece has ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Attributed Pair of Free Form Coffee Tables 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Free Form Coffee Tables in mirrored polished stainless steel with inset black glass tops attributed to Karl Springer, American 1980's. These tables are beautifully m...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Anthracite Black Leather Coupe Sofa
Located in London, GB
A very bold and unusual anthracite black leather coupe sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, circa 1970's. A solid statement design. Soft anthracite leather with feathe...
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Italian Wood And Ceramic Coat Rack By Artist Alvaro Cartei
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we aim to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This origina...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Markslöjd, Minimalist Table Lamps, Stained Pine, Linen, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizable table lamps. In solid pine. Brand new lampshades. Produced by Markslöjd, Kinna, Sweden, c. 1970s-1980s. Stated dimensions exclude lampshades. Sold without lampsha...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Green Glazed Vase by Arequipa Pottery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Green Glazed Vase by Arequipa Pottery Stoneware vase by Arequipa Pottery, made in California in 1912. The low, rounded form features an undulating ri...
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1910s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

George Nakashima, Coffee Table, American Black Walnut, New Hope, USA, 1982
Located in High Point, NC
An American black walnut coffee table designed by George Nakashima and produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States, 1...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Louis Lejeune Norwich Terrier Hood Ornament
Located in Huntington, NY
Louis Lejeune Norwich Terrier Hood Ornament Louis Lejeune Mascots adorn the finest European & American Cars. The British Royal Family have, for many years, displayed mascots on ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

'Spire' pendant by Enrico Botta
By Enrico Botta
Located in Brussels, BE
The Spire pendant by Enrico Botta is designed in Italy. it's shade, lightened or not, brings organic volume to the room. Made out of curved and woven sheets of fiberglass wich held ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Gérard Calvet French, (b. 1926) Expressionist Gruissan Mountainous Landscape
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gérard Calvet French (b. 1926)  Expressionist Gruissan Mountainous Landscape French painter and sculptor (1926–2017) An exquisite oil on canvas by renowned French painter and sculpt...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

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