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Period: Mid-20th Century
Chanel Clip-on Earrings with Central Costume Pearls by Rousselet
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Clip-on earrings with central costume pearls ornamented with glass paste cabochons and surrounded with a golden chain. Haute Couture jewelry from the Coco era, designed by t...
Category

1960s Vintage Europe

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cabinet, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cabinet, Italy, 1960s
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Wood

Charming dressing table or Console in Bamboo and Wood circa 1950
By Louis Sognot
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charming dressing table or Console in Bamboo and Wood in the style of Louis Sognot circa 1950
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

14 Karat Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
14 karat yellow gold ring made of 5 bands with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and small diamonds / Made in Italy 1960s Ring size US 7.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Europe

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Sconces by Sylcom, 60s
By Sylcom
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sylcom Murano production, set of three Murano Graniglia glass appliques, each composed of three leaves, each applique is equipped with two lamp holders for E14 bulbs, we can make the...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Murano Glass

Rousselet Golden Metal Earrings Decorated with Multicolored Glass Beads
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Golden metal earrings decorated with multicolored glass beads Additional information: Dimensions: 2 W x 3 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BO60
Category

1950s French Vintage Europe

Antique 1.11Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.11 carat round brilliant cut diamond and 18k white gold solitaire ring with baguettes; part of our diverse range of diamond jewelry. This fine and impressive antique diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated setting displays an impressive 0.68ct transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond, six claw set to the centre of the design. The feature diamond is ornamented to either side with three baguette cut diamonds in a splayed formation, totalling 0.43ct. The pierced decorated elevated shoulders meld seamlessly with the plain shank. This solitaire ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold mark (18CT). This impressive round solitaire with baguettes...
Category

1930s Vintage Europe

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Diamond And Platinum Ring, 0.81 Carats F VS2, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond ring, set with a 0.81ct baguette-cut diamond, accompanied by GCS certificate 5783-622, stating that the colour is F and the clarity is VS2. The centre stone is flan...
Category

1950s American Retro Vintage Europe

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

New Vintage Oval Black Medium Green Lenses 60'S Italy Sunglasses
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Medium black oval Frame Holding A Pair Of medium green Lenses Superb Quality, Even Better Design. New, Never Worn Or Displayed This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due...
Category

1960s Italian Europe

Vintage mid century 70s bamboo serving tray & coasters set
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Vintage 1970's Bamboo Serving Tray with 6 coasters. Features: Round shape Light bamboo tone Tray with low double lip and wide surface on the tray Coasters with single low lip Very beautiful set. A boho vintage bamboo circular serving tray in that bang on retro trend style. From the 1970s. This would look amazing on a retro home bar...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Bohemian Europe

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Rare Oliver Goldsmith Oversized Rhinestones Sunglasses 1960'S England
By Oliver Goldsmith
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare Pair Of Oliver Goldsmith Translucent Rhinestones Accents Sunglasses Holding A Pair Of Spotless Gradient Blue Lenses. A Seldom And Unique Piece This Item May Show Minor Sign Of...
Category

1960s English Europe

Beautiful Flygsfors table lamps design by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell
Located in Djurhamn, SE
Flygsfors Glass Factory Flygsfors Glasbruk was a glass factory in Flygsfors in Nybro municipality, founded in 1888 and closed in 1979. It was started in Flygsfors in 1863 as a hammer...
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Glass

Coffee table attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Italian elegance is what we think of when we see this coffee table. This coffee table is attributed to the famous Italian designer Ico Parisi. This is a clear example of Italian eleg...
Category

1960s Vintage Europe

Materials

Glass

Bauhaus Steelpipe Livingroom-Set by Willem Hendrik Gispen (Ned, 1935)
By Willem H. Gispen
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Stahlrohr Sitzgruppe Entwurf: Willem Hendrik Gispen, Niederlande um 1935 Modell-Nummer: Tisch: 501 / Sessel: 107 Ausführung: Willem Hendrik Gispen, Niederlande um 1935 Maße i...
Category

1930s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Europe

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Emanuele Rambaldi for Chiappe Dining Chair in Wood and Woven Straw
By Emanuele Rambaldi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emanuele Rambaldi for Chiappe, chair, beech, straw, Chiavari, Italy, design 1933, production afterwards Italian painter and furniture designer Emanuele Rambaldi (1903-1968) created ...
Category

1930s Italian Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Straw, Beech

Set of 2 Koka gravy boat by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden
By Hertha Bengtson
Located in BELFORT, FR
Set of two Koka gravy boath with lids by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Sweden, manufactured in the 1960's. Slight wear due to their age and use, no chip, no crack. Measurements o...
Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Modernist Painting Gladioli Flowers In China White Jug
By Bernard Labbe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Gladioli Flowers by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original watercolour on artist paper size: 18 x 15 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: the ar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Europe

Materials

Watercolor

Vintage Cultured and Fine Pearl Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
Two-strand vintage graduating pearl necklace. Cultured pearls, amongst them three non tested fine pearls. 18K gold clasp French cr...
Category

1960s French Vintage Europe

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

"Parola" Table Lamp from Studio Tetrarch, 1968
By Studio Tetrarch
Located in Napoli, IT
"Parola" table lamp from Studio Tetrarch, 1968 Bibliography: Casa Amica by Giuliana Gramigna.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Aluminum

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen floor lamp in metal, 1950's.
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Espergærde, 84
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen (1913-2004), Very nice and subtle grasshopper shaped floor lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, manufactured by Holm Sørensen & Co, Denmark 1950. This ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Europe

Materials

Metal

Salzburger Berge
By August Wilhelm Dressler
Located in Wien, 9
August Dressler is one of the painters of the New Objectivity. He is one of the lesser-known artists of the Weimar era, but he too, like his famous contemporaries Georg Grosz, John H...
Category

1930s Modern Europe

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Serving trolley, anonymous, for DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Serving trolley, anonymous, for DUX, Sweden, 1960s. Rattan and bamboo. H: 78 cm W: 48 cm L: 91 cm
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Brazilian style coffee table
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Brazilian style coffee table What an exceptional piece, this piece is a unique piece. It is made of tropical wood, probably this table came from somewhere in South America. The table...
Category

1960s Vintage Europe

Materials

Wood

Vintage 2.40 Carat Sapphire and 0.19 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.40 carat pink and blue sapphire, 0.19 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and white gold set gold dress ring; part of our sapphire ring collections This stunning, fine and impressive sapphire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The pierced decorated setting displays feature four-claw set pink and blue cushion faceted cut sapphires, totalling 2.40 carats, in a horizontal formation. The feature sapphires are segmented with three modern brilliant round cut diamonds, four-claw set in a vertical linear arrangement to the centre of the design. The central arrangement is flanked to either side by with two four-claw set eight-cut diamonds, completing the design. The trifurcating , scrolling ring shoulders integrate with the main setting and blend seamlessly into the ring shank. The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k fineness mark 750. This pink and blue sapphire ring in gold...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Europe

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Paire de tables basses scandinaves vintage en palissandre 1960
Located in NANTES, FR
Paire de tables danoises en palissandre de Rio des années 60 en excellent état dimensions : largeur 45 cm x longueur 65 cm x hauteur 45 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Europe

Materials

Rosewood

Mint Vintage Medium Tortoise Light Brown Lenses 60'S France Sunglasses
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Tortoise Frame Holding A Pair Of Spotless Light Brown Lenses Superb Quality, Even Better Design. This Item May Show Minor Sign ...
Category

1960s Unknown Europe

Mint Vintage Round Gold Frame Gradient Pink Lenses 1960'S Made In Italy
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Filigreed Ornamented Sunglasses This Piece In Unsigned, Rather A Sample, A Seldom Frame This Item Show Minimum Sign Of Wear Handcrafted In Italy 1960'S Front ...
Category

1960s French Europe

Antique 1.01Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive 1.01 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set solitaire ring; part of our diverse collection of antique engagement...
Category

1930s Vintage Europe

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sideboard by Robert Heritage for Heal’s
By Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely rare vintage sideboard by Robert Heritage for Heal’s. This was made in England, it dates from the 1950’s. The quality is exceptional, this has a very styli...
Category

1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Wood

Ancient Gilded Metal Necklace in Glass Paste Rings
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ancient gilded metal necklace composed of glass paste rings and rhinestones. Manufactured by Gripoix workshop. No signature. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 72 cm (28.3...
Category

1960s Vintage Europe

Materials

Gilt Metal

Paavo Tynell, "Morsiuskimppu", 9029/5
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
This elegant chandelier "Morsiuskimppu" or "Bridal bouquet" model 9029/5 is designed by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito. It is polished brass with leaf and flower decorations. F...
Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Brass

Round Coffee Table With Marquetery Work Of Marble and Stell, France 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
This round coffee table is a true masterpiece crafted with unparalleled artistry and timeless elegance. This stunning piece combines the rich history of antique steel plate for its b...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Europe

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel

Mint Vintage Champuix Oversized Brown Frame Sunglasses 1960'S Made In France
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Midcentury Cat Eye Brown Frame Holding A Pair Of Medium Grey Lenses Sunglasses This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage A Real Treasure Not To Miss Out!! ...
Category

1960s French Europe

Vintage Blister Pearl and 1.90 Carat Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage 1.90 carat diamond and blister pearl, platinum and 18 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate...
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Europe

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Large Pair of Antique Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A very impressive large pair of antique brass table lamps, dating from around the 1950’s. They are of superb quality, with beautiful...
Category

1950s British Victorian Vintage Europe

Materials

Brass

Angelo Magniarotti for Cassina model 1110 lounge chair, Italy 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
A very rare lounge chair designed by Angelo Mangiarotti, manufactured by Cassina in Italy, circa 1960. This model, nr. 1110, is extremely hard to find and absolutely stunning design....
Category

1960s Vintage Europe

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage May Rectangular Midcentury Tortoise Frame 1960'S Sunglasses Made In Usa
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage May Rectangular Midcentury Tortoise Frame With Spotless Grey Lenses Sunglasses 1960’S This Pair May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To More Than 40 Years Of Storage Made In...
Category

1960s American Europe

Vintage Ropco " Aviv " Rectangular Black Midcentury Frame 60'S Sunglasses Israel
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Ropco "Aviv" Rectangular Midcentury Black Frame With Spotless Grey Lenses Sunglasses 1960’S This Pair May Have Minor Sign Of Wear Due To More Than 40 Years Of Storage ...
Category

1960s American Europe

1970s French Brass and Black Marble Top with one Drawer Nighstands
Located in PEGO, ES
Pair of mid-20th century French designed Nightstands from original the 1970s, made of brass and black marble tops with, velvet-lined drawers, measures 50 width 40 depth 43 height Mo...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Europe

Materials

Marble, Brass

Midcentury Scandinavian Side Table, Denmark 1950s by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Berlin, DE
Small side table or night stand in teak. Design by Severin Hansen Jr., manufactured by Haslev Furniture in Danmark in the 1950s. One drawer, shelf of cane. Beautiful details.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Cane, Teak

Brutalist, Antique Spanish Pottery Jar
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Brutalist, Antique Spanish Olive Jar from The 1930 ies, the Jar has the classic shape and has a beautiful aged Patina, there are 4 handles, Yellow and Green drips of glaze, very deco...
Category

1930s Spanish Vintage Europe

Materials

Terracotta

Mid Century Six Petal Flower Cocktail Ashtray C1950 France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming modular cocktail ashtray from 1950s France. A cleverly designed stemmed flower that sheds its petals to become six individual ashtrays. A gorgeous addition to any cocktail...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Europe

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Gruen Curvex, 1942
By Gruen
Located in Sežana, SI
Gruen Curvex Year of Production: 1942 10k Gold filled case, approximately 36 mm in length, approximately 25 mm in width (excluding crown) Thickness 9.8 mm Rug width: 16mm The crown winds and sets smoothly Strap Material: New genuine brown leather strap Dial Color: champagne dial good conditions, with luminous numerals. Movement: Cal.440 Curvex Manual winding Crystal: Original clean high dome curved crystal Quite good general conditions In its glory years from the 1920s through the 1960s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even collaborating with Rolex from...
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Europe

Materials

Gold-filled

Gruen Curvex, 1942
Gruen Curvex, 1942
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Johannes Andersen Nest of Tables for CFC Silkeborg
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Solihull, GB
Set of 3 superbly designed rosewood tables designed by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg, Denmark. The tables feature tapered octagonal legs with chamfered tops and a lovely ros...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Europe

Materials

Wood

Mint Vintage Midcentury Black Square Grey Lenses Frame 60'S Sunglasses France
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Midcentury Black Square Frame Holding A Pair Of Grey Lenses Sunglasses New Never Worn Or Display, This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage Made In France...
Category

1960s French Europe

Brilliant Leuchten AG Table Lamp
By Brilliant Leuchten AG
Located in Roma, IT
Postmodern table lamp produced by Brilliant Leuchten AG in the 1980s magnetic eyeball. Very original table lamp produced by Brilliant Leuchten AG in black and white plastic materia...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Europe

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category

1960s Vintage Europe

Materials

Fabric

Rug ‘Sun Spots’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, MMF
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Sun Spots’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, Sweden, 1966. Wool. Signed. Tapestry technique. Provenance: From a private Swedish collection. The int...
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Wool

Taureau dans l’arène
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in PAU, FR
Pablo Picasso/ MadouraTaureau dans l'arène 1948 (Ramié 80). Plat rectangulaire en terre de faïence blanche. Tampons "Madoura plein feu" "CR" et "Edition Picasso" Edition à 450 exempl...
Category

1940s French Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic

Sculptural 1950s metal magazine rack with twisted rattan details Laurids Lonborg
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in London, GB
A sculptural 1950s metal magazine rack, with beautiful twisted rattan detail to the corners and handle. Unmarked but attributed to Laurids Lonborg. A super stylish piece of mid centu...
Category

1950s European Vintage Europe

Materials

Metal

Bird Brooch circa 1960 Yellow and White Gold 18 Carat Pearl and Diamond
Located in Paris, FR
Antique Bird brooch circa 1960 in 18 Kt yellow gold and 18 carats white gold, set in its center with a gray pearl forming the body of the bird surrounded by diamonds. The tail of the...
Category

1960s French Retro Vintage Europe

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Metal and Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp,Metal and Glass, Italy, 1950s
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Metal

Ring with Diamonds and Pearl in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Exquisite ring with diamonds epitomizes beauty and luxury, crafted from the finest 18 Karat white gold. Blending classic elegance with a touch of contemporary design, this piece is ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Europe

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1960s Diamond and White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.82 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive ...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Europe

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1.90ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Full Eternity Ring Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1950s 1.90 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage full eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. This stunning white gold eternity band is ornamented with nineteen impressive four-claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The ring is hallmarked to one side of the setting with the French maker's mark and the other bears the French import gold mark (owl); this mark is used for finished articles brought into France to be examined by the French assay office. This vintage diamond ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold. This impressive full eternity ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This 18k white gold eternity band is excellent quality, set with high colour graded diamonds displaying a fine white colour and brilliance. The ring is an excellent gauge of gold and is in excellent condition. The hallmarks to the side of the setting are clear in keeping with location. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage diamond jewelry...
Category

1950s Vintage Europe

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1950s Vintage Danish Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage Danish curved cocktail ‘banana’ sofa, recently imported from Denmark and dating from the 1950s. This is of outstanding qual...
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Special glass sphere with inner glass rod table lamp, model from 1965
By Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Wien, 9
This very special unique piece is the last of a great series. The shade can be adjusted in any colour and size to either get a very modern or traditional outlook. The table lamp is a...
Category

1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Brass

New Vintage Ray Ban Danette 1960'S Midcentury Grey Lenses Usa B&L Sunglasses
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Collectors Item, 1960'S Vintage Ray Ban Danette With Grey Lenses. B & L Ray Ban Usa Etched In One Temple, Danette In The Other Temple. Please Look At The Pictures. Designed And...
Category

1960s American Europe

Table Lamp Model 2468 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp model 2468 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass with cotton shades. Stamped. Model 2468 is a delightful brass table lamp with three small shades in green, yellow, and red. The lamp has an elegant brass base with three stems that hold the shades at different heights. Because of its tricolour shades, it is known as the “traffic light lamp”. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1950s, this lamp has become a timeless Svenskt Tenn collectable. H: 54 cm W: 42 cm Shade D: 15 cm Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the “Scandinavian Design Style”. Austrian- born Frank started his design career as an architect after having trained at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna between 1903 and 1910. After his training he went on to teach at Kunstgewerbeschule (The Viennese School of Arts and crafts) where he developed and espoused the new school of modernist thinking towards Architecture and Design that was coming to fruition in Vienna at the time. He also went on to lead the Vienna Werkbund throughout the 1920s. This was a truly progressive group of Architects and Designers who set about improving the daily lives of Austrian people through modernist design and architecture in partnership with Arts and Crafts ideals and construction. Frank’s leadership of the Werkbund had already cemented his place at the forefront of European design. Frank’s time in Vienna was typified by his design for the “Die Wohnung” exhibition of the Deutscher Werkbund in Stuttgart, 1927 where he exhibited along side his contemporaries at the forefront of design, such as the likes of Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. Here he showed a specially designed pair of flat-roofed reinforced concrete houses in what is now seen as a typical modernist style. What separated Frank’s house from the other 32 houses of the exhibition was the interior and furniture inside the building. It was described as “Neo-Classical” and filled with an eclectic mix of period pieces, modern design and pieces designed by Frank himself that seemed to cross the two worlds. This was a complete opposite direction to that which his fellow Architects were travelling in with their pared back and angular aesthetics. Frank said of his own work: “The house is not a work of art, simply a place where one lives,” and by this reasoning Frank rejected the regimental mechanisation of the living space that his contemporaries believed in, instead he set about creating congenial and spontaneous interiors. Frank’s practice saw him placing the bright colours and the soft forms of nature back into the furnishings and interiors that he thought modernism sorely mist. Frank, along with Oskar Walch set up Haus und Garten in Vienna in 1925. This was Frank’s first commercial foray into furniture and home furnishings and the company went on to become the most influential furnishing house in Vienna with a riotous depth of colour and interesting shapes becoming the trademark of their design. However this success was to come to an end with rise of Nazism in Vienna in the early 1930’s. Frank was Jewish, and he and his wife Anna decided they would leave Vienna for her motherland: Sweden, in 1933. Frank continued to design for Haus and Garten, visiting Vienna occasionally and designing the pieces that would continue to be the company’s best sellers long after Frank was forced to hand the company over in 1938 after the Third Reich annexation of Austria. When Josef and Anna had moved to Sweden Frank had struck up a working relationship with Design shop owner Estrid Ericson. Ericson was the proprietor of Svenskt Tenn that at this point was a successful interiors shop in Stockholm with the royal warrant of appointment to the Swedish Royal Household. In 1935 Frank had become the chief designer for Svenskt Tenn and had set about putting all of his creative effort into his designs for the company. At the World Expositions in Paris in 1937 and New York in 1939 the world saw for the first time the wealth of products that Frank had been working on, ranging from candlesticks to cabinets, there was not a domestic object that Frank had not subjected to his colourful, comfortable and organic style of Modernism. Frank’s new school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires the room to be comfortable…all pieces of furniture should allow for a free view of the separating line between the floor and the wall. A cabinet without legs breaks this line and thus reduces the feeling of space.” A world-wide audience tired of classic Modernism’s furniture with solid planes and aggressive forms leapt upon these ideas and Franks natural and bright designs for Svenskt Tenn became internationally desired. Frank created over 2000 designs for Svenskt Tenn and his products continue to be the core of their brand. Frank’s rejections of tubular metal and heavy lacquers within his furniture have insured his unique light form of Modernism continues to influence and flourish today. His natural toned mahogany and walnut pieces along with his tactile leather covered and brightly shaded lighting still bring the forms of nature back into the home. Original Frank pieces are now increasingly rare, highly desirable and are the epitome of “Scandinavian Design”. Renowned Designer and Academic Isle Crawford...
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe

Materials

Brass

Pair Or Brutalist Architectural 1960s Mid Century Light Shades Ceiling Lights
By Max Sauze
Located in London, GB
This awesome pair of original mid century light shades have a particularly architectural look to them! Dating from the 1960s, they’re constructed from sheet metal which has been cut ...
Category

1960s European Vintage Europe

Materials

Metal

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