San Diego - Furniture

Wonderful large Tenera bowl by Berte Jessen for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The purple, grey and white glazed stoneware bowl with geometric abstract design around a bird in the ce...

Borske Sklo Union Bohemian Gold Enameled Floral Vase Hand painted Czech Art glass 12.5 x 5.75 diameter Preowned vintage condition Refer to images.

At 91.5" long, this large-scale woven leather strapped bench by Erwine & Estelle Laverne is all Mid-Century Modern drama. It has original leather straps with a polished chrome steel base. This bench could also double as a day bed. Would look stunning under a large window or in an art gallery. It is so long and elegant, it would be a luxurious entryway piece. The Erwine & Estelle Laverne Leather...

Fabulous pair of marble post-modern sphere bookends, circa 1980s. They are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and nice veining throughout; the pair measures 5.5"W...

Op Art acrylic octagonal cube sculpture by Vasa Mihich, circa 1995. The optical look is changed by rotating the piece and letting the light refract at d...

Seize the opportunity to own a slice of design history with this exquisite vintage mid-century modern credenza, masterfully designed by the legendary Edward Wormley for Dunbar, hailing from the creative zenith of the 1960s. This credenza is a testament to Wormley's philosophy that functional furniture should not forsake beauty. Having received a meticulous restoration, the rich walnut wood displays a lustrous finish, with even the backing revitalized to showcase its full glory from every angle. This svelte case piece stretches 72 inches in width, stands 28 inches high, and reaches 15 inches in depth—a refined and slim profile that distinguishes it from its more robust counterparts. It features a trio of leather off-white doors that slide with satisfying precision to reveal a trio of adjustable shelves, offering versatile storage solutions for the discerning collector or design enthusiast. Edward Wormley's association with Dunbar Furniture brought about an era of accessible, yet sophisticated designs that were inherently modern yet timeless. Wormley's work is characterized by its sublime craftsmanship and elegance, a homage to the harmony between function and form—a narrative that this credenza exemplifies. Envision this piece as the centerpiece in a minimalist setting, its clean lines and warm walnut tones contrasting with the cool austerity of modern design. Equally, it would serve as a sophisticated anchor in an eclectic interior, bridging the gap between various eras and styles. From a chic Bauhaus-inspired space to a cozy Scandinavian nook...

Vintage Chinese cloisonné bowl with deer and koi fish motif, circa 1950s. The piece is is in very good vintage condition and measures 10...

Wonderful modernist cast aluminum Arthur Court giraffe water pitcher. Made in 1989.. Still has the original price tag on the bottom and appears it has never been used, only displayed...

Introducing a stunning Mid Century Modern Leather & Rosewood Rocking Chair by the renowned designer Angel Pazmino, dating back to the 1960s. This exquisite piece showcases the except...

Absolutely gorgeous mid-century French crystal cigar ashtray, circa 1960s. Not only versatile as a vide-poche or trinket dish but stylish and beautiful. Clean modernist lines that w...

A very nice MCM petite red enamel and brass crucifix / cross on base, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #2475

Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage airplane trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.75"W x 3....

A very rare Danish modern staved teak nutcracker and tray by Flemming Digsmed for Nissen, circa 1970s. The set is simple and elegant with great design and in like new condition (appe...

Gorgeous sculptured tessellated stone pedestal in the style of Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. Well constructed piece in great condition that measures 12"W x 12"D x 35.5"H. #3771

1970s Hollywood Regency Table lamp in the shape of a Pineapple. 36 x 14 diameter Black wood base. In the style of Maison Charles-Jansen Paris Unmarked Original Preowned Vintage Co...

Shell lounge chair, model FH 1936 designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1948 and shortly manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the early fifties. After the second world war various designers exper...

Modernist Ikebana vase with multiple openings and a textured surface. nice colors signed on the side.

AMBIANIC presents Late Victorian Silver Mounted Ceramic Pottery Blackjack Pitcher Doulton Lambeth mark of Saunders & Shepherd London 1894 7 h x 5.25 d x 3.5 w Preowned original vinta...

Pair of lacquered goatskin wrapped "Onasis" chairs by Karl Springer, circa 1980"s. The chairs are in good vintage condition with original upholstery and measure 24"W x 22"D x 30"H wi...

Beautiful Danish modern staved teak carving board by Henning Koppel for George Jensen, circa 1950s. The board is in excellent vintage condition and ...

1960s Stoneware Art Pottery Table Lamp Style of Wishon Harrell Unmarked 22.5 h x 9.5 diameter Preowned original vintage condition. Rewired. Does not include shade. Refer to images

A very cool "Toulouse-Lautrec" collage lithograph by Peter Max, circa 1960s. The print is floating on a gold mat background and overall measures 16.75" x 21" (image is 9.75" x 15.75...

Beautiful ceramic sculptural ashtray in an array of gradient blue glaze. Although originally an ashtray, this piece transcends to a decorative piece...

1950s Modern Kimball fiberglass bullet cone planter set Listing is for 2 vintage planters with base. 20 tall x 15.25 diameter Fiberglass in origi...

Vintage Navajo Textile Wall Art Hanging Tapestry Vibrant Orange 36 x 46 Preowned original vintage condition unrestored. See all images provide...

A very nice vintage Hollywood Regency faux inlaid bone and brass box in the style of Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. The box is in good vintage condition and measures 12.375"W x 8.375"...

Polished brass Italian water pitcher circa 1950s, with silver lining and a medallion and a rosewood handle circa 1950s, some patina tall unique a...

A very nice stylized bull head sculpture / paperweight by Saint Louis Crystal of France, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.75"W ...

This tapered and meticulously executed mahogany and glass coffee table is attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich in the late 1940s. One of the ...

Nice pair of carved oak wood column support bookends circa 1970's .

1990s Modern Abstract Art Geometric Metal Sculpture Iron and bronze Beautiful composition and form. Very clean construction. Unsigned. 40.5 ta...

Beautiful post-modern lucite and brass menorah, circa 1980s. The piece features a etched lucite base and back with brass candle vessels. The menorah is in very good vintage conditio...

1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Pistachio Green Electric Window Fan 12 h x 22 w x 8 d Preowned unrestored untested vintage condition. Refer to all images please.

Pair of decorative cocobolo / rosewood lidded cannisters from Costa Rica, circa 1990s. The cannisters measures 5"D x 3.5" H and have removable lids. Well crafted and gorgeous! #1783.

Gorgeous freeform crystal iceberg ashtray / catch all by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Finland, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and meas...

Wonderful vintage hand carved wood Toy Elephant shaped car by famed Swiss Master Toy Artist Antonio Vitali and modernist Kurt Naef. In the style of Han...

A rosewood Thin Edge dresser designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles.  The George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4-drawer Dresser, crafted by Herman Miller, epitomizes the timeless elegance and functional sophistication synonymous with mid-century modern design. This dresser stands as an iconic piece within the George Nelson collection, renowned for its clean lines, minimalist aesthetic, and impeccable craftsmanship. This particular example boasts exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles. Constructed from rich rosewood veneer, the dresser boasts a warm, organic hue that exudes luxury and refinement. Its slender profile and thin edges create an illusion of lightness, enhancing the overall sense of modernity and grace. The 4 spacious drawers feature seamless integration of hardware, maintaining the dresser's sleek appearance while providing ample storage space for clothing, linens, or personal belongings. Each detail of the George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge series reflects an unwavering commitment to both form and function. Its timeless design transcends trends, making it a versatile addition to any interior decor scheme, from minamalist to post-modern. Whether used in a bedroom, living area, or office space, this dresser elevates the ambiance with its understated elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship, showcasing the enduring legacy of George Nelson's visionary design ethos. About the Designer: Not everyone thinks of George Nelson when they think “Modernism”—but they should. Here’s why: Looking at the outset of George Nelson’s career, few would have guessed that his legacy would crown him as one of the most influential individuals in Modernism—story has it that the young Ivy Leaguer stumbled into the Yale School of Architecture seeking shelter from the rain, and only then did he consider studying design. His legacy, though, would be one that touched nearly every corner of American Modernism as we think of it today. As an architect, author, furniture designer, graphic designer, exhibition designer, teacher, amateur photographer, and general provocateur, George Nelson shaped the course of design in America for over four decades. After completing his two Bachelor’s degrees (one in architecture, the other in fine arts), Nelson went on to accept a traveling fellowship in Rome, which interfaced him with figures like Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, and Gio Ponti all of which he interviewed forPencil Point, bringing the European vanguard to the attention of the magazine’s American readership. At this point in his career, Nelson had devoted himself to writing, joining Architectural Forum as its first associate editor in 1935. For nearly a decade, Nelson’s post as an editor brought him face-to-face with many of the leaders of the Modernism movement in the U.S., and through these exchanges, his own stance in the design world began to solidify. For Nelson, the purpose of design was to improve the world in accordance with the laws of nature—and while he hadn’t yet done much designing himself, he was busy teasing out the theoretical details of architecture. In 1940, Nelson co-authored Tomorrow’s House with Henry Wright, and the book went on to be a great commercial success, introducing concepts like the “family room,” and more broadly assuming a solutions-based perspective for architectural design. It wasn’t long before the book earned him the favorable attention of D.J. Depree, the chairman of Herman Miller the American furniture manufacture. Despite Nelson’s inexperience in furniture design, Depree saw potential in the writer’s approach to the industry: solutions-oriented design with a practical lean. Nelson became the company’s Director of Design in 1947, under the condition that he be allowed to continue his work outside of the company.  From 1947 to 1972, Nelson oversaw the design department at Herman Miller, bringing in the icons that would shape some of the most memorable pieces of mid-century design, from such people as Ray and Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to Richard Schultz, Donald Knorr, and Isamu Noguchi. 

Beginning in the mid-1950s, Nelson’s own design firm began its work in earnest, producing furniture and pioneering a ubiquitous incorporation of design, bringing that same consideration for pragmatism and aesthetics to advertising and marketing materials, image management, and graphic programs. His own firm incorporated in 1955, tapping many of the same designers from the Herman Miller roster for collaborations under George Nelson Associates, Inc. It was during this period of Nelson’s life and career that many of his most iconic designs came onto the scene—many will be instantly familiar furniture silhouettes that perhaps you didn’t know sprung from George Nelson himself.  Designing his first collection in 1945 and appointed design director in 1947, Nelson quickly expanded his purview and transformed the company. Confirming De Pree’s early assessment of Nelson as someone “thinking well ahead of the parade,” he redesigned everything from Herman Miller’s product line to its graphics and marketing and advertising materials. Over the course of his long association with Herman Miller, Nelson designed hundreds of pieces of furniture and recruited other designers, including Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, and Isamu Noguchi, now all widely acknowledged as some of the brightest talents of the time. Nelson developed his own designs—from furniture to architecture, and exhibitions to graphics—in his New York City studio, known variously over the years as George Nelson, George Nelson & Associates, and George Nelson and Company. The staff included significant designers in their own right such as Irving Harper, George Mulhauser, Ernest Farmer, Gordon Chadwick, George Tscherny...

beautiful unique lucite tray Postmodern design simple elegant and unique excellent condition.

Stunning pair of majestic scroll bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux black marble base by Borghese of Italy, circa 1950s. They are in very good vintage condition and are made of...

Stunning early Art Nouveau gourd shaped iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a gorgeous array of rainbow iridescence from green...

A pair of 1940’s French ebonised side chairs with an open pleated back finished in light pink satin and braid. Dimensions:H 77 cm height D 46cm, W 50cm, Seat Height 45 cm Conditio...

1970s Designed by Don Shoemaker and produced by Señal Mexico Midcentury Service Tray medley of exotic woods Cut out the handle for easy carry. Tray 8.25 w x 21.75 long x 1.75 d ...

Beautiful colors extra large framed oil on canvas painting by Thomas circa 1970s, frame its original shows some wear but looks good.

A very cool Mid-Century Modern Danish ceramic tile and teak side table, circa 1960s. The piece is in excellent condition and has been professionally refinished and oiled. The table m...

Beautiful and incredibly chic vintage tray. An original piece that highlights and punctuates your décor. Featuring a square frame, polished chrome accents and lucite details. The ...

Scandinavian styled Coat Rack Wood and Iron. Wood appears as maple with glossy varnish. 3.25 x 9.75 x 5.25 Label from the maker in lower left corner. Premade holes make it easy to in...

1950s sculptural black vanity stool elegant modern design. New cushion and upholstery. style of Edward Wormley and Dunbar unmarked. Acquired in It...

A very cool and unique conversation piece, never used the umbrella bank's original box and key to open it, the chrome on the top is worn due to age but this item was never used, has ...

Gorgeous "L'Ile Verte" (Green Island) from Poesies Antillaises lithograph by Henri Matisse, circa 1972. Excellent fresh impression on pale cream wove Arches paper with bistre ink, un...

Beautiful and unique addition to your desk. This beautiful horse bust rests on a marble base making it an understated elegant part of your décor. The base i...

Versatile solid birch 12 bottle wine rack by Nissen Langaa, circa 1980s with nine bottles on the bottom and three on top perfect for a small place.

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Reptil ceramic matte white vase. It retains the original labels on the bottom.

Every so often we encounter figures such as this sculpture, of a man holding a fishing net, that simply command our attention. The sculpture shows evidence of the wood giving way to ...

AMBIANIC presents 1970s Italian Brass Travertine Square Cocktail Coffee Table after Mastercraft Stamped made in Italy. Brass frame with original travertine top. Lovely interior leg ...

The beautiful Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the lobby and lounge areas of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The design contains no straight lines, making it l...

1960s Gold Leaf Wood Sphere Sculpture 8.75 h x 8 diameter In the style of Mathias Goeritz unmarked Preowned original Review provided images

Simon Phillippe Thomassin (French, 1638-1722) Collection of six copperplate engravings (no. 173-179) of the sculptures in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, France, framed alik...

Gorgeous, well crafted horn vase by Arcahorn of Italy, circa 2000s. The piece is in great condition and very solid; it measures 6.5" W x 3" D x 6.75" H. Can be used as a vase or a ca...