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Vintage Eames Flag from the 1964 Worlds Fair for IBM
Vintage Eames Flag from the 1964 Worlds Fair for IBM

Vintage Eames Flag from the 1964 Worlds Fair for IBM

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Very rare Eames flag from the 1964 World's Fair in Queens, NY. These flags were designed to sit atop the pavilions Eames Office designed for IBM. Only two pavilions are known to exis...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Classic First Year Production Eames LCW, Evans Label 5 2 5 Screw Configuration
Classic First Year Production Eames LCW, Evans Label 5 2 5 Screw Configuration

Classic First Year Production Eames LCW, Evans Label 5 2 5 Screw Configuration

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Evans Products Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

One of the nicest examples I ve owned in quite a while, stunning figured birch plywood, circa early 1946-1947, L C W (Lounge chair wood) designed by Charles and Ray Eames, Manufactur...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Herman Miller Eames Miniature Stools in Mahogany
Herman Miller Eames Miniature Stools in Mahogany

Herman Miller Eames Miniature Stools in Mahogany

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

These are miniature examples of the Eames designed stools. There are 3 different examples. These are crafted in mahogany. They were manufactured by Herman Miller. They come with the ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith

Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith

By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Zinc

Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943
Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943

Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Monrovia, CA

1 Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper, Evans Products Co., And Is Sealed. 1 Leg Splint Designed For The Navy, For The United States Of America, Made Of Birch Plywood In 1943. Stock...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Birch, Paper

Elliot Eames Saarinen Life Size Cast Aluminum Modern Sculpture titled 'Susie'
Elliot Eames Saarinen Life Size Cast Aluminum Modern Sculpture titled 'Susie'

Elliot Eames Saarinen Life Size Cast Aluminum Modern Sculpture titled 'Susie'

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

The artist, Elliot Eames Saarinen, son of Eero Saarinen, inspired by his grandmother Lilly's tender homage to her mother, Grandma Susie, created this sculpture to honor the timeless ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Collectible Vintage Antique Small Wooden Box Burlwood Cigarette Jewelry
Collectible Vintage Antique Small Wooden Box Burlwood Cigarette Jewelry

Collectible Vintage Antique Small Wooden Box Burlwood Cigarette Jewelry

By Milo Baughman, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a collectible vintage or antique small wooden box, likely intended for storing trinkets, cigarrets or as a decorative desk accessory. It features a distinc...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Huge White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, Martin Freyer, Rosenthal Germany, 1960s
Huge White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, Martin Freyer, Rosenthal Germany, 1960s

Huge White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, Martin Freyer, Rosenthal Germany, 1960s

By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful white matte op art relief porcelain vase from the 1960s, designed by Martin Freyer, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In very good condition.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful large original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT
Beautiful large original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT

Beautiful large original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in München, DE

Beautiful, large, original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT. Very beautiful, elaborate mid-century design. Battery-operated with a new clock mechanism. Dial with R...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Ceramic Soholm Bird Relief by Gerd Hiort Petersen
Mid Century Ceramic Soholm Bird Relief by Gerd Hiort Petersen

Mid Century Ceramic Soholm Bird Relief by Gerd Hiort Petersen

By Gerd Hiort Petersen, Charles and Ray Eames, Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Blue and white Soholm bird relief designed by Gerd Hiort Petersen, circa 1960-1970. This beautiful ceramic sculptural relief is captivating and whi...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949
Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949

Harry Bertoia Study for Wire Form, Rare / Experimental 1949

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Buffalo, NY

Provenance: Wright Modernist 20th Century, auction 12/7/2003, Bertoia worked with the Eames' in California in the late 1940s to develop their wire form chairs. His involvement led...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s
2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s

2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s

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Vintage 1970s Italian Egyptian Revival More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

50s Atomic Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Smith UK Teak Bentwood Mantel Clock
50s Atomic Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Smith UK Teak Bentwood Mantel Clock

50s Atomic Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Smith UK Teak Bentwood Mantel Clock

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Smith United Kingdom Teak Bentwood Footed Desk Mantle Clock $650 1950s Very Rare, Hand Molded, Teak ,Mid Century Modern, Battery Operated, El...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Monumental Planter in the Style of Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman
Monumental Planter in the Style of Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman

Monumental Planter in the Style of Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman

By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman

Located in South Charleston, WV

Circa 1965. 18" cubed. This planter was obtained from a bank in WV that also featured doors by David Gillespie of Forms and Surfaces - the company that was previously known as panelc...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Oak

Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere
Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere

Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere

By Bitossi, Raymor, Mario Bellini

Located in Skokie, IL

Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere This beautiful mid-century modern floral jardiniere was designed by Mario Bellini, made in Italy by Bitossi, and imp...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern ‘Reims’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
Mid-Century Modern ‘Reims’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

Mid-Century Modern ‘Reims’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A stunning and rare Bay Keramik vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Reims' décor (1958). BODO MANS was born in 1935. From 1949 to 1951 he apprenticed as a window dresse...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock
Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

An iconic and authentic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock with its original stamp / maker’s mark intact. Measurements: 19.5ʺ wide, 2.5" deep and 19....

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Tony Rosenthal Abstract Sculpture Blackened Steel Red Blushes
Tony Rosenthal Abstract Sculpture Blackened Steel Red Blushes

Tony Rosenthal Abstract Sculpture Blackened Steel Red Blushes

By Tony Rosenthal

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY UNTITLED is an abstract blackened steel sculpture that has a continuous lively movement. The positioning of the heavy metal is suggestive of dance. There are similarities to the sculptors, Robert Sestok and Tony Smith, who both worked in bronze and painted steel with similar cut out pieces and abstract designs. Untitled has a joyous aura and its small size makes it a charming intimate piece. It might have been a maquette for a much larger piece. The design works in this 14" height as it would in a 14' height. There is a Letter of Certification that will accompany the sculpture. Tony Rosenthal (1914 - 2009) is best known for creating a staggering list of monumental public art sculptures. For over seven decades Tony Rosenthal created an arc of sculpture in a variety of sizes, styles and media, including wood, steel, bronze, brass, cement and aluminum. Every day millions see, enjoy and interact with art created by Rosenthal in cities around the world. In New York City alone, five Rosenthal public art sculptures have been beloved and visible 24/7 for over four decades, yet Rosenthal is not a household name. Art dealer Joseph K. Levene, told The New York Times, Tony Rosenthal "reminds me of a character actor. You know the face but not the name. With him, you know the art." Tony Rosenthal dedicated his life to creating art and actively created sculpture everyday in his Southampton, New York studio until he passed away at the age of 94, July 28, 2009. At nine Rosenthal learned the fundamentals of carving sculpture when his mother, an opera singer enrolled him in children's classes at the Art Institute of Chicago where he learned how to carve sculptures in soap. In 1936 Rosenthal earned a B.F.A. from the University of Michigan, and in 1952 became the first instructor of sculpture at the University of California, Los Angeles. In 1950 Rosenthal was recipient of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s sculpture award; in 1967, Rosenthal received the outstanding achievement award from the University of Michigan and in 1963 a Ford Foundation Grant. 
After graduating from the University of Michigan, Rosenthal became studio assistant to Alexander Archipenko, the figurative master sculptor, casting bronzes in exchange for sculpture lessons; at night, Rosenthal taught evening classes in drawing and sculpture. In 1939, Rosenthal enrolled at Cranbrook Academy of Art, studying with Carl Milles, Cranbrook's sculptor in residence; there, Rosenthal forged friendships with husband and wife designers Charles Eames and Ray Eames and the sculptor Lilian Swann Saarinen the wife of architect, Eero Saarinen.   Decades later Rosenthal acknowledged his gratitude to Cranbrook by donating his archives to them. The Cranbrook Cube, 1984, a 90" painted aluminum cube is in the Cranbrook Museum collection. In 1942, Rosenthal was drafted into the U.S. Army; while stationed in Paris Rosenthal forged friendships with George Braque, Andre Derain, Le Corbusier and Constantin Brancusi, routinely organizing and accompanying groups of soldiers on studio visits. Through multiple visits to Brancusi's Paris studio, Rosenthal learned to create and forge metal sculpture...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture
Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture

Harry Bertoia Bush Sculpture

By Harry Bertoia

Located in New York, NY

"Untitled" (Bush) Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, circa 1970's made of welded bronze. Harry Bertoia, was an Italian-born American artist, sound art sculptor, and...

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large-Scale Val Bertoia Sonambient 'Sound Screen' Sculpture, Signed and Numbered
Large-Scale Val Bertoia Sonambient 'Sound Screen' Sculpture, Signed and Numbered

Large-Scale Val Bertoia Sonambient 'Sound Screen' Sculpture, Signed and Numbered

By Val Bertoia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A monumental four foot tall Sonambient sound sculpture titled 'Sound Screen' by Val Bertoia, dated 2013 and signed, stamped, and documented by the artist. This large-scale example, n...

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2010s American Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Nickel

MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory
MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory

MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory

By Bruce Fox

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bruce Fox motivational desk accessory 3D Font " Excellence " in gold anodized aluminum. In fine condition, maybe needs to clean a little better, mino...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Mounted Submarine Toilet Humor Sculpture
Mounted Submarine Toilet Humor Sculpture

Mounted Submarine Toilet Humor Sculpture

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

There’s trench art, and then there’s toilet humor - this is a little bit of both! Creative & fun sculpture composed of a copper toilet float, mounted on ...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper

Italian Vintage Travertine Elephant Family Miniatures in the style of Enzo Mari
Italian Vintage Travertine Elephant Family Miniatures in the style of Enzo Mari

Italian Vintage Travertine Elephant Family Miniatures in the style of Enzo Mari

By Fratelli Manelli, Enzo Mari

Located in Roma, IT

A mid-century miniature sculpture set depicting a family of elephants. This miniature set made in Italy during the 70s combines two Italian peculiarities, the great skills of Italian...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

"Paper Bag" by California Bronze
"Paper Bag" by California Bronze

"Paper Bag" by California Bronze

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Whimsical "paper bag" made from cast metal from California Bronze. Would make for a fun decorative piece in any interior. Photographed atop a Cappellini sid...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

1950s Perforated Metal Mesh Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30  Richard Galef Ravenware
1950s Perforated Metal Mesh Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30  Richard Galef Ravenware

1950s Perforated Metal Mesh Atomic Dish Ashtray Nº S30 Richard Galef Ravenware

By Richard Galef, Ravenware, Charles and Ray Eames, Heath Ceramics

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful 1950s Mid-Century functional design, and incredible ingenious and sculptural form. This piece is unique and rare. Created in metal mesh, the base floats in symmetry as it...

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Vintage 1950s American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Argenta Geometric Midcentury Abstract Ceramic Vase
Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Argenta Geometric Midcentury Abstract Ceramic Vase

Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Argenta Geometric Midcentury Abstract Ceramic Vase

By Wilhelm Kage

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Argenta geometric midcentury abstract ceramic vase With silver decor. Signed as pictured. Very desirable complicated design.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Wooden Articulating Folk Art Mannequin
Wooden Articulating Folk Art Mannequin

Wooden Articulating Folk Art Mannequin

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This 50" tall articulating folk art wood figure is a medium sized wooden mannequin designed with lifelike proportions. Its smooth, natural wood finish showcases the grain and texture...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Painted Heart Charger Plate Bowl
Hand Painted Heart Charger Plate Bowl

Hand Painted Heart Charger Plate Bowl

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Beautiful hand painted multi color charger with large heart. Measuring seventeen inches in diameter, it makes for a great center piece or display. Signed J. Myers 94 and photographed...

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1990s American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Native American Pink Granite Sculpture
Native American Pink Granite Sculpture

Native American Pink Granite Sculpture

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Simplistic Native American pink granite sculpture on wood base. Piece is signed. Photographed with Eames chair for scale. Wood base photographed darker. See photos.

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Vintage 1980s American Native American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Midcentury Brutalist Abstract Cast Aluminum Sculpture Manner of Donald Drumm
Midcentury Brutalist Abstract Cast Aluminum Sculpture Manner of Donald Drumm

Midcentury Brutalist Abstract Cast Aluminum Sculpture Manner of Donald Drumm

By Donald Drumm

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern abstract Brutalist cast aluminum sculpture dating from the 1960s. I cannot find any signatures or marks but made very well. Wonderful form and design. In...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Ashtray in Brown Leather and Brass, 70s
Mid-Century Ashtray in Brown Leather and Brass, 70s

Mid-Century Ashtray in Brown Leather and Brass, 70s

Located in Catania, IT

Set of Floor Ashtrays Brown Leather and Brass Mid Century Standing Portable Pair Mid-Century Modern Period Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Metal

Blue Brown Ceramics Tura Ice Bucket Pitcher French Italian Laborne Quimper Vase
Blue Brown Ceramics Tura Ice Bucket Pitcher French Italian Laborne Quimper Vase

Blue Brown Ceramics Tura Ice Bucket Pitcher French Italian Laborne Quimper Vase

By Aldo Tura, La Borne Potters

Located in New York, NY

Blue brown ceramics brass ice bucket pitcher French Italian LaBorne Quimper vase Set of six brown and blue decorative objects. Three are by Odetta Quimper from 1930s and 1940s, One is La Borne One blue with brass parchment ice bucket (Aldo Tura attr.), One brown with brass parchment carafe (Aldo Tura Attr.) Blue and grey ceramic covered box: 3.5 inches wide, 4 inches high La Borne vase: 7.5 inches high, 4 inches wide at base, 2.5 inches wide at top Odetta Quimper small round vase...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Robert Sestok "Cass Corridor Artist" Detroit Abstract Welded Steel
Robert Sestok "Cass Corridor Artist" Detroit Abstract Welded Steel

Robert Sestok "Cass Corridor Artist" Detroit Abstract Welded Steel

By Robert Sestok

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

The "Untitled" abstract sculpture by Robert Sestok has a very deliberate aura of strength in its columnar shape. Upon closer inspection details emerge su...

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Vintage 1980s American Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s
Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s

Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in New York, NY

Gabriella Crespi brass pill cigarette card box Italian, 1970s Measures: 4.4 inches wide on each side 0.3 inches deep Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Poli...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Gabriella Crespi Signed Brass Chalices Cups 1970 Midcentury Italian
Gabriella Crespi Signed Brass Chalices Cups 1970 Midcentury Italian

Gabriella Crespi Signed Brass Chalices Cups 1970 Midcentury Italian

Located in New York, NY

Gabriella Crespi signed brass chalices 1970 midcentury Italian Dimensions: 3.5 in diameter, 7 in height, base 3 in. About Gabriella Crespi (Designer) Bronze discs that open up like clamshells for storage and fold back in to become side tables. Sleek cubes barely suspended off the ground that transform into full-size dining tables. Clean-lined boxes that contain multilevel shelving. Looking at the work of Italian designer Gabriella Crespi, born in 1922 and still producing furniture in her Milan studio, it’s hard to believe that many of these highly functional pieces — modernist Rubik’s Cubes of materials, colors and ergonomics — were created decades ago. Among her best-known creations, the bronze Ellisse table, 1976, and her bronze-and-lacquer Yang-Yin bar, 1979, encapsulate a designer who had a strong dualism in her vision, mixing humble and precious materials, for instance, or creating geometric shapes that were softened by sensual surfaces. Crespi began studying architecture in 1944 at the Politecnico, in Milan, where she was among just a handful of women, and became profoundly influenced by the work of Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright. After getting married and having children, she launched her own collections, from jewelry to furniture, and soon gained a loyal following, with design houses such as Maison Dior snapping pieces up for their own lines. She began work on her most iconic collection, “Plurimi,” in the late 1960s, and the series — including her Dama table...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Brass

2 Large French Organic Modern Sculptural Ceramic Vases / Urns by Marius Musara
2 Large French Organic Modern Sculptural Ceramic Vases / Urns by Marius Musara

2 Large French Organic Modern Sculptural Ceramic Vases / Urns by Marius Musara

By Marius Musara

Located in New York, NY

Two of the most elegant and important ceramic works of Vallauris artist, Marius Musara (France, 1910-1991). These French Mid-century Organic Modern sculptures or vases are beautiful, handmade, objects transposing dramatic size with a pure, sober, timeless form. In 1988, Musara was the winner of the International Biennale of contemporary ceramics, the top pottery prize in the world. The pieces are priced and sold as individual pieces. Sizes are: H 31.5 x D 8 and H 23.25 x D 10. Signed on bottom "Marius Musarra...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

By John Glick

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

The ceramic charger is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. It is signed by the artist and stamped with Plum Street Pottery #129 on the verso. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery” (now a designated historic landmark in Farmington Hills, Michigan) studio opened around 1965 and closed in the summer of 2016. It was a private studio space for John and a number of his students and assistants. He believed his shapes evolved guided by forces apparently outside his control. This was instinctual, intellectual and due to his openness to change, fusing into what he thought was the most positive force behind a potter’s approach: evolution and growth. Some have called it inspiration. John was not only a major figure in the Detroit creative community, but in the ceramics world at large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one of the most recognizable names in the field of studio pottery – known for lecturing, publishing, and offering workshops widely – and his work has been featured in well over a hundred local, national and international exhibitions since he was a college student in the late 1950s.” Along with this John has mentored over thirty studio apprentices over five and a half decades, received numerous grants and awards for his work, and has been prolific, with an estimated 300,000 ceramic wares throughout the world. He received his Masters from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, working with Maija Grotell, a legendary and influential teacher. Grotell was noted for her deep interest in the human connection to nature’s rhythms and patters. These ideas often grounded her dialog with her students including Glick, affecting, a profund and lasting influence on his future work. This famous Art Academy was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media) and Lauren Anais Hussey...

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1990s American Expressionist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Centerpiece Bowl/Ice Holder  in Murano glass, 1950s
Centerpiece Bowl/Ice Holder  in Murano glass, 1950s

Centerpiece Bowl/Ice Holder in Murano glass, 1950s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Very elegant and refined centerpiece/ice bowl made of Murano glass, Made in Italy, 1950s.  Large Murano glass centerpiece vase with very distinctive shape hand-blown in the style of ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Collection of 3 Ice Block Glass "Solifleur" Vases, German, 1960s
Collection of 3 Ice Block Glass "Solifleur" Vases, German, 1960s

Collection of 3 Ice Block Glass "Solifleur" Vases, German, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing collection of German ice block glass Mid-Century Modern "Solifleur" vases, circa 1960s. These are heavy glass items in clear glass, outside like ice glass. There is a smal...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Brown abstract terracotta sculpture, 1960s, reminding Henri Laurens - France
Brown abstract terracotta sculpture, 1960s, reminding Henri Laurens - France

Brown abstract terracotta sculpture, 1960s, reminding Henri Laurens - France

By Henri Laurens

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful brown abstract terracotta sculpture, 1960s, reminding works of Henri Laurens. Great patina. . France. . Dimensions : Dimensions : 30 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm . Weight : 10.5kgs....

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Vintage 1960s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Glazed Bowl/Charger Extra-large

By John Glick

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

The ceramic bowl is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. It is signed by the artist and stamped with Plum Street Pottery on the verso. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery” (now a designated historic landmark in Farmington Hills, Michigan) studio opened around 1965 and closed in the summer of 2016. It was a private studio space for John and a number of his students and assistants. He believed his shapes evolved guided by forces apparently outside his control. This was instinctual, intellectual and due to his openness to change, fusing into what he thought was the most positive force behind a potter’s approach: evolution and growth. Some have called it inspiration. John was not only a major figure in the Detroit creative community, but in the ceramics world at large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one of the most recognizable names in the field of studio pottery – known for lecturing, publishing, and offering workshops widely – and his work has been featured in well over a hundred local, national and international exhibitions since he was a college student in the late 1950s.” Along with this John has mentored over thirty studio apprentices over five and a half decades, received numerous grants and awards for his work, and has been prolific, with an estimated 300,000 ceramic wares throughout the world. He received his Masters from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, working with Maija Grotell, a legendary and influential teacher. Grotell was noted for her deep interest in the human connection to nature’s rhythms and patters. These ideas often grounded her dialog with her students including Glick, affecting, a profund and lasting influence on his future work. This famous Art Academy was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media) and Lauren Anais Hussey...

Category

Late 20th Century American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Organic Round Stoneware Vase, Denmark, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Organic Round Stoneware Vase, Denmark, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Organic Round Stoneware Vase, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Mid-Century Modern Organic Round Stoneware Vase, Denmark, 1960s Danish stoneware vase in an organic round form, handcrafted by an independent ceramic artist in the 1960s. A fine exa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental
John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

John Glick Plum Street Pottery Ceramic Charger Monumental

By John Glick

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

The ceramic charger is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. It is signed by the artist and stamped with Plum Street Pottery on the verso. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery” (now a designated historic landmark in Farmington Hills, Michigan) studio opened around 1965 and closed in the summer of 2016. It was a private studio space for John and a number of his students and assistants. He believed his shapes evolved guided by forces apparently outside his control. This was instinctual, intellectual and due to his openness to change, fusing into what he thought was the most positive force behind a potter’s approach: evolution and growth. Some have called it inspiration. John was not only a major figure in the Detroit creative community, but in the ceramics world at large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one of the most recognizable names in the field of studio pottery – known for lecturing, publishing, and offering workshops widely – and his work has been featured in well over a hundred local, national and international exhibitions since he was a college student in the late 1950s.” Along with this John has mentored over thirty studio apprentices over five and a half decades, received numerous grants and awards for his work, and has been prolific, with an estimated 300,000 ceramic wares throughout the world. He received his Masters from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, working with Maija Grotell, a legendary and influential teacher. Grotell was noted for her deep interest in the human connection to nature’s rhythms and patters. These ideas often grounded her dialog with her students including Glick, affecting, a profund and lasting influence on his future work. This famous Art Academy was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media) and Lauren Anais Hussey...

Category

1990s American Expressionist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Shell Lacquer Brown Brass Candleholders
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Shell Lacquer Brown Brass Candleholders

Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Shell Lacquer Brown Brass Candleholders

By Enrique Garcel

Located in New York, NY

Enrique Garcel tesselated bone shell lacquer brown brass candleholders, 1970 1980. Four candleholders that each have a different type of organic materia...

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Masai 0.3, black & white tulip wood abstract figurative artwork by Donald Baugh
Masai 0.3, black & white tulip wood abstract figurative artwork by Donald Baugh

Masai 0.3, black & white tulip wood abstract figurative artwork by Donald Baugh

By Donald Baugh

Located in London, GB

'Masai 0.3' is a unique wooden sculpture by the British artist, Donald Baugh. Donald Baugh was born in London and from the ages of one to eight lived in Jamaica with his grandparent...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Tulipwood

Pair of Carl Auböck Patinated Brass Candle Holders
Pair of Carl Auböck Patinated Brass Candle Holders

Pair of Carl Auböck Patinated Brass Candle Holders

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Utrecht, NL

Pair of patinated candle holders designed by Carl Aubock in 1948. This signature piece from the Auböck collection is hand made manufactured in Vienna Austria workshop ever since 1948...

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed
John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed

John Glick Ceramic Garden Planterette Signed

By John Glick

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

The Ceramic Garden Planterette is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. The piece is signed by Glick and stamped with the name of his studio: Plum Street Pottery on the verso. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery” (now a designated historic landmark in Farmington Hills, Michigan) studio opened around 1965 and closed in the summer of 2016. It was a private studio space for John and a number of his students and assistants. He believed his shapes evolved guided by forces apparently outside his control. This was instinctual, intellectual and due to his openness to change, fusing into what he thought was the most positive force behind a potter’s approach: evolution and growth. Some have called it inspiration. John was not only a major figure in the Detroit creative community, but in the ceramics world at large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one of the most recognizable names in the field of studio pottery – known for lecturing, publishing, and offering workshops widely – and his work has been featured in well over a hundred local, national and international exhibitions since he was a college student in the late 1950s.” Along with this John has mentored over thirty studio apprentices over five and a half decades, received numerous grants and awards for his work, and has been prolific, with an estimated 300,000 ceramic wares throughout the world. He received his Masters from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, working with Maija Grotell, a legendary and influential teacher. Grotell was noted for her deep interest in the human connection to nature’s rhythms and patters. These ideas often grounded her dialog with her students including Glick, affecting, a profund and lasting influence on his future work. This famous Art Academy was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media) and Lauren Anais Hussey...

Category

1990s American American Classical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

1963 Rosewood Waste Basket by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen, Made in Norway
1963 Rosewood Waste Basket by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen, Made in Norway

1963 Rosewood Waste Basket by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen, Made in Norway

By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Brazilian Rosewood Wastebasket, designed by Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen in around 1963. This piece dates to around the same time. It features a facade and an interior that...

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Midcentury Studio Pottery Vase with Crystalline Glaze - Canada - circa 1970s
Midcentury Studio Pottery Vase with Crystalline Glaze - Canada - circa 1970s

Midcentury Studio Pottery Vase with Crystalline Glaze - Canada - circa 1970s

Located in Chatham, ON

Midcentury studio pottery vase with crystalline glaze - hand made featuring a wheel thrown white clay body with artistic distribution of crystal formations within the beige glaze - u...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Aubock II Vase Decanter with Brown Leather Top, Midcentury, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock II Vase Decanter with Brown Leather Top, Midcentury, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock II Vase Decanter with Brown Leather Top, Midcentury, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful minimalist Mid-Century Modern vase or decanter, "Tuberkulinkolben" designed and executed by Carl Auböck II in the 1950s. This piece is made of handblown clear glass and f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Leather, Glass

Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A set of eight beautiful stoneware vases with amazing and rare glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and maker...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century Architectural Pottery "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett
Mid-Century Architectural Pottery "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett

Mid-Century Architectural Pottery "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett

By Architectural Pottery, Lagardo Tackett

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery sculptural "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett , rarely seen double cone version with wider base than top in a white glaze. Provenance 1960s MCM building of the Odd Fellows Association Hall - St. Louis. It was used with sand for an ashtray , seen in photos 5 & 6. The 1960s MCM modification to an existing building was designed by architect William E. Duncan and demolished in the summer of 2020. Duncan not only selected these planters , the entire hall, had Saarinen , Eames, Nelson, Howard Miller and Nessen designs. The condition is good, only with minor scuffs, no chips and light staining to interior as seen in photos. Stamped Architectural Pottery made in the USA. When the planter is on its side, it reminds me of the famous brass drawer pull on Paul McCobb designed furniture. Building & Rendering Odd Fellows Association Hall at 3765 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis Mo. designed by William E. Duncan and Associate Architect Lawrence H. Smith , Delineation by Harry A, Osborn Demolished in 2020 If your into Architecture, Search for this MCM church...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Ceramic Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby
Ceramic Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby

Ceramic Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby

By Mari Simmulson

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Stunning two-tone glazed vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala-Ekeby. Grey outer-yellowish green inner glazing. Photographed with Bertoia side chair and Eames LTW for scale.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Interieurs 50 (Book)
Interieurs 50 (Book)

Interieurs 50 (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Apogee De La Geometrie Curviligne" Folio A rare publication of a catalogue for an exhibition of European mid-century design in October 1983 which was wide ranging in the exhibits on ...

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Hand Carved Wooden Head Scutlpture
Hand Carved Wooden Head Scutlpture

Hand Carved Wooden Head Scutlpture

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Vintage hand-carved wood head. Presidential pose - somewhat reminiscent of Andrew Jackson. Artist unknown. Striking details, and standing 13” tall. Photographed with Eames dowel leg ...

Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Theodore and Alexander Neo Classical Bronze Mounted Specimen Marble Compote
Theodore and Alexander Neo Classical Bronze Mounted Specimen Marble Compote

Theodore and Alexander Neo Classical Bronze Mounted Specimen Marble Compote

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice high quality Neo classical grand tour homage by Theodore and Alexander. It features a specimen compote mounted on a beautifully cast bronze base and then mounted on marble. It...

Category

1990s Indian Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze