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Antique Geisha Tea Set, Japanese, Handpainted, Ceramic, Teapot, Cups, Service
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
shaped saucer, with inset server's grasp
Double scallop form ideal for setting down macarons or other
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
17th Century Italian Distressed Paint Wooden Buffet with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece and add a sense of lightness to its robust form.
Ideal for adding a touch of historical charm to
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Buffets
Materials
Wood
Luxurious Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Triedi Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
light effect. Bold contemporary form ideal for luxurious interiors.
16 x E 27 light bulbs suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass
Modern Steel Gold Egg Chair for Indoor or Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
. It will embrace your body with its nest-like form.
They are ideal for inside or outside use and
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
$3,400 / item
Minimalist-Style Dining Chair with Customizable Lacquer Colors, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
modern flair. This chair is a masterpiece of both form and function, ideal for elevating any dining room
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wonder Wheel (Stay) - analog, vintage print
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Pecker establish photography as an ideal art form at the end of the millennium, director Marc Forster
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
dynamic interplay of light and shadow that accentuates its bold yet minimalist form. Ideal as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bracelet with about 18 carat natural sapphires and Tahiti pearl
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
blue.
**Luxury Jewelry:**
Perfect for those who enjoy classic gemstone jewelry in a contemporary form
Category
2010s Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire
Pair of Italian 19th Century Serpentine Front Bedside Tables with Burled Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved cabriole feet, adding a sense of movement and lightness to their form.
Ideal for adding a touch
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Night Stands
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Large Vintage Oval Relief Plaque, English, Stone, Decorative, After Jasperware
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Crisp relief white figures beam against a bright cobalt blue ground
Large form cameo scene ideal for
Category
Vintage 1980s British Renaissance Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Luxurious Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Triedi Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
light effect. Bold contemporary form ideal for luxurious interiors.
16 x E 27 light bulbs suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass
Grand French Marble Top Carved Louis XVI Directoire Silver Leaf Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
XVI design, symbolizing classical balance and decorative artistry.
The table’s elongated form makes
Category
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Console Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Samarkand Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
textile traditions of East Turkestan. With its square format and finely tuned balance of color and form
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Regent" Lounge Chairs with Footstools by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Utrecht, NL
armrests and the dynamic lines of the seating, combines modern forms and ideals to obtain a timeless
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Petite Intentionally Distressed Henredon Style 2 Drawer Commode Nightstand
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
perfect blend of timeless elegance and practical function. Featuring a compact form ideal for use as a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Sofa with Side Tables George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
modern design, this sofa embodies his signature blend of form and function. Ideal for collectors or those
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Large Antique Courtyard Light, English, Bronze, Outdoor Lamp, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Strikingly substantial and impressive form, ideal for a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Antique Supper Table, English, Folding, Occasional, Display, Georgian, C.1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
form when folded - ideal for a hallway or to the side of your room
Opens out to a dashing diamond
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
18th century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk with Drawer Circa 1760s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, offering a balanced mix of grace and structural stability. Its compact form makes it ideal for use as a
Category
Antique 1760s Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Pine
$3,996 Sale Price
42% Off
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Handled Bowl by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
condition, this bowl epitomizes the perfect balance of form and function, ideal for any collector's display
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rosewood
Mint Cielo Bistro Table by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
steel that converge to form a column. On them rests a circular tabletop, optionally made of metal or
Category
2010s German Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,616 / item
Luxurious Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Triedi Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
light effect. Bold contemporary form ideal for luxurious interiors.
16 x E 27 light bulbs suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Altar Console Table with Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
form makes it ideal for displaying decorative objects, such as a pair of vases, a piece of sculpture
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine Aesthetic Movement Ormolu Porcelain Tiered Étagères, End Tables
Located in Forney, TX
porcelain dish-form tiers.
Ideal size for use as side tables, end tables flanking a sofa, hall or entry
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Studio Made Sculptural Pedestal
By Michael Coffey
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
pedestal reflects these ideals, privileging fluid, tactile forms and a harmonious balance between utility
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Pedestals
Materials
Bronze
Fish (Stay) - Contemporary, Expired, Polaroid, Photograph
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Pecker establish photography as an ideal art form at the end of the millennium, director Marc Forster
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Distressed Vintage Warm Earth-Tone Persian Hamadan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
heritage of the Hamadan region. The rug's elongated form makes it ideal for adding a touch of elegance to a
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,454 Sale Price
25% Off
Moroccan Rug Extra Long Multi-Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
heritage and vibrant artistry, perfect for making a bold statement in any space. Its elongated form makes
Category
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Osvaldo Borsani Rare Wall Bookcase with Pomodoro Artwork
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Milano, IT
secretary desk for organizing correspondence, making this bookcase an ideal combination of form and function
Category
Antique 1760s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$28,672 Sale Price
20% Off
Rationalist Dining Chairs in Oak, Holland, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
beliefs. Rationalist architects, following the philosophy of René Descartes, emphasized geometric forms
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak
$760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luxurious Contemporary Murano Glass Triedi Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
light effect. Bold contemporary form ideal for luxurious interiors.
16 x E 27 light bulbs suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass
Monumental Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Triedi Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
light effect.
Bold contemporary form ideal for luxurious interiors.
24 x E 27 light bulbs suitable for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass
French Mid-Century Sculptural Primitive Side Table or Stand
Located in London, GB
A wooden natural stump of sculptural form.
Ideal as a side table or sculpture stand.
France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Purple Cielo Bistro Table by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
steel that converge to form a column. On them rests a circular tabletop, optionally made of metal or
Category
2010s German Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,616 / item
Black Cielo Bistro Table by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
steel that converge to form a column. On them rests a circular tabletop, optionally made of metal or
Category
2010s German Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,616 / item
Olive Cielo Bistro Table by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
steel that converge to form a column. On them rests a circular tabletop, optionally made of metal or
Category
2010s German Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,616 / item
Honey Cielo Bistro Table by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
steel that converge to form a column. On them rests a circular tabletop, optionally made of metal or
Category
2010s German Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,616 / item
Vintage Neo Classical Urn, Continental, Decorative Ornament, Grand Tour, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fascinating and decorative vintage neo-classical urn, with strong Grand Tour taste to the flowing form. Ideal
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Grand Tour Urns
Materials
Bakelite
Flame Red Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Elephant Grey Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Argil Grey Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Powder Blue Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Sweet Fuchsia Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Jet Black Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Malva Green Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Pumpkin Orange Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Dove Grey Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Saffron Yellow Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Lime Green Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Milky White Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Chocolate Brown Blossy Rocking Sofa by Karim Rashid
Located in Geneve, CH
forms. Blossy is ideal for a youthful and avant-garde furnishing item, both for domestic areas and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$4,898 / item
Giant Pair of Vintage Wine Glasses, English, Decorative, Planter, Vase, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Displaying a desirable aged patina with one small flaw to rim
Generously sized forms, ideal for planting a
Category
Late 20th Century British Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Soft Ergodynamic Daybed, Lounge Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
captures contemporary design with its ideal balance between form and function takes the chaise lounge
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
$7,168 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Flower Display Table, Dutch, Inlaid, Console, Gate Leg, Georgian, 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fine grain interest
Beautifully inlaid with quality boxwood and apple
Striking triangular form when
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Max LE VERRIER French Art Deco Marabou Wall Sconce, 1920
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
era's fascination with the ideal female form. . His female figures are characterized by supple
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Spelter
Jean Raymond Picard Green Stool in French Resin
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Milano, IT
fibers and excellent patina. The stool through its very midcentury French forms is ideal for design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
$1,720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Jean Raymond Picard Red Stool in French Resin
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Milano, IT
and excellent patina. The stool through its very mid-century French forms is ideal for design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
$1,720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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