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Decorative Light Tone Ceramic Vase – Ideal for Modern or Rustic Interiors
By Maria Loram
Located in Pasadena, CA
quality and interplay of light and shadow highlight its sculptural form. Ideal for modern or minimalist
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Etruscan Revival Gold Ring Set with a Carnelian Intaglio of a Running Athlete.
Located in London, GB
restraint, qualities admired by neoclassical designers who sought to revive the ideal forms of the ancient
Category
20th Century Signet Rings
Abstract Print "FGa" by Josef Albers, Square, Orange, Grey, Op Art, Colour Field
By Josef Albers
Located in Köln, DE
of colours to each other. Around 1950, he found the ideal form for colour in the square. Albers
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Abstract Print "Rare Echo" by Josef Albers, Square, Orange, Yellow
By Josef Albers
Located in Köln, DE
the relationship of colours to each other. Around 1950, he found the ideal form for colour in the
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
I-S e - Josef Albers, Abstract, Screenprint, Square, Yellow
By Josef Albers
Located in Köln, DE
the ideal form for colour in the square. Albers experimented with the interaction of colours, forms
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
SP VI from "SP" - Abstract, Screenprint, Square, Green, Grey, Yellow
By Josef Albers
Located in Köln, DE
dimension of colour and the relationship of colours to each other. Around 1950, he found the ideal form for
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Vintage Design Table Lamp in Form of Mushroom
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Vintage design table lamp in form of Mushroom. Ideal to give a nice small spot of light into the
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
EK Ib from "Homage to the Square: Edition Keller I" - Abstract, Orange, Geometry
By Josef Albers
Located in Köln, DE
the relationship of colours to each other. Around 1950, he found the ideal form for colour in the
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
EK If from "Homage to the Square: Edition Keller I" - Abstract, Green, Geometry
By Josef Albers
Located in Köln, DE
the relationship of colours to each other. Around 1950, he found the ideal form for colour in the
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
EK Id from "Homage to the Square: Edition Keller I" - Abstract, Red, Geometry
By Josef Albers
Located in Köln, DE
the relationship of colours to each other. Around 1950, he found the ideal form for colour in the
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Pair of Antique Benches, Victorian, English, Forms, Oak, Kitchen Dining
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique benches. Victorian, English, Provincial forms in oak, ideal for country
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Materials
Oak
"Middle White Sow (Wharfedale Royal Lady)" Herbert Haseltine, Pig, Farm Animal
Located in New York, NY
strike a harmonious balance between realism and the ideal form.
Haseltine completed his model of the
Category
1920s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pendant Lamp by Tramo, 1970s Spain — Space Age Spanish Design
By Tramo
Located in BARCELONA, ES
-catching form makes it ideal for a kitchen, dining nook, hallway, or living space seeking a pop of retro
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set of Three 20th Century French Brass Nesting Tables
Located in High Point, NC
separate for use throughout a space, the trio embodies both form and function — ideal as side tables in a
Category
20th Century French Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 12
Located in New York, NY
light and form. Ideal for those cherished promise moments, this ring is more than a jewelry it's a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 10
Located in New York, NY
light and form. Ideal for those cherished promise moments, this ring is more than a jewelry it's a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Filigree Heart Promise Ring- Size 5
Located in New York, NY
light and form. Ideal for those cherished promise moments, this ring is more than a jewelry it's a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
【Énigma】1.47ct Vivid Green Colombian Emerald
Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Radiance ideal:
“Where brilliance takes form, and elegance takes the throne.”
This is a piece that commands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
VENINI special vase Veronese Filigrana Pink Murano Glass Limited Ed. 6/99, 2014
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Venezia, IT
example of contemporary Murano craftsmanship and one of Venini’s most emblematic forms, ideal for a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Large Etched Glass Vases With Wheat Motif
Located in Charlottesville, VA
square base and features a deep bowl form, ideal for display or floral arrangements. Elegant and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Vases
Materials
Glass
Pareja de osos polares de cerámica italiana de Giuseppe Ronzan
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
vintage condition. Their generous scale and stylized form make them ideal as statement pieces for an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Stick Sleeve, English, Copper, Brass, Hallway Umbrella Stand, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and base, offering contrasting golden tones
Tall cylindrical form, ideal for storing walking sticks
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Copper
Exceptional Kintsugi Jars Bowl, Auberge du Père Bise
Located in MEAUX, FR
synonymous with gastronomic excellence.
Its open form, with its ideal dimensions of 4 cm in height
Category
2010s French Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Art Deco Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
, creating a balanced and elegant silhouette. This thoughtful form makes it ideal for displaying a single
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Solid Teak Nightstands by Peter Hvidt for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Mid Centur
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
that exemplifies the sophistication of Danish modernism. The compact proportions and timeless form make
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
Set of 3 Artimeta Black and White Nesting Tables with Inset Glass
By Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and form.
Ideal for use as individual side tables or as a minimalist coffee table trio, these pieces
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
structured form, ideal for contemporary dining settings. Fully upholstered for a seamless and sophisticated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$1,197 / item
Italian Neoclassical 18th Century Walnut, Mahogany and Ash Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
elegance to the sturdy form.
Ideal for adding a touch of historical charm and sophistication to any
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash, Mahogany, Walnut
Pair of Swiss Modernist Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modernist Chairs Composed of Concrete and Plaster in a Pure, Sculptural Form. Ideal for
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Late 19th Century Chinese Rosewood Two-Tier Stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality rosewood pot stand circa 1890.
Featuring a carved network of supports which form
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles
Greyed Oak Barrel Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual greyed oak banded barrel form occasional table. Ideal as a cocktail table or end table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,312 / item
Swedish Rip Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish handwoven rip rug.
This rug has a long and thin form, ideal for use as a runner. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$683
Swedish Rip Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish handwoven rip rug, 1940-50.
This rug has a long thin form, ideal for use as a runner. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$683
Swedish Rip Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish handwoven rip rug, 1940-50.
This rug has a short and wide form, ideal for use as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$273
20th Century French Wooden Pedestal
Located in High Point, NC
antique-inspired interiors. The piece balances functionality and form, ideal for those drawn to humble yet
Category
20th Century French Pedestals
Materials
Wood
20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish handwoven rag rug, circa 1940-50.
This rug has a long thin form, ideal for use as a
Category
20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Swedish Handwoven Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish handwoven rug, circa 1940-50.
This rug has a long and thin form, ideal for use as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Swedish Handwoven Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish handwoven rug, circa 1940-50.
This rug has a long and thin form, ideal for use as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Swedish Handwoven Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish handwoven rug, circa 1940-50.
This rug has a short and wide form, ideal for use as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Swedish Handwoven Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish handwoven rug, circa 1940-50. This rug has a long and thin form, ideal for use as a runner
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Male Torso Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Height: 5.9'' / Weight: 800 gr
This is a work that symbolizes the depiction of the ideal male
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Brutalist Oak
Walnut Bookmatched Dresser, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
stunning piece that merges form and function, ideal for any modern or eclectic space.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish handwoven rag rug, circa 1940-50.
This gorgeous rug has a long and thin form, ideal for
Category
20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Morten Gøttler MG501 Cuba Chair
By Morten Gøttler, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
ideal balance of form and function, and nods to previous masters who experimented with elevating the
Category
1990s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
$875 / item
Art Deco Radiator
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco 'IDEAL Firerad' radiator, of stepped form, with rectilinear fluting, fully restored and
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Architectural Elements
$2,378
Silver metal pendant lamp by Bonderup
Thorsten
By Torsten Thorup
Claus Bonderup
Located in Brescia, IT
-shaped light that is ideal on a dining table or in the kitchen. Its light form is ideal for any decor
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Two Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 Lounge Chair, 1986 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Munster, NRW
the ideal type-form and industrial dimension, which was always present in his work.
This offer is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Inspiratio, Atelier
By Richard MacDonald
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
“reflecting” an image of the ideal female form, these two figures mirror each other, and intensify the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jean Arp Inspired Copper
Bronze Amoeba Flower Vase Lawrence Essentials 1980s
By Jean Arp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Lawrence Essentials NY flower vase was inspired by Jean Arp's ideals of natural forms and his
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Brass, Copper
Song Dynasty Wabi-Sabi Meiping Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
form with dimples and a perfectly imperfect lean. Meiping vases were designed with the ideal feminine
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Hand-Forged Iron Chandelier or Pot Rack with Six Lights
Located in Fayetteville, AR
chandelier has six lights that line the outer edge of its suspended rectangular form. Ideal above a kitchen
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Berlin Iron
French Brutalist tripod chair
Located in Antwerpen, BE
carved cutout, adding an artistic flair to its simple yet bold form. Ideal for collectors or those
Category
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Brass "Cane" Slipper Chairs by Dan Johnson
By Dan Johnson
Located in Toronto, CA
Slipper chairs, with their stripped-down forms, are an ideal way to add extra seating without
Category
Vintage 1960s American Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modernist French Midcentury Oak Centre Table
Located in London, GB
An unusual oak modernist centre table.
Unusual staggered form, ideal for storing objet or books
Category
Mid-20th Century French Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Wax White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. NA live separately with the small armchair to form an ideal dual concept.
Available in white, grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Hollywood Regency Pink Acid Etched Glass Urn Lamps by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glass. A striking blend of Hollywood Regency charm and modernist form, ideal for adding personality and
Category
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Small Antique Apprentice Table, English Miniature Furniture, Tilt Top, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
top, this small table presents quality craftsmanship and an appealing small form. Ideal for display
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Wood
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