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21th Century Italian Design Richard Ginori Vase in White Ceramic
By Richard Ginori
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined ceramic vase in white color modern design signed Richard Ginori. Particular form move
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Wooden Midcentury French Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A French midcentury wooden stool.
Simple and elegant form.
Ideal for use as a side table
Category
Vintage 1960s Stools
Materials
Wood
Swedish Rip Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish handwoven rip rug.
This rug has an extra-long and thin form, ideal for use as a runner. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$827
Pair of Antique Toast Racks, English, Silver, Breakfast Rest, Hallmarked, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Dashing form, ideal for a 'his and hers' breakfast setting
Category
Early 20th Century British Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
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
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
Female Torso Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Measures: Height: 5.9'' / Weight: 800 gr
This is a work that symbolizes the depiction of the ideal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Female Torso Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Measures: Height: 5.9'' / Weight: 800 gr
This is a work that symbolizes the depiction of the ideal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Male Torso Made with Compressed Marble
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Height: 5.9'' / Weight: 800 gr
This is a work that symbolizes the depiction of the ideal male form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Female Torso Made with Compressed Marble
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Measures: Height: 5.9'' / Weight: 800 gr
This is a work that symbolizes the depiction of the ideal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Female Torso Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
ideal female form.
-Produced from pressed marble powder.
-Produced from the original molds of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
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
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
Two Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 Lounge Chair, 1986 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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
Two Poul Kjaerholm, PK22 Lounge Chair, 1986 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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
Set of 12 Mid-Century Lucite "Pretzel" Napkin Rings by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in New York, NY
of solid Lucite are folded into a pretzel-like form as ideal napkin rings. They can also be used as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Lucite
Male and Female Torso Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
work that symbolizes the depiction of the ideal male and female form.
-Produced from pressed marble
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Male and Female Torso Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
work that symbolizes the depiction of the ideal male and female form.
-Produced from pressed marble
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Early 20th Century Large Gilded Mantle Mirror
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A large decorative mirror in gold leaf that is in a rectangular horizontal form, ideal over a
Category
20th Century American Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish handwoven rag rug, circa 1940-50.
This rug has a long and thin form, ideal for use as a
Category
20th Century Swedish Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Chinese Reclaimed Elm Waterfall Table
Located in Chicago, IL
add intrigue to the clean-lined form. Ideal in a hallway or entry, this console captivates with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Console Tables
Materials
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Burl
Chrome Dining Table by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
oval top on pair of chrome plated bracket-form bases.
Ideal for small spaces or for use as a center
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Petite French Brass Dolphin Lamp with Black Silk Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
near the base of the lamp, which has a dish-shaped form, ideal for catching spare change and other
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Set of Carved Stone Penis Sculptures on Iron Stands
Located in Hudson, NY
to show a stylized ideal of the form. These can be purchased singularly for a slightly higher price
Category
Late 20th Century American Tribal Outsider and Self Taught Art
Fritz Haller for Usm Haller Media Shelf on Wheels
By Fritz Haller
Located in Dronten, NL
A high end all steel shelf in a modular kit form, ideal for the office and the home.
Usm's Haller
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Shelves
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Hall Bench, 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine
Located in Dallas, TX
combine to create the form. Ideal for protected exterior entertainment areas,
circa 1870s
Measures 43.5
Category
Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Materials
Pine
Pair of Louis XVI Style Nightstands with Two Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Country French nightstands are the ideal combination of size, form and function, making it
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mint Cielo Bistro Table by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
collection. The table can be used both indoors and outdoors and its compact form makes it ideal for sitting
Category
2010s German Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ship
s Decanter, English, Cut Glass, Spirit, Wine Vessel, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
20th century, circa 1950.
Beautifully cut glass in the traditional 'ship's decanter' wide-base form
Category
Mid-20th Century British Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Charlotte Perriand Triangolar Coffee Table in Wood
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Milano, IT
table with its clean and essential forms is ideal for living rooms furnished in a minimalist and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Country French Commode or Cabinet or Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique country French commode ~ nightstand is the ideal combination of size, form and function
Category
Vintage 1910s Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
side, framing central storage
The lowest drawer of full width form, ideal for larger papers or
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Oval Mirror, English Walnut, Bevelled Glass, Overmantle, Hall, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
graceful form and finish ideal for hanging in prime locations throughout the home. Delivered waxed
Category
Early 20th Century British Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Shoggi Stool by Alain Gaubert 1980s French Meditation Beechwood Tabouret
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
and signed by Alain Gaubert in 1980, very pure form, ideal for a minimalist decoration.
Alain Gaubert
Category
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Lounge Chairs, Set of Two
Located in Bradenton, FL
design ethos that celebrated natural materials and simple elegant forms. Ideal for both aesthetic and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century Green Painted French Metal Lantern – Unwired Antique Lighting
Located in IT
use or displayed as a decorative piece in its original form. Ideal for collectors of French antiques
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
characterized by simple shapes and an ideal harmony of form and function. He created some of the most coveted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mende Helmet Mask
Located in Miami Beach, FL
example is carved from a single piece of wood. The carving represents stylized ideals of form and beauty
Category
20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$2,500
Tall Vintage Decorative Relief Plaque, Stone, Neo Classical, After Jasperware
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
handshake with an angel
Large form cameo scene ideal for display within the home or a garden setting
Dressed
Category
Vintage 1980s British Renaissance Revival Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Octagonal Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
, emphasizing its natural beauty. The table is inspired by a flower as it is formed by eight separate petals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Co...
Materials
Walnut
A Pair of Danish Modern Easy Chairs in Oak
Shearling Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
charm. Their compact yet substantial form makes them ideal for both contemporary and traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Folk Art Vintage German Shag Rug. Size: 7 ft 10 in x 11 ft (2.39 m x 3.35 m)
Located in New York, NY
. Bright, warm, and fascinating, this magnificent piece forms an ideal artistic statement.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gyngestol No. 3 Rocking Chair by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Combining organic shapes and an enveloping seating arrangement, this Danish modern rocker boasts the ideal
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech
Plywood Chair Model, ca. 1975
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
reflects Rutjes’ exploration of furniture as both functional and sculptural, aligning with modernist ideals
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Plywood
.90 Carat Debeers Diamond Platinum Eternity Band VS F-G
By DeBeers
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
lines of a platinum band. The result is pared back and sleek, its form ideal to wear alone or stacked
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Plywood Chair Model, ca. 1975, set
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
reflects Rutjes’ exploration of furniture as both functional and sculptural, aligning with modernist ideals
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Plywood
A Sibau Set of 6 Post Modern Vintage Italian Dining Chairs Made in Italy
By A. Sibau
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
aesthetic appeal with their clean lines and graceful form. Ideal for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship
Category
20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Piet Hein
Bruno Mathsson
Superellipse
Large Table in Teak
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Waalwijk, NL
as the ideal solution - a geometric form that seamlessly melds the properties of a circle and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Swedish Designer, 5 Arm Teak
Brass Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Bergboms, Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik
Located in Odense, DK
fusion of form and function. Ideal for those seeking a vintage aesthetic with a touch of Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Restored Arthur Umanoff Solid Walnut Magazine Rack Surfboard Coffee Table
By Arthur Umanoff, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
forming the rack, is a harmonious marriage of function and form. An ideal vertical storage for books and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modernist Brass Trinket Box W/ Rivet Detailing
Located in New York, NY
or trinkets, such as stamps or jewelry. The mechanism of the hinge is smooth and well formed, ideal
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rare George III Salmon Dish Made in London in 1776 by Frederick Kandler
By Frederick Kandler
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally fine piece has an unusual elongated form, ideal for a salmon. The raised, shaped
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman Style Hexagon Drum Coffee Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in San Carlos, CA
.
Don’t miss the chance to own this exquisite piece that beautifully combines form and function. Ideal for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Nugget Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
diamonds set in random form. Ideal for day or evening wear. The earrings are fitted with post & butterfly
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fluted Amethyst Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drops Jewelry Screw Backs
Located in Torrance, CA
amethysts with the lower drops fluted in a pear shaped form. Ideal for day or evening wear. The earrings are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Bow Diamond Earrings 0.24ctw 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
, exuding timeless elegance. Their petite yet eye-catching form makes them ideal for daily wear or as an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gentleman
s Club Serving Tray, English, Walnut, Afternoon Tea, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
afternoon tea tray, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Fascinating elongated oval form
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Serving Pieces
Materials
Walnut
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