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Teak Wood Console Table with Cane and 63-Inch Glass Top - Plot Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
any space. The piece requires basic assembly. The Plot console is a timeless piece, offering an ideal
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Cane, Teak
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
form. Ideal for interiors seeking to balance vintage sophistication with bold design, it would be
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Handcrafted Geode Drinks Table by Hastening Designs
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
silver gilt, offering a refined balance of natural texture and modern glamour. The clean, rounded form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Quartz, Stone, Stainless Steel, Metal, Steel
Set of 16 Hand-Blown Smoked Amethyst Stemmed Glasses by La Verrerie de Biot
By La Verrerie de Boit
Located in New York, NY
stems are hand-sculpted with graceful precision, evoking a perfect balance of form and function. Ideal
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
The Art of Relaxation by Judith Williams black and white ballerina on paper
By Judith Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
offers a graceful balance of form and stillness. Ideal for collectors of contemporary figurative art
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Mixed Media
Vintage Italian Coffee Table on Casters, 1970s Design
Located in Ljubljana, SI
with casters for easy movement, it’s the perfect blend of form and function — ideal for modern, retro
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Plywood
Vintage Boho Sculpted Lucite Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, contemporary, or eclectic interiors. Topped with a glass or wood surface, it offers a harmonious blend of form
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Antique Sutherland Table, English, Occasional, Gate Leg, Display, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
interest throughout
Light caramel hues beneath a wax polish finish
Narrow profile in standard form, ideal
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany
741 HZ / Lamp
By Sebastián Ángeles
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
is designed to evoke serenity and balance. Its compact and precise form makes it ideal for spaces
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
$7,000 / item
Modern Brutalist Matte Black Ceramic Molecule Vase with Textured Round Accents
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
a balanced, tactile surface. Its elongated form makes it ideal for displaying tall stems, pampas
Category
20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Paint, Ceramic
$262 Sale Price
41% Off
Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
decorative arts.
The piece features an organic form, characterised by naturalistic, flowing lines and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
Postmodern Pink Stucco Finished Credenza
Located in Delray Beach, FL
features a unique stucco texture and a striking pink hue, perfectly blending form and function. Ideal for
Category
Vintage 1980s American Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and by an Asian-inspired simplification of form, make it ideal for modern living rooms, for resting
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$31,587 / item
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and by an Asian-inspired simplification of form, make it ideal for modern living rooms, for resting
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$24,968 / item
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and by an Asian-inspired simplification of form, make it ideal for modern living rooms, for resting
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$30,320 / item
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring, Pendant Loose Gemstone 5.35 Carat Cushion Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
treatments, ensuring the true beauty of this peridot is maintained in its purest form.
Ideal for custom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
$398 Sale Price
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and by an Asian-inspired simplification of form, make it ideal for modern living rooms, for resting
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$36,939 / item
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and by an Asian-inspired simplification of form, make it ideal for modern living rooms, for resting
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$39,866 / item
Ornate Decorative Bronze Tabletop Jewelry or Watch Display Stand
Located in Red Lion, PA
beauty of nature. The curved arms at the top form delicate hooks, ideal for displaying jewelry, watches
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Penelope Fireplace Screen in Aged Silver, Ready To Ship
Located in Dallas, TX
the hearth—an ideal balance of form, function, and organic elegance.
Every fireplace screen we offer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
$2,380 Sale Price
30% Off
Sway Black Lacquer Gueridon — Glossy Accent Table by Ivan Paradisi
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
seamless, and edges are crafted with precision. The compact form makes it ideal as an occasional side table
Category
2010s Italian Modern Gueridon
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Picasso Style Vase
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
-inspired abstract form and markings. The vase’s sculptural presence is characterized by its raw, tactile
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century Ghashghai Kilim Pillow – 16" x 16" Handwoven Wool Tribal Accent
Located in Los Angeles, US
for stability and comfort. Its versatile 16” x 16” form is ideal for mid-century, bohemian, or classic
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Kilim Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of 19th Century English Oak Stools with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
to create a layered, inviting atmosphere. Their compact form makes them ideal for small spaces, while
Category
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Brass
Impressionist still life Interior, Blanket, Nuts, Ceramics, bookcase, mushrooms
By George Weissbort
Located in Woodbury, CT
meditative approach to painting and his refined eye for tone, balance, and form. Ideal for collectors of 20th
Category
1970s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Postmodern Glass Coffee Table, Travertine Base, Square, Artedi, Italian c. 1970s
By Artedi
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
with silver-finished metal cross bars. This piece blends minimalist geometry with sculptural form—ideal
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Bitossi Italy Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Centerpiece Bowl Catchall, circa 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Atlanta, GA
proportioned bowl features a raised edge form ideal for use as a centerpiece, catchall tray, or decorative
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Glass
Vintage Ikat 1850 Antique Pillow 19" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
.
Measuring 19" x 11", this pillow is perfect for a statement look on a sofa or bed. Its elongated form makes
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Set of Four Pierre Chapo "S45" Dining Chairs in Solid Elm, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
motivated Pierre Chapo were material, form, and function. These chairs are beautiful examples of his ideals
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
Handcrafted Alabaster Table Lamp by Joshua Linacisoro – Warm Ambient Light
By Joshua Linacisoro
Located in Barcelona, ES
world. The natural stone texture, soft warm glow, and unique handcrafted form make it ideal for living
Category
2010s Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Late 18th Century Swiss or German Walnut Games Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th century Swiss or German games table. Elegant form. Concertina action, ideal for seating
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Game Tables
Materials
Felt, Walnut
Handmade Roland Side Table in Fluted Walnut
Estremoz Marble by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
sofa or used as a stylish bedside companion, its compact form makes it ideal for any space. Its high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Tiger Maple Queen Anne Style Candle Stand c. Mid 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
legs and elegant form make it ideal for use as a side table or a decorative accent piece, while its
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Queen Anne Candle Stands
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
New Contemporary Colorful Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
the timeless dance of color and form. Ideal for those who cherish both history and the spark of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,134 Sale Price
37% Off
Grey Bust in Cement fusion of portrait sculpture and architectural abstraction
By Jose Perozo
Located in FISTERRA, ES
reimagines the human figure as an inhabited form. Cast in pale gray cement with subtle natural variations
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Boho Scroll Metal Column Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rustic patina finish. Their tall, slender forms make them ideal as statement lighting pieces for side
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,450 / set
Stunning vintage Daybed DS-80 in rare black original leather by De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
lounger. Its rectilinear form makes it ideal in modern interiors—from gallery-like lofts to rich wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Douglas Postmodern Cane Back Dining Chairs, Blue Upholstery, Set of 6, 1980s
By Douglas Furniture
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
upholstered seats—a dynamic blend of form and function ideal for modern, eclectic, or revival-inspired
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
4.10 Carat Emerald and 2.28 Carat Diamond, Platinum Cocktail Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Its vivid green hue and sculptural form make it ideal for milestone birthdays, anniversaries or as a
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Belgian Ceramic Pitcher By G. Losson
Located in High Point, NC
serving beverages or as a decorative piece, this pitcher embodies the fusion of form and utility. Ideal
Category
20th Century Belgian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Hvidt Daybed for France
Søn, Denmark 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, France
Søn
Located in Utrecht, NL
functional aspect.
The daybed reflects these ideals, blending organic forms with a timeless aesthetic
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Porcelain Corinthian Table Lamp with Marble Effect
Located in Lincoln, GB
Classic architectural form, ideal for traditional or period interiors
A decorative and functional piece
Category
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$409 Sale Price
20% Off
Jacques Grüber Vitrine
By Jacques Gruber
Located in New York, NY
. Gruber’s stained glass creations, still admired today, embody the movement’s ideals of unity between form
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vitrines
Materials
Silk, Glass, Walnut
$49,500
Edwardian Period Silver Mounted Cane by Henry Pidduck
Sons
By H. Pidduck
Sons
Located in London, GB
and rounded form ideal for a secure grip. It bears a full set of hallmarks, including the maker's mark
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Silver
Vintage Boho Harrison Van Horn Grasscloth Coffee Table
By Harrison Van Horn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
elegance of bohemian design. Its sleek, low-profile silhouette brings both form and function, ideal for
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
Scandinavian Design, Mid-century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, c.1960s
Located in Skien, NO
of form and function.
Ideal for adding a touch of Nordic sophistication to any living space, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Armchairs by José Cruz de Carvalho for Altamira, Portugal 1960’s
By José Cruz de Carvalho, Altamira
Located in Lisboa, PT
de Carvalho. Their quiet sophistication and sculptural form make them ideal for both modern and
Category
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
$3,345 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawer/Dresser by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
timeless mid-century dresser—an ideal blend of form and function.
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
Superb Bronze Mounted Eagle French Empire Mahogany Empire Daybed Chaise
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
chaise offers both comfort and style. The elongated form makes it ideal as a fainting couch, daybed, or
Category
Antique 1850s French Empire Daybeds
Materials
Bronze
Emerald, Pink Sapphire
Diamond Geometric Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
, artistic flair. The geometric silhouette and elegant dangle design offer a perfect balance of color, form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,552 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Sofa For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and by an Asian-inspired simplification of form, make it ideal for modern living rooms, for resting
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
$22,041 / item
18th century Fine Italian Grand Tour gouache of Palladian Villa
Located in Seaford, GB
appetite for classical forms and Enlightenment ideals that defined the period.
The villa’s façade is a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Charcoal Striped Wool Kilim 7
0
x11
9
Circa 1960
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
makes it lightweight and easy to position, ideal for spaces where both form and function are essential
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vivid Green Natural Peridot Ring, Pendant Gemstone 12.10 Ct Cushion Cut-Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
the true beauty of this peridot is maintained in its purest form.
Ideal for custom designs, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Peridot
$506 Sale Price
30% Off
French Mid 20th Century Watercolor of Pink Roses in a Glass Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
keeping the viewer’s attention focused on the bloom’s organic form.
Ideal for collectors of floral
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pen
Austrian Art Nouveau Three Rooster Diminutive Vase with Talon Legs
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
nature and its fluid, organic forms. Ideal for collectors of fine Austrian bronzes, Art Nouveau design
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze
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
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