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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

741 HZ / Lamp
741 HZ / Lamp
$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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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