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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
$15,423 / 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
$20,691 / 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
$45,218 / item
19thC Antique Folk Art Treenware Carved Turned Wood Tea Caddy Box Handpainted
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
visible on the body and base provide historical character without compromising the overall form or
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cocktail Party Aperitif Tray, English, Silver Plated, Service, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
service, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Graced with appealing tonality and form, ideal for
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Three Maritime Miniature Watercolors of Historic Bristol Ships
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
foreground, adding period atmosphere to this iconic waterfront scene.
These three pieces form an ideal
Category
20th Century English School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Danish highboard in Teak and Oak, 1960s Denmark
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
lightness to its sturdy form. Ideal for dining rooms, living spaces, or offices, this highboard is a true
Category
Mid-20th Century Buffets
Materials
Glass, Oak, Teak
$1,911 Sale Price
20% Off
Hollywood Regency Style Leather Top Metal And Brass Rams head end Table
By LaBarge
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
rooms, offices, libraries, or stylish entryways. Its compact yet sculptural form makes it ideal for
Category
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century French Study of a Smiling Mythical Bust
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. This piece offers a lighthearted yet skillful exploration of form, ideal for those who appreciate
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pencil
Antique Louis XVI-style Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
any interior.
Measuring at a harmonious scale, this fireplace seamlessly blends form and function
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
19th Century English Oak Table with Chippendale Brass Pull and Tapered Leg
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Its compact form makes it ideal for spaces where a touch of history is desired without overwhelming
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Meiji-era Mizuya Dansu, Circa 1900 – Japanese Kitchen Cabinet
Located in Yonkers, NY
, utensils, or household items. Its vertical form makes it ideal as a freestanding pantry in a kitchen, a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Hand-Blown Murano Tall Modern Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
interplay of light and shadow that brings depth and dimension to the piece. Its bold, sculptural form makes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Vienna, AT
and harmony in form, reflecting the ideal balance of elegance and function typical of the Biedermeier
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Long and Wide Runner
Located in Barrington, IL
together, creating a harmonious balance of form and color.
Ideal for wide hallways, entryways, or layered
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
National Danish Gymnastics Team: Sky #17
Located in London, GB
, form, lighting, and printing. Their work is in an extensive list of public collections including: The
Category
Early 2000s Modern Nude Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
National Danish Gymnastics Team: Earth #4
Located in London, GB
, form, lighting, and printing. Their work is in an extensive list of public collections including: The
Category
1990s Modern Nude Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
National Danish Gymnastics Team: Sky #18
Located in London, GB
, form, lighting, and printing. Their work is in an extensive list of public collections including: The
Category
Early 2000s Modern Nude Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
National Danish Gymnastics Team: Sky #19
Located in London, GB
, form, lighting, and printing. Their work is in an extensive list of public collections including: The
Category
Early 2000s Modern Nude Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
National Danish Gymnastics Team: Earth #16
Located in London, GB
, form, lighting, and printing. Their work is in an extensive list of public collections including: The
Category
1990s Modern Nude Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Antique Japanese Costume Print: Four Elegant Women in Edo-Period Kimono, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
or folk tales. The other women appear in scenes of quiet elegance, their graceful forms embodying
Category
Antique 1880s Prints
Materials
Paper
"Celestial Guardians" Limited Edition Sculpture (No. 1/10)
Located in Knysna, ZA
to the beauty of wildlife-inspired forms. Ideal for luxury interiors and statement installations.
We
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$62,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Waterford Crystal Cut Glass Ashtray, Signed
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Miami, FL
Irish craftsmanship, blending form and function — ideal as a sophisticated bar accessory, cigar ashtray
Category
20th Century Irish Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Black unique iron wrought Magnolia tree - monumental outdoor indoor sculpture
By Ivan Zanoni
Located in Milan, IT
message, coupled with its commanding form, makes it ideal for grand interiors, gardens, cultural spaces
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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
Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Textile With Rug Design 4.5
x 5.2
1950s - 1C1152
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Caucasian Shirvan rugs but in a lighter, textile form, making it ideal for various decorative uses.
Key
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$372 Sale Price
65% Off
Jura Pedestal by Ah Um Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
. Its brutalist interpretation of a simple form provides an ideal display for plants, sculptures, books
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Pedestals
Materials
Walnut
$2,496 / item
Herman Miller Blue Moulded Plastic Stool by Charles
Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Basildon, London
base, the stool embodies a perfect blend of form and function. Ideal for kitchens, bars, or creative
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$191 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Louis XVI Style Nightstands with Drawers and Cabriole Legs, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Country French Nightstands are the ideal combination of size, form and function, making
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Moroccan Handmade Bone
Bronze Inlay Octagonal Side Table
Located in Plainview, NY
beautifully inlaid with quality bronze and the legs are nicely carved in an arched form. Ideal as a focal
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Wax White by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
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
$1,062 / item
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
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
$1,062 / item
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Fennel Green by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
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
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Light Orange 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
Mid-Century Danish Dressers in Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian furniture. The sculpted pulls add a unique touch, perfectly blending form and function. Ideal for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$4,000 / set
Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1750-60
Located in Leimen, DE
, living room, or entryway, this 18th-century Louis XV secretary desk is a perfect blend of form and
Category
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Superb Gold Dore
Bronze Ormolu Louis XV Marquetry Occasional or Tea Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
tea table, this piece offers both functionality and decorative appeal. Its compact form makes it ideal
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Full Bodied Red Wine Decanter, English, Glass, Cabernet, Rioja, Vessel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Elegant form, ideal for hosting favourite full bodied wines
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Low Travertine Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
the irregular, natural patterning of stone. The square form is ideal as a large, free-standing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Travertine
$1,480
Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Loose Gemstones 13.80 Ct Cushion-Jewel
Located in Peshawar, PK
cushion cut allows for excellent light reflection, showcasing their dynamic color and form.
Ideal for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Rubelite, Tourmaline
$2,535 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Turquoise Yellow Citrine 9 Kt Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
form, ideal for adding a touch of luxury to any outfit
Craftsmanship: Handcrafted with exceptional
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-Century Modernist Dual-Head Brass
Frosted Glass Sconce on Teakwood
Located in New York, NY
blend of materials is characteristic of Mid-Century Modern design, which values both form and function
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Old gold brooch with olivine and diamonds, Russia, early XX century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
additional safety pin.
Length: 4.5 cm
Weight: approx. 5.39 g
Stylish, elongated form, ideal for people who
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Russian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconces, Brass, Opaline Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
sconces a perfect blend of form and function, ideal for adding a touch of vintage charm to any space
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
La Flore Décorative The Art Nouveau Celebration of Nature and Ornament in 1896
Located in Langweer, NL
integration of natural forms make them ideal for collectors of Art Nouveau prints, botanical illustration, and
Category
Antique 1890s Prints
Materials
Paper
$516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 8 MCM Pretzel Clear Lucite Napkin Rings by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Chicago, IL
tubes of solid Lucite are wrapped into a pretzel-like form as ideal napkin rings. They can also be used
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Lucite
$195 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Maison Charles Brass and Glass Coffee Table, France, Circa 1970
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in New York, NY
with great patina. A spectacular piece with great geometric form, ideal for large entertaining spaces
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Spectral Symphony: Multi-Colored Fluorite from the USA
Located in London, GB
to its visual appeal but also signifies the unique mineral conditions under which it formed. Ideal
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
harmony between form and craftsmanship. Meticulously handcrafted in a bronze patina brass veneer inlaid on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Ovoid Display Dome, English Glass, Taxidermy, Clock, Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
or clock showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Appealing ovoid form, ideal for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Indian Mughal Rajasthani Polychrom Metal Water Vessel Vase
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
traditional Rajasthani colors.
The elegant bulbous form is ideal for floral displays, it can be used indoors
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Vases
Materials
Metal
Antique Triangular Fireside Bin, English, Walnut, Brass, Store, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fuel types, the triangular form ideal for use within a corner
This is a striking and unusual antique
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chi...
Materials
Brass
Slimline Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Ornamental Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
ornament showcase, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Slimline proportion with an ovoid form
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Copper
Chrome Adjustable Display Stand by Levine
Sons 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
.
Manufacturers of "Ideal" Display Forms and Metal Display Stands; Garment Rails, Tubular Showroom Furniture, and
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Copper
$765 Sale Price
34% Off
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
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
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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