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Titan Oversized Club Chairs by Olivier Gagnère in Mohair, Leather, and Bronze
By Olivier Gagnère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the condition is superb - they were incredibly well cared for in a light-use-environment. Such
Category

1990s French Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten Large Chandelier in Chrome with 72 Glass Orbs
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. Kindly note that these lamps are in good, used condition. Working light bulbs are not included; light
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

"Artist at Work" - Portrait of the Artist in Oil on Canvas
By Christine Chatwell
Located in Soquel, CA
their boldness and non-conformity, which is reflected in their use of strong light, high key, saturated
Category

1990s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Pineapple Table Lamps in Emerald Green and Amber Color Murano Glass
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
are extremely decorative and could be used in every room. Their light is warm and very pleasant. 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Dutch Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Mount Unit with Desk, Cabinet and Built-In Lamp
By Pilastro, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled light with a little girl decal. The built in light uses candelabra bulbs. A leading force in post
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Grace Jones in hat, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
and fine art work, Greg Gorman has developed a unique style in his profession. His distinctive use of
Category

1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Platinum

Rare Pair Dunbar Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather, Mahogany Frames, Signed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
on the seats. The mahogany frames show light signs of use in the form of light scratches and nicks
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Set of 5 Mini Pitcher Vases, Uranium and Cadmium Glass, Glow in UV, Hand
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
were hand blown and have clearly defined pontil marks; they glow in UV light due to use of uranium and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Uranium Glass

2016 Swoop Lounge Chair by Brain Kane for Herman Miller in Salt Pepper Fabric
By Herman Miller, Brian Kane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
condition with light use apparent. Please see photos. Genuinely faulty goods will be replaced or money
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Canyon Song", Abstract Landscape, Yellow, Purple, Blue, Orange, Oil Painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Franklin, MA
Marcia Wise's 'Canyon Song' is a 30 x 24 inch oil painting in which light, and the use of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Skyfall
Located in London, GB
heavier paper stock and is double sided. It was intended to be used in a light box. This poster was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Posters

Materials

Paper

Skyfall
Skyfall
$6,749
Hardill Horstmann British Midcentury Black Adjustable Task Lamp Iron Aluminum
Located in Lisboa, PT
light when in use. The sculptural curved bracket supporting the arm assembly gives this lamp an elegant
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Early 20th Century French Oil on Canvas Townscape
Located in High Point, NC
patina of plastered façades and stone pathways shaped by age and use. Subtle shifts in light and shadow
Category

Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pair of Nickel-Plated Modern Table Lamps with Matching Metal Shades
By Global Views
Located in Los Angeles, CA
living rooms, bedrooms, entry consoles, or high-end designer projects. The lamps are in used vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Nickel

6 Adrian Pearsall Brutalists Dining Chairs, New Red Wool Blend, Paul Evans Era
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
being said, these are vintage chairs. They will have minor signs of light use in the bases. At time
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Resin

Angelo Lelii Pendant Lamp with Counterweight Model 12126 for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Morazzone, Varese
. Ceiling light using a latch system with counterweight, structure in brass, diffusor in aluminum varnished
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Red Currants and Jug - original still life realism painting - contemporary Art
By Heidi von Faber
Located in London, Chelsea
Hague, The Netherlands. Heidi finds inspiration in the use of light in the paintings by the Old Dutch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

John Mansueto, "Buoy Post" 14x11, Marine Nautical Acrylic Painting on Panel
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Tide Newspaper that has enabled me to turn my dreams into reality. I find myself intrigued using light
Category

2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Amber Textured Glass Moravian Star Pendent
Located in Peekskill, NY
example uses a light tinted amber glass with a stone texture. The diameter is 9.5 inches and is 10.5
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stained Glass

Evening Glimmer-Plein-Air Impressionist Painting
By Leonard Mizerek
Located in Atlanta, GA
the world. A central theme throughout Leonard’s work is his use of light. In Mizerek’s words, “ Light
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ceramic Star Beige Flush Mount, Germany, Pan Ceramics 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We used soft gold  light bulbs (see images), but silver mirror, smoked
Category

Vintage 1970s German Other Flush Mount

Materials

Ceramic

Lemonade II - original still life realism painting - contemporary Artwork
By Heidi von Faber
Located in London, Chelsea
use of light in the paintings by the Old Dutch Masters. This use of light in her work make the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

John Mansueto, "Sunny Shadows" 20x20, Rural Orange Barn Original Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
has enabled me to turn my dreams into reality. I find myself intrigued using light and shadow. My
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Oil

John Mansueto, "Northshore Barnyard" 11x14, Rural Red Barn Original Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Tide Newspaper that has enabled me to turn my dreams into reality. I find myself intrigued using light
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

John Mansueto, "Trio of Barns" 11x14, Green Rural Barn Original Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Tide Newspaper that has enabled me to turn my dreams into reality. I find myself intrigued using light
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Lemon Jelly Marmalade - original still life realism painting - contemporary Art
By Heidi von Faber
Located in London, Chelsea
: Heidi von Faber (1963) The Hague, The Netherlands. Heidi finds inspiration in the use of light in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Satyr Mask, Academic Study after an Antique Model and Michelangelo’s Lost Work
Located in Firenze, IT
disappeared, copies and reinterpretations circulated widely and were used as exercises in light, volume, and
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamp Model 262 Satinated Aluminium
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
expressing Sarfatti’s inventive search for using light in its most honest and essential way. The idea of the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Set of Nine Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamps Model 262 Satinated Aluminium
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
modernist design expressing Sarfatti’s inventive search for using light in its most honest and essential way
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamp Model 262 Satinated Aluminium
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
expressing Sarfatti’s inventive search for using light in its most honest and essential way. The idea of the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamps Model 262 Satinated Aluminium
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design expressing Sarfatti’s inventive search for using light in its most honest and essential way. The
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Ceramic Star Brown Ceramic Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We used smoked  light bulbs (see images), but silver mirror, soft gold
Category

Vintage 1970s German Other Flush Mount

Materials

Ceramic

Wassen Switzerland - British Victorian art Impressionist oil painting of village
By Harold Speed
Located in Hagley, England
the Swiss Alps and was painted in an impressionist style in 1894. The use of light is beautiful
Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Deco 20th Century English Solid Silver Cocktail Shaker, Sheffield c.1937
By Cooper Brothers Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
keeping with light domestic use. Please refer to photographs. SIZE Height: 18.5 cm // 7.28 inches
Category

20th Century British Other Barware

Materials

Silver

Attributed to Barovier Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
are highly decorative and can be used in any setting. Their light is warm and very pleasant
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Lofts of Amsterdam by Rudy Baeck, 1st Edition Hardbound Book
Located in Philadelphia, PA
good used book condition, light wear to jacket.
Category

Early 2000s Belgian International Style Books

Materials

Paper

The International Book of Lofts, Slesin Cliff, Hardcover 1986
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.05 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 in. W x 11.9 in. L x .1 in. H In very good used
Category

Vintage 1980s American International Style Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage English Oak and Elm Windsor Chairs - A Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
chair, 21" for the other chair In as found condition. Condition commensurate with age and use. Light
Category

Late 20th Century British George I Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Art Deco Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
beneath the top diamond allowing the stones to sparkle in the light. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Water-Parsnip and Parsley Varieties, 1902
Located in Langweer, NL
, consistent with age. Framing tips: These engravings pair beautifully in a triptych arrangement. Use light
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Japan, Conceptual Photography by Tokihiro Sato, Photo-respiration 1998 Yura #340
By Tokihiro Sato
Located in New york, NY
photograph signed by the artist. Sato used a large-format camera for a long exposure image that explores time
Category

1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digi...

Heath Ledger, Casanova, Venice 2004, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Later
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
unique style in his profession. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is one of
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pair of Mid-Century Parisian Scenes Oil on Canvas Paintings Signed C. Burnett
By Caroline Burnett
Located in Dallas, TX
her works in 1898. Using both light and shadow with skill and precision, she painted cityscapes
Category

Mid-20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Sputnik Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
pendant lamp has been tested, cleaned, and is suitable for use in the USA. Light bulbs are not included.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Beach See Water Hubertus Van Hove Signed Paint Oil on table 19th Century Flemish
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
an excellent landscape painter, a master in the use of light that he was able to infuse into his
Category

1830s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Underworld - original realism still life oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
intricate textures of the cephalopod creates a surreal dialogue between beauty and the unknown. The use of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Oak Side Table with Barley-Twist Pedestal, Attributed to Charles Dudouy
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in TARBES, FR
Materials: The wood used is light in color, solid, and worked to highlight its texture and robustness
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Cabinets by Lyby Mobler
By Arne Vodder, Kai Kristiansen, Laurits M. Larsen, Lyby Mobler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
allow versatility in placement Minor signs of use (light surface scratches, subtle sun-fading on one
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Ligne Roset Blue Facett Armchair by R. E. Bouroullec
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Basildon, London
. Condition Notes: The armchair is in good used condition, showing light signs of wear consistent with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Portrait of a Lady with a Shepherd s Crook
By Joseph Wright of Derby
Located in London, GB
use of light in this image is striking. Whilst not as marked as his exaggerated tenebrism in the
Category

18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Danish conch pendant lamp by Louis Weisdorf for Lyfa, 1960s Denmark
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
, cleaned, and is suitable for use in the USA. Light bulbs are not included.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter s Glasses, Leather Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Lumina' - a model by Lennie of Edinburgh Glass optics intact, suitable for display or light use in
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Colourful Large Female Nude, Femme Nue Allongée
Located in Cotignac, FR
, contrasting with the stark red and blue verticals in the background. The use of light and shadow accentuates
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Attributed to Seguso Art Dèco Brass and "Pelugoso" Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
to the famous Archimede Seguso glass factory. They are entirely decorated using the Pulegoso
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Naval Binoculars USSR, 20mmx 100mm Magnification, Cold War Period, 1970 s.
Located in Canterbury, England
110mm objective lenses impressively gathers light, providing use in low light, night as well as daily
Category

Vintage 1970s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Vintage Framed Yellow Cabs Sign c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Wear consistent with age and use. Very light in weight. DIMENSIONS H 20.25 in. W 47.5 in. D 1.5 in
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Wood

Donald Sutherland, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
work, Greg Gorman has developed a unique style in his profession. His distinctive use of light in his
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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