Tastemaker Picks
As part of our 25th anniversary, we invite you to shop a selection of pieces handpicked by influential voices in the design community.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Console Table With Folding Top
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century French neoclassical console table crafted with meticulous attention to detail, finely carved all sides wooden frame, adorned with classical motifs. The console ta...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Wood, Paint
The Dugout, Post Cover
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed by Artist Lower Left
The present work was published on the cover of the September 4th, 1948 edition of The Saturday Evening Post. An accompanying “Keeping Posted” article about Norman Rockwell’s process behind the painting was printed on page 10 inside the issue. (Image above)
The Post described, “Boston baseball fans saw a strange spectacle at Braves’ Field early this summer. As the stands filled, two respectable-looking men stood on the field staring at the spectators. Every now and then they would point to someone, run up into the stands and invite the man or woman to sit in a box above the dugout. Then the thinner of the two would contort his face into an expression of wild delight or disgust and invite the spectator to do the same, while a photographer made pictures. The explanation is on our cover. The two suspicious characters were Kenneth Stuart, the Post’s art editor and the artist, Normal Rockwell. For a detailed description of how Boston...
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1940s Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Oil, Gouache
Giant Chanel Moghul Snowflake Brooch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Large important Chanel Maison Gripoix Moghul snowflake brooch. Composed of small poured glass cabochons of pale sapphire , emerald and deep ruby in an...
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1980s French Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed with the date 1838, this antique serpent bangle bracelet is composed of turquoise and rubies, set in 18K gold. It is designed as a turquoise cabochon snake with diamond-sha...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
UNWORN Exotic Fendi Embroidered Sequin Mini Croissant Bag - Special Piece
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Special Piece!
Stunning Mini Croissant Bag by Fendi
Champagne-colored satin is beautifully embroidered with sequins & pearls
FF Logo buckle closure
Exotic snakeskin trimming
Adjustab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tastemaker Picks
Unique Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Studio BBPR, circa 1950
By Studio BBPR
Located in New York City, NY
Distinctive, sculptural lounge chairs designed by famed architectural studio B.B.P.R.
B.B.P.R. was a studio founded by Italian architect Gianluigi Banfi (1910-1945), Lodovico Barbia...
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20th Century Italian Modern Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Rene Lalique Aquamarine Dragonfly Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
An important Rene Lalique dragonfly pendant, the pendant set to the centre with a cushion-shaped aquamarine, within an open framework of four opposin...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tastemaker Picks
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Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Liberace Eating at 860 Broadway
By Andy Warhol
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This work is unique taken by Andy Warhol of Liberace eating in the conference room at 860 Broadway. The contact sheet this photo appears on shows his dining companions included John Sex...
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Silver Gelatin
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Attributed to Alfred Corneau
By Alfred Corneau
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French cast iron Garden urns attributed to Alfred Corneau.
This rare pair of Mid-19th Century French cast iron garden urns are adorned with well detailed griffin handles are heavy weight and in very good condition.
Our outstanding pair of 19th century French cast iron urns is attributed to Corneau Charleville...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tastemaker Picks
Materials
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Poul Henningsen 4/3 Copper
Opal Glass Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Poul Henningsen 4/3 Copper & Opal Glass Pendant - 1950s
Dim: 16" Dia. x 12"H
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1950s Danish Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Copper
Impressive Early Victorian Blue Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An impressive early Victorian blue enamel, diamond and gold snake bracelet, the realistically carved head with open mouth, the eyebrows and top o...
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1840s Victorian Antique Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Roy Lichtenstein
Two Paintings
(Corlett 205) Multiple Media Print 1984
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Miami, FL
ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997)
Roy Lichtenstein's 'Two Paintings (Corlett 205)' is a 1984 multimedia relief print in colors using woodcut, lithograph and screen print techniques on wo...
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1980s Contemporary Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Woodcut
Chanel jacket winter 1994
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) White faux-fur jacket trimmed with black. Size 38FR indicated. 1994 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld.
Condition:
Very ...
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1990s French Tastemaker Picks
$16,695
Danish 1950s Midcentury Country Style Wingback Armchair in Solid Oak
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great example Danish midcentury counbtry-style design, circa 1950s wingback chair in carved solid oak with exposed sides. Sturdy and strong construction of generous proportions makin...
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1950s Danish Country Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Wool, Oak
Large Neoclassic Swedish Blyberg Porphyry Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
A large bowl made of Blyberg Porphyry from Älfdalen, Sweden, circa 1800.
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Early 1800s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Porphyry
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Bed, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant bed frame by French designer Jacques Adnet. Completely wrapped in black saddle leather. Characteristic stacked bamboo motif. Signature Jacques A...
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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940s detailed intarsia walnut swedish cabinet by erik mattson
By Mjölby Intarsia, Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Erik Mattson
Manufacturer: Mjölby Intarsia
Era: 1940s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements: 43.5″ wide x 17″ deep x 49.25″ tall
Condition: In excellent original c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Neo-Classical Carved and Painted Console Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of Italian Neo-Classical carved and painted consoles. These gorgeous antiques pieces with pretty carvings and a nice patina, showcasing the craftsmanship and e...
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19th Century Italian Antique Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Wood
1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Tassel Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite vintage Chanel brooch is crafted of gold-plated metal featuring carved floral details and a dangling chain tassel. Stamped 93A made in France. Measures approximately 8...
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1990s French Tastemaker Picks
1970s Vintage CHANEL Gold Plated Camellia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL gold toned camellia brooch is crafted of 24K gold plated metal. Stamped Chanel made in France. Diameter measures approximately 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) in diameter. C...
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1970s French Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Italian modern glass brass chandelier Triclinio Vico Magistretti Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern glass brass chandelier Triclinio Vico Magistretti Artemide, 1970s
Ceiling lamp or chandelier mod. Triclinio, with structure composed of three lights with rounded cylin...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Brass
Hermès Rouge H Toile
Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm
Product Details
Xupes Ref: JJLG135
Brand: Hermès
Model: Kelly 32cm
Type: Top Handle, Shoulder
Serial Number: O
Age: 20...
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2010s French Tastemaker Picks
Custom Pagoda-Shaped Faux-Tortoise Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom pagoda-shaped faux-tortoise fixture.
This fixture is customizable to your specifications
with a lead time of 8-10 weeks.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Metal
$9,400 / item
Set of Two Framed Sylvia Schuster Portraits
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of Sylvia Schuster portraits, each depicting a face in three-quarter profile rendered in black ink on paper, are quintessential examples of her profound ability to distill t...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Paint, Paper
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini
795
Library in Metal and Walnut
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, library or wall unit, model '795', walnut, metal, Italy, design 1935, edition made in 1980s
Stunning library designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini. This wal...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Metal
Lyndon
Chandelier by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, Italy 1977
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
An original ‘Lyndon’ chandelier, designed by Vico Magistretti for Oluce in 1977. This Modernist fixture features a candelabra-style body with a chrome-plated finish, extending to enc...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Chrome
Rare Victorian Man in the Moon Ring, Heintz Bros.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Original Condition Victorian Man in the Moon Ring from the 19th Century in 14K gold. Original moonstone carved smiley face set high into...
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1860s American High Victorian Antique Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Ceramic Totem Sculpture
By Jacques Andrieux
Located in PARIS, FR
Glazed ceramic & stone base
Signed
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2010s French Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Stone
$4,173
Vintage Cartier Dinh Van Yellow Gold Long Quill Brooch Pin
By Dinh Van for Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Long Quill Brooch Pin by Dinh Van for Cartier.
Details:
Length: 6.5"
Width: 9mm
Weight: 20.5 grams
Stamped Hallmarks: Cartier D...
Category
1970s French Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Yellow Gold
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