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Modern Furniture

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Place of Origin: French
Baccarat Signed, Exquise Large Ginkgo Crystal Vase, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal vase made and signed by Baccarat.  The form of the Baccarat Clear crystal Ginkgo Extra vase is a perfect homage to its namesake, the ginkgo bil...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Set Mod. Togo Designed By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
Located in Madrid, ES
Set mod. Togo designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. Reupholstered in yellow leather. France 70's. Dimensions: W265 x D 190 x H 35 / 70 cm Double armchair size: W 120 x D 100 ...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Earthenware Wall Sconces by Françoise Bergaglia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of four wall sconces made of a wood backplate with incased lighting, two brass rods and a thin layer of textured handmade earthenware. Made and signed on the back by French artist Françoise Bergaglia.
Category

2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

6 Black Charlotte Perriand CP1 Wall Light Sconces, Les Arcs, France
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic Black sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962. They where produced by Steph Simon Gallery until the seventies. They are made o...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Table Lamps, Vintage Brass Finish, Travertine Base.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of modern table lamps, vintage brass finish, travertine base. Modernize your home with the beauty of this refined table lamp, perfect for any living space. This elegant piece f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Joan Miró – "Le Peintre", French Modern Tapestry Rug
Located in New York, NY
-80.32 x 59.84 in, 204 x 152 cm -MIRO’ embroidered on the reverse -Edition by Marie Cuttoli & Galerie Lucie Weill-Seligmann -Provenance: Private European Collection
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Rough Natural Stone Side Table by Frédéric Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Meulière Stone Side Table by Frédéric Saulou Unique Piece Dimensions: D 30 x W 40 x H 50 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel and Meulière stone. Weight: 80 kg. From one creation to ...
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2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Stone, Steel

Fly 2 Metal Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'Fly 2 Metal' Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously pays homage to the work of Pierre Chareau with scrupulous attention to detail and materials. Executed in the highest quality solid European alabaster blocks...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Modern Shelving Cabinet, France 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern Cabinet France, 1960 Constructed in dark-stained wood, with staggered shelves and sliding panel and glass doors. 25.5”w x 10.5”d x 51”h Ref. CASE178
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Jeff Koons "WOW" porcelain plate by Bernadaud
Located in East Quogue, NY
Limited Edition black and white "WOW" (Works on Whatever) Plate by Jeff Kooons, produced by Bernadaud, France in association with Art Production Fund (APF). The place is part of an e...
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2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Black Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather Office chair for Knoll Inc/Knoll International, France 1992. Original leather in excellent condition.
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1990s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Optical Magnifying Glass with Stand – Precision Glass and Matte Black Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This 19th-century optical magnifying glass is a true testament to the scientific and artisanal craftsmanship of its time. Made from high-precision glass, it was originally part of op...
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19th Century French Antique Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Christian Liaigre Leather “Ecume” Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a beautiful pair of Christian Liaigre Ecume Club chairs in brown leather. Retail price for this model is about $10,000 per chair in leather configuration....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

A 21stC Three Seat Cream "Togo" Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The iconic "Togo" sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a design mid-century design classic. It is an extremely versatile modular sofa that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Suede

Block Crystal Table Lamp in the Manner of JMF, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Chiseled block Amber Crystal lamp after Jean Michel Frank. Size is of base only. No shade included.
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Brutalist coffee table with slate top
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of coffee table in elm and slate could be separate if necessary
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Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Slate

Elisabeth Baillon, Tapestry, the Lute Player, circa 1960, France
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Elisabeth Baillon, Tapestry, the lute player, signed with brown thread in the left corner, cotton, circa 1960, France. Good condition. Height 6...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Pair of "Spikes" sconces in Murano glass by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of "Spikes" wall sconces in sculpted Murano glass and brass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2025
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

21st century design brown and grey ceramic stool or low table by B. Chassang 2/2
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Unique handmade woodfiring stoneware ceramic stool or low table Brown or grey ceramic colors Realised in 2024 Height 28 cm Large 28 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Athens, Attiki
Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. A Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. Michel Ducaroy’s Togo has been the u...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

B. Chassang brown stoneware ceramic stool or low table Torsade 2024 32 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Large stoneware ceramic stool or low table by B. Chassang Modele : Torsade Realised in 2024 Unique handmade ceramic piece Woodfiring stoneware ceramic colors ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

"Wave" Coffee Table by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Wave" coffee table in onyx and brass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Ceramic mirror "Flammes" by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960 s
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1970's
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Roche Bobois Ava Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Ava Dining Chair by Roche Bobois, a stunning addition to any dining room. Crafted with the finest materials, this chair boasts a sleek and modern design that will ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Glass Perfume bottle entitled "Naiade" by Lalique Glass
Located in London, GB
A stunning French Limited edition Crystal glass Flacon with a shaped stopper in the form of a sensual beauty wearing a loosley draped dress with her arms above her head, exhibiting f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Lalique signed Centre Piece, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal bowl made and signed by Lalique.  This rare Lalique centerpiece adorned with orchids on each end. This oval shaped centerpiece bowl has underst...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Little Hippo Family – Animal Bronze Statue
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Little Hippo Family, is a charming bronze sculpture capturing one of nature’s most endearing animals. The hippo family is shown in a moment of rest and connection, with the centr...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pink quartz coffee table by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb coffee table in sculpted pink quartz. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Rose Quartz

Firewall, Sculpture, Steel and Chainmail, Design, 1980-1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Firewall, Sculpture, Steel and Chainmail, Design, 1980-1990. Firewall from 1980-1990 in steel and chain mail, a genuine contemporary sculpture. Dimensions: h: 48cm, w: 63cm, d: 6cm
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Box, Case for Tag Heuer Watch, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box, case for Tag Heuer watch, 1990. Case, box for Tag Heuer watch, very good condition, box and cardboard box, circa 1990. H: 11.5 cm, W: 14.5 cm, D: 14.5 cm
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Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper, Wood

Christian Dior Paris Molded Crystal Picture Frame, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional Modernist Crystal Picture Frame by Christian Dior, Japan, circa 1990 A rare and exquisite objet d'art from the coveted Christian Dior Interior Collection, this sculptural...
Category

1990s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum, Metal

Set of 2 Alabaster and Bronze Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of wall lights in polished brass and enlightened alabaster cups. France, 2023.
Category

2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Philippe Hecquet, Birds of the Sun - French Aubusson Tapestry - 200x150 - N 1477
Located in Paris, FR
Philippe Hecquet, Birds of the Sun - Tapestry Manufacture Aubusson - L200xh150 - No. 1477 Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business spe...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

Orgue lamp by maison Charles
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie lampe orgue par la maison charles, finition acier inoxydable.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Solid Oak Big Bed by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Solid Oak Big Bed by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: L 160 x W 200. Materials: Solid oak wood. A solid oak bed with turned legs, available in several ...
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2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Wonderful French Lalique Coppelia Crystal Rose Garland Brass Dresser Jewelry Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage French Lalique Coppelia Frosted Crystal With Roses & Garland And A Brass Housing Dresser / Jewelry Box
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Méandre Verdigris and Black Limestone Square Side Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Méandre' verdigris and black limestone square side table by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also sold as a pair: see the separate listing.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Pair of Jansen Stainless lilac Cashmere, France 1960 s
Located in New York, NY
Bent Stainless Steel bases with Lilac cashmere upholstery.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Marc Chagall Original Poster PARIS L Opera Romeo and Juliette, 1964
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original poster Marc Chagall PARIS L'Opera, Le plafond de Chagall (detail) Romeo & Juliette. Made in France, 1964. D'apres Marc Chagall - Ch. Sortier Gravure. Printed in Paris, Franc...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Long Chandelier in Iron and Ceramic by Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful new design by the french artist Olivia Cognet, this chandelier made of a central iron horizontal stem holding the sources of light (G9 sockets encased in small opaline glob...
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2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Louis Vuitton of Paris Tan Canvas Dress Suit Carrier With Brass Hanger
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Louis Vuitton of Paris Dress Tan Canvas Suit Carrier With Monogrammed Brass Handle With Monogrammed Brass Handle Full height with handle in use 113cm Width 51cm Depth 2cm Height w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Standing Mirror, Brushed Brass Finish, Double-Sided Mirror.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The elegant pedestal mirror is a full-length double-sided mirror with a round swivel base. It has a sleek frame with rounded corners and a brushed brass finish. A perfect addition t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Framed Oil Painting Portrait
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage framed oil portrait of a lady (“Lydie”) surrounded by cherry trees in an orchard; painted by her adoring husband to remember the occasion. The Impressionist technique ...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Antinea Floor Lamp by Jean-françois Crochet, Published by Terzani, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Antinea Terra is a floor lamp with a light look, designed by Jean-François Crochet and published by Terzani. It consists of a structure made of three intertwined wrought iron rods th...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lampe Abeille Vincent Darré X Monoprix série limitée France 2021
Located in London, England
Cette lampe, créée par le designer Vincent Darré pour une série capsule dédiée à Monoprix, lancée en 2021, est une édition limitée. Ce luminaire surprenant capte presque tous les reg...
Category

2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fernand Lèger Composition aux Dominos Lithograph
Located in Bradenton, FL
Lèger, Fernand, (French, 1881-1955): "Composition aux Dominos" Lithograph. Lèger was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker and was considered a forerunner of Pop Art. This lithog...
Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Guillerme et Chambron, Six Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970. price is for one chair 6 are available   
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Oak

Signed Guy Degrenne Burled Wood, Gilt And Stainless Tray or Barware French 90 s
Located in North Miami, FL
This most unusual square tray, barware or serving piece is signed Guy Degrenne Made in France with some numbers. The combination materials consist of stai...
Category

1990s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Exceptional Oval Dining Table at cost price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional oval dining room table in cut olive wood, concave pedestal in olive wood. Unique piece from Studio Glustin.
Category

2010s French Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Olive

"Thanarée" sideboard in burnt wood and steel by Erwan Boulloud
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional "Thanarée" sideboard with 3 hidden doors in burnt wood and marquetry of stainless steel. Limited and signed piece by Erwan Boulloud. France, 2025
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jean Despres Champagne Bucket, 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This stunning champagne bucket by Jean Després, crafted in France around 1950, is an exquisite example of his masterful silver-plating technique. The design features a cylindrical body with hammered detailing, a hallmark of Després' signature style, and is adorned with two scrolled handles that are accentuated by spherical accents. At the top of the bucket, you'll find a delicate Jean Després flat-link chain decoration, adding a refined touch. The piece is signed with "J.Després" etched under the base, verifying its authenticity and craftsmanship (see photo). A similar model can be found in the book Jean Després, Jeweler and Goldsmith Between Art Deco and Modernity by Melissa Gabardi, specifically on page 151, published by Editions Norma (refer to accompanying photos). Jean Després (1889-1980) was a renowned French goldsmith known for his distinctive approach to Art Deco jewelry and functional objects. His legacy includes creating innovative silver, gold, and pewter pieces, breaking away from traditional designs by using bold, geometric forms and hammered textures. Després' works were highly regarded in avant-garde circles, and he enjoyed a close friendship with notable artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. This champagne bucket is not only a stunning decorative object but also a symbol of Després' groundbreaking contributions to the Art Deco movement. Perfect for collectors and admirers of modernist French craftsmanship. Exhibitions 1925: Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, with Rose Adler and the painter Étienne Cournault 1925: International Exhibition of Decorative Arts 1926: Salon des indépendants 1928: Salon of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts 1928: Salon des Artistes-Decorateurs 1930: Union des Artistes Modernes, at the Pavillon de Marsan, he exhibits surrealist jewelry...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Yves Klein Contemporary Mod Klein Blue French Square Coffee Table
By Yves Klein Archives
Located in Madrid, ES
“IKB” model coffee table designed by the French artist Yves Klein (1928-1962). Table composed of a box made of perplex with a glass top lid inside which Klein blue pigments are distr...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Philippe Hurel 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Basildon, London
The Philippe Hurrel 3-Seater Sofa combines modern elegance with superior comfort. Known for his sophisticated designs, Philippe Hurrel offers a sofa that features clean lines and hig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Philippe Hurel 3-Seater Sofa
Philippe Hurel 3-Seater Sofa
$1,160 Sale Price
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"Grand Augustin" sofa by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Grand Augustin" sofa upholstered with a bouclettes fabric by Nobilis. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères
Located in London, GB
A large collection of silverware by Tétard Frères French, Early 20th century Total weight: 29,400 grams Measures: Large trays: height 2cm, width 50cm, depth 40cm Small cups: height 5cm, diameter 5cm This extensive collection of very fine silverware...
Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver

Christian Liaigre "Gauguin" Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional high end designer coffee table with a metal frame and a segmented top in white oak with a wire-brushed finish. The wood is a uniform color of white oak while the wire br...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Oak

Tessellated Faux Horn Covered Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful tessellated faux horn decorative box made in France. Gorgeous detail work inside and out. Add some French style to you design project.
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Resin

Vintage 1960s Hand-Printed French Wall Tapestry in Wool Signed by J.C. Bissery
Located in COLMAR, FR
An exceptional and very rare wall tapestry from the 1960s in amazing condition. This large and stunning wall tapestry in wool has been designed and signed on the back by the French a...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool

French Artist Jacques Potage Brutalist Wall Art Sculpture Panel, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
French artist Jacques Potage (1931-) designed this striking Brutalist wall art sculpture. The art piece was crafted circa 1970. Mounted on a wood plank covered with textured pewter, ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Pewter

Méandre Black Iron and Silver Travertine Side Table by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and sculptural, the Méandre side table by Design Frères bring together hand-forged iron and honed silver travertine in a b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Iron

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