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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 20th Century
Gianfranco Asveri, Memorie 14033
Located in New York, NY
"Memorie" #14033, mixed media on paper depicting some of his favorite subjects - his dog, his mother, his farm, his chicken. Gallery framed in matte white wood frame, live image measures 37 x 28.5 inches. Gianfranco Asveri was born in Fiorenzuola D’Arda, Italy, in 1948. The artist lives and works at Gasperini on the hills between Parma and Piacenza with his beloved dogs. He began to paint in 1969. His first work was merely figurative. In the 1980s he moved closer to the “Art Brut” style. Renowned in Italy, Asveri has just finished a solo exhibition in Genoa at the Medioeval “Commenda” and will be presented in Paris next February during the Contemporary Art Fair in Port de Versailles. Recently, the newspaper “Il Sole 24 Ore” (The Italian Economic newspaper) included Asveri among the artists to watch in terms of investment in the Italian Art Market. An appreciable number of famous critics have written essays about his works: Paolo Bledinger, Luca Beatrice, Flaminio Gualdoni and Martina Corgnati. Most important exhibitions: 2016 – Sogni dipinti, Galleria Rotaross, Novara. – Lo sguardo nascosto, Galleria Biffi Arte, Piacenza. 2015 – Abracadabra, Galleria Leonardus, Sestri Levante...
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20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

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Paint

1960s Abstract French Art Still Life Color Lithograph Marcel Mouly
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Abstract Art Still Life Lithograph Beautiful vibrant color Framed art signed by Marcel Mouly listed French Artist. 30 W x 36H x 1 D. Art 20 x 26 Original Unrestored Vi...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair
Located in Culver City, CA
Let’s be honest—if Gabriella Crespi, Karl Springer, and Pierre Paulin walked into a room and had to pick a seat, they’d sink right into these. This matched pair of Vladimir Kagan Clo...
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1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Lucite

1981 Patrick Nagel "Yochum-Kay LA, SF" Mirage Editions Silkscreen
Located in San Carlos, CA
Here we have another fantastic Patrick Nagel for sale. This silkscreen on heavy stock was produced in 1981 by Mirage Editions for Yochum-Kay in Los Angeles and San Francisco. This pr...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Murano Blue Vase with Fish by Sergio Costantini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase in blue and clear color hand blown with two small fish / Made in Italy by Sergio Costantini, circa 1980s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Heigh...
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20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

1990s Foppapedretti Gentleman s Folding Valet Stand with Seat Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Italy Foppapedretti Gentleman's folding valet with chair. In the Style of Ico and Luisa Parisi Chair can be folded into a very prac...
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1990s Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fabric

After Andy Warhol, Original Chanel N° 5 Poster, Couture Perfume, Pop Art, 1997
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Pop Art Poster by Andy Warhol for Chanel No. 5 Perfum from 1997 Artist: Andy Warhol Title: Chanel N°5 – Pink Date: 1997 Size: 46.1 x 66.9 in / 117 x 170 cm Materials and Te...
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20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of two brass bronze finish bookends is both a useful and decorative addition to your home office, library, study or lounge....
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1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Metal

Teghini Italy Silver Plate Barware Ice Bucket, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by the esteemed Teghini Firenze circa 1980, this exceptional modernist silver plate ice bucket is both a functional barware staple and a striking statement piece. Its elegan...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Striking Red Lacquer Oval Dining Table by François Champsaur, France 1990s
By Francois Champsaur
Located in Bochum, NRW
A commanding presence in any space, this rare 8-foot oval dining table*by esteemed French designer François Champsaur is a triumph of expressive form and elevated simplicity. Crafted...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

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Wood

Ryohei Tanaka Thatched Roof Etching Japan 1979
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredibly detailed Ryohei Tanaka etching of a thatched roof c1979. Beautifully framed and matted. Signed in pencil by artist. Ryohei Tanaka (1933-2019) was world renowned for his i...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Fountain pen Ballpoint pen and pocket magnifying glass Set enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Luxurious Desk Set Ballpoint pen, fountain pen and small pocket magnifying glass in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent polychrome fire enamels on guilloche in an early 1900s A...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Polished Bronze Venetian Mask Sculpture by Volare, 1994
Located in Miami, FL
Polished bronze Venetian face by CM Volare, 1994.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture

Materials

Bronze

The Azure Nomad: A Vintage Persian Gabbeh Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61511 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03'06 x 06'02. This hand-knotted vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a rare testament to the fearless creativity of tribal artisans—an unexpected fusion o...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Furniture

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Wool

Beautiful Pez Dispenser Popart Clown Advertising Chalkboard Vintage Austria 1970
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser Advertising chalkboard from Austria. Made of plastic, circa 1970s. Found at an estate sale in Vienna Austria. A nice addit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Ernest Trova Pace Gallery New York 1967 Modern Lithographic Exhibition Poster
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern lithographic poster featuring Ernest Trova at Pace Gallery New York in 1967. Published by Pace Editions. Ernest Tino Trova was a self-trained Am...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Neal Small Mirrored Art Sculpture - Wall Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neal Small mirrored art sculpture with wall mount bracket. Unusual rectangular shape and can be installed horizontal or vertical. Add some serious modern style to your home.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Jumbo Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll Black Marble 1960s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jumbo Coffee Table by Gae Aulenti for Knoll Black Marble 1960s Iconic Jumbo coffee table in good original condition with high polish intact. Original Knoll sticker on the leg. Compos...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Fabric sofa bed Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Collezioni, 1970s Sofa bed model Anfibio with padded seat and backrest upholstered in fabric. The front features decorat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Angelo Mangiarotti Eros Carrara Marble Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper from the 'Eros' series, this iconic Carrara marble console table is supported on two conical leg bases, with beautiful subtle veining throu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

James Myford "Two Forms" Aluminum Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning aluminum cast sculpture of "Two Forms" on black marble base by noted sculptor James C. Myford (1940-2014). Myford began creating aluminum sculptures in Pittsburgh, PA in the...
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20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid-Etched Brass Lamp Table or Side Table, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s brass lamp / side table or game table base (with glass top) features acid-etched artistry by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft. Similar to the 'Trilobi' tables, also by Master...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Co. Cut Crystal Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous cut crystal glass vase By Tiffany and Co. USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 2.63"W x 2.63"D x 8"H Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s.
Located in Athens, Attiki
Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s. Original fabric with extraordinary paisley pattern and leather. Excellent condition
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Silk

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Studio. Flower pot jar in white porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Studio Line. Flower pot jar in white porcelain. Motif of woman and flowers. 1980s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 12.8 cm. x Height 9....
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase.
Located in Almelo, NL
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase, Milan, Italy, 1970s The Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries in the 1970s designed this unique modular cab...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Ash

Pair of Book ends, in Onyx, White Color, Horse Shape Pattern, France, Circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of book ends, in onyx, the motif pattern are horse heads. They are white in color, and were made in France in the 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Onyx

Baccarat France Heart-Shaped Crystal Cigar Ashtray Bowl Vide-Poche Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat France designed this stunning crystal cigar ashtray, bowl, or desk tidy. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1980. The vide-poche has a heart-shaped design with a hea...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

The Chop Suey Club (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
First edition of of this collection of photographs by American fashion photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber, whose ad campaigns include projects with Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Revlon, Armani, Louis Vuitton, and Versace and whose editorial work has appeared in Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Elle, Life, Interview, and Rolling Stone magazines. Published in 1999 by Arena Editions. 8vo (6.75” x 8.5”), 284 pages, hardcover with photographic dust jacket. Illustrated throughout with full-page photography in color and b/w on matte paper. Snippets of text by James Agee, Robert Frost, T.E. Lawrence, Shel Silverstein...
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1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Paper

Elegant Gueridon By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant birch gueridon by Nordiska Kompaniet. Elegant tripod base, pie edge top in birch.
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1930s South American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch

Polished Brass Candelabra by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brass candelabra designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn with 9 candle holders.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960 s
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

33 Piece German Porcelain and Gold Greek Key Dinnerware in the Manner of Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive set of German Porcelain dinner ware - The Hollywood Regency Sophisticated Greek Key pattern in Gold will give any table the look of...
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20th Century German Modern Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Karl-Friedrich Förster Designed KFF Texas Dining Chairs in Patinated Leather.
Located in Almelo, NL
Modern Karl-Friedrich Förster Designed KFF Texas Dining Chairs in Patinated Leather, Germany, 1980s Offered here is a set of iconic “Texas” dining chairs de...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Monumental Art Glass Hand Blown Drip Bowl by Will Dexter
By William Dexter
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking monumental sized drip bowl hand blown by acclaimed glass artist, Will Dexter. This bowl is composed of thick rivulets of glass that give it a dyna...
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1990s American Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass

Willy Guhl for Eternit Tilted Spindle Concrete Planter, circa 1968, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful tilted spindle concrete planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This special 'tilted' hourglass shaped concrete spindel planter has a ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Seguso Murano Glass Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Seguso Murano vase with a turquoise and white pattern. Vase contains label that says Murano Glass made in Italy. Vase measures 15" high and 3.5" dia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic coffee table "Shogun" by Roger Capron, France, 1960 s
Located in Paris, FR
Small Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron Ceramic top and wood feet - rare with this material 1960's
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

A Florence Knoll Walnut and Chrome Oval Dining Table by G.M. Proctor Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
of sturdy construction consisting of a solid oval walnut top in a chevron pattern resting on a chrome quadruped base; a versatile piece that can be used as a desk, conference table o...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate Horse Head Stirrup Cup Barware - Hunt Club
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Horse Head hunting Equestrian Stirrup Cup. This drinking / vessel cup can rest on the head or be displayed turned over with the he...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Vintage bicolor dining chairs Italian design by Vico Magistretti for Schiffini
Located in Milano, IT
4 Dining Chairs set - wood chairs in beech by Vico Magistretti round and minimal and still contemporary in double color. Spinzi is a Milano based creative atelier specialised in ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Eclisse Lamps in Murano Glass by Poliarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Eclisse' Murano glass sconces by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970's Italy. Lovely triangular stacked clear Murano glass sticks that surround the candelabra sockets and throw o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Free-Form Brass Coffee Table, Karl Springer Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a striking modernist solid brass amorphous-form coffee table. The coffee table dates to the 1980's and is reminiscent of Karl Springer designs. Although the table is unmarked...
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1980s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Smoked Glass Bar Cart, 1980s
Located in Greding, DE
Stylish bar cart from the 1980s featuring a polished brass frame and three smoked glass shelves. The rounded silhouette adds a sense of refined lightness, while the casters offer eas...
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1980s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Aluminum Patio Table 4 Armchairs with Cushions
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage cast aluminum UV and rust resistent stackable patio armchairs with cushions and table set with cushions. Frame very durable, Water resist...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique Signed August Moreau Bronze Cherub and Flowers Vase on Marble Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An August Moreau bronze table sculpture. This lovely art nouveau table sculpture features a full cast bronze construction, sitting atop a beautiful tapered marble base. This vase dep...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tizio Table Lamp by Richard Sapper for Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Tizio table lamp designed by Richard Sapper in 1972. It has been selected for the Compasso d'Oro Industrial design award in 1979. An item of it is par...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

3 Seated Dalmatian Neoclassical Interior, Anderson School /Workshop, Unframed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three Seated Dalmatians in Neoclassical Interior, Anderson School / Workshop, Unframed, 20th Century This monumental painting, titled Three Seated Dalmatians in Neoclassical Interi...
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Late 20th Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pair of Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs in Lime Green, C. 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Pair of Cy Mann Chrome and Bright Green Lounge Chairs, C. 1970. Featuring flat bar Chrome construction, ergonomic slant back design, attached original upholstered tufted Sprin...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Extendable Lacquered Goatskin Dining Table, c 1970, Restored w French Polish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply exquisite is this lacquered goatskin dining table featuring a scalloped base with chrome details and a monumental size: 60" in diameter with no leaves and 96" x 60" with both ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Chrome

Contemporary Signed Italian Metal Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and interesting Italian metal sculpture of contemporary art. The work is presented under an elegant shrine with a wooden base. Excell...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Wonderful French Lalique Coppelia Crystal Rose Garland Brass Dresser Jewelry Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful 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

Sambonet Italy Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Renowned silversmith Sambonet crafted this elegant three-sectioned silver plate cocktail or Martini shaker in Italy in the 1950s. Its beautiful modernist design features a minimalist...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mobil Girgi Set of Four Ladder Back and Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A set of four walnut ladder back dining chairs with original black leather seats, the seats and back legs are angled, with straight legs in the front. The chairs from every perspect...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Large Vintage Stand Alone Coral Sculpture Centerpiece Chinese Hard-Wood Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large vintage stand alone coral sculpture centerpiece Chinese hard-wood stand.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Coral

Dansk Mezza Filigrana Glass Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage blown glass vase in the "Mezza Filigrana" design by Dansk. Beautiful design of orange and blue swirls. Original sticker is still attached.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Wicker Rattan Woven Floor Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage wicker or rattan woven floor lamp. Steel wire painted in base, with woven material like rattan in light brown tones. Cylindrical round shape with 3 ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Doug Delind Ceramic Face
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Doug Delind Raku-Fired Ceramic 2 sided face Sculpture. Signed on side of base. In nice original condition! Face shows some lines in the glaze as seen in ph...
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1980s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Eric Dobson and Michael Harris for Mdina Blue Streaked Studio Glass Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Maltese Mdina studio glass streak pattern vase by Eric Dobson and Michael Harris dating from around 1970. Mdina glass was founded in 1968 by Michael Harris on the Island...
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1970s Maltese Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Baccarat Wall Lamp 2 Lights, 1990
Located in Rijssen, NL
Identical structure and decoration as found on the traditional Zenith wall unit. Baccarat's signature pendant. Two installation options for your wall unit: with or without black lam...
Category

1990s Austrian Modern Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

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