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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: 1960s
Blu Marble and Art Glass Chess Game Set, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Italian marble and art glass chess game set, circa 1960s, Italy. Marble game board has a beautiful rare blue marble colors that include: white, and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Marble

Richard Wilt s Lunar Probe No. 24 (1968)
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Wilt's Lunar Probe No. 24 (1968) captures the awe and ambition of the 1960s Space Race through a powerful depiction of the moon’s phases. Composed of 15 individual canvases, ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

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Canvas, Paint

"Wasteland" by Leonid Šejka, Ink on thin cardboard, Yugoslavia 1965
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a piece of art by one of the leading Modernist artists of Yugoslavia - Leonid Šejka. He painter and architect, and a member and founder of the art group Mediala. Šejka is now regarded as one of Yugoslavia's most original painters, who tried to achieve a new objectivity - neither modern nor post-modern - by depicting the contingent object world in a magical space bounded by "City", the "Junk Yards" and the "Castle". His work was marked by a political commentary on Communist party and its leader, Josip Broz Tito...
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1960s Serbian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Round rattan and bamboo mirror
Located in Lugo, IT
Round mirror in rattan and bamboo attributed to Bonacina. Good condition. Thanks
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960 s
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, signed, 1960's
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Fontana Arte Mirrored Crystal Italian Design, 1960s Ashtray Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
Fontana Arte 1960s Mirrored crystal Perfect condiction Measure: Diameter 16.5 cm, height 2.5 cm.
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1960s Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

5.8x9 Ft Contemporary Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Area Rug in Green Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Danish Modern Le Klint Kähler Ceramics Table Lamp, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A ceramic table lamp handmade by Kähler for Le Klint in the 1960s. It is attributed to and most likely designed by Esben Klint (1915-1969). The lamp is made of unglazed ceramic wrapped with cane giving it stylish and warm look. The shade is a new hand-folded shade by Le Klint. The condition of the lamp base is close to perfect with only very small knicks in the cane and a few marks on the white shade-holder. It comes with a new brown twisted fabric...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

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Ceramic, Plastic

3.8x6.8 Ft Green Color Handmade Turkish Accent Rug with Flower Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6.3x10 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug Re-Dyed in Soft Pink for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5.4x9.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug ReDyed in Soft Pink for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5.2x9 Ft Contemporary Wool Area Rug in Pink Color. Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

stunning 3 Trier Kinkeldey Crystal Brass Chandelier Germany 1960 s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare brass version of a 3 trier Kinkeldey chandelier composed of 34 deep cut rectangular shaped crystal prisms. There are 2 extra brass rods to extend the lamp to a height of 13...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960s Wassily B3 Lounge Chair in Leather by Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Wassily B3 Lounge Chairs, initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These particular examples were produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s and were imported an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

4.6x8.2 Ft Contemporary Wool Area Rug in Pink. Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage 1960s glass and crystal chandelier Italian design
Located in None, IT
Chandelier with im metal frame and circular crystal, glass shade, Italian design, 1960s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. DIMENSIONS: He...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Tupilak Bottleopener in White Bone, Greenland, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A figural bottle opener hand carved in white bone/tooth. Made at home by a creative Hunter in Greenland circa 1960-70. Measurements: H/L: 16.5 cm.
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1960s Greenlandic Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

1967 Contemporary Alessandro Tagliolini Abstract Metal Sculpture
By Alessandro Tagliolini
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎨 Rare Contemporary Steel Sculpture by Alessandro Tagliolini! 🎨 Dive into the world of exquisite artistry with our latest addition – an extraordinary steel sculpture crafted by th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

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Metal

3.6x7 Ft Contemporary Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Yellow with Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5.6x9 Ft Contemporary Wool Area Rug in Purple Color, Hand-Knotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5.5x9 Ft Contemporary Blue Area Rug with Medallion Design. HandKnotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Baccarat Structured Hibiscus and Clear Crystal Vase, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts and vibrant hibiscus colour in the vase...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic Mirror by les Argonautes, France 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, 1960's, France
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Table lamp 526, designed by Massimo Vignelli. Italy, Arteluce, 1965.
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Table lamp 526, designed by Massimo Vignelli. Italy, Arteluce, 1965. Chromed metal base with opaque perspex diffuser, divided into three sections. Includes 3 E14 light sockets. Ple...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

David Hicks Stacked "Sculpture" Table, circa 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and rare coffee table by David Hicks, known as "Tavola Scultura". Stacked ,chrome-plated metal pieces arranged in a clever graduated design. Original tempered glass top.    
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

4x6.6 Ft Modern Handmade Yellow Color Anti-bacterial Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5.2x9.2 Ft Modern Handmade Floral Patterned Turkish Wool Area Rug in Green Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.6x8.2 Ft Hand-Made Floral Patterned Rug from Turkey. Green Color Area Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ceramic Mirror by les Argonautes, France, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic circular mirror by les Arognautes, signed, 1960's
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Rare chauffeuses par la maison Jansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare ensemble de trois chauffeuses par la maison jansen en verre de saint Gobain
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Steel Table Lamp by Jacques Moniquet, France, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Tall, sleek design. It looks as if the center lamp went through a hydraulic press or melting process. Industrial yet refined. This table lamp was recently rewired with a black twist...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

1960s Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table in Rosewood, Model 2485
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Partners Desk or Executive Table, Model 2485, designed in 1961. It was manufactured in the early 1960s by Knoll International based on the 320 Park Avenue la...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Murano glass centerpiece, created in the 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This elegant Murano glass centerpiece, created in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of Italian mid-century modern design. The bowl features a delicate, undulating rim in a vibrant pi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Knud Nielsen, Danish painter. Oil on cardboard. Abstract composition. Ca. 1960
Located in København, Copenhagen
Knud Nielsen, Danish painter. Oil on cardboard. Abstract composition. Cobra style. Approximately 1960. Signed. Perfect condition. Dimensions: W 47 cm x H 25 cm. Total dimensions: W 6...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Furniture

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Other

Long sideboard model 816 by Alain Richard for Meubles TV, France, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous sideboard 816 by Alain Richard for Meubles TV, made in France, 1960. This elegant sideboard revisits Art Deco codes through a modern, functionalist lens. Designed in the lat...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 White Tulip Stools 4x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are 152 Tulip Stools, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The stools are comprised of vinyl ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1968 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm T150 Dining Table w/ Aluminum Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large round dining table, model T105, designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm for Kill International in Germany in 1968. This 60-inch monumental table has a solid ...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Furniture

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Marble, Aluminum

Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood Table PJ-TA-01-A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood table, model PJ-TA-01-A, circa 1962. This model—often made in teak and occasionally painted black— appeared in stud...
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1960s Indian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Large Italian Chrome Sciolari Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large chrome chandelier by Italian designer Sciolari, with 12 arms and 24 light fittings.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Harvey Probber Occasional Table with Terrazzo Top
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Harvey Probber occasional table with terrazzo top and brass inlay. Walnut octagonal base with decorative cut outs.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Monumental Curtis Jere Reflective Chrome Table Lamp with Chrome Shade, C. 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Substantial Curtis Jere Modern, Architectural All Chrome Table Lamp with Square Chrome Shade, Early 1970's. Featuring a Chrome-plated Steel Shade, pa...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Rare coffee table by Roger Capron : « les vignerons »
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare table basse figurative de Roger Capron représentant les vendanges. Vallauris, France.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Light Mobile Vintage Finnish Baby Bed / Cot in Cane Rattan, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful vintage handmade baby bed / cot in a beautiful honey like patina. The bed is very light and equipped with wheels. Suits perfectly for the outside garden, terrace or porch naps. The bed is also equipped with a detachable arm to hang baby toys...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rattan

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1960s vintage Barcelona chair in distressed black leather with a polished stainless frame by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. This example came directly from Gratz Industries and was in their private collection. Gratz Industries produced the Barcelona chair frames...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

A Pair Of Unusual Benches By John Vesey ca 1960 s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare benches in solid brass by John Vesey, ca' 1960's. Priced per pair (2 pairs or four stools available). Heavy brass, reupholstered in natural suede.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gino Sarfatti Sconces for Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Gino Sarfatti glass and brass sconces for Seguso of Italy. Partially restored, patina lacquered brass finish and signature Seguso blown glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Low Walnut Burl End Tables or Two-Part Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large low walnut burl end tables. Nice rounded corners with attractive lip detail. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Chic and understated.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Burl

1960s Jens Risom Designs 2-Door Cabinet / Credenza in Walnut, Small
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a walnut two-door cabinet, designed by Jens Risom and produced by his company, Jens Risom Designs. It was handcrafted in the USA in the 1960s. It has a beautifully grained wa...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Hans Osswald, Swedish artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Osswald, Swedish artist, oil on board. Abstract composition. Light palette. Approximately 1960s. Signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: 31.0 cm x 24.0 cm. Total: 37.5 cm x 30...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Tablel Lamp RUSPA by Gae AULENTI
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Table lamp designed by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce, Italy 1968. Metall and aluminium table lamp in glossy white lacquer. Central movable arm with two semi-circular separately mo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

1960s Lehigh-Leopold Walnut Side/End Table w/ Legs Attributed to Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a square side table, featuring a chromed-steel frame with a walnut top, produced in the 1960s by the Lehigh-Leopold Corporation in the USA. It is believed to have been custom...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Herman Miller Eames MAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair in Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a MAX Armchair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1953. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in the 1960s. The shell seat of the cha...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iconic carved sculptural clock by the famed Mexican surrealistic artist and designer Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, b. 1937) circa 1960s. The whimsical...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ceiling lamp attributed to Sergio Mazza for Artemide
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceiling or wall light attributed to Sergio Mazza for Artemide. One lamp, as shown in the photo, has a defect and will be sold last. The glass diffuser is white. There are no screws, ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

1960s Florence Knoll Nightstand Bedside Table Walnut w/ Marble Top, Model 427IS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a walnut bedside table, Model 327 IS, designed by Florence Knoll in 1956. This particular example dates to the 1960s and has a white marble top. The design features a walnut ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Burl Wood Console Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sophisticated pair of Italian console tables from the mid-20th century, crafted with exceptional attention to detail. Each table features a sculptural U-shaped base in richly toned...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Nice vintage French Cogolin rug modern design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage French Cogolin rug with beautiful modern 60’s or 70’s design and nice colours with white field colour and purple, pink and red in design, entirely hand knotted with wo...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

REGINA Lamp by Bobo PICCOLI, FONTANA ARTE 1968
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Table lamp designed by Bobo Piccoli. Italy, Fontana Arte, 1968. Large table lamp, known as 'REGINA' consisting of three interlocking matt opalescent glass pieces. Black metal base w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

4x7 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Accent Rug in Purple Color for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish accent rug over-dyed in purple color. The rug is finely hand-knotted, has low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is in very good condition, professionally washed, s...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1960 s French Table Lamp
Located in Montréal, QC
French table lamp produced in the 1960’s. 60 to 100 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb or higher if LED/CFL. Rewired with E-26 Edison medium base socketa and 18/2 black plastic cord. Minor tarnish, dings, scuffs, bends and/or patination as largely seen in the photos and noted only for accuracy. YER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE MERCHANDISE MAY HAVE BEEN RESTORED AND/OR REWIRED SINCE HAVING BEEN ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED, AND THAT BUYER IS BUYING THE PROPERTY AT BUYER’S OWN RISK. Seller is not a professional seller...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

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