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1960s Solid Brass Abstract Figurative Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s abstract figurative sculpture cast in solid brass and resting on a marble base. With fluid lines and gentle preportions that creates a balanced form which is pleasing to the ey...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

British Machine Age / Art Deco Alpax Cork Alumimun Cork Stool
By Alpax
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco / Machine Age stool constructed of cork, aluminum and chromed metal manufactured by Alpax of England from the 1930s. The cork top is in excellent condition as is the chrome ...
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Vintage 1930s English Machine Age Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1970s Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture by Malcolm Moran of Carmel California
By Malcolm Moran
Located in Oakland, CA
Multi colored enamel abstract wall sculpture in brass by California artist Malcolm Moran. Constructed of various sizes of brass rods and enamel coated brass elements welded throughou...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Pair of Russell Woodard Wire Patio Armchairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Oakland, CA
All original condition vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura wire armchairs. Organic freeform bodies resting on a four legged base, the color is an off white with patina.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Modernist Jan De Swart Abstract Sculpture in Mixed Woods California Artist
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) mixed woods abstract sculpture of ebony, rosewood, and ash. The sculpture is based on the form of a sail boat in the abstract construct resting on a square b...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ash, Ebony, Walnut

1950s Architect Designed & Crafted Desk
Located in Oakland, CA
Architect's made and crafted desk created with Philippine Mahogany, white laminate for the top and drawer fronts. Having a double set of three drawers on each side with metal pulls. ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Rattan / Wicker Ottoman attributed to Franco Albini
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcrafted rattan ottoman attributed to Italian architect Franco Albini. The spheric shape is created by a series of steam bent rattan rods that are then fasten together with split ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Rattan

Folded Leather Origami Elephant Sculpture from England circa 1960s
By Deru
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted folded leather Elephant from England circa 1960s. A very creative approach using a single piece of leather to make the Elephant form that is folded then stitched togethe...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather

Rare Solid Sterling Silver Wall Clock for Georg Jensen by Henning Koppel
By Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen
Located in Oakland, CA
An extremely rare solid sterling silver wall clock model HK A11 designed by Henning Koppel and created by Georg Jensen of Denmark. A never used wall clock...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

California Artist Jan De Swart Mixed Metals Abstract Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) mixed metals abstract sculpture consisting of aluminum, bronze and brass on a wooden base. Using a wax casting method De Swart used branches and other elemen...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

California Artist Jan De Swart Abstract Aluminum "Monolith" Sculpture
By Jan De Swart
Located in Oakland, CA
Jan De Swart (1908-1987) distressed anodized aluminum "Monolith" sculpture on a custom made solid brass base. The artist created a rich landscape of color and texture on the aluminum...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Japanese Shigaraki Kanji Vase
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous vintage Japanese ceramic vase with kanji symbols and a clear crackle glaze. Beautiful form, signed by artist.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Modernist Japanese Shigaraki Ceramic Vase
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic Japanese ceramic vase/Ikebana from the Shigaraki region. Incredible textured glaze treatment with a gold brushstroke detail. Comes with original box, signed by artist.
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Carved Marble Modernist Table Lamp circa 1970s
By TSAO Designs
Located in Oakland, CA
Carved marble table lamp with removable glass shade. The lamp has a reostat dimmer built into the switch to adjust the intensity of the light. Beautiful gray and off white marble base.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Petite Japanese Carved Granite Garden Lantern
Located in Oakland, CA
A petite Japanese garden lantern in carved granite circa 1950s, having a very Modernist design with very clean simple lines. There is wear to the spire from over the years. Age to th...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Arts & Crafts Spade Back Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Fumed oak finish spade back side chair, nice carving accent details on various areas of the chair. The finish is a very dark brown - black fumed oak with lighter areas from use and a...
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Organic Modern Sculpture by California Artist Trent Williams circa 1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
A Organic Modern sculpture with presence in both scale and level of skill by Northern California artist Trent Williams. Handcarved walnut with intricate detail with various organic f...
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Japanese Abstract Wood Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage abstract hand-crafted wood sculpture by unknown Japanese artist c1970s. Purchased in Kyoto.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Modernist Iron Ikebana c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful vintage modernist Japanese iron ikebana vase with geometric accents. Nice overall patina. Purchased in Japan, most likely from the 1960...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp in the manner of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Oakland, CA
Adjustable solid brass pendant lamp in the manner of Paavo Tynell with a heavy solid brass counter weight that can adjust the lamp from 36" to 44" from to ceiling. As a side note the...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Torch Cut Brutalist Abstract Wall Hanging c1970s by Chris Sorensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Torch cut abstract wall sculpture in the Brutalist aesthetic circa 1970s. Various torch cut abstract forms arranged in a flowing pattern held together by a network of wire rods. The ...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Cut Steel

Ryohei Tanaka Thatched Roof Etching Japan 1979
By Tanaka Ryohei
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 ...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Lundy Siegrest Abstract “Blue Horizon” c1971
By Lundy Siegriest
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible beautiful textured abstract painting by California artist, Lundy Siegriest c1971. Quite large piece and hard to capture the wonderful texture in this painting. The medium ...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Lundy Siegrest Abstract “Green Horizon” c1971
By Lundy Siegriest
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible beautiful textured painting by California artist, Lundy Siegriest c1971. Hard to capture the wonderful texture in this painting. The medium is oil paint and plaster. It's ...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Milo Baughman Shelving Unit for Glenn of California c1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning and very practicable three level shelving unit designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Well documented and uncommon piece executed in walnut. Beautiful vintage co...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Western Edition Construction Painting San Francisco by Teresa Allen Circa 1963
Located in Oakland, CA
Urban landscape oil on canvas of the construction of the "Western Edition" in San Francisco during the 1960s. A playful rendering of this event, with children play around the perimet...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Japanese Brancusi Style Candlestick Holders
By Constantin Brancusi 2
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible pair of vintage Japanese architectural candlestick holders in the manner of Constantin Brancusi. Purchased in Japan. Most likely c1980s. Wonderful patina, one small area o...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Emilia Castillo Ceramic Tray w/Sterling Silver Fish Inlay
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous ceramic tray with beautiful silver inlaid fish designed by Emilia Castillo c1980s. Signed
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Japanese Studio Ceramic Vase
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning Japanese ceramic studio glazed vase with original box. Dreamy purple lavender glaze with hints of greens. Expertly crafted, unknown artist. Fully signed on box an...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Vintage Japanese Geometric Iron Catch-All Tray c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic geometric vintage Japanese iron catch-all tray with beautiful enameled accents c1960s. Acquired in Japan.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Iron

Modernist Wood-Molded Lidded Glass Container, c1950s Finland
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage lidded modernist glass container acquired from a famous architects home in Carmel, CA. Most of the items in this home were Scandinavian and were from the 1950/60s. ...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Lidded Vessel c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning tapered turned studio clay vessel with a beautifully sculpted lid. Amazing glaze work with cascading puffy drips. Really a handsome piece. Signed by maker.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Side / Dinning Chairs by Wittmann of Austria
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s vintage Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) Fledermaus side / dining chairs by Wittman of Austria. Original finish to the frames with a wonderful patin...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Bottle Vase c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous deep green glazed ceramic bottle vase by an unknown Japanese artist, c1970s. It almost looks like a bronze vase. The green glaze is incredible and has a ton of depth.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Clay

Vintage Mashiko Bottle Vase Style of Hamada
By Hamada Shoji
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic Mashiko bottle vase in style of Shoji Hamada c1950/60s. From a large Japanese collection from this period. Beautiful form and glaze work. Has residue of museum putty on the...
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Vintage 1960s Pottery

Materials

Clay

Vintage Japanese Mashiko Tall Vase
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic tall Mashiko vase by unknown Japanese potter c1950/60s. Lovely ash drips and form. From a large Japanese collection from this period.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Clay

Japanese Shigaraki Vase Early 19th Century
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely beautiful antique Japanese shigaraki vessel from the early 19th century. Has the family crest stamped into the neck of the piece. Artist marking on the bottom. Tokugawa era.
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Clay

Vintage Sergio Asti Architectural Black Marble Vase c1970s
By Sergio Asti
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic and uncommon black marble architectural vase designed by Sergio Asti for Up and Up, c1970s, Italy. Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Sandra Johnstone Tall Abstract Stoneware Vase c1970s California
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract vase by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the 1950s. In addition Johnstone a...
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Old California Tile and Iron Small Coffee or Side Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand formed and welded steel frame small coffee and or side table with black and white square ceramic tiles arranged in a geometric pattern. Flowing lines to the steel frame with its...
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Vintage 1940s American Mission Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Pipsan Saarinen Swanson "Sol-Air" Patio Chair for Ficks Reed
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Oakland, CA
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed "Sol-Air" patio chair formed and welded steel frame with all weather canvas sling attached with cotton rope. A nice example of sculptural desig...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Wilhelm Kåge Exquisite “Argenta” Mermaid Vase c1930s Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning "Argentina" ceramic vase depicting a beautiful mermaid incised in silver by the famous ceramicist, Wilhelm Kage c1930s. This is a museum quality example. Fully si...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Silver

Large 12 Shade Lightolier Ballerina Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Oakland, CA
Brass and enameled chandelier by Lightoiler circa 1958, these were model 48085. Consisting of 12 pierced beige reflectors with brass arms and scroll embellishments. These were the la...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Arne Jacobsen Swan Armchair in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Earlier vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan armchair in all original condition, this is likely a late 1950s to early 1960s version, there is patina to the black leather from over the years an...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Unusual Asymmetrical Borge Mogensen Long Harvest Dining Table w/ 2 Drop Leaves
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare and unusual drop leaf Borge Mogensen long Harvest dining table in old growth teak for the top and oak for the base. A very unusual design is that one side is shallower then the ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

"Numbers" Textile Wall Hanging Circa 1950s in the manner of Alexander Girard
By Alexander Girard
Located in Oakland, CA
"Numbers" fabric panel by Concord Fabrics Inc., circa 1950s a colorful textile with fun and bold graphics. Comprised of bright primary colors of numbers arranged in various patterns,...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Cotton, Wood

1970s Pop Art Aluminum Knot Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid aluminum stock Pop Art sculpture in the form of a knot circa 1970s. Signed AM and numbered 0210. A very well crafted piece by an artist with a skill set in metal work. Base no...
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Polia Pillin Bulbous Vase in a Vibrant Red
By Polia Pillin
Located in Oakland, CA
Bulbous vase by Polia Pillin of Southern California in a vibrant red glaze an unusual piece as its absent of her ornate imagery, she worked with her husband William out of their home...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Organic Modern Abstract Sculpture in Bronze
Located in Oakland, CA
Organic Modern abstract bronze, the sculpture evokes the imagery found in nature that of the mystic elements found below the earth that of the caves with its stalagmites and the inte...
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Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bruno Munari Falkland Pendant Lamp
By Bruno Munari, Danese Milano
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Bruno Munari "Falkland" pendant lamp made by Danese Milano of Italy. Originally created in 1964 this design is in several museum's permane...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Italian Bar / Tea Cart Ico Parisi Cesare Lacca Attribution in Walnut
By Ico Parisi, Cesare Lacca
Located in Oakland, CA
Sculptural bar / tea cart in walnut with 3 levels of shelves with the center being the largest and all with figurative graining. It reminds me of a vintage Ferrari or a jet getting r...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Custom Coffee Table Circa 1950s Organic Modern
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Oakland, CA
Organic Modern coffee table obtained from the original family's home when purchased new in the 1950s in San Francisco. A rounded rectilinear shape constructed of oak with the top tap...
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Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Studio Armchair in Oak with Black Webbing
Located in Oakland, CA
Bentwood chair in oak with black webbing, curved arms run from front to back form an arch that creates a juxtaposition against to vertical and horizontal planes of the seat and back...
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Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Oak

Vintage Charles Perry “Zen Puzzle” c1983
By Charles O. Perry
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic and rare brass puzzle sculpture called the "Zen Puzzle" by famous artist, Charles O. Perry c1983. Included is the original bag and tag...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1950s Iron & Rattan Floor Lamp Planter Attributed to Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s floor lamp that also is a house plant display stand, attributed to New York designer Tony Paul, constructed of iron, rattan and ceramic planters. The slender iron four legged f...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

1950s Atom Table Lamp by Yasha Heifetz
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Oakland, CA
Table lamp by designer Yasha Heifetz, two interacting spheres in metal and wood creating an Atomic motif and resting on a wooden base. The wood elements have a smokey dark brown fini...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1950s Fire Pit or Catch All with removable Tray with handles
By Stan Hawk
Located in Oakland, CA
Iron fire pit or catch all log, magazines or blanket holder, circa 1950s with welded steel handles in which the tray can be removed from the circular wrought iron footed base. In al...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Larger Scale Hard Edge Abstract Painting on Canvas California Art Scene
By Karl Benjamin
Located in Oakland, CA
Larger scale hardedge abstract in the style of Karl Benjamin, rectangular forms in blues, yellow, green, mustard, black, browns, white with a soft gray background. Encased in a hands...
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1990s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

1950s Large Hand Painted Ceramic Floor Lamp w/ Sea Creatures Ernestine Salerno
Located in Oakland, CA
Italian hand painted ceramic floor lamp by Ernestine Salerno circa 1950s with creatures of the sea represented on the piece with a net as the backdrop. The imagery includes, a lobst...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Table Maquette by Chicago Designer Henry P Glass Industrial Design
By Henry Glass
Located in Oakland, CA
A working maquette by Chicago designer Henry P Glass of one of his tables, a fully working model of one of his convertible tables that transitions from a coffee table to dining. A fu...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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