Products in the “20th Century” Category

Unique prototype chair designed and built by Hans Olsen c.1957. Teak plywood seat and curved plywood back complete this sensuous one of a kind form. Off-set leg structure of solid oak.

Signed in pen and dated by Hans Olsen.

Ex private collection, North Carolina.

Excellent condition showing very little wear.

Pair of lounge chairs designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by DUX, c.1965.

Each tailored in our studios to original. New danish wool by Kvadrat, black Tonus (#128) + light gray Tonica (#171).

Each measures 28 wide, 30" deep, 28" high, 16" seat height.

Priced as a pair.

A gorgeous pair of Contour chairs, model R160 designed by Grant Featherston in red wool. c 1955

Australia
1950s
Contour chair model R152 designed by Grant Featherston, c.1957 in original nubby brown fabric.

Australia
1950s
Contour chair Model R152 designed by Grant Featherston c.1955 with matching ottoman.

Australia
1950s
A Contour Model B210h TV chair designed by Grant Featherston, manufactured by Kennett Bros. & Rayner, c.1953

Australia
1950s
Pair of lounge chairs, model E2 Contour "Suspension" by Grant Featherston, Australia c. 1955.

United States
1954
Pair of rock maple arm lounge chairs by TH Robsjohn Gibbings c.1954 in new Irish linen. A splendid mid century design in a neutral palette. Manufactured by Widdicomb.

32" long, 26" wide, 30 tall, 17" seat height.

Inquire at info@archermodern.com

Denmark
1950s
Poul Hundevad "Gold Hill" folding stool in leather and teak. Two available, one in oak, one in teak.

Early Hans Wegner's Airport Series manufactured by Johannes Hansen perfectly tailored in new off white Leather by Spinneybeck.  The Model 34 series is a lesson on minimalism and function without sacrificing comfort.

Measures 83" long, 28" deep, 28" high, 16" seat height.

Model 34 suite available: Matching chairs and Wenge coffee table.

Design: Hans Wegner

Primitive styled easy chair by Italian duo W.Toffaloni & Piero Palange. Heavy cognac hide leather meets steam bent Beech for a superb contrasting use of materials. A strapy, bony number that commands its own corner. 1950s design, large scale.

Measures 32" wide, 24" deep, 42" high with a 12" seat height.

Very nice patina with some water spots to leather and wear to beech wood. Nothing egregious.

Superb, early pair of Hans Wegner's Airport Series manufactured by Johannes Hansen perfectly tailored in new off white Leather by Spinneybeck.  The Model 34 chair is a lesson on minimalism and function without sacrificing comfort.

Measures 29" wide, 26" deep, 27" tall, 17" seat height.

Model 34 suite available: Three seat sofa and Wenge coffee table.

Design: Hans Wegner

Sold as a pair.

Important and early Basket Chair designed by Nanna Ditzel.  A favorite of Edward Wormley and a superb blending of modern design and traditional craft.  Manufactured by Ludwig Pontoppidan of solid teak and hand woven cane.  Retains original label.  Extraordinary condition.

Design: Nanna Ditzel

Fantastic coat/hall tree by Warren McArthur for Warren McArthur Corporation, One Park Ave, NYC. Twenty-two branches make for a highly textural, abstract, machine age composition. c 1939.

Showing minimal wear, free of breaks or bends. Original label.

Measures 65" tall, 21" diameter.

A tantalizing wafer thin miniature porcelain bowl by Berndt Friberg in brilliant cerulean blue haresfur glaze. Signed to the base.

Measures .75" tall, 1.75 " wide.

A sublime little puzzle cube of solid rosewood designed by Lis + Kjell Drewsen. Retains original box. Purchased from Copenhagen retailer of note, Den Permanente, c. 1962.

Excellent, unused condition.  Original box included.

Measures 2.75" cube.

Solid rosewood puzzle designed by Piet Hein in 1933 consisting of seven unique shapes that combine to make a 3"x 3"x 3" cube.

This original version manufactured in Denmark by Skjøde for Parker Brothers Inc. Retains original aluminum stand and paper box.

Cube and aluminum stand show no signs of wear. Original paper box with some scuffing and marking.

Denmark
1950s
Stoneware bowl by modern master Danish ceramicist, Axel Salto. Fired in the kilns of Royal Copenhagen. Delicious thick waterfall blue glaze to the interior while a dark rich green-black covers the exterior.
Signed SALTO with three RC blue wavy lines.  Measures 5" diameter, 3.25" tall

USA
1960s
Amazing vase by Edwin & Mary Scheier featuring glossy ox blood glaze topped by oozing blues that effortlessly transition into creamy greens. Hiding beneath the thick covering lies an incised surface with traditional Scheier primitive figural motifs.

5.25" tall, 7.25" diameter. Perfect condition, signed to the base.

USA
1960s
Vintage footed bowl by master potters Edwin & Mary Scheier. This sweet piece shows depth and layers of color under a glossy surface which captures the light and allows the shimmering under glazes to truly dazzle. Brilliant hues of orange peek out from beneath layers of purples with dancing blues all around. A very fine specimen from this famous husband & wife duo.

Signed to the base. Measures 5.5" tall, 7.25" diameter.

USA
1980s
Substantial sculpture work in terracotta clay by master ceramicist Graham Marks. Split form with highly textured interior.

Marks, a former professor at Cranbrook Academy of Art

height: 26 in. (66 cm)
depth: 12 in. (30 cm)
width/length: 30 in. (76 cm)

USA 1980s Substantial low bowl form sculpture work in terracotta clay by master ceramicist Graham Marks. Highly textured surfaces and amorphous form.

Marks, a former professor at Cranbrook Academy of Art.

height: 14 in. (36 cm)
width/length: 21 in. (53 cm)

USA
19th Century
Late 19th Century large scale blacksmith cone anvils of perfect form and sculptural presence. Several available, each with their own dimples, pock marks, and cracks from use and the passage of time. Priced each.

Vintage original brushed copper hanging pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark.

Largest size available c. 1960 at +/- 24" diameter.

Condition: Shows signs of wear with some discoloration. One leaf with slight bend.

Tall textural ceramic table lamp in green glaze from Denmark, 1955. Abstract motifs on two sides. Signed "Danmark 55, Hanne"
Ceramic body is 21" tall, 9" diameter. To top of shade, 32" high.

USA
1950s
Completely original verdigris copper lamp designed by Stewart Ross, manufactured by James Hansen Inc. c.1953 with original silk string shade and GE turn mechanism.

Body measures 19.375" tall, 6.25" wide + long. With shade, 33" tall

USA
1950s
A humble DC street light globe as a theatrical scaled table or floor lamp. This original GLASS street lamp globe found a new life decades ago with a Chinese red enamel coating, walnut base and custom shade. The red with black under paint highlights the highly textural nature of the original DC street lamps.

Original GE logo shows nicely.

Today DC street lamp globes are plastic and in hard to reach places.

Height with shade = 53". Height of lamp body only = 32"

Denmark
1920s
Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 table lamp with matte (frosted) glass shades on browned brass body with through switch. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Dates to 1926-28, the company's first years of production before the designs were patented.

Marked PAT APP to shade housing as pictured. 17.5" tall. Large shade measures 13" diameter.

Amazing original condition. An excellent example. Upper and middle shade original, lower shade of later date.

Denmark
1920s
Elegant Poul Henningsen 4/3 lamp in original rare and desirable red metal shade configuration. This early lamp, marked Pat. Appl. dates to 1926-1928. Manufactured in Denmark by Louis Poulsen.

Excellent condition with original shade.

Measures 24" tall.

USA
1960s
Pair of two matched pottery lamps by noted California pottery, Brent Bennett. Round thrown earthenware ceramic bodies are heavily carved with a very Californian sunburst motif.

Each body measures 16" tall, 12" diameter. 22" high to socket.

USA
1930s
Jazz age ceramic lamp by master ceramicist, Waylande Gregory in blackamore themes. Nicely incised & carved surface with black glaze. A hugely influential Art Deco artist.

From the collection of Mark McDonald, Sotheby's.

Measures 25" to top of shade, 12" tall body.

Italy
1950's
Early brass Arredoluce Triennale floor lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arredolce, Italy. Original white handles and cone shades. Floor step switch.

Interestingly scaled table lamp in brass and braided rope a la Carl Aubock.

24" tall, 11" diameter shade.

Excellent condition, brass shows light wear.

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USA
20th Century
Fantastic and rare incised bowl by Marguerite Wildenhain thrown while at Pond Farm. Brown and black outer glazes define features while a glassy green glaze highlights the interior. Classic Wildenhain styling and coloration.
Marked with "Jug" mark and signed, "Pond Farm". Original graphite price of $80 to the base. The high price indicating Marguerite's fondness for this piece.

Measures 8.5" diameter, 5.5" high.  Perfect condition.

USA
1950s
Sweet collection of seven outstanding works by master ceramicist Marguerite Wildenhain while at Pond Farm. Classic earth tone glazes with textured surfaces on Marguerite's signature manganese infused clay.

Each marked "Pond Farm" and carries Maguerite's jug logo. Each also has the original graphite pencil price to the base.

Each measuring between 5 - 7.5" tall. Smallest (lower left) measures 4.25" tall. Large bowl (upper left) measures 9.25" diameter

USA
1960s
Sublime vase having heavy organic primitive stylized carvings by Charles Counts with a thorough blue glaze wash. Perfect proportions, decoration, and glaze come together for an inspired piece of pottery by master ceramicist, Charles Counts.

Measures 8.25" tall, 6" diameter.  Perfect condition.

'Roman Candle' by Gene Davis.

signed, titled, and dated 1965 on the reverse

Oil on canvas, 35" x 138" (89 cm x 351 cm)

Gene Davis's importance in the Washington Color School movement of the 1960s is evidenced by major institutional holdings and private collections.

Germany
1977
Josef Albers, Homage to the Square, silkscreen.
From the exquisitely rare folio, "Josef Albers in Westphalia Landesmuseum, Munster".
Printed by Trautwein KG of Recklinghausen, West Germany

Priced each. More variations available.

Each image: 8" x 8"
Each frame: 17.25 x 17.75

USA
1960
Martin Puryear (b. 1941)

Executed in 1969, 'Untitled' is an early piece, created just after his Yale years and in his now mature voice.

signed and dated 'Puryear 1969' (on the underside)

Executed in 1969.

USA
1960
Composition in White, Black and Red by Piet Mondrian. From the portfolio of 10 paintings printed by Ives-Sillman, 1967.

Newly Framed by Archival Arts, Washington DC.

Frame size: 24" x 24"
Image: 14" x 14"

USA
1971
Josef Albers, Homage to the Square
Printed by Ives-Sillman, 1971
Blind stamp in the margin & notations to lower left and right.
Image 12" x 12"
Frame 23.5" x 23.5"

From the private collection of an Ives-Sillman employee.

Framed by Archival Arts, Washington DC 2012.

USA
1970
Josef Albers, Homage to the Square
Printed by Ives-Sillman, 1971
Blind stamp in the margin & notations to lower left and right.
Image 12" x 12"
Frame 23.5" x 23.5"

From the private collection of an Ives-Sillman employee.

Framed by Archival Arts, Washington DC 2012.

A gorgeous, primitive form for which Claude Conover is known.  "KUCH"  features alternating banded body, abraded surfaces and thick spout. Signed to the base.

Measures 21" (53 cm) tall.

Perfect condition.

Another gorgeous, primitive form for which Claude Conover is know.  "MANGAL"  features painted surfaces and impressed swirl motifs on a stoneware body. Signed to the base.

Measures 19.25" (49cm) tall.

Perfect condition.

Provenance: available upon request.

"Phased Red" shows the tension of form and space in a remarkable color statement by Washington Color Movement artist, Thomas Downing.  A perfect example of the artist's traditional use of dot color upon a solid field done in the period's popular staining technique, a technique developed in the 1950s by Helen Frankenthaler and rigorously experimented with by the Washington Color School.

Thomas Downing's importance in the Washington Color School movement of the 1960s is evidenced by major institutional holdings and private collections.

"Phased Red" by Thomas Downing

signed, titled, and dated 1965 on the reverse

Oil on canvas, 77" x 77" (195.5 cm x 195.5 cm)

Provenance available

A heavily textured piece by one of America's premier artist, Blue Village II incorporates fractal planes, bursts of color and deliciously rough surfaces.  This late 1970s / early 1980s departure from his traditional staining and draping techniques makes this piece a stellar example from an important segment in the artist's career.

"Blue Village II" by Sam Gilliam

signed, titled, and dated 78 on the reverse

Oil on canvas, 32" x 84" (82 cm x 214 cm)

Provenance available

Denmark
1950s
Solid oak coffee table with original fumed finish designed by Hans Wegner, manufactured by Andreas Tuck. Gorgeous quartersawn slab oak top is vibrant in grain and rich in coloration.

Simple and solid construction born of a carpenter's mind.  Original finish with some mild water marking. Legs with original hardware. Very sturdy.

height: 19 in. (48 cm)
depth: 23.5 in. (60 cm)
width/length: 71 in. (180 cm)

Italy
1950s
Solid Mahogany coffee/ cocktail table designed by Gio Ponti c.1953. Clean fluid lines and rich chocolate mahogany finish.

height: 15 in. (38 cm)
diameter: 39.25 in. (100 cm)

Denmark
1940s
Early desk by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer of highly figured Birch, brass and black lacquered base.  Two drawers under writing surface. Bank of six drawers composing the pedestal base.

height: 28.75 in. (73 cm)
depth: 25.5 in. (65 cm)
width/length: 4 ft. 9 in. (145 cm)

Denmark
1960s
Fabulous rosewood dining table designed by famed Danish designer Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Mobelfabrik. Features absolutely brilliant Brazillian rosewood grain, solid rosewood trim & legs, and extremely solid construction. Two leaves draw from either end making for a table of spectacular proportions. This is a substantial table in weight and construction.

Measures 59" long, 39.25" wide, and 28.75" high. Two leaves add 28.75" each making for a total table length of 116.5"

Solid teak table designed by Finn Juhl for France & Sons, c. 1959

Measures 73" long, 39.5" wide, 28.5" height. Two leaves, each 19.75" combine to make the table 112.5" long.

Marked with France & Son disc logo.

Designed as part of Hans Wegner's hugely successful Model 34 seating series, this SOLID Wenge slab coffee table presents stunning grain and clarity of form. Manufactured in Denmark by Andrea Tuck c. 1965

Measures 54" long, 24.5" wide, and 16" in height.

Model 34 suite available: Three seat sofa and matching chairs.

Design: Hans Wegner

USA
1950s
Absolutely gorgeous buffet/server by Bertha Schaeferfor M. Singer & Sons. Exquisite flame mahogany version.

Measures 64.5" long, 36" high, 19" deep.

Solid Maple late 1950s three drawer dresser cabinet by Paul McCobb. New piano black lacquer finish and original polished solid brass knobs.

Measures 36" long, 33" tall, 18" deep.