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Penguin Steel

Danish Modern Penguin Rocking Chair By Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Renowned Danish designer, Ib Kofod-Larsen’s Penguin Rocking Chair – a true testament to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Penguin Lounge Chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Penguin lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen in 1953, for Selig. This editon was produced
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ib Kofod-Larsen Danish Bentwood and Leather Penguin Chair Circa 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Peabody, MA
An original "Penguin" lounge chair upholstered in leather, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ronson 1930 Pik a Cig Magic Penguin Touch Tip Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
solid bronze for the penguin and chromed steel for the rest. It is embellished with a square knob to lid
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Ronson 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. A beautiful, exceedingly rare
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Penguin by, Livio Seguso for Oggetti
By Livio Seguso, Oggetti
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid-Century blown art glass "Penguin" sculpture by, Livio Seguso for Seguso Arte Vetro
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

"Untitled (New England Landscape)" Modernist New England Landscape
By Kyohei Inukai
Located in New York, NY
different. For instance, his book The Peevish Penguin (1955) tells the story of a penguin who is disturbed
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1930s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spaulding Dining Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our take on the classic Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. This dining chair is custom made in Los
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Spaulding Dining Chair
Spaulding Dining Chair
H 37 in W 21 in D 24.5 in
Spaulding Dining Chair (Oak)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our take on the classic Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. This dining chair is custom made in Los
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Spaulding Dining Chair (Oak)
Spaulding Dining Chair (Oak)
H 37 in W 21 in D 24.5 in
Spaulding Dining Chair (Mpl)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our take on the classic Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. This Dining Chair is Custom Made in Los
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Spaulding Dining Chair (Mpl)
Spaulding Dining Chair (Mpl)
H 37 in W 21 in D 24.5 in
"Brooklyn Downtown", photograph, city, architecture, building, geometry, four
Located in Toronto, Ontario
observing – four buildings caught in their own collage. Four quadrants of brick, glass, steel, ceramic
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

"Brooklyn Boogie Woogie", photograph, city, architecture, geometry, line pattern
Located in Toronto, Ontario
surface textures of steel, glass and ceramic are caught in an abstraction – there's musicality to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

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1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Dorothy Draper Bistro Set
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Cumberland, RI
This is a beautiful set of vintage patio chairs and bistro table by Dorothyy Draper, a renowned brand in outdoor furniture. The set includes a pair of chairs with peacock style bac...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen "Åre" Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model, produced by OPE, Sweden, 1960s. Afromosia, rattan/cane and newly reupholstered cushions in leather.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rattan

Ronson 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Geometric Deluxe Classic Desk Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A Deluxe desk lighter designed by Ronson. This extremely rare Ronson Deluxe Classic Touch-Tip lighter was made in 1938 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Je...
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Seeburg Symphonola Modernistic Model C 1936 Restored Juke Box
Located in Oakland, CA
Seeburg Symphonola model C 1936 restored juke box. This is a rare and hard-to-find Modernistic Model which plays 12 78 RPM records. The Model C was considered one of, if not The most...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

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Metal

Antique Late 19th C Cast Iron 3 Piece Garden Set Bench a Chair and a Table Chair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 3 piece set of Cast Iron garden seating with table. A bench a chair and a converted bench minus it's back that can be used as a table. All three in outstanding antique condi...
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Antique Early 1900s American Rococo Revival Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. An extremely rare and very decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Bronze, Steel, Enamel

Danish Spindle Back Chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960
By Thomas Harlev, Farstrup
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Danish spindle back chair by Thomas Harlev for Farstrup, 1960. Single dining chair with age appropriate wear but in good condition. Two tone black frame and legs with teak seat. ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ronson 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Black Geometric Deluxe Classic Touch Tip Lighte
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A Deluxe desk lighter designed by Ronson. This extremely rare Ronson Deluxe Classic Touch-Tip lighter was made in 1938 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Jers...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1969, Prefab Space Age Algeco Mod. 2002
Located in Perpignan, FR
Prefab Space Age house created by in 1969 famous French brand Algeco. Model called "2002" Dimensions: 430 x 250 x 250 cm Production units: 300 -500 ex. Various units was implante...
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass

1969, Prefab Space Age Algeco Mod. 2002
1969, Prefab Space Age Algeco Mod. 2002
H 250 in W 430 in D 250 in
Bistro Chairs Wrought Iron Ice Cream Parlor Chairs Set of 5 Distressed
Located in East Hampton, NY
Victorian style wrought iron distressed ice cream parlor chairs, bistro chairs, a set of 5. Wrought iron metal frames, twisted backs and legs. See photos for wood seats in need of cu...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist Atomic 1950s Television by Olympic, Tambour Doors "rocket tuner"
By Olympus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super Rare! Modernist Atomic 1950s Television by Olympic, Tambour doors "new rocket tuner" Probably one of the best designed T.V'S I've ever seen. Stunning Blonde mahogany cabinet, S...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Wood, Mahogany

Ronson USA 1938 Art Deco Touch Tip Lighter Junior Bar In Steel & Lacquer
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Junior barman with touch tip lighter designed by Ronson. An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco pe...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood & Leather Samso Chair, 1958
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Samso Lounge Chair, 1958 Rare lounge chair produced for Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE) in Jonkoping, Sweden and designed by Danish master designer Ib Kofod-Lar...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish IB Kofod Larsen for Selig Penguin Accent Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is an original 'Penguin' chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Selig. This chair was designed in 1953 and had a limited production through the 1960s. This chair ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Copper, Gold

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Hans Janssen polychrome glass mask sculptur
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
education he follows in the footsteps of his family and opens pottery painting company “De Penguin”, where
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1990s Dutch Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Hans Janssen polychrome glass mask sculptur
Hans Janssen polychrome glass mask sculptur
H 28.35 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Midcentury Russian Bakelite Soda Siphon for Cocktails, Drinks
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Russian penguin soda syphon, in black and white enamel to the pressure welded cylinder
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Vintage 1940s Russian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Bakelite

Midcentury Chrome Ice Bucket Featuring Penguins
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury era chromed steel ice bucket with phonic resin handles featuring raised penguin relief
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Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Chrome Ice Bucket Featuring Penguins
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury era chromed steel ice bucket with phonic resin handles featuring raised penguin relief
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Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Lounge Chair for Christensen and Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Houston, TX
Ib Kofod-Larsen. "Penguin" chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Black metal frame with bent
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Georg Jensen Beak Pitcher in Stainless Steel by Maria Bernsten
By Maria Berntsen, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Penguin, its inspiration. Its rounded form is aerodynamic and elegant. Its unique shape combines fullness
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Beak Thermo Jug in Stainless Steel by Maria Bernsten
By Maria Berntsen, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Penguin, its inspiration. Its rounded form is aerodynamic and elegant. Its unique shape combines fullness
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Ice Shaver
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Japanese ice shaver with stylized penguin containing bright vibrant colors
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Vintage 1960s Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Japanese Ice Shaver
Japanese Ice Shaver
H 27 in W 18 in D 14 in
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blue Wool Club Lounge Chairs Theo Ruth Style
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Bunnik, NL
. With Ruth's Penguin (1953) and Congo chair (1952), Artifort embarked on innovative design.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

The Agenda
By Steven Michael Beck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
cast bronze, a hammer head and some steel nails. What we have photographed is the artist's proof out of
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Napier Style Penguin Cocktail Shaker in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Napier style cocktail shaker in shape of a penguin, made in stainless steel. The piece is in good
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20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danish Penguin Peppermill
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Danish teak peppermill shaped like a penguin. Movement by Peugeot Freres, France.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

Danish Penguin Peppermill
Danish Penguin Peppermill
H 5 in W 9 in D 3 in
1960s West Bend Chrome Penguin Ice Bucket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern vintage chrome West Bend penguin hot and cold server ice bucket, 1960s. Iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Silverplate Penguin Form Cocktail Shaker Napier Emil Schuelke
By Emil Schuelke, Napier Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A penguin form cocktail shaker in silver plated metal designed by Emil Schuelke (1901-1986) for
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

Vintage Iconic West Bend Penguin Ice Bucket, 1960s
By West Bend
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern vintage chrome West Bend penguin hot and cold server ice bucket, 1960s. Iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Iconic West Bend Penguin Ice Bucket, 1960s
By West Bend
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern vintage chrome West Bend penguin hot and cold server ice bucket, 1960s. Iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Iconic West Bend Penguin Ice Bucket, 1960s
By West Bend
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern vintage chrome West Bend penguin hot and cold server ice bucket, 1960s. Iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Iconic West Bend Penguin Ice Bucket, 1960s
By West Bend
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern vintage chrome West Bend penguin hot and cold server ice bucket, 1960s. Iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Sculptural Silver Plate Penguin Cocktail Shaker by Napier, C1932
By Napier Co., Emil Schuelke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and the original version of this iconic form cocktail shaker. The penguin art deco
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Ib Kofod-Larsen Pair of Penguin Easy Chairs, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ib Kofod-Larsen, set of 2 'Penguin' lounge chairs, wood, steel, metal and fabric upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Ronson 1935 PikaCig Magic Penguin Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box With Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
crafted with parts made up in solid patinated bronze for the penguin and chromed steel for the rest. It is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Enamel

Danish Bentwood and Steel Frame Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Danish Modern “Penguin” lounge chair design Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. The steel frame and the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Rosewood Bar and Mini-Fridge
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mini fridge and bar was custom-made by Penguin Refrigerated Furniture / Springer Industries in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel, Nickel

1950s Rosewood Bar and Mini-Fridge
1950s Rosewood Bar and Mini-Fridge
H 35.75 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Table Lamp Tiki by Kazuhide Takahama for Leucos
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Doornspijk, NL
giving it a distant resemblance of a penguin. A beautiful sculptural piece.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjaer Rosewood Writing Desk E. Pedersen & Son Denmark Mid 20th Century
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in Benington, Herts
chrome steel base. Denmark circa 1959. It doesn’t get much more iconic than this….of Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Steven Michael Beck Sculpture "The Agenda"
By Steven Michael Beck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
cast bronze, a Hammer head and some steel nails. What we have photographed is the artist's proof out of
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2010s American Figurative Sculptures

Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Penguin Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
rests with a walnut finish, solid steel frames, and black leather seats.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Vintage "Penguin" Chairs by Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
-enameled steel with slightly worn original finish.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Nivada “Antarctic” Diver’s Hours Minutes Bezel self winding wristwatch, c1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
seconds and date. With original signed Nivada crown. Caseback features charming image of Antarctic Penguin
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chrome West Bend "Penguin" Ice Bucket
By West Bend
Located in Houston, TX
Of overall circular form, the base decorated with an embossed parade of penguins along the border
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

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Penguin Steel For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal penguin steel for your home. A penguin steel — often made from wood, metal and steel — can elevate any home. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage penguin steel you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect penguin steel — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A penguin steel, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made penguin steel over the years, but those crafted by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Louis Vincent Aronson and Livio Seguso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Penguin Steel?

Prices for a penguin steel start at $900 and top out at $5,850 with the average selling for $1,700.