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Here’s the Definitive Volume on Donald Judd’s Minimalist Furniture Designs

Artnet News

The Judd Foundation's first book on the artist's furniture features his greatest hits and deep cuts alike. The post Here’s the Definitive Volume on Donald Judd’s Minimalist Furniture Designs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson furniture to sell

Antique Collecting

A selection of early Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson furniture will be offered in a 20th Century Design Sale on October 5 The post Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson furniture to sell appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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MacKenzie-Childs furniture: more is more

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Whimsy meets drama in the colorful furniture and decorative goods made by MacKenzie-Childs.

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How to Paint Furniture With Chalk Paint

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Chalk paint, a flexible and well-liked option for changing furniture appearance, is often used when you want to give your pieces a vintage or shabby chic look. Learning how to paint furniture with chalk can boost your DIY creativity and revive the olden days’ charm in antique furnishings.

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Furniture by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne easily beat estimates at Ahlers & Olgletree

Auction Central News

ATLANTA — Three key lots of the unique furniture designs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne came to market June 26 at Ahlers & Ogletree as part of their Modern and Contemporary Art and Design sale. Despite sturdy estimates, all three beat their top numbers handily. Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers.

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Functional Sculpture and ‘Art Furniture’ Abound at a New Exhibition

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Varying levels of functionality are on display at Superhouse's “The Odd Couple: American Art Furniture 1980-Now” in New York. The post Functional Sculpture and ‘Art Furniture’ Abound at a New Exhibition appeared first on Artnet News.

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A Brief Introduction to Art Deco Furniture: Design Icons and Influences

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A hallmark of Art Deco furniture, streamlined geometry finds its architectural and design counterpart in Streamline Moderne. Exposed to the workings of his father’s construction business in late 19th-century Paris, Émile-Jacques Ruhlman rose to prominence as a furniture designer early in the subsequent century.