1. This David Adjaye-designed gem is currently owned by a major art dealer/collector.

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This oceanfront residence was designed by the British architect, David Adjaye, for Adam Lindemann—a mega-dealer and collector, who founded New York and Los Angeles’ Venus galleries. The 7,500-square-foot, six-bedroom home features a traditional Shingle Style exterior and sleek, contemporary interiors complete with unique wood-lined floors, walls, and ceilings. The truly stunning retreat sits on over three acres at the tip of Long Island in Montauk.

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The centerpiece of the home is the great room—a commanding space outfitted with a double-sided concrete fireplace and a wall of French doors that provide sweeping ocean views. Naturally, the residence is home to a blue-chip art collection and many of the works are currently for sale. the exquisite artworks are complemented by beautifully crafted, sculptural furnishings, including a custom platform bed designed by Adjaye and a sculpted-front cabinet by the midcentury modern master, Paul Evans.

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Among the residence’s myriad amenities is a wine cellar, a home theater, and a gunite pool and spa. The home, which is listed for $25 million, recently dropped $4.5 million in price. Click here to view the full listing.

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Clockwise from top left: Paul Evans forge front cabinet. Offered by The Exchange Int; Sculptural lounge chair and ottoman attributed to Charles Stendig. Offered by Automaton; Rosewood dining table by Henry Rosengren Hansen. Offered by Corinne Robbins, Inc.; Early straight back chairs by George Nakashima. Offered by Tishu.


2. The celebrated architect, David Adler, designed this residence for the heiress to the Morton Salt fortune.

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David Adler—the American architect responsible for many of the Chicago area’s most celebrated historic homes—designed this French New-Classical style residence for Jean Morton Cudahy, the daughter of Joy Morton, founder of the Morton Salt Company. Built in 1912, the 10,000-square-foot, eight-bedroom estate is perched on two private acres in Lake Forest, Illinois. The property includes an in-ground pool, hot tub, tennis court, and beautifully manicured grounds and gardens.

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The palatial home features seventeen formal rooms that are awash in finely crafted details, including original millwork and herringbone hardwood floors. The residence’s stately interiors are the ideal backdrop for a collection of ornate antiques finished in luxurious materials, such as marble and giltwood. Highlights include elaborate Regency furniture, sumptuously upholstered Louis XVI dining chairs, and commanding Baroque case pieces.

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Like the Lindemann residence, the Morton Salt Estate recently underwent a major price reduction, dropping from $8.9 million down to $4.9 million. Click here to view the full listing.

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Clockwise from top left: Fine Regence or early Louis XV giltwood and marble-top console table. Offered by Gary Rubinstein Antiques;  Fine English Regency period armchair. Offered by R.M. Barokh Fine Antiques; Jean Leon Gerome, Hoop Dancer (La Joueuse de Cerceau), 1891. Offered by Mark Murray Fine Paintings; French, Louis XV period, giltwood, Provençal mirror. Offered by Mary Helen McCoy Fine Antiques & Interiors.