1. This modern masterpiece by Rudolph Schindler comes with a garden designed by Richard Neutra.

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The seminal Modernist architect Rudolph Schindler designed this four-bedroom stunner in Los Angeles’ trendy Silverlake neighborhood in 1925. Boasting a cutting-edge design that remains incredibly fresh today, the residence, known as the How House, was designated a Historical-Cultural Monument by the city of Los Angeles in 2007.

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Schindler, whose designs are centered around dynamic and functional interior spaces, created the How House for James Eads How—a well-known activist who dedicated his life to helping homeless migrant workers. The residence was later acquired by Michael Lafetra, a producer and collector of mid-century modern homes, who helmed a major restoration of the How House.

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The 2,426-square-foot residence is constructed almost entirely of center-cut Redwood and poured-in-place concrete, both inside and out. It features four fireplaces, a library, a two-story coffered living room, and walls of glass. An exquisite collection of modern furniture, bold, geometric lighting, and brightly-hued ceramics add to the How House’s mid-century charm.

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The residence is nestled into a hillside and offers panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley with the San Gabriel Mountains beyond. The home also includes a flat-terrace garden designed by another iconic California Modernist—Richard Neutra. The How House is listed for $2.5 million. Click here to view the full listing.

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Clockwise from top left: Pair of oak lounge chairs by Hans Wegner. Offered by Archive 20th Century; Deep blue leather sofa by Florence Knoll. Offered by Machine Age; Vintage Rosewood cocktail table by Johannes Andersen. Offered by Palm Beach Antique & Design Center; Tiffany Studios favrile pottery 'Queen Anne's Lace' vase, circa 1905. Offered by Lillian Nassau LLC.

2. This Cambridge mansion features a salon by Lockwood de Forest.

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This singular home—set back from neighboring houses on Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts—was designed by the Boston-based architect, Arthur Little, in 1888. The exterior of the Colonial Revival gem features an array of Neoclassical elements, including columns and pilasters, balconies with decorative balustrades, and keystone arches.

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Inside, the sprawling, ten-bedroom residence, known as the Joseph Thorp House, showcases an eclectic mix of influences. The home features a sumptuous teak salon by Lockwood de Forest, a leader of the Aesthetic Movement, a Norwegian-style library outfitted with a traditional "peasant" hearth, a Classical dining room complete with a Palladian bay of leaded glass, and a charming French country kitchen. The interiors are punctuated by an equally varied collection of antiques—elegant Louis XV and Queen Anne furniture adorns the salon, while a Baroque center table and chairs anchor the dining room.

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The Joseph Thorp House, which spans 8,372 square feet, features a spacious courtyard that includes perennial gardens, flower beds, and a fountain. The residence carries a $10.5 million price tag. Click here to view the full listing.

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Clockwise from top left: A nineteenth century upholstered settee. Offered by Blithewold Home; Attilio Piccirilli, History, circa 1901. Offered by Conner Rosenkranz; Hepplewhite shield back mahogany armchair, circa 1790-1795. Offered by Jeffrey Tillou Antiques; Louis XV style dore bronze and cobalt porcelain eight-arm chandelier; Offered by Gary Rubinstein Antiques.