1. This restored Eichler masterpiece sits on the shores of Marin’s Belvedere Lagoon.  

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During the mid-twentieth century, the visionary Modernist architect, Joseph Eichler, populated northern California with his crisp, clean homes. Built in 1964, this five bedroom, 3,290-square-foot gem is in a class of its own. Located in Marin County, one of the most sought after residential areas in the country, the sun-filled abode sits on the shores of the Belvedere Lagoon, tucked between the Tiburon Peninsula and Belvedere Island.  

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Photo via Pacific Union/Christie’s International Real Estate

The residence underwent a major renovation in 2013, but retains many of its Eichler hallmarks, including soaring beamed ceilings, walls of glass, and an open floor plan that flows effortlessly between indoor and outdoor spaces. The pristine home features a soothing neutral palette and is the perfect venue for a collection of pared-down Scandinavian modern furniture. This is made beautifully apparent in the dining room, which features elegant teak dining chairs and a Danish modern sideboard. 

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Located on one of the widest sections of the Lagoon, the residence is more secluded than other homes in the area. The abode features a large patio, a pool, a spa, and a private dock. The modern masterpiece is listed for $4.29 million. Click here to view the full listing.

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Clockwise from top left: Set of dining chairs by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Offered by FK - Gallery; Swedish rosewood dining table. Offered by Las Venus; Tommi Parzinger linen chandelier. Offered by Craig Van Den Brulle; Mid-century Danish sideboard by Svend Aage Larsen. Offered by Horseman Antiques.

2. This Medieval home in Gramercy Park belongs to a celebrated frame restorer.

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Believe it or not, this Medieval-style apartment is located in Manhattan’s Gramercy Park neighborhood. Built by the iconic architecture firm, Schwartz & Gross, in 1930, the singular residence has been home to Yanos Aranyi, an art collector and frame restorer, for the past fifty years.

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Photo via Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Designed in the style of an elegant Tudor Revival home, the 1,868-square-foot, two-bedroom masterpiece is awash in finely-crafted details, including fourteen stained glass windows, stone arches, and carved statues, moldings, and vignettes. The residence also boasts two fireplaces, tracery ceilings, wood-panelled walls, and custom bookshelves with hidden storage. Aranyi decorated the residence with European antiques, including Georgian chairs, an Empire sofa, and Rococo mirrors, as well as nineteenth-century paintings, and dozens of orate, gilded frames—naturally.

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The utterly unique home features eighty-feet of frontage along Gramercy Park North and a spacious terrace. Aranyi has been trying to unload the residence for a while and originally listed it in 2014 for $7 million. The home now carries a $5.5 million price tag. Click here to view the full listing.

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Clockwise from top left: A highly carved classical sofa. Offered by The Stanley Weiss Collection; Pair of exceptional George III chairs. Offered by R.M. Barokh Fine Antiques; Dutch Rococo mirror. Offered by Susan Silver Antiques; An exquisite pair of monumental andirons, circa 1860. Offered by Tom Robinson.