Queer Eye Fans, Rejoice: Tan France Has Pulled Together An Exclusive Auction At 1stDibs

Queer Eye fans, rejoice. Particularly if you love interiors. Tan France, the fashion designer best known for remixing drab wardrobes, has partnered with vintage and secondhand marketplace, 1stDibs to create a droolworthy auction collection of furnishings, art and jewellery. 

Bidding Starts Now: Tan France’s Handpicked 1stDibs Auction

A mid-century vase crafted in elegant smoked murano glass. Sleek dark wood and leather chairs portaled direct from buzzy 1960s Rome. Eighteen-carat modernist statement earrings that glimmer. And more – because this certainly isn’t your typical auction. There’ll be no placing bids on lots dressed in black-tie and scavenging canapés – on collections of items by faceless curators. In fact, the curator is a very recognisable face, and one known for his impeccable taste. 

From today, bidding is open on a limited time only auction curated by designer-cum-presenter Tan France, comprised of hand-selected items from online vintage marketplace, 1stDibs. The items, many of which were discovered while shopping for his own Salt Lake City home, are a celebration of Tan’s signature style. Expect remarkable pieces ranging from gorgeous Scandi mid-century cabinetry to arresting contemporary American art.

Lucky bidding!

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Sneak Peek: What To Expect

Slim Aarons, Saks Fifth Ave, 1955.

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Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Design Dark Wood Cabinet, 1960s.

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Vintage German Handle Jug ‘Or Vase’ ‘Fat Lava’ Style.

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Modernist 1980s Hexagonal shape 18k Gold Re-design Carnelian Turquoise Earrings

Tan says: ‘Although they’re from the 1980s, these earrings have an amazing Art Deco–inspired design in radiant eighteen-karat gold. They’d be equally stunning with a T-shirt and jeans or a dress for a night out. I’m always looking for gifts for my castmates, and these would be really lovely.’

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Contemporary Golden ring with insect, 18K yellow and black gold.

Tan says: ‘This ring is so clever. It’s by a Spanish company called ECH that makes jewellery with interchangeable charms — mostly little winged insects but also semiprecious gems in different colours. I like the mixed metals and the piece’s sense of humour.’

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1950s Flavio Poli Italian Mid-Century Modern Pendant Glass Lamp for Seguso.

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1970s Vintage Abstract Italian Smoked Green Murano Glass Oval Flower Vase.

Tan says: ‘This vintage Murano-glass vase has an unusual design that makes it like a piece of sculpture. I would fill it with white flowers or with all greenery for a beautiful monochromatic statement.’

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