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.
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.’
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.’
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.’