"Drexel, Wallace Nutting" Sideboard

Very classic and elegant sideboard from the Drexel, Wallace Nutting collection.  The sideboard has three fluted drawers, fluted, tapered legs, an inlaid border on the top, and a brass gallery.  74" l., 19 1/2" w., 34" h., (gallery adds another 11") American, c.1966 SOLD

"John Van Koert for Drexel" Tall Chest

Designed by noted 20th c. designer John Van Koert (see earlier posts for more information on designer) this tall chest of drawers was part of the Drexel Profile Collection.  The design of the cabinet as well as the hardware is very sculptural, and the piece has a beautiful "profile".  It was extremely well cared for and even retained the original hang tag.  34" l.,  21" w., 48" h.  American, c.1950's SOLD

Olexander Wlasenko; "Double Indemnity"

"Double Indemnity" is a rare glimpse into American cinema for Olexander, whose focus is usually French and Italian films.  Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray engage in a psycho-dramatic pause. The male enters a room with a drink and cigarette in hand. The female actor is concealed from view of the male lead. The viewer sees all.  69" l., 42" h. framed.   SOLD

Chinese Garden Stools

These traditional porcelain Chinese garden stools are great looking, functional accent pieces that can be used indoors and out.  They are available in white or metallic silver (sold out) glazes.  19" h., 13" diam.  New, SOLD

Lanterns

Substantial, beautifully designed, stainless and glass candle lanterns.  New,  lg. 28" h., 9" l., 9" w. $155.00 temporarily sold out  med.  24" h., 9" l., 9" w. $135.00

Lacquered Bamboo Vases

Large, very decorative, high gloss, lacquered bamboo vases in a variety of shapes and sizes.  The two vases pictured are 20" and 21" high.  New, $49.00-$69.00

Baroque Pheasant

Very striking, Blanc de Chine style "baroque pheasant" sculpture.  24" h.,  14" l.,  6 1/2" w.  New, SOLD

Olexander Wlasenko; "Beach Scene"

"Beach Scene" is an energized, Felliniesque coastal moment on the margins of "La Dolce Vita".  Marcello
Mastroianni is pictured looking down, surrounded by Italian youth. They observe an enigmatic sea
creature monster that lies at their feet.  I love the way Olex has captured a girl's shadow from the next film still in the border.   36" l., 29" h. framed.  SOLD

Lana del Rey "Video Games"

More music from and for the road.... Initially (last year) Lana del Rey was hailed as "the next big thing and the it girl" by the critics.  By the beginning of this year she was getting panned, largely due to a few shaky, live vocal performances.  All of this happened before her first album was even released.  We'll see what the future holds for the 25 year old singer.  In the meantime, love this song.

"John Van Koert for Drexel" Chest

Chest of drawers from the Drexel "Profile Collection" designed by John Van Koert.  This chest is very versatile and the perfect size for use in a dining room, bedroom, hallway or living room.  48" l.,  21" w.  32" h.  American, c.1950's SOLD

"James Mont" Style Chinoiserie Dining Table and Chairs

Sophisticated details on this cerused oak dining table with four chairs, in the style of James Mont.  The table base is curved with elliptical rungs. The top has a gently bevelled edge and there is one leaf.  The chair backs have James Mont's signature Greek key motif.  56" l.,  36" w., 29 1/2" h., (leaf is 12" w.)  American, c.1950  SOLD

"James Mont" Style Chinoiserie Cabinet

Very stylish, Chinese Modern, cerused oak cabinet in the style of James Mont.  The base of this two piece cabinet has carved panels on each of the three doors.  Doors open to shelves on either side and four drawers in the center.  The top has etched glass doors and adjustable shelves.  57" l.,  16" w.,  67" h.  American, c.1950 SOLD

"Drexel Furniture Co." Sideboard

Bookmatched, inlaid sideboard by Drexel.  This piece has five doors, three of which open to shelves and two that open to drawers.  There is a felt lined silver drawer as well.  67" l., 19" w., 30" h.  American, c. 1960's.  SOLD

"Drexel Furniture Co." Wardrobe

Designed as part of the Drexel "Index" Collection, this clean-lined, well constructed wardrobe offers a very stylish storage solution.  It has two clothing racks for hanging, two compartments for sweaters, etc., two shelvves and two drawers.  40" l., 19" w., 78" h.  American, c.1967 SOLD

Olexander Wlasenko; "Two Lights"

Strikingly beautiful new work by Olexander;  this very large piece features the Danish born actress Ana Karina from the French film "She did it her Way".  The drawing shows Ana as a bobbed-haired beauty passing two lights.  She has a sultry and ambivalent look on her face.  Ana, who was discovered by Coco Chanel and later married to Jean-Luc Godard, was one of the queen's of French cinema's "New Wave". While she may not be as well known as some movie icons, she had quite a successful career as an actress and also as a singer and writer.  60" l., 36" w. unframed.  Canadian, 2012   SOLD

Photograph above shows Ana c.1960's

"John Van Koert for Drexel" Dining Table and Chairs

John Van Koert designed silverware and furniture that helped to introduce modernist shapes. Born in Manitoba, Canada, he later moved to Milwaukee, where he studied at the University of Wisconsin to be a painter and sculptor and taught design in the art department. After World War II, he settled in New York as a jewelry designer for Harry Winston and branched out into industrial design.
His flatware designs in silver for Towle were well known in the 50's. One of them, ''Contour,'' a sleek Miro-like design, was chosen to represent modernism in ''Knife, Fork and Spoon,'' a 1951 traveling exhibition on the history of eating implements organized by the Walter Art Center of Minneapolis.
In 1954, he was exhibition director of ''Design in Scandinavia,'' a show that traveled for three years, to venues including the Brooklyn Museum of Art; it helped introduce Scandinavian modern design to Americans.  Most of his furniture designs were done for Drexel.

This drop leaf dining table from the  Drexel "Profile Collection" measures 70" long when the leaves are extended, 26" long when the leaves are dropped and it has 3 additional leaves.  Each additional leaf is 12", which allows for a fully extended table of 106".  The table is 42" wide and 29" high. It comes with the original table pads.  Each of the four chairs measure 18" to the seat and 32" to the top of the back rest. They are 19" wide at the seat.  American c. 1950's SOLD

"Blenko Glass" Decanter

The Blenko Glass Company is America's oldest manufacturer of handmade glassware.  This coral colored decanter has a very interesting  shape and it's original bulbous stopper.  12" h., 3"w.  American, c.1960's  SOLD

Ceramic Bowl

Great graphic and colors on this textured, mid-century gryphon bowl.  10 1/2" in diam.  Italian, c. 1950's SOLD

Glass Table Lamp

Mouth-blown table lamps with a lustrous pearlized finish and a lucite base.  13" h., 12"w.  New  SOLD

Glass Table Lamp

These modern glass lamps which have a somewhat "beachy" feel are mouth-blown and then hand ground to create a beautiful textured effect.  22" h., 13" w.  New SOLD

"James Mont" Style Chinoiserie Credenza

Sensational styling on this cerused oak Chinoiserie credenza designed in the style of James Mont.   62" l., 32" h., 20" w. American, c.1950 SOLD

Walnut Secretary with Rolltop Desk

Handsome walnut secretary with burled walnut rolltop desk.  The roll top opens to reveal a pull out writing surface and a number of open compartments and drawers.  The top section has three adjustable shelves and the original glass.  85" h., 40" l.,  23" w.  American, c.1870 SOLD

Pair of "Grosfeld House" Inlaid Bouillotte Tables

Very fine pair of Grosfeld House, Louis XVI style, single drawer tables in walnut with floral satinwood inlays.  The marble tops are trimmed in mounted bronze galleries.  Each table is 29 1/2 high 26" in diam. American, c. 1940's SOLD

Fleur-de-lis Gilt Mirror

Elegant gold gilt mirror with repeating fleur-de-lis and cascading flower and vine design.  47" h., 26 "w.  American, first half 20th c. SOLD

"Weiman Furniture Co." Table

Beautifully detailed, excellent quality, Neoclassical table made by Weiman.  This table is similar in style to the previously listed pair by Weiman.  It is two tiered and has a tooled leather top, figured Honduran mahogany bordered in ribbon mahogany, lion's head decoration and shell feet in bronze.  25"l., 25"w., 28"h.  American, c.1940's SOLD