Paul Chelko; Untitled Abstract Oil on Board

Paul Chelko (1933-2007) was an American (Georgia) artist who was active for more than 40 years.  In addition to a long and very successful artistic career, he also taught art at various institutions in the U.S. and was a member of the White House Art in the Embassies Program.  His work has been featured in the High Museum of Art and The Smithsonian, and his collectors included Oprah Winfrey, Frank Sinatra, Vincent Price, and Coretta Scott King.  This signed abstract oil on board is an earlier work in its original frame.  If you've always wondered what it would be like to live like Oprah, here is an opportunity to share a bit of her (art) world if... "You get the painting, you get the painting, you get the painting!"  38" w., 28" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear and some chips to the frame.

Italian Tassel Table

Tassels and tiers.  Lovely three-tiered, gilded, twisted metal tassel table with glass shelves.  31" h., 17" diam.  Italian, c. 1950's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Bloomingdale's Bergere Chair

An original ad for the Bloomingdale's 'Trianon' Collection reads...."Magnificent reproductions that have been so faithfully reproduced, the results are breathtaking.  Notice hand carved frames of imported woods in rich mellow tones.  Sumptuous fabrics straight from the days of ballroom galas; damasks, brocades, silks, velvets, even suede.  These luxurious coverings are filled to the bursting with down and feathers.  All spring systems have been done in an 8-way hand tied method.  We urge you to come and see this spectacular assortment of singular works of beauty."  I really need to work on my copy game!  This Bergere chair from the Trianon collection has a hand carved frame and retains it's original sumptuous, somewhat regal, purple cotton velvet upholstery.  The chair is stuffed with horse hair and the cushion with down.  It has its original Bloomingdale's label  37.5" h., 22.5" w., 19.5" d.  American, c. December 26, 1973  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Iconic MCM chair and ottoman with aluminum bases by Plycraft in the style of Eames.  It was originally purchased in 1972 and has had one owner.  If you've never tried one of these out, they are the ultimate reading, watching, or just relaxing chair and ottoman combination.  Chair, 36" h., 32" w., 27" d.  Ottoman, 17" h., 25" w., 21" d.  American, c. 1972  SOLD
Condition:  Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear, mainly to the seat cushion and back of headrest.

At Home with M.T.A.

It's always nice when pieces from the shop find the perfect home.  Our Curtis Jere 'Pom Flower' sculpture is a focal point in the dazzling dining room of designer Caroline Weekes.  Caroline is back in Canada after a lengthy tenure in the states working for several top American design firms.  She is currently establishing her own design firm and will be sharing her exceptional eye and design talents here in Canada.

Curtis Jere Bandstand

American Bandstand....or maybe French.  Either way, this is definitely the most charming and perhaps the prettiest Curtis Jere wall sculpture we have featured.  The pagoda style bandstand in the background has a verdigris canopy with floral decoration, patinated brass music stands, and a decorative verdigris fence.  The trees flanking the bandstand are filling in for spring with Modernist foliage.  In the foreground, a cluster of cafe chairs are assembled and awaiting the arrival of concertgoers.  It is signed C. Jere.  46" l., 28" h., 4" d.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Pair of Blanc de Chine Lamps

Sophisticated Sixties pair of Blanc de Chine Asian Modern table lamps with porcelain crackle finish glaze bodies and ebonized bases.  (Bases only)    24" h., 5.5" w., 5.5" d.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Curtis Jere (Attr.) Globe Sculpture

While we can't find a signature or any other examples of this sensational globe sculpture online, based on the design and quality of construction we feel very confident in attributing it to Curtis Jere.  The decorating possibilities for this monumental hanging globe are only limited by your imagination.  It would work beautifully above a dining table, a bed, in a kitchen, den or just about anywhere a hanging fixture would live.  It is made of welded brass rods and torch cut brass sheets that have been molded to give the countries/ continents dimension.  36" diam.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD

Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.  

Modernage Coffee/ Cocktail Table

Nothing beats a great companion.  This is the ever so swellegant partner to the side table posted earlier.  Designed and crafted by Modernage of N.Y.C., it packs a big Deco punch for its relatively modest size.  It's the perfect solution when lots of style is needed but space is limited.  36" w., 18" d., 16" h.  American, c. 1930's  SOLD
Condition:  Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear and some variation of finish.

Modernage Side Table

American Beauty.  Whether your tastes lean toward the traditional or modern, there's no denying the sculptural beauty of this side table made by the Modernage Furniture Company of  N.Y.C.  It was designed and retailed during the height of the American Art Deco period.  27" w., 12" d., 26" h.  American, c. 1930's SOLD

Condition:  Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear and some variation of finish.  

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Henredon Chest/ Server/ Desk

This handsome Chippendale style piece by Henredon does triple duty; chest, server and desk.  It has two long drawers with Chippendale style brasses and escutcheons.  Below is a door which opens to a storage compartment.  On either side of the door are a pair of square drawers.  The door and all the drawers have contrasting banded mahogany inlay.  Two slides pull-out to support an additional writing/ serving surface which also has banded mahogany inlay.  34" w., 16" d. (32" when top is flipped open) 29.5" h.  American,   c. 1970's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Marge Carson Pouf

'Pouf', the magic home accessory.  This one was designed by Marge Carson in the style of Karl Springer.  It has a brass base and its original polished cotton print upholstery.  Very versatile and very pretty.  20" w., 20" d., 15" h.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD
Condition:  Upholstery in excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.  Base in very good vintage condition with minor surface wear.

Milo Baughman for D.I.A.; Chrome and Glass Coffee Table

More Milo.  This cool, clean-lined and thoroughly modern coffee table was designed by Milo Baughman for the Design Institute of America.  It has a polished chrome frame and an inset glass top.  38" w., 38" d., 15" h.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Sale!

Our Annual Winter Sale starts today!  There are some sensational savings on virtually everything in the shop (with the exception of contemporary fine art).  If you subscribe to the blog,  the sale posts won't show up in your inbox, so please visit the blog directly for a sampling of sale items.  

Turner Chinese Chippendale Style Mirror

Turner Classic Mirrors.  While Turner is best known today for their 1950's and 60's modern mirrors and wall art, https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/mirrors/wall-mirrors/large-mod-pop-art-silver-bubble-mirror/id-f_10189681/ they also produced some very beautiful classic styles.  https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/mirrors/convex-mirrors/large-ornate-federal-admiral-eagle-convex-mirror/id-f_10908181/   
This large and very impressive Chinese Chippendale/ Hollywood Regency style mirror has a molded composite frame that has been designed and finished to look like hand carved gilded wood.  57" h., 31" w., 5" d.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bench

It was a good harvest this week.  It yielded Gibbings gold.  This exceptional piece was designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.  It does elegant double duty as a bench/ ottoman and a coffee table.  It has been professionally, meticulously and lovingly restored to a new golden glory.  The carved frame with plume detail is lacquered in a soft gold with a satin finish.  The cushion is newly upholstered in a rich and luxurious warm gold mohair.  48" l., 22" d., 18" h.  American, c. 1947 SOLD
Condition:  Excellent restored condition.

Pair of Baughman Style Magazine Tables

Cool, clean, modern pair of chromed metal tables with glass tops and faux leather magazine slings.  25" l., 17" w., 19.5" h.  American, c. 1970  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Milo Baughman for D.I.A.; Dining Table and Chairs

Party Planning.  Do you find your dinner parties are lacking a little lustre lately?  Maybe it's not your cooking or your conversation.  Perhaps it's your dining room that needs a little shine.  Add some sparkle to your entertaining this year with this super chic set of modern Chinese Chippendale style chrome dining chairs.  They were designed by Milo Baughman for the Design Institute of America and are well crafted and very substantial.  They have been recently reupholstered in a luxurious charcoal grey velvet.  There are 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs.  The coordinating table was also designed by Baughman for the D.I.A.  American, c. 1970's  Arm Chairs, 38" h., 22" w., 21" d.  Sides, 38" h., 19" w., 20" d.  Table, 60" l., 34" w., 28" h.  Chairs $2,450.00 for the set.  SOLD
Condition:  Excellent-very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
As always, it's worth the drive to Hamilton, or we can arrange delivery.  https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/dining-room-chairs/dia-milo-baughman-chrome-chinese-chippendale-armchairs-set-of-eight/id-f_10057941/