Thursday, October 31, 2019

Federal Style Mirror



If you want to add some decorative pop to a room, nothing hits the mark like a Federal style bullseye mirror.  This is the latest addition to our assortment.  It's a very nicely carved gilt and ebonized wood, classic bullseye mirror with the 13 balls.  The balls represent the original 13 colonies.  36" h., 26.5" w., 2.25" d.  American, c. 1940's  $350.00  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Regency Style Dolphin Mirror




A little eye candy for Halloween.  This is of a newer vintage, but it's a pretty extraordinary and very impressive piece.  The Regency style mirror has an aged-looking convex glass surrounded by two intertwined gilded dolphins.  The dolphins have very realistic features, and their tails knot to crown this regal beauty.  There are a few examples of similar mirrors online ranging up to CA $24,000.00 for a pair.  https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/mirrors/convex-mirrors/pair-of-regency-style-dolphin-giltwood-parcel-ebonized-convex-mirrors/id-f_3938003/
 https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/mirrors/convex-mirrors/regency-style-dolphin-form-convex-mirror/id-f_416606/
As always, we like to treat you to great value at MTA.  34" h., 31" w., 4" d.  c. 21st c. SOLD    
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Saturday, October 26, 2019

United Furniture Credenza




Great form.  Great function.  Lots of style and lots of storage on this nine drawer credenza by United Furniture.  64" l., 17.5" d., 29.25" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.  

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Halloween Sale!

Many treats!  If you subscribe to the blog, the sale items won't appear in your inbox.  Please go to the blog directly for a sampler of what's on sale.  Better yet, stop in for the full assortment.  A few of the pieces aren't on the shop floor.  So if you'd like to come in to look at a particular item, please give a call or text to 416.407.1269.  Thanks!

Century Furniture Co. Asian Modern Chair

In the style of James Mont, this Asian Modern Ming chair by Century Furniture Company has traditional Asian elements with brass accents.  The frame is walnut and the seat is upholstered in a cream silk blend fabric.  29.5" h., 30.5" w., 27.5" d.   American, c. 1970's  $425.00  SALE  $225.00
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear

Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal for the American Design Foundation; Lounge Chair





Details, details, details.  This rare chair was designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal for the American Design Foundation and crafted by Winchendon Furniture.  It doesn't shout at you, but rather reveals its attributes quietly and slowly.  It's all in the details.  Some nice Shaker influences are present, similar to Stewart and MacDougal's Drexel designs.  Newer upholstery.  32" h., 26" w., 26" d.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. 

Pair of Lane Side Tables





Lane at its best.  This is the nicest pair of Lane tables we have featured or remember seeing.  The attention to detail is fantastic, from the curves and contrasting woods on the tops to the design of the pulls on the base drawers.  The tables have beautiful graining and rich, warm walnut coloring.  They are finished on all sides.  20" h., 26" w., 26" d.   American, c. 1960's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.    

Ficks Reed Cube Chair and Table




Ficks Reed was founded in 1885 and produced rattan furniture on par with McGuire.  Over its long history, it collaborated with noted designers such as Dorothy Draper, Paul Frankl and John Wisner.  This handsome, very high quality cube lounge chair and cube table by Ficks Reed are later 1970's designs.  Both the chair and table have bamboo and hardwood frames and raffia bindings.  The upholstery and foam are original and in great condition.  The upholstery on the loose, zippered cushions is easily replaced if the color or fabric don't appeal.  Chair 28" h., 26" w., 32" d.;  Table 30.25" w., 30.25" d., 21" h.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Woods of Hawaii Monkey-Pod-Wood Table




Aloha!  'Honolulu's finest, at Waikiki'... Woods of Hawaii, shimmering, beautifully grained, Monkey-Pod-Wood, biomorphic table.  28" w., 16" d., 21" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Maitland Smith Console Table





Lots of decorative punch and appeal to this Maitland Smith console.  The heavy iron base has a rich verdigris finish and the inset top is tessellated stone.  36" w., 18" d., 30" h.  American, c. late 20th c. SOLD
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Lucite Stool


Cool and clear, Charles Hollis Jones?, super stylish 1970's lucite stool on casters.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD  $225.00
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

MCM Harbor Painting


Bold, bright and very decorative MCM oil on canvas painting of a harbor scene.  The painted wood frame is original.  Great cottage art!  53" h., 43" w.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.  

Curtis Jere Clipper Ship



This one is yare!  Our latest offering from our Jere Boutique is this large copper clipper ship wall sculpture.  It's beautifully detailed and has 17 mesh sails.  It's signed and dated.  42" w., 30" h., 3" d.  American, c. 1975  $650.00  SALE  $395.00
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Curtis Jere Sailboat Sculpture


We're having a regatta!  This is the newest of the three large Jere boat sculptures currently in the shop.  This one is a beauty and features seven copper sailboats with verdigris detail in full sail on the sea.  The waves are composed of copper rods.  Each boat has one or two copper flags.  48" l., 21" h., 7" d.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD  
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Decorative Crafts Table


Decorative Crafts of Greenwich, CT has been designing and importing fine furniture since 1928.  They are known for their superior craftsmanship, quality and classic designs.  This Italian made, marble-top table by Decorative Crafts has rich cherry veneers, ebonized columns and patinated bronze decoration.  Similar tables currently produced by Design Crafts retail for around $3,000.00 U.S.  25.5" h., 24" diam.  Italian, c. late 20th c.  SOLD
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.  

Classical Head Studies





There was an instant attraction to these Classical head studies.  It may have been because they reminded me of a favorite work, Song of Love, by a favorite artist, Giorgio de Chirico.  The late 19th/ early 20th c. drawings are not signed, but they are beautifully rendered and now beautifully framed.  They have been given new life and a new modernity in their black shadow box frames.  They are mounted on top of the mats to show their raw edges.  29.5" h., 24.5" w. framed.  c. late 19th/ early 20th c.  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear and new frames.        

Woodard Bar Cart



'Woodard, style authority in wrought iron'.  This very stylish bar/ serving cart by Woodard is all original with factory paint and no breaks in the mesh.  It's good to go as is (with age appropriate wear to the paint) or refresh with a coat of black, or update with your favorite color.  Maybe a coat of white to match the Sculptura set, which is still up for grabs.  39" w., 22" d., 27" h.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.