Ladder Back Chairs

Very early set of four ladder back chairs.  These charming chairs have their original paint decoration as well as their original rush seats.  They are quite sturdy and surprisingly comfortable.  Back 33" h., seat 17 1/2" h., 17" w.  American, c. 1840 SOLD

Impressionistic Landscape

This somewhat moody and mysterious landscape features two relatively abstract figures holding hands in the foreground (a mother and daughter?) set against an earthy, desert-like background.  The sky is a twirl of smoky grays and blues.  There is no signature, but on the reverse of the wonderfully complimentary frame there are the remnants of a label which reads "color society" and the date of 1949 written in pencil.  30" l., 25" h. c. 1949 SOLD

Faux BambooTable

Sophisticated and finely crafted faux bamboo sofa/ console table with elegant lines and carved Greek key detail.  48" l., 15 1/2" w., 28" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

"Syrocowood" Cornucopia Wall Pockets

Pair of bronzed wood wall pockets made by Syrocowood of NY.  These wall pockets are waterproof and add a nice decorative element to any room, especially when filled with a few floral sprigs.  11" h., 6" w. American, c. 1940's SOLD

Sunday Times

If you are looking for a great bit of 1940's (and beyond) history and the perfect magazine rack, this is it.  Imagine all of the stories this New York Times newspaper rack could tell.  This metal rack has five newspaper/ magazine holders and all the springs are in good working order.  42" h.,  17" l.,  17" w.  American, c. 1940's  SOLD

"3 Easy Pieces" Saturday Sale!

Handsome period Chippendale cherry chest with four graduated drawers.  Each drawer has oval brass pulls with a beehive design.  The chest sits on four bracket feet.  It has developed a rich, warm patina over the past two hundred years and would suit a living room, den or bedroom quite beautifully.  44" l., 21" w., 35" h.  American, c. early 19th c. SOLD

While this piece dates to the early 19th century, the simplicity of design makes it feel somehow very modern. The chest has two drawers and the top flips open for lots of storage.  It has a nice, warm, golden patina.  45" l., 18 1/2" w.,  45 1/2" h.  American, c. 1st half 19th c.  SOLD

Classic, elegant, Hepplewhite style mahogany cabinet with delicate satinwood inlay, adjustable shelves and key lock doors.  The separate base has one drawer with dove-tailed construction, satinwood inlay, and brass pulls and feet.  This piece would make an excellent bookcase or display cabinet.  44" l., 21 1/2" w. 78" h. American, early 20th c.  SOLD

"Harden Furniture Co." Leather Sofa

Classic Chippendale style camel-back sofa made by Harden Furniture Co.  Harden has been producing fine quality furniture in New York State for almost 170 years.  This handsome two seat tufted sofa is upholstered in a supple smoky blue leather and has fluted wood legs and decorative upholstery tacks.  62" l., 34" h., 28" w.  American, mid 20th c. SOLD

Starburst Sculpture

Chic, beautifully crafted starburst sculpture on a Carrara marble base.  Add a nice punch of visual interest with this great decorative piece.  25" h., 14" diam.  New SOLD

"Ken Benson" Vase

A modern, geometric, silver-plated vase designed by Ken Benson and marked St. James Brazil, Ken Benson Design on the bottom.  9" h. 3 3/4" w.  Brazilian, 2nd half 20th c. SOLD

"Jacques Adnet" French Modernist Chandelier

Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) was a renowned French Modernist designer as well as an architect and interior designer.  He was acknowledged as one of the most exciting and innovative designers at the 1925 Expositions des Arts Decoratifs in Paris.  Adnet was known for his cutting edge yet elegant designs as well as the way in which he mixed materials.  In 1950 he partnered with Hermes to create a luxurious line of leather covered furniture and interior accessories.  Amongst his other accomplishments, he was President of the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs, he decorated the homes of two French presidents and he designed the interiors of several of the most luxurious ocean liners built during the 1950's.   This exceptional chandelier by Adnet features five brass arms, with lucite and brass bobeches, which extend from a pentagonal brass base.  The base supports a cage of glass rods, and crystal balls decorate the top and base of the chandelier.  The chandelier has been rewired and the fabric shades are new.  21" h., 20" diam.  French, c. 1940's  SOLD

"Lurelle Guild" Stratford Compote

Lurelle Guild (1898-1985) was an industrial designer at the forefront of American Modern design during the Art Deco period and beyond.  This iconic compote was designed by Guild and produced by the American Aluminum Company.  It is composed of aluminum and glass and feels as modern today as when it was created almost eighty years ago. The compote, as well as other Guild designs, can be found in the permanent collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.  13 3/4" diam.  5 1/2" h.  American, c. 1934  SOLD

"Syrocco" Manhattan Skyline

Very cool, large wall art made by the Syrocco Company of NY.  It depicts the New York City skyline in the background with a bridge spanning the entire length of the skyline in the foreground.  51" l., 16" h.  American, c. 1969  SOLD