Saturday, June 8, 2013

"Royal Haeger" Lamp

Charming ceramic lamp in the form of a split-leaf philodendron by Royal Haeger.  The lamp retains it's original fiberglass shade, ceramic finial as well as the gold foil Royal Haeger label.  The shade creates great mood lighting with it's warm, mellow glow.  31" h., 17" l., 9" w.   American, c. 1940's  SOLD

"John Van Koert for the Drexel Profile Collection" Chest of Drawers




This great looking double chest of sable walnut has four smaller drawers over four, long, deep drawers.  As noted by the name, it has a graceful, sculptural profile.  60" l., 21" w.,  32" h,  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Pair of "Century Chair Co." Asian Modern Chairs



Striking pair of James Mont style Asian Modern chairs made by the Century Chair Co. (predecessor of the Century Furniture Co.) The chairs have ebonized wood frames and they retain their original upholstery.  They are upholstered in a colorful and lively Hollywood Regency style fabric.  American, c. 1960  SOLD

Friday, May 31, 2013

Peacock Wall Sculpture

If you are looking for a piece to add a big decorative punch to a room, we've picked the piece for you.  This large wall sculpture features a pair of peacocks set against a backdrop of a flowering tree.  It is done in silver leaf which has been rubbed over a deep red base.  45" l., 32" h.  American, c. 1950's SOLD

Brass Log Holder

Elegant, well made and substantial, this log or magazine holder is clean lined and modern but with timeless decorative elements.  Even though summer has arrived, it is always nice to keep a fully loaded log holder next to the fireplace just in case.  It's Canada!  23" l., 14" w., 9 1/2" h.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

"Drexel Furniture Company" Octagonal Table


This handsome octagonal table by Drexel has an open work top with inset glass and four pairs of carved legs.  It has a bit of a Moorish feel and would make a great center table or lamp table flanked by a pair of chairs.  30" diam.  28 1/2" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Art Glass Bowl


Beautifully crafted, large, coblat to clear art glass bowl.  14" diam., 7" h.  c. 1960's  SOLD

Monday, May 27, 2013

"Basic-Witz" Chest of Drawers


Made by the Basic-Witz Furniture Company of Virginia, this modern, clean-lined chest has five drawers and  patinated brass drawer pulls.  The pulls are highlighted by contrasting inlaid veneer discs.  38" l., 18" w., 44" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Ceramic Bear

This modern looking ceramic bear has a great cubist form which reflects light to make it appear to be almost fifty shades of grey!  12" h.  c. 1970  SOLD

"Oggetti" Murano Glass Table Lamp




At the peek of  Halston style 1970's chic is this rare and exceptional Murano glass lamp by Oggetti.  The base of the lamp is highly polished chrome and brass.  The glass shade is in three nesting parts; two solid shades in a creamy gold and one clear shade with white stripes.  The entire lamp is in mint condition with all glass free of chips or blemishes.  20" h., 19" diam.  Italian, c. 1978 SOLD

Saturday, May 25, 2013

"Oscar de la Renta" Gown with Evening Jacket

This one is for Margaret and Micheline and all the ladies that I was fortunate enough to have on my team during my time as buyer and manager for the Boutique at Holt's.  While I knew very little of women's fashion going into that position, the ladies always provided colorful guidance.  After experience gained from many Oscar trunk shows, I suspected this outfit was vintage Oscar before I saw the label.  While it is a little off the beat of our usual Michael Thomas offerings, it also "fits" in that it is exceptional design, excellent quality and has an elegant edge.  In addition, remembering retails upwards of $10,000.00 on his gowns in the mid nineties, it is a great value.  This "Oscar Awards worthy" outfit dates to the late sixties and is made up of a long pleated, belted gown which buttons at the back and ties in the front and an evening jacket with mink cuffs.  The fabric is a woven silver metallic and the jacket and gown are both fully silk lined.   It is a vintage size 12.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD








Gary Kahle; Untitled Sculpture of a Woman's Head

Gary Kahle is an American sculptor who was born in Oklahoma in 1942 and grew up on a wheat farm.  Since 1981 he has devoted himself exclusively to art and to creating stainless steel sculptures.  He has been selected numerous times to show at the North American Sculpture Exhibition as well as at the National Academy of Design in New York City.  His work is represented in significant private as well as corporate collections both in the U.S. and abroad.  He has also been commissioned to create several large scale public sculptures which may be found throughout the U.S.   This graceful, semi-abstract sculpture of a woman's head is double sided and composed of highly polished stainless steel.  The mirror finish and reflective qualities give this piece a lively fluidity and wonderful play of light.  It is signed by the artist, numbered and dated.   16 1/2" h,. 14 5" l., 5" w.  American, c. 1989 SOLD