Olexander Wlasenko; Salon

Salon was inspired by the 1965 Italian film Io la conoscevo bene, which translates as I Knew Her Well.  The film follows a small town girl who wants to make inroads into the Roman entertainment industry.  With Salon, Olexander had Edward Hopper's isolated paintings in mind.  The deserted scenario feels evacuated of a human presence.  Inner dramas are concealed behind closed doorways and urban portals.

Olexander Wlasenko; Salon, 2014

Charcoal on paper

82" x 30.75" framed

SOLD

Hollywood Regency Coffee Table

If you are looking for a piece to add a little Hollywood Regency style drama to a room, this substantial coffee table would fit the bill.  The gilded metal base has four double scroll legs with decorative ring accents which support a 3/4" thick piece of circular glass.  40" diam., 15" h.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

Christmas

We've been in our new home in Hamilton for just over a month now and we are sincerely grateful for the enthusiastic welcome and all the good wishes and support from the community.  It has been a wonderful month filled with visits from old clients and friends and lots of interesting conversations and great interactions with our new neighbors.

For this year's Christmas window, we decided to go old school and traditional with handmade wreaths and garlands, fresh fruit, early antiques and art, and packages tied up with string.  With all that is happening in the world today, we felt a little comfort was in order.  'Tis the season for comfort and joy, tradition and nostalgia.One tradition which is very important to us and we are happy to continue, is donating a portion of our December sales to charity.  For this year's charity, we will be giving to the Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton. Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is an independent, not-for-profit housing program which has been dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families in need since 1991.  Five percent of profits from every sale in December will be donated to HFHH.   http://www.habitathamilton.ca/

We wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season and thank you again for making our introduction to Hamilton so warm and welcoming.

  

Kittinger Side Tables

These timeless and elegant side tables by Kittinger Furniture Company feature lustrous satinwood veneers, patinated brass galleries with Greek key design, and each table has two double-sided drawers.  25" l., 17" w., 25 1/2" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Hickory Chair Company Caned Table

Classic two-tiered, caned, walnut table with faux bamboo legs on casters.  27" l., 22" w., 22" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Gold Leaf Console Table

Long, lean and gleaming, gold leaf Parsons style console table.  72" l., 14" w., 26" h.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD

Mitchell Gold Parsons Chairs

Set of six tufted Parsons chairs by Mitchell Gold.  These vintage chairs have newer upholstery in a rich cream, gold and silver ikat fabric.  American, 2nd half 20th c. SOLD

Empire Drop-Leaf Table

Handsome drop-leaf Empire table with pedestal base.  This classic table would be great for a condo. or smaller space as it works well as a console table when not in use as a dining table.  When fully extended the table measures 54" l., 42" w., 30" h.  When closed, 22" l., 42"w., 30" h.  American, c. mid 19th c.  SOLD

Mid-Century Cabinet

Striking in both its pristine condition as well as its sleek lines, this gorgeous cabinet has two doors which lock individually.  The hinges were designed as part of the decoration and define the gently curved corners.  The interior of the cabinet has six shelves and two drawers.  44" h., 42" l., 21" w.  2nd half 20th c.  SOLD

Kem Weber Chrome and Naugahyde Chairs

We were very happy to find an article on one of our favorite 20th century American designers in the July/ August 2015 "Elle Decor".  We were even happier to recently find these two pairs of chairs that he designed for Lloyd Manufacturing Company.   While Kem Weber is still relatively unknown outside of collecting circles,  pieces he designed can be found in the permanent collections of the MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum.  "Long before midcentury modernism became popular, this German born designer and architect brought streamlined style to Hollywood."  He was well ahead of his time as a designer and his designs were pretty cutting edge for the period as exemplified in these 1930's streamlined modern chairs.  The chairs retain their original naugahyde upholstery which is in excellent condition.  Two of the chairs have rectangular back rests and two have oval rests.  They are being offered in pairs.  31" h., 21" w., 21" d.  American, c. 1930's  SOLD

Walter Von Nessen Desk Lamp

Originally designed in the early 1930's by Walter Von Nessen, this iconic, brass, swing-arm desk lamp is a mid-century model by Nessen Studios.  It retains its original linen drum shade which is in excellent condition.  17" h., 15" diam.  American, 2nd half 20th c. SOLD

Edward Wormley for Drexel Furniture, Tall Chest

Edward Wormley was an American designer at the forefront of introducing Modernism to the American public.  His furniture was shown in the early fifties at the Good Design Exhibitions put on by the Museum of Modern Art.  The Exhibitions showcased top cutting edge designers of the period including Eames, Nelson and Bertoia. This seven drawer tall chest was designed in 1947 as part of The Drexel Furniture Company's Precedent line.  We have had a number of pieces from this collection over the years, but this is the first in the darker finish.  43" h., 32" l., 19" w.  American, c. 1947  SOLD