New Shop Hours

Beginning this week, we're going to be spending even more time on the road sourcing beautiful things for the shop.  As a result, we are going to be changing up our hours a little bit.  Starting November 1st, the shop will be open from Wednesday through Saturday from 11- 5.  We will be open by chance (as always, you'll often find us in the shop outside of regular business hours) or by appointment.  For an appointment, please email michael@michaelthomasantiques.com or phone 416.407.1269.  Otherwise, if the flag is out, we're in.

Curtis Jere Leaf Sculpture

Well, it seems wall sculptures have been our thing this month.  Here is the earliest Curtis Jere we have featured and one of the earliest we have seen.  Please check out the Jere piece listed last week for a history of the design house.  This leaf sculpture has great color and patination.  The leaves have a beautiful mix of copper, brass, gold, red and verdigris tones.  There are three sprigs of berries with red and gold tones.  The piece may be hung vertically or horizontally.  44" h., 36" w.  American, c. 1968  SOLD

La Barge Mirror

Elegant simplicity.  This modern mirror framed mirror by La Barge has a bevelled center panel framed in a silver and gold satin finish metal.  It is surrounded by four flat mirrored panels framed in metal.  42" h., 28.5" w.  Italian, c. 1970's  SOLD

Chippendale Style Arm Chair

It could become your favorite chair!  This Chippendale style arm chair has carved wooden arms and claw and ball feet.  It is comfortable, stately and the silk velvet is perfectly patinated.  40" h., 27" w., 25" d.  American, c. 1930's  SOLD

Leaf Wall Sculpture

In the style of Curtis Jere, this large leaf wall sculpture has a nice play of texture and tone and can be hung either vertically or horizontally.  44" h., 35" w.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Louis Chair

Smart, wood frame Louis chair with leatherette upholstery and brass tacks.  American, c. 2nd half 20th c. SOLD

Wheat Sheaf Table

Made iconic by Coco Chanel (as seen in her Rue Cambon apartment above), the wheat sheaf table has remained a decorating classic.  We have had quite a few pieces with the wheat sheaf motif over the years, but this is likely the nicest table we have featured.  It has a beautifully toned gold finish, a substantial, well-crafted bundle of wheat and a thick rope tie. 36" diam., 16" h.  Italian, c. 1950's  SOLD

RWay Furniture Chest of Drawers

Strange bedfellows?  Not really. More like super stylish bedfellows.  This is the companion piece to the long dresser listed earlier this week.  With a nod to Saarinen and some of the finer Mid-Century Italian furniture we have seen, this chest by RWay is on our list of favorite pieces that have made their way into the shop.  It was a custom made piece for the client who purchased it in the 1950's.  She ordered a production piece, but with ivory colored drawer fronts.  In our research we have not found any other pieces with contrasting drawer fronts by RWay.  The addition of the contrasting fronts serves to enhance the already sophisticated styling of the piece with its cool lines, sculptural hardware and brass legs.  We found these cards in the back of one of the drawers.  When furniture used to come with thank you notes!  The cards are in as good of condition as the chest.  34" l., 18.5" d., 42" h.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

Pair of Chinoiserie Ceramic Lamps

Very smart and very decorative pair of celadon glaze, ceramic, Chinoiserie figural lamps with pierced brass bases.  American, c. 1940's  SOLD

Hickory Chair Leather Wingbacks

They wore blue leather.  This handsome pair of leather wingbacks were made by Hickory Chair of North Carolina.  Exceptional quality, very comfortable and in great vintage condition.  They have studded backs, sides and fronts.  31" w., 29" d., 43" h.  American, c. 2nd half 20th c.  SOLD

Modernist Fireplace Tool Set

Modernist black iron and brushed and polished brass fireplace tool set with shovel, brush and poker.  30" h., 9" diam.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Mid-Century Log Holder

Looking for a new look for your logs?  Perhaps this smart wrought iron Mid-Century holder will fit the bill.  28" l., 20" w., 19" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD