Drafting Ruler

Walk softly and carry a big ruler.  This large drafting ruler would make a nice and useful addition to a kid's room, kitchen or anywhere you need to measure and want an interesting decorative piece.  There is a hole for hanging.  6' long, 3" w.  American, c. 1920's  SOLD

"Do Not Miss These" Magazine Holder

This cool piece comes to us from The National Research Bureau in Chicago.  It would have originally held information pamphlets of some sort, but today would make an excellent magazine or newspaper holder.  It sits on the floor but can also be hung.  It would be a great piece for a kitchen or bathroom.  38" l., 10" w., 35" h.  American, c. 1950  SOLD

Glass and Lucite Table

Chic, modern, lucite and glass coffee or cocktail table.  The base is composed of stacked rectangular lucite "blocks" and the large square top is half inch thick glass.  Both the lucite base and glass top are in excellent condition.  36" square 16" h.  American, c. 1970  SOLD

Pair of Marble and Brass Candelabra

Very ornate pair of brass and marble three arm candelabra.  They would add an interesting decorative punch to a mantle, sideboard or dining table.  16 1/2" h., 8" l., 4" w.  American, c. 1870  SOLD

"Reed and Barton" Tea Service

Elegant Art Deco silverplate tea service by Reed and Barton.  The set includes a teapot, creamer, lidded sugar bowl and handled serving tray.  All pieces are monogrammed with an engraved "M".  Tray, 18 1/2" l., 14" w.  Teapot, 8" h.  American, c. 1930  SOLD

"Palladio" Neoclassical Mirror

Beautiful, large (just under four feet) neoclassical style mirror made by Palladio.  The frame is antiqued and gilded and is decorated with columns, acanthus leaves and a swag.  47" h., 27" w.  Italian, c. 1950's SOLD

"Broyhill Brasilia" Credenza and Mirror

The Brasilia Collection was first introduced by Broyhill at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.  The collection was inspired by Brasilia, the newly erected capital city of Brazil.  The thoroughly modern city of Brasilia, with its buildings of abstract forms and curves, owes it's design and architecture in large part to architect Oscar Niemeyer.  The inspiration of his distinctive forms is quite apparent in the architecture of Broyhill's Brasilia Collection.

Palacio da Alvorada

Brasilia's Cathedral

This exceptional pecan and walnut credenza has two sets of three drawers with sculptural hardware.  The drawers flank a set of asymmetrical doors which open to three more drawers.  The credenza comes with a coordinating, carved Brasilia mirror.  Furniture as Art.  66" l., 19" w., 31" h.  Mirror, 44 1/2" w., 39 1/2" h.  American, c. 1962  SOLD

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Bleached Mahogany Credenza

While this piece is unmarked, based on the design, quality, wood and hardware, we feel pretty certain that it was made by the Red Lion Furniture Company.  The center section has a beveled frame and four small drawers with square brass pulls.  It is flanked by four large drawers on either side.  The bleached mahogany wood has wonderful graining and color.  57" l., 20 1/2" w., 32" h.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

"F. A. I. P." Driftwood Lamp

Take a walk on the wild side of the beach.  If you are looking to add a big shot of color and texture to a room, we have just the piece.  This sensational lamp was made by the Fine Arts in Plaster Company of New York.  The realistically textured, chartreuse plaster base is in the form of a piece of driftwood.  The patterned fiberglass shade is original and compliments the base perfectly.  33" h.,  20" l.,  12" w.  American, c. 1950's SOLD

"Kittenger" Banded Mahogany Table

Elegant, but not formal or fussy, this superbly crafted and versatile table was made by Kittinger Furniture Company.  It has a banded mahogany top, pedestal base and is a great size for use as a small dining table or large center table.  48" diam., 29 1/2" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Gilded Mirror

Carved and gilded mirror framed mirror with understated decoration.  43" l., 33" w.  Italian, c. 1970 SOLD