Friday, November 20, 2015

Mount Airy Furniture Company Credenza


One of the most extraordinary pieces we have featured, this impressive piece by Mount Airy Furniture is in the style of Renzo Rutili and is comprised of four individual cabinets on a separate base.  The two center cabinets have mahogany frames and gold-leafed doors with ornate filigree pulls.  One cabinet has an adjustable shelf while the other has an adjustable shelf as well as a slide-out bottom shelf.  The center cabinets are bookended by smaller cabinets with caned doors that open to an adjustable shelf in each unit.  102" l., 19" w., 30" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Pair of Blanc de Chine Lamps



Chic Blanc de Chine porcelain figural table lamps with brass bases and new fabric shades.  33" h., 6 1/2" l., 5" w.  c. 1940's  SOLD

Octagonal Tray Table

Octagonal cocktail table with faux bamboo, ebonized base and removable top with a mottled finish.  39" diam.  18" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Bert England for Johnson Furniture, Credenza

This piece was designed by Bert England for Johnson Furniture, and originally purchased at John Stuart in Manhattan.  John Stuart was a high end furniture retailer with shops in New York and Grand Rapids.  Just as modern today as when it was designed over fifty years ago, the credenza has eight drawers with patinated brass handles and a door which opens to a compartment with one adjustable shelf.  Patinated brass trim on the legs and frame add a nice tailored finish.  72" l.,  20" d., 31" h.  American, c. 1960  SOLD

Hickory Chair Company Leather Wingback

Perfectly patinated burgundy leather wing chair with brass tacks by Hickory Chair Company.  42" h. (back), 30" w., 25" d.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Pair of Drexel Furniture Side Tables


Elegant pair of side tables with beautiful wood tone and grain, ebonized columnar legs with brass capitals and bases, and ebonized ball feet.  26" l.,  22" w., 23"h.  American, c. 20th c.  SOLD

Milo Baughman Style Pair of Arm Chairs

Classically modern, these handsome chairs retain their original glen plaid upholstery which is in excellent condition.  In addition to being great looking, they are extremely comfortable.  25" h. (back), 31" w., 33" d.  SOLD

Tommi Parzinger Style Candle Sconces

Dramatic pair of brass, six-arm candle sconces in the style of Tommi Parzinger.  27" h., 15" w., 6" d.  American, c.1950's  SOLD

Bert England for Johnson Furniture, Credenza


Designed by Bert England for Johnson Furniture, this long, ebonized credenza features four drawers over center doors with large brass filigree drop pulls which open to additional drawers and storage compartments.  Doors on either end open to storage compartments with adjustable shelves.  80" l., 20" w., 32" h.  American, c. 1960  SOLD

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Address and Phone

Our new address is:
318 Dundurn Street South, No. 2
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4L6

tel: (289) 389-2000
email: michael@michaelthomasantiques.com

Friday, November 13, 2015

Before, During and Open!

Hope to see you on Saturday, but just in case you can't make it, here are some pictures of the new Michael Thomas.  The first couple of shots are what the space looked like when we took it over a few months ago.























Sunday, October 25, 2015

Sneak Peek

Thanks for all of the inquiries regarding an opening date.  We are pleased to announce that we will be opening our doors for business on Saturday November 14th.  The new address is 318 Dundurn Street South in Hamilton.  We still have a few finishing touches to put on the exterior, but here is a sneak peek.  It has been lots of fun transforming this old storefront and we are very happy with the results.  Imagine the blinds up, a pair of signature Michael Thomas windows, and a gallery of beautiful things.  These beautiful things include some of the most exciting antiques we have offered to date from top 20th century designers and makers, a collection of contemporary art that will knock your socks off, and lots of interesting books and decorative pieces that will be perfect for your home and gifting.  Please stay tuned for a few teasers of good things to come on the inside!