Continental Art Co. Figural Lamps

Travelling to the beat of a different design drum...If you Love Lucy, late 40's/ early 50's Hollywood, wanted to dance all night at the Tropicana to Ricky Ricardo's band, you may love these lamps by the Continental Lamp Co.  The male and female figural plaster lamps and chenille shades are in mint vintage condition.  The Continental Lamp Co. produced and wide variety of styles during the mid 20th century and lamps by the company have become quite collectible.  https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/lighting/table-lamps/beautiful-pair-of-cream-plaster-lamps-continental-art-company/id-f_853953/

33" h., 24" diam.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

Curtis Jere Bridge Sculpture

We have had a few clients in the shop this week suggest we retake the photo of this piece as they didn't think our original shot did it justice.  We always appreciate feedback!

San Francisco.  Open your Golden Gate.  Don't wait, this exceptional and striking Golden Gate Bridge wall sculpture by Curtis Jere has just arrived in the shop and it's a beauty.  It's almost 5 ft. long, signed and dated, and depicts the Golden Gate with a large ship and five sailboats in front of a smaller bridge as well as a group of seagulls.  57" l., 27" h., 8" d.  American, c. 1985  SOLD

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Sofa

Cool and sleek tufted sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.  The sofa retains its original faux leather upholstery, in near mint condition, and has a chrome base and legs.  It has all of its original labels including one with the manufacture date.  72" l., 31.5" d., 31.5" h.  American, c. 1969  SOLD

Milo Baughman for the Design Institute of America; Dining Table

Milo Baughman for the Design Institute of America, expandable chrome and glass dining table.  "Leaves" on each side separate to reveal center section which lifts up to add 2 feet in length to the table.  While it is a sleek and chic yet very functional dining table, especially where space is a consideration, it would also make a fantastic desk.  61" l. expanding to 85", 39" w., 29.5" h.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD

Brasilia by Broyhill, Tall Chest

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.  We've had a number of pieces from the collection over the years.  This is a great one.  This chest has two doors which open to a divided compartment with two shelves on the left and four drawers on the right.  Below are two full length drawers.  50" h., 44" w., 19" d.  American, c. 1963  SOLD

Curtis Jere (attr.) Sunburst with Geese

Some fly south.  These guys drove north yesterday.  In our continued effort to be the leading Canadian retailer of cool wall sculptures, and particularly pieces by Curtis Jere, we bring you this mixed metal sunburst sculpture with Canadian Geese.  To our knowledge, Jere pieces are usually signed.  This one is not, but we have consistently seen it attributed to Curtis Jere.  https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/wall-decorations/wall-mounted-sculptures/beautiful-curtis-jere-mixed-metal-starburst-wall-mounted-sculpture-birds/id-f_5277793/  Either way, it is a sensational piece.  39" l., 20" h.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizon Collection, Nesting Tables

Great form and function on this set of three nesting tables designed by John Wisner for Ficks Reed's Far Horizon collection.  The tables have rattan frames and their original laminate tops.  Largest, 25" l., 17"d., 24" h.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

Venus Bust

Treading the line between classic and camp, we think this Venus bust ends up on the classic, or at least the classic Hollywood Regency side.  The plaster Goddess of Love is nicely detailed and has a soft white matte glaze.  19.5" h., 13" w., 10" d.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Wm. A. Berkey Pembroke Table

Finely crafted, classic Pembroke table by Wm. A. Berkey Furniture Co. (a division of Widdicomb).  The drop-leaf table has a beautifully figured burl top, a single drawer and tapered square legs on casters.  The top, legs and drawer front all have contrasting string inlay.  18" w., 38" w. with leaves, 29" d., 26" h.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

Dorothy Draper for Henredon's Viennese Collection, Breakfront Cabinet

Karges French Provincial Desk

Not as well known, but making furniture of the same quality and design standards as Baker, Kittinger and the best American makers, Karges has been handcrafting fine furniture for over 100 years.  This beautiful French Provincial desk by Karges has five drawers with patinated hardware and a gold embossed brown leather top.  The piece comes with an additional set of drawers/ shelves which may be used on the desk top or hung.  44" l., 22" w., 30" h.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

Kittinger Furniture Co. Set of 6 Dining Chairs

The Kittinger Furniture Company has a long history of producing some of the world's most beautiful  handcrafted furniture.  They were established in 1866 and are still producing furniture with the same care, detailing and innovation for which they have been known for a century and a half.  Kittinger Furniture is found in some of the world's finest homes and establishments including the White House.  Pieces can be found in the West Wing, Roosevelt Room, Cabinet Room and several other locations throughout the White House.  The blue chair that President Barrack Obama sat in on Inauguration Day was made by Kittinger.  It takes company craftsmen over 50 hours to make a single chair.  Kittinger fine craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in this sensational set of six Neoclassical dining chairs.  The Mahogany and Rosewood chairs have ebonized decoration and perfectly patinated black Castillian leather seats with gold embossing.  32" h., 19" w., 19" d.  American, c. 1958  SOLD