Happy Independence Day!

Wishing all of our friends and family south of the border as well as all the expats in Canada a Happy 4th!  Since we couldn't be at the beach celebrating with friends this year, we will be celebrating with a good old fashioned clambake tonight.
In honor of the holiday we have installed an all American window.   The window features an 1820 oil on canvas portrait of a young man, a pair of tole candle lamps and a new addition to the shop, a sensational Henredon mahogany sideboard.  The Hepplewhite style sideboard has a serpentine front, gently tapered legs and classic brass pulls.  It has three key lock compartments below one key lock center drawer and two curved side drawers.  There is exceptional inlay work throughout the piece including chevron banding on the legs.  This is an impressive and timeless piece in wonderful condition.  65" l., 26" w., 39 1/2" h.  American, 2nd half 20th c.  SOLD

Set of Italian Nesting Tables

Elegant set of three burl wood nesting tables with gracefully curved legs and beautiful tone and graining.  Largest, 24" l., 15 1/2" w., 23" h.  Italian, c. 1960  SOLD

Brass Table Lamps

Modern and sophisticated brushed brass conical lamps with linen shades.  24" h., 16" w.  New, SOLD

"Warren Church for Lane Furniture" Credenza

This handsome nine drawer chest was designed by Warren Church for Lane Furniture Co. as part of their "Perception" collection.  A description of the collection in an original catalogue reads "A unique 3 dimensional weave enhances this elegant new collection of Wovenwood furniture which shows Scandinavian influence.  Wovenwood presents an entirely new concept in American Modern Home Furnishings."  A matching mirror is included (not shown)  66" l., 18" w., 30" h.  American, c. 1960's SOLD

The Beautiful South

We arrived back in Canada yesterday after a great vacation in the Carolinas and Georgia.  We visited some beautiful and very interesting places, Charleston, Beaufort, Savannah, but I think the best part of the trip was Asheville, NC.  Asheville is a gem of a large town/ small city tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains.  The town has a very cool Burlington, VT meets Seattle vibe and is chock-full of galleries, wonderful architecture and great restaurants.  It is also the location of the largest home in America, Biltmore, which was built and is still owned by the Vanderbilt family.  While in NC we made a brief pilgrimage to Hickory, the home of Hickory Chair Co. as well as the Century Furniture Company, and got a little tour of the furniture museum.  We are relaxed, refreshed and inspired, and looking forward to getting back to business this week.  We are also looking forward to adding lots of new pieces to the blog.  Wishing everyone a happy and safe Canada Day weekend!

Porcelain Bowl

Large, signed, hand painted bowl with a colorful and lively design of cranes and flowers.  The cream colored background is done in a matt glaze and the decoration is done in a higher gloss adding even more visual interest to this very appealing piece.  12" diam., 6" h.  Chinese, mid 20th c.  SOLD

Asian Modern Coffee Table

Sophisticated Asian Modern mahogany coffee table with classic lines and beautiful color and grain.  It is a great size for a smaller space.  36" l., 22" w., 17" h.  American, c. 1960  SOLD

Mid-Century Vase

Great shape, design and glaze on this white matte mid-century handled vase.  12" h., 5 1/2" l., 3 1/2" w.  West German, c. 1960  SOLD

"Arthur Umanoff for Raymor" Set of 5 Bar Stools

Cool, modern design on this set of five bar stools designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor.  The frames are painted iron and the seats and back rests are made of maple slats.  They are great looking, comfortable and easy care (no upholstery).  Seat 29" h., back 42" h. 17" l., 15" w.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

"Basic Witz" Chest

This is a smaller, three drawer version of a Basic Witz chest we recently listed.  It is a nice size to use next to a bed, but it would also work nicely in a living room, den, etc.  It is clean lined and modern and has simple, patinated  brass drawer pulls.  The pulls are highlighted by contrasting inlaid veneer discs.  34" l., 18" w., 30" h.   American, c. 1960  SOLD

Chinoiserie Secretary

Sophisticated, diminutive, Chinoiserie secretary with lots of visual interest.  The secretary is ebonized with painted and embossed decoration.  The top has two key lock glass doors which open to a compartment with two adjustable shelves.  The key lock drop front desk opens to reveal ten cubbyholes, a small drawer and writing surface.  The writing surface is painted to resemble leather.  78" h., 36" l., 15" w. (25' w/ desk open)  American, c. 1950 SOLD

Modern Cabinet with Marble Platform