Mahogany Chest

This custom, modern mahogany chest of drawers has wonderful color and graining, and very interesting elliptical cut out drawer pulls.  It's an easy size to work with and would be great in a bedroom, but also right at home in a living room, den or foyer.  46" l., 20" w. 32 1/2" h.  American, c. 1960's SOLD

Italian Side Table

Small but sophisticated side table with tapered, fluted and gilded column, glass top and marble base, with brass accents.  18" h., 15" diam.  Italian, c. 1950's SOLD

Frosted Glass Lamp

This classic frosted glass lamp has a rich, satin-like texture which is highlighted by the glow of the gold foil interior of the shade.  American, c. 1950's  SOLD

Pair of Iron Horse Heads

Great style and patina on this pair of large and very heavy (appx. 20lbs. each) cast iron horse heads.  They would look great on a book case, mantel, chest of drawers, or anywhere an interesting decorative focal point is required.  11" l., 11" h., 5" w.  American, early 20th c.  SOLD

Italian Tole Ice Bucket

Very decorative, Italian, urn shaped lidded ice bucket with handpainted decoration.  The piece is decorated on the body, back and front, as well as the lid and footed base.  12" h., 9" diam.  Italian, c. 1950's SOLD

"New Haven Clock Co.", Mt. Vernon Banjo Clock

Classic and rare early 20th c. New Haven Clock Co., banjo clock.  This handsome, key wind clock is all original, and has a mahogany case, brass decoration and features an image of Mt. Vernon.  It keeps great time and only has to be wound once a month.  40" h., 12" l. 4 1/2 " w.  American, c. 1911 SOLD

Pair of Art Deco Copper Embossed Works

In the style of Rockwell Kent, this fantastic pair of framed, embossed copper works feature a male and female farm worker.  They are beautifully rendered and retain their original matting and frames.  24 1/2" l., 20 1/2" w.  American, c. 1940  $250.00 for the pair

"Posing Patterns", by L.E. Broome

Got any beautiful friends....vain or wanna' be models, this is the best gift book ever.  Posing Patterns has all the best advice and poses for the posers.  Published in 1958 it is a classic!  American, c. 1958  SOLD

Lucite Magazine Holder

Chic lucite magazine holder with a thick lucite handle.  The condition is excellent.  14" l., 10" w., 10" h.  American, c. 1970  SOLD

Pair of Studio 54 Lamps

Cool pair of 1970's white glass globe lamps with orange plastic bases.  Bedside, on either side of a mantel, or pretty much anywhere, this pair of lamps would add a hip element to any home.  8" h., 7" diam.  American, c. 1970  SOLD

Frelinghuysen Morris House

If you find yourself in Lenox, Mass., and love art, architecture and design, I highly recommend a visit to the home of the artists and collectors Suzy Frelinghuysen and George Morris.  We were fortunate to take a tour today, which turned out to be a private tour, with our wonderful guide Lorraine (pictured).  The house was completed in 1942 and is an Art Deco jewel box filled with artwork by Picasso, Braque, Miro and many other noted 20th century artists including many frescoes, sculptures and paintings by the owners themselves.  In addition, the house is filled with furniture by many of my favorite designers of the 20th c. including Wolfgang Hoffmann, Alvar Aalto, Paul Frankl and Gilbert Rohde.  One of the things I found most beautiful about the house was the broad mix of pieces and styles of both the art and furnishings.  The house is very personal, warm and intimate and you get a sense that they really just collected what they loved.  

A highlight of the tour was a story that Lorraine told about when George Morris was studying with his teacher and mentor Georges Braque in Paris.  A fellow student was having trouble with a work and told her teacher Braque that she "was having trouble making a wheelbarrow that she was painting look like it was on the ground".  Braque said to her "well then, just paint your wheelbarrow in the sky".  That is going to be my new mantra....Just paint your wheelbarrow in the sky!  

Travel Journal

We are winding down in the Berkshires after a great time away in Upstate N.Y., the Hamptons and Kennebunkport.  There has been lots of sun, sand, good times with friends, old and new, and as always some great design inspiration.  We extended our stay a bit because Marilyn has been doing such a terrific job managing the shop, but are looking forward to getting back to business in a couple of days.  When we return, we will have lots of great new finds to post, but in the meantime, here are a few snapshots of our travels.