Saturday, April 16, 2016

Happy Customers

Last night while we were getting the shop ready for the big sale today, a couple of our favorite customers stopped in to say hello.  One of them ended up in the front window test driving a Wolfgang Hoffmann chair.  Do you think she liked it??  Have a great weekend!

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Italian Gilt Mirror


Stunning hand-carved and gilded mirror with a flower basket form crest and cascading foliate and acanthus leaf motifs.  The acanthus leaf motif continues through the rest of the mirror frame and at each corner of the base.  41" l., 24" w.  Italian, c. 1950's  SOLD

Pair of Henry Link Chests

Handsome pair of Asian Modern chests by Henry Link.  Each chest has three drawers with burl fronts and brass pulls, and an ebonized base.  They would be a casually sophisticated addition to a bedroom, but would also work nicely in a living room, library or den.  Each chest is 36" l., 18.5" w., 33" h.  American, c. 2nd half 20th c. SOLD

Wheat Sheaf Coffee Table


Made iconic by Coco Chanel (as seen in her Rue Cambon apartment above), the wheat sheaf table has remained a decorating classic.  While we have had many versions through the shop over the years, this is the first double-base coffee table.  Each base has a nicely toned gold finish, a substantial, well-crafted bundle of wheat and a thick ribbon tie.  The glass is 3/4" thick.  Italian, 54" l, 24" w., 16" h.  c. 1950's  SOLD

Kimball Furniture Chair

"Clubby" and comfortable mahogany chair with harp back by Kimbell Furniture.  It retains it's original rust plaid upholstery which is in excellent vintage condition.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Chrome and Brass Console and Mirror


Most of the mirror and console pairs we come across are pretty traditional, so we were very happy to find this cool and contemporary set.  The mirror is quite large and has a brass-edged, polished chrome frame.  The two-tiered, chrome console has brass accents, including a brass gallery, and glass shelves.  Mirror, 48" h., 24.75" Console, 33" h., 44" l., 14" w.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD

Mid-Century Desk

This smaller scale, smartly designed, walnut desk is just the right size for a laptop.  It has three ample storage drawers and one long shallow drawer, all with great looking hardware.  48" l., 18" w., 29" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Paul Evans Style Coffee Table


Chic and sleek coffee table, in the style of Paul Evans, with substantial geometric form brass base and thick glass top.  42" diam., 16.5" h.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD

Pair of Brutalist Bookcases

Similar in style to the Brasilia pieces we have had in the past, this pair of Brutalist bookcases are great looking and a great value.  Each case has three adjustable shelves and a pair of doors below which open to a small storage compartment.  71" h., 30" l., 15" w.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Friday, April 1, 2016

Mouth-blown Glass Table Lamp

Mouth-blown glass table lamp with a blue-grey finish and acrylic base.  27" h., 17" diam.  New, SOLD

Drexel Chinoiserie Dining Chairs


Set of six (2 arm and four side) fantastic Chinoiserie, Queen Anne style dining chairs with polychrome and gilt decorated backs and legs.  The original upholstered seat cushions show some wear and reupholstering at $60.00 per chair is available.  SOLD

Hand-etched Glass Table Lamp

Mouth-blown glass, hand-etched table lamp in an off white pearlized finish.  27" h., 16" diam.  New, SOLD