MICHAEL THOMAS

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

It was nice to see Hamilton included in this top 10 list. Please check out the link below to see why Hamilton is in the company of Marseille, France; Seoul, South Korea; and Melbourne, Austrailia.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/smartertravel/the-next-big-thing-10-awe_b_9410032.html

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Rope and Tassel Bar Cart

Two-tiered gilt metal and glass bar cart with a rope and tassel design. The cart holds three bottles and rolls very smoothly. 30" l., 16" w., 26" h. Italian, c. 1950's SOLD

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Pair of Italian Gilded Mirrors

Twice the beauty! Exceptional pair of hand-carved and gilded mirrors. Each mirror has an urn form crest with swag and acanthus motifs. The swag and acanthus motifs continue below the crest with one large swag draping the top of the beveled glass. 46" h., 23" w. Italian, c. 2nd half 20th c. SOLD

Widdicomb Dining Table and Eight Chairs

Very finely crafted and beautifully designed dining table and chairs by Widdicomb. This set has a great vibe. It's classic yet feels quite contemporary. It can easily go in either direction depending on how the rest of the room is furnished and accessorized. The table has nice details which include a gilded border on the skirt and brass accents on the top of the legs and feet. There are three leaves which are 18" wide each. The set has eight chairs which is pretty rare. There are six side chairs and two arm chairs. They are upholstered in a very cheerful Chinoiserie fabric and are extremely comfortable. Table, 66.5" l., 45" w. (with leaves can extend to 120.5") Chairs, 32" h. back 18" h., seat 20" w. (side) 23" w. (arm) American, c. 1960's SOLD

Friday, May 6, 2016

Drexel Marble-Top Side Tables

Classic and casually elegant marble-top side tables by Drexel. The fluted column bases have ball feet and brass bands. The marble has wonderful coloration and patterning. 18" diam, 18.5" h. American, c. 1960's SOLD

Chrome and Glass Coffee Table

Cool and modern circular, two-tiered polished chrome, glass-top coffee table. 37" diam., 15" h. American, c. 1970's SOLD

Henredon Chest on Stand

Handsome Henredon burl walnut chest on stand with brass accents and handles. The chest opens for storage of remotes, papers, etc., and the piece would make a great side or drinks table. 25" l., 15" w., 21" h. American, c. 1970 SOLD

Mother's Day Weekend

We're heading out on a short buying trip tomorrow, but we will be doing some restocking tonight before we go. We just unpacked a large delivery of Votivo candles with some new scents and some old favorites.

The shop will be open from 10-5 tomorrow and Karen will be here all day to help with decorating and gifting ideas. Wishing all the mom's a happy and relaxing weekend.

Black Ice

Black Ice: David Blackwood, Prints of Newfoundland is the 2011 book written by Katharine Lochnan with Gary Michael Dault, Derek H.C. Wilton and Martin Feely, Sean T. Cadigan, Caoimhe Ni Shuilleabhain and Michael Crummey. It accompanied the exhibition of the same name at the Art Gallery of Ontario. $45.00

David Blackwood; June Visit

June Visit, 2000

Etching

19" x 17.75" framed

$3,200.00

David Blackwood; Dante's Barque

Dante's Barque, 2011

Etching

20.5" x 17.25" framed

$2,650.00

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

David Blackwood; Newfoundland

Our May windows celebrate the work of internationally acclaimed artist and Master Printmaker David Blackwood. Our inspiration for the backdrop to his etchings came while looking through Black Ice, the book which accompanied his 2011 exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Black Ice; David Blackwood Prints of Newfoundland. Early in the book is a photograph of David Blackwood's studio in Wesleyville, Newfoundland. The photograph is striking and at first glance looks like a painting with the deep red of the studio and its black roof and white trim set against a background of pale sky, shimmering icy blue sea and lush green grasses. In our interpretation, one window of the studio looks out to the land and the other looks to the sea. In keeping with the spirit of Newfoundland, everything was handmade and hand-painted. The etchings featured are Passing the Rostellan and Wesleyville from the Alder Ridge.