Thursday, June 15, 2017

Wheat Sheaf Compote


This is the companion piece to the candlestick holders listed earlier.  The compote has a Carrera marble bowl and stepped base with a pedestal composed of gilt metal wheat.  12" diam.  12" h.  Italian, c. 1950's  SOLD

Wheat Sheaf Candlestick Holders

Made iconic in decorating by Coco Chanel, the wheat sheaf motif strays from the classic table application here.  This elegant pair of candlestick holders have Carrera marble bases and gilt metal wheat sheaf with bronze holders.  9" h.  Italian, c. 1950's  SOLD

Large Clam Shell


Very large and deep natural clam shell with a wonderful undulating form.  The shell is in excellent condition and has nice coloring both inside and out.  It is a great decorative accessory and could also be used as a vessel for serving chilled oysters or shrimp on ice.  The possibilities are as vast as the sea!  14" l., 10"w.,  6 1/4" h.  SOLD

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Chapman Table Lamp

Very fine and handsome table lamp by the Chapman Lamp Company with a brushed brass and leather wrapped columnar base and the original marbelized lamp shade with gold interior which is in excellent vintage condition.  35" h., 16" diam.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Century Furniture Table


Chippendale style, mahogany, single drawer side table by Century Furniture.    The drawer front and sides are handsomely carved and the top has inlaid banding.  27" l., 14" w., 25" h.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD

Pair of Wooden Table Lamps



Classic wooden columnar table lamps with hand painted decoration on the bases and shades.  26" h., 14" diam.  c. 1960's  SOLD

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

John Widdicomb Asian Modern Cabinet



Beautiful Asian Modern cabinet or server by John A. Widdicomb in the style of Renzo Rutili.  The cabinet has an olive green oil drop finish with cherry blossom, bird and butterfly decoration.  The doors, with patinated brass hardware, open to a compartment with two pull-out drawers and an adjustable shelf.  48" l., 18" d., 32" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Fish Sculpture


Big Fish!  This original mixed media work has a papier mache and wire frame body and great natural coloring and texture.  It would be a unique decorative addition and conversation piece for a cottage, beach house, etc......  45" l., 21" h., 10" w.  20th c.  SOLD

Wheat Sheaf Table



Milk, eggs, bread, wheat table.  The staples.  Harvested yesterday in the states and pictured in its natural environment during a photo break en route back to Canada as well as in the shop.  The wheat base with rope tie has a nice warm patina and the thick glass top has a bevelled edge.  36" diam., 18" h.,  Italian, c. 1950's  SOLD

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Chinese Tray Table



Two-tier brass tray table with handcarved frame.  Each substantial, scalloped edge, removable tray is engraved with figural and flora decoration.  24" h., 20" diam. Chinese, Early 20th c.  SOLD

Thonet Bentwood Chair

The perfect desk chair by Thonet.  Bentwood with white vinyl upholstered seat and back.  31" h., 19" w., 19" d.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Kroehler Furniture MCM Desk




This very versatile piece by Kroehler is one of three pieces we've brought in from what seems to be a fairly rare series.  We couldn't find any other examples.  The series is sharply designed and each piece has interesting design details.  This piece functions nicely as a desk with bookcase or display cabinet above.  It would also work well as a server.  The drawer knobs are patinated brass with turquoise enamelled inset centers.  The legs have ebonized decoration with circular brass discs.  60" h., 33" w., 22" d.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD