Plycraft Chair and Ottoman

Iconic MCM chair and ottoman with aluminum bases by Plycraft.  The original upholstery, wood, and aluminum are in great vintage condition.  If you've never tried one of these out, they are the ultimate reading, watching, or just relaxing chair and ottoman combination.  Chair, 39.5" h., 34" w., 24" d.  American, c. 2nd half 20th c.  SOLD

Pair of Curtis Jere Wall Sculptures

We've been lucky over the last month to find a number of great Curtis Jere pieces.  These signed Jere sculptures are pretty unique.  In the foreground of each are three trees with branches covered in delicate leaves.  Behind the trees sit a mailbox and pathway to a farmhouse with a windmill and winding fence.  When lit properly, the shadows of the tree branches and leaves add another dimension to the whole effect of the sculptures.  36" h., 20" w.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD

Bergere Chair

This ample Bergere chair has an antiqued wood frame which resembles ivory and it's original patterned upholstery.  Very comfortable.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD

Sexton Eagle Bookends

Variation on a theme.  This handsome pair of American Eagle bookends were made by Sexton.  Each bookend features a gilded eagle sitting atop a green pedestal with gold banding and stars.  8" h., 6" w., 4" d.  American, c. 1940's  SOLD

George and Martha Washington Chromolithographs

The intent was to list these yesterday as a celebratory post for America's first female president.  Yesterday was too devastating a day to post anything.  Today I post these in memory of all the things which made my homeland great...inclusion, diversity, respect for others, tolerance, charity, creative excellence....and in the hope that we all do what we can to ensure that the true American values we cherish are not Trumped.

This pair of chromolithographs of George and Martha Washington were done by Hines Strobridge.  The Strobridge Litho Co. was founded in 1861.  In that year, Strobridge opened his gallery of portraits and advertised that his prints were made with "warranted oil-colors".  "His finely-rendered portrait of George Washington became an early icon in the world of chromolithography and gained attention from as far away as Philadelphia."  He was based in Cincinnati.  This image of Washington is based on a Gilbert Stuart painting.  The pair retain their original 19th c. frames.  16" h., 12.5" w.  American, c. late 19th c.  SOLD

Marble and Brass Column Lamp

Nice Neoclassical table lamp with a fluted brass column, Corinthian capital and black Italian marble block base with a brass plinth.  The newer shade is black fabric with a parchment lining.  29" h., 14" w.   American, c. 1960's  SOLD

American of Martinsville Benches

Classic upholstered benches by American of Martinsville in original celadon colored embroidered fabric.  22" l., 16.5" w., 18" h.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD

Henredon Chinoiserie Console

Casually elegant console by Henredon.  This exceptional table features three hand painted, embossed and gilded scenes of birds and foliage, and a frame of floral garlands.  54" l., 16" w., 27" h.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD

New Shop Hours

Beginning this week, we're going to be spending even more time on the road sourcing beautiful things for the shop.  As a result, we are going to be changing up our hours a little bit.  Starting November 1st, the shop will be open from Wednesday through Saturday from 11- 5.  We will be open by chance (as always, you'll often find us in the shop outside of regular business hours) or by appointment.  For an appointment, please email michael@michaelthomasantiques.com or phone 416.407.1269.  Otherwise, if the flag is out, we're in.

Curtis Jere Leaf Sculpture

Well, it seems wall sculptures have been our thing this month.  Here is the earliest Curtis Jere we have featured and one of the earliest we have seen.  Please check out the Jere piece listed last week for a history of the design house.  This leaf sculpture has great color and patination.  The leaves have a beautiful mix of copper, brass, gold, red and verdigris tones.  There are three sprigs of berries with red and gold tones.  The piece may be hung vertically or horizontally.  44" h., 36" w.  American, c. 1968  SOLD

La Barge Mirror

Elegant simplicity.  This modern mirror framed mirror by La Barge has a bevelled center panel framed in a silver and gold satin finish metal.  It is surrounded by four flat mirrored panels framed in metal.  42" h., 28.5" w.  Italian, c. 1970's  SOLD

Chippendale Style Arm Chair

It could become your favorite chair!  This Chippendale style arm chair has carved wooden arms and claw and ball feet.  It is comfortable, stately and the silk velvet is perfectly patinated.  40" h., 27" w., 25" d.  American, c. 1930's  SOLD