Palecek Chinese Chippendale Style Arm Chair

Expertly hand-crafted Chinese Chippendale style arm chair by Palecek.  Palecek's quality and craftsmanship are on par with McGuire as seen in this handsome arm chair with rattan frame, legs and back. The rattan is accented with leather bindings.  The fixed seat cushion is upholstered in a rich, red leather.  38" h., 24" w., 20" d.  American, late 20th c.  SOLD
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Italian Lily Table

Gilding the lily??  Actually the lilies are enameled.  The rest of this very pretty Italian table is gilded.  The table is composed of three life-like metal lilies enameled in gloss white with gilded metal stems and leaves.  The stems are tied with gilded rope.  Three scrolls form the supports for the glass top.  22" h., 20.5" diam.  Italian, c. 1950's  $375.00  SOLD
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Paul Chelko; Untitled Abstract Oil on Board

Paul Chelko (1933-2007) was an American (Georgia) artist who was active for more than 40 years.  In addition to a long and very successful artistic career, he also taught art at various institutions in the U.S. and was a member of the White House Art in the Embassies Program.  His work has been featured in the High Museum of Art and The Smithsonian, and his collectors included Oprah Winfrey, Frank Sinatra, Vincent Price, and Coretta Scott King.  This signed abstract oil on board was likely painted in the late 1970's.  27" w., 22" h.  $395.00

Verner Panton Cone Chair

The first Cone Chair was designed by Verner Panton for the Kom-igen (Come Again) restaurant in the heart of the Langeso Park in Denmark.  The chair consists of a cone-shaped metal frame which rotates at its base on a cross-shaped chromed metal foot.  The cone and the removable cushion are upholstered in black vinyl.  This iconic chair can be found in the permanent collections of many major museums including the Metropolitan in N.Y.C.  The chair was originally designed in 1958.  This is a 1970's production.  33" h., 23" w., 23" d.  SOLD
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Moroccan Tray Table

MCM.  Mid-century Morrocan, Moorish chic, large brass engraved tray table on folding wood stand with brass feet.  The tray table has a rich warm patina, but could also be polished to a bright shine.  The base is beautiful in natural wood but could also be ebonized.  38" diam., 19" h.  c. 1950's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Italian Giltwood Mirror

Elegant giltwood, hand-carved, mirror framed mirror with bead and acanthus decoration.  43.5" h., 22" w., 2" d.  Italian, c. 1950's  SOLD
Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Curtis Jere Bird in Flight

A Curtis Jere Story.  A number of clients have asked if I had a relative that worked for Curtis Jere/ Artisan House because of the number of pieces that have made their way through the shop.  Well, as it turns out, my Uncle Albert was in the design department at Curtis Jere for over twenty years.  When he found out, over a decade ago, that I was opening up a shop, he told me to come to his house for a visit.  He took me up to his attic and over to a corner where there were about two dozen large cardboard boxes neatly stacked.  Each box was labeled with a year in black marker.  As we started opening them, a treasure trove of C. Jere pieces was revealed.  All were collected during his tenure with Artisan House.  He told me I could have them all for the shop!  It was an amazing moment.....that never happened.  I have no Uncle Albert and there was no treasure trove of vintage Jere sculptures.  Like most collections, the Jere thing started as a discovery of who/ what they were many years ago and turned into a passion/ obsession.  The creativity in their designs, the wide variety of materials and styles from the representational to the highly abstract, and the quality of craftsmanship have led to a passion for the pieces and a constant search.  The latest find is this magnificent abstract bird in flight.  The bird/ eagle is composed of chromed and oxidized rods and it takes flight from an onyx base.  It's an American beauty!  28" h., 17" w., 14" d.  American, c. 1970's  SOLD

Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.   

Paul Chelko; Untitled Abstract Oil on Board

Paul Chelko (1933-2007) was an American (Georgia) artist who was active for more than 40 years.  In addition to a long and very successful artistic career, he also taught art at various institutions in the U.S. and was a member of the White House Art in the Embassies Program.  His work has been featured in the High Museum of Art and The Smithsonian, and his collectors included Oprah Winfrey, Frank Sinatra, Vincent Price, and Coretta Scott King.  This signed abstract oil on board is an earlier work in its original frame.  If you've always wondered what it would be like to live like Oprah, here is an opportunity to share a bit of her (art) world if... "You get the painting, you get the painting, you get the painting!"  38" w., 28" h.  American, c. 1960's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear and some chips to the frame.

Italian Tassel Table

Tassels and tiers.  Lovely three-tiered, gilded, twisted metal tassel table with glass shelves.  31" h., 17" diam.  Italian, c. 1950's  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Bloomingdale's Bergere Chair

An original ad for the Bloomingdale's 'Trianon' Collection reads...."Magnificent reproductions that have been so faithfully reproduced, the results are breathtaking.  Notice hand carved frames of imported woods in rich mellow tones.  Sumptuous fabrics straight from the days of ballroom galas; damasks, brocades, silks, velvets, even suede.  These luxurious coverings are filled to the bursting with down and feathers.  All spring systems have been done in an 8-way hand tied method.  We urge you to come and see this spectacular assortment of singular works of beauty."  I really need to work on my copy game!  This Bergere chair from the Trianon collection has a hand carved frame and retains it's original sumptuous, somewhat regal, purple cotton velvet upholstery.  The chair is stuffed with horse hair and the cushion with down.  It has its original Bloomingdale's label  37.5" h., 22.5" w., 19.5" d.  American, c. December 26, 1973  SOLD
Condition:  Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Iconic MCM chair and ottoman with aluminum bases by Plycraft in the style of Eames.  It was originally purchased in 1972 and has had one owner.  If you've never tried one of these out, they are the ultimate reading, watching, or just relaxing chair and ottoman combination.  Chair, 36" h., 32" w., 27" d.  Ottoman, 17" h., 25" w., 21" d.  American, c. 1972  SOLD
Condition:  Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear, mainly to the seat cushion and back of headrest.

At Home with M.T.A.

It's always nice when pieces from the shop find the perfect home.  Our Curtis Jere 'Pom Flower' sculpture is a focal point in the dazzling dining room of designer Caroline Weekes.  Caroline is back in Canada after a lengthy tenure in the states working for several top American design firms.  She is currently establishing her own design firm and will be sharing her exceptional eye and design talents here in Canada.