each gilt drinks cart with ropetwist frame adorned with swags and tassels; fitted with 2 glass shelves; excellent condition overall even wear
each with cylindrical neck above a bulbous body all in a clear golden glass infused with translucent white swirls; refurbished with new brass caps and bases; rewired; excellent vintage condition.
of solid heavy construction with round glass inset top within a thick coved molded frame; all raised on three rectilinear supports joined by concave stretchers; good sturdy construction; good vintage condition with only minor wear to surface and glass
each oblong planter with everted scalloped rim above a compressed body adorned with raised floral sprays; flanked by loop handles wrapped in foliate vines; raised on splayed bases over paw feet; perfect for indoor use; good antique condition with weathered surface; fitted with later tole liners
of impressive bulbous size, decorated overall with a watery green and blue thumb print drip pattern; resting on a gilt-metal base; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; cleaned and rewired
the inset rectangular glass top within a gilt-metal frame; raised on dramatically splayed supports ending in short graduated quadrangular feet all joined by a lower inset glass shelf; good vintage condition with solid construction; overall even wear and patina to gilded surface; minor surface abrasions to glass
the exuberantly carved mirror with openwork asymmetrical crest above a cartouche-shaped body all adorned with foliate and rocaille carving; good antique condition with overall even wear
each with exceptional copper repoussé plates depicting a finely-detailed bouquet of flowers, foliage and wheat sheaths (repeated on the back) all within a heavy bronze frame over a stepped plinth; professionally rewired; typical oxidation and wear.
surmounted by an exuberant crest centering a boldly-scaled butterfly flanked by cascading floral vines; all over a circular mirror plate within a conforming beveled mirrored frame with reverse-etched floral and foliate vines; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; antiquing to silver; some glass rosette screw covers missing; Established in 1911, Mirror Fair (now known as Stephen Cavallo, a 3rd generation owner) is still in operation today in New York's Upper East Side and offers custom-made mirrors, bespoke cast-glass moldings and mirrored paneling still using the same centuries-old t
of striking form with concave sides fitted with 2-doors to reveal oak-lined drawers; adorned overall with pewter mounts and supports; good vintage condition with minor repairs
the later nine-section mirror plate secured by rosette clips with a bolection moulded frame; the heavily patinated gilt frame retaining traces of original silver gilding; originally purchased from Therien, San Francisco
the kidney-shaped glass top raised on 3 rectilinear Lucite supports all joined by curvaceous brass stretchers; good vintage condition with minor overall wear;
surmounted by a bold foliate crest above an openwork floral basket over a reticulated frame of cascading floral vines, lively acanthus leaves, rocaille and C-scrolls; good antique condition with refreshed gilding; overall even wear and patina, later mirror plate; some elements re-glued
Fitted with 8 deeply scrolling arms supporting faceted crystal disks above crystal spheroid pendants; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina to metal surface; rewired
the round top above a plain frieze apron fitted with a single drawer; raised on a tripod base of elegantly splayed and tapering supports with a waisted neck; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina; minor repairs and re-gluing to veneer
a rococo style mirror with a modern twist; the oval plate within a gilt-metal frame consisting of lively C-scrolls and foliate sprays; excellent vintage condition with overall even wear to newly gilded surface
pencil with wash; minor discoloration; within a later ebonized walnut frame; stamped 'Atelier Garnier, Lyon'
the globular pot with rolled lip tapering to the base; chipping and weathered surface
with serpentine rasotica marble top above a conforming carved oak base with dramatic scalloped apron centering a bold shell medallion flanked by rocaille carving; raised on cabriole supports with similar rocaille carving; good antique condition with professional repairs to marble; nice warm patina to wood with overall minor wear
centering a convex mirror within a gilt metal frame consisting of radiating spokes of varying lengths; good vintage condition with overall even wear to gilding
epoca, located in the Design Center neighborhood of San Francisco, has been characterized as “blended eclectic” offering unique 20th century furnishings alongside traditional antiques and accessories.
Eric Petsinger:
Two things in Eric Petsinger’s life are truly memorable. The first is a day in 1968 when his mother left the house a brunette and came home a blonde. The second was opening epoca, the beautifully edited San Francisco gallery, a fixture in the San Francisco Design Center neighborhood since 2003. In epoca, Eric has created a layered inventory with a ‘something for everyone’ approach, blending American and European antiques with 20th century furnishings. Whether assisting an interior designer or an antiques enthusiast, Eric says, “Mix it up! Go ahead and put that shapely French rococo armchair next to a sleek John Widdicomb sofa and see how they bring out each other’s beauty.”
epoca's "Seventies Style Fun" pairs a cleverly-designed French 1970's minimal, mod and metamorphic bar table with a sweet holiday take on the mad 1970's favorite: Holiday Grasshoppers. Guaranteed to transform any ho-hum-holiday get-together into Mad Mod Fun-Silly-String Style!
