each hand painted ginger jar with domed lid above a bulbous tapering body raised on a stained wooden base; painted with various figures in a landscape setting divided by cloud scroll perimeter bands; craquelure to glaze; good antique condition; now mounted as lamps; rewired
the rectangular giltwood outer frame surrounding mirrored panels with reverse-etched decoration of floral and foliate vines; all bordering a giltwood slip surrounding the original beveled plate; rubbing and patina to re-gilded surface; overall abrasions and antiquing to original mercury mirror plates; no cracks or chips
the marble top within a pierced gallery above a body fitted with 3 drawers flanked by fluted stiles raised on fluted legs; excellent restored condition.
the well-delineated deep cabbage leaf bowl with everted undulating rim raised on a similar downturned base; excellent condition.
of bulbous form with gilt and black harlequin design over an ebonized plinth
the framed in-curved back above a bowed upholstered seat flanked by openwork sides; all raised on tapering legs ending in casters; excellent vintage condition with new tan leather upholstery; refinished surface
imported from France and in three pieces, the thick rectangular top with ogee edge raised on concave supports; great for outdoor patio or interior use; some weathering and patina to surface
with ribbon crest above a circular backplate emanating 3 scrolled iron candlearms; all over a knotted ribbon ending in tassels; refreshed gilding with overall even patina; rewired
the shaped lacquered antique tray (circa 1890) with Chinoiserie decoration centering a floral bouquet surrounded by birds and butterflies; raised on a faux bamboo gilt metal stand (circa 1940); good condition with crackling to lacquer and overall even wear and patina
of large scale and great for entertaining having two lined chilling wells fronted by the variegated marble top, above a single drawer apron raised on cabriole legs; good antique condition with nice wear and patina
each white glazed lamp with domed faceted lid resting on a conforming body decorated with gilt floral and foliate reserves on a cobalt ground; with geometric perimeter band at the shoulder; mounted on a gilt-bronze base; professionally rewired, excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; minor wear to surface
each octagonal covered urn with large arching reserves adorned overall with floral and foliate stems; all raised on a giltwood base; excellent condition with some professional restorations; rewired
the serpentine marble top above a conforming apron centering an openwork floral reserve emanating meandering grape vines along the apron edge and cascading down the cabriole supports with inscrolled feet; patination to gilding; later top.
with domed top and flared neck above a bulbous body over a splayed base; adorned overall with graceful gilt foliage; rewired; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; lamp shade as is.
with arching openwork top above a square-form body tapering to a foliate pendant knob; good antique condition; rewired with 4 standard sockets; later solid brass bobeches
this explosive brutalist iron nail sculpture contrasting the cold black steel iron nails and the warm buffed-brass brazing combing artistic design, geometric form and the high quality of the braze; excellent vintage condition with no visible condition issues, signed by the artist
the vintage 5-piece aluminum set consisting of a circular glass-top table with openwork splayed supports along with four barrel-back chairs; excellent sturdy condition with new gray powder coating and pale blue cushions
with strap handles flanking a reeded ovoid body adorned with a foliate perimeter band; all raised on a splayed foot; overall wear with some discoloration; old hairline crack to rim
fitted with a telescoping adjustable neck above a wooden support resting on a tripartite brass base with stylized shell feet; good vintage condition with only minor wear; rewired
the long inset glass top within a molded brass border; raised on a black metal base joined by a lower glass shelf; excellent condition with overall minor wear
of heavy quality with 'floating' top raised on square supports joined by a glass lower shelf; striking chrome finish with brushed brass stringing and detailing; excellent condition with minor overall wear.
the original rectangular plate surrounded by a deeply, well-carved frame of robust cascading laurel leaves; the crest and lower rail with lively foliage, stylized flowers and grapes; antiquing to plate; patination to later paint and gilding.
the oval antique plate within a molded slip surrounded by exuberantly-carved reticulated foliate scroll-work; patination to gilding; excellent restored condition; later plate
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And we're proud to note a circular faux bois table from epoca is photographed accompanying the Featured article, a project by Interior Designer, Summer Thorton: "Lessons Learned".