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Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons 1950s Walnut Nesting TablesBertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons 1950s Walnut Nesting Tables
5179
1950s

this cleverly designed mid-century set of nesting tables designed by Bertha Schaefer (American 1895-1971) for M. Singer & Sons with rectangular case table fitted on the underside with 4 round drop-leaf slide-in collapsible tables suspended from slots; with label 'M. Singer & Sons, New York  Chicago'; In 1924 Schaefer founded Bertha Schaefer Interiors. Her company designed Bauhaus-inspired furniture and interiors for both residences and businesses.

Height: 
24.25"
Width: 
24"
Depth: 
17.5"
$5,800
Available
5281
1990s

known for their exceptional quality reproductions each Burton-Ching chest fitted with a hand-tooled leather brushing slide above two short and three long drawers; Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Craig Wright, Los Angeles, CA; professionally restored and refinished
 

Height: 
32.25"
Width: 
32"
Depth: 
21"
$12,800
Available
Stylish Pair of Art Deco Style Barrel-back Shagreen Bergeres by Lx Rossi
60547
modern

each custom made chair by Lx Rossi with in-curved sloping back cascading down to outscrolled terminals; flanked by a bowed loose cushion over a plain frieze apron all resting on tapering turned supports; the frame veneered in a taupe-colored shagreen; excellent condition; newly upholstered

Height: 
35.5"
Seat height: 
19" arm: 22"
Width: 
29.5"
Depth: 
29"
$15,800
Available
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976) for Widdicomb Walnut Nightstands/End Tables
5239
1950's

of classic design constructed of well-figured solid walnut with slightly bowed rectangular tops above a conforming body with two-drawers fitted with later brass pulls; raised on a subtle saber supports; professionally refinished with minor wear and warm patina 

Height: 
25.5"
Width: 
19.5"
Depth: 
15.5"
$6,700
Hold
A Carved Mixed Wood Wagon Seat Now as a Bench
5080
Circa 1880

of generous proportion with flared back and arched crest above a seat with a small hinged compartment; the seat back with carved paneled reserves; raised on a wooden base with later supports; the whole fitted with iron hardware; new channeled leather loose cushion; overall wear and patina; sound construction 

Height: 
36"
Seat height: 
21" arm: 24.75"
Width: 
34.5"
Depth: 
25"
$5,800
Available
5113
1950's

of solid construction with triangular solid maple top above a plain frieze apron all raised on tapering supports; minor wear and patina; professionally refinished

Height: 
18"
Width: 
18.5"
Depth: 
18"
$2,650
Available
Pair of Art Deco McCoy Pottery Double-handled 'Sand Dollar' Vases now as Lamps
4940
1930's

'Sand Dollar' pattern made by the McCoy Pottery Co., Roseville, Ohio; each double-handled vase of ovoid form in a matte bone-white glaze with relief decoration; now drilled as lamps with custom giltwood bases; marked 'USA' to underside; rewired; with minor manufacturing glaze imperfections; some fine craquelure to glaze; excellent vintage condition commensurate with age

Height: 
16.5" (top of pottery) 28.5" (top of shade)
Width: 
9"
Depth: 
7"
$4,850
Available
Four Vintage Educational Ford Motor Company Posters, Research and Information Department
5294
1950's

hard to find collection of four 1950's educational posters from the Research and Information Department at the Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan; each depicting the origin of measurements: a yard, foot, inch and fathom; excellent vintage condition with good clear colors; each with new custom ebonized frame

Height: 
23.5"
Width: 
26.5"
Depth: 
1"
$4,500
Available
5167
1940's

each having silver-embossed leather double doors with Lucite handles and decorative round Lucite handles on the sides all raised on Greek key form legs; excellent vintage condition; professionally polished.

Height: 
23"
Width: 
40"
Depth: 
17"
$14,850
Available
Pair of American 1950's Johnson Furniture Co. Mahogany Dressing Cabinets
5243
1950's

each good quality and solidly built mahogany cabinet fitted with sliding doors with perimeter band inlay opening to reveal multiple oak drawers and retractable tie rack; each labeled 'Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan'; excellent vintage condition and professionally refinished 

Height: 
42.25"
Width: 
51.25"
Depth: 
20.5"
$17,000
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