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5181
1960s

with deep brown lacquered finish, the tall graduated caned back above a loose cushion flanked by down-swept arms all over splayed legs; The Grand Ledge Chair Company was founded in 1837 in Grand Ledge, Michigan,  as a small furniture shop by Thomas Garrett, Harry Jordan, and Edward Crawford. It remained a family run business until 1973, when the business was sold and eventually closed in 1981; professionally refinished with newly upholstered seat

Height: 
43"
Seat height: 
18.5" arm: 25"
Width: 
23"
Depth: 
26"
$6,450
Sold
5359
1950s

fitted with two removable bentwood trays supported by a collapsible frame raised on circular supports ending in casters; maker's label adhered to inside of frame 'John Stuart, Inc, New York, Grand Rapids'; professionally refinished; some wear to casters

Height: 
26"
Width: 
23.5"
Depth: 
16"
$5,250
Available
 Early Haywood Wakefield Wicker and Wood Drinks/Bar Cart, circa 1910
5101
circa 1910

the two-wheeled drinks trolley with turned handle joining a rectangular top within an openwork gallery all raised on wicker-wrapped supports joining a lower shelf; The Heywood Furniture Co. began in 1826 making wicker and rattan furniture. In 1897, the company merged with a competitor, Wakefield Rattan Co., to form the Heywood-Wakefield Co. Heywood-Wakefield’s iconic Streamline Modern furniture line was introduced at the 1933 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago. The soft-curved, light-colored look ushered in an age of furniture called midcentury modern.

Height: 
36.75 (top of handle) 29" (upper shelf)
Width: 
26" (overall)
Depth: 
34" (overall)
$3,650
Available
A Solid Crystal Obelisk-form Table Lamp
4994
1980s

a versatile lamp that can be used in multiple settings, of thick hand-polished crystal with its ethereal reflective quality allowing light to penetrate changing from day to evening; all resting on a brushed chrome base; the obelisk was originally constructed by Ancient Egyptians and later used by the Greeks who described them as obeliskos; excellent condition with no chips or cracks

 

Height: 
13" (top of glass) 24" (top of shade)
Width: 
4.75"
Depth: 
4.75"
$1,200
Available
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
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"
$7,900
Available
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
Four Vintage Educational Ford Motor Company Posters, Research and Information Department
5294
1950's

a 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 with patina to leather; professionally polished.

Height: 
23"
Width: 
40"
Depth: 
17"
$14,850
Available

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