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Pair of English Midcentury Square Bottle-form Taupe Glazed Ceramic Lamps
5338
1950s

each tapering square-form lamp supported on gilt-metal mounts capped with ibex heads and terminating in hoof feet; all over an ebonized wooden base; good vintage condition with nno chips or cracks; some pitting to metal surface; professionally rewired

Width: 
5.75"
Depth: 
5.75"
$3,850
Available
Iconic Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tri-color Ceramic Lamps
5340
1950s

the best of post-war design, each lamp composed of stacked tri-color conical-form glazed elements with brass mounts; Gerald Thurston was one of the most creative American lighting designers of the postwar era. His innovative designs exemplify the streamlined forms of the mid 20th century.

Height: 
22" (top of ceramic) 35" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
8"
$5,500
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
Impressive Murano Gray-blue Pineapple-form Lamp by Seguso for Marbro
5309
1950's

the large and heavy hand-blown baluster-form lamp with textured surface; the waisted neck collar above a spheroid body; all resting on an egg-and-dart brass base; manufactured in Italy for the Marbro lighting company; excellent condition; rewired

Height: 
21" (top of glass) 33" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
9.5"
$2,700
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
Sold
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
Neoclassical Style carved Laurel Leaf and Berry Silver-gilt Mirror with Gold-gilt Highlights
5304
1950's or earlier

the round mirror plate withing a well-carved giltwood frame depicting overlapping laurel leaves with berries; all in a silver-gilt finish with gold highlights; excellent vintage condition; professionally gilded finish; overall even wear and patina

Height: 
31"
Width: 
38"
Depth: 
2"
$5,400
Sold
Pair of French 1950's Stacked Crystal Boudoir Lamps
5306
1950's

each shimmering lamp consisting of stacked geometric crystal elements resting on a pierced shaped metal base; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; patina to metal bases; rewired 

Height: 
15.5" (top of glass) 26.5" (top of shade)
Width: 
5.5"
Depth: 
5.5"
$4,650
5165
1950's

the center stalk above a ribbed glass bowl emanating lively outwardly scrolling glass tendrils; excellent vintage condition; no missing elements; rewired

Diameter: 
27”
Drop: 
31”
$24,800
Sold
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

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