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5488
1950s

A stunning and rare ash credenza or sideboard designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman c.1950s ,USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection; this classic California Modern design featuring two doors sheathed in convex square wooden tiles adhered in a basket weave pattern with alternating grain all flanked by three bookmatched drawers; raised on short tapering supports; Stamped - Brown Saltman Co - South Gate, California;  good vintage condition with warm patina; professionally refinished

Height: 
34"
Width: 
66"
Depth: 
19"
$14,500
Available
60681
late 1950s

a large and well-executed pair of rococo style 4-arm candelabra with trefoil-shaped baluster stem supporting a single candle cup; all resting on a six-footed splayed base; the four double-modeled candle arms supporting tulip-shaped cups on circular bobeches; adorned overall with meandering floral vines, foliate scrolls and rocaille motifs; with underglaze blue maker's mark; excellent vintage condition with no apparent chips or cracks

Height: 
24"
Diameter: 
14.25"
$5,800
Available
60682
1950s

each of conical form in a deep cerulean blue opaline glass; with brass caps and bases; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; 18.25" (top of glass)  29.25" (top of shade); some pitting to well-patinated brass; professionally rewired

Height: 
18.25" (top of glass) 29.25" (top of shade)
Width: 
5" (brass base)
Depth: 
5" (brass base)
Diameter: 
3.4" (glass)
$5,750
Available
5489
1950s

A stunning ash desk designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman c.1950s ,USA as part of the "Basket Weave" collection; this classic California Modern design features two cabinet doors flanking the kneehole; one door opens to reveal an open shelf while the other provides three sliding drawers. It also has a center drawer with dividers for desk accessories and such. This piece can also be used as a console table. Stamped - Brown Saltman Co - South Gate, California; good vintage condition with professionally refinished surface

Height: 
28.5" (kneehole: 23.25")
Width: 
63.25" (kneehole: 26.5")
Depth: 
18.5"
$6,800
Sold
5483
1950s

in the Neoclassical taste, each well-constructed, custom made cabinet with satinwood and mahogany veneers and exotic wood inlay; centering a single curved door opening to an interior shelf; the tops adorned overall with radiating fan decoration within a scalloped inlaid border; the sides with intricate urn-form marquetry panels and crossbanding; all raised on square tapering supports; good condition with professionally restored finish; minor veneer replacements

Height: 
33"
Width: 
39"
Depth: 
19.25"
$11,800
Available
5170
1950s

the circular tabouret with new decking above a rope-twist giltwood frame with cabriole supports with knotted feet all joined by an x-form stretcher centering a robust central knot; furniture carved in this manner is generally associated with the Parisian upholsterer A.M.E. Fournier, who supplied at least one carved rope stool to the Musée National du Château de Compiègne; gilding refreshed; nice patina with overall even rubbing; structurally sound frame; new taupe leather upholstery with saddle-stitch detailing. 

Height: 
20"
Seat height: 
20"
Diameter: 
25"
$5,500
Available
5472
1950s

each of solid birch construction with rectangular tops and demi-bullnose edge above a conforming body fitted with 3 uniquely sculpted drawers of raised panels acting as drawer pulls; the whole raised on splayed legs; the lack of hardware and three-dimensional shape give the Sculptura line its distinctive sculptural quality; with incised maker's mark to drawer lining; professionally refinished; good vintage condition with warm patina

$8,800
Available
4960
1950s

the framed incurved upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by graceful sling-form arms; all raised on tapering turned supports ending in ebonized feet; good vintage condition; nice warm patina to professionally refinished surface; newly upholstered

Height: 
34"
Seat height: 
18" arm height: 25"
Width: 
23"
Depth: 
26"
$2,750
Available
60566
1950s

a quality lamp made by Chapman Manufacturing Company,  USA, the swivel shade fitted with a standard socket and frosted glass panel raised on adjustable brass arms all over a rectangular base mounted with a toggle switch; professionally disassembled, cleaned and rewired; brass in good condition; ebonized elements re-painted.

Height: 
20" (adjustable)
Width: 
14"
Depth: 
6"
$2,200
Available
5347
1950s

a good quality cabinet in the neoclassical style with inset square top of ribbon mahogany above a single drawer apron raised on turned supports all joined by a lower shelf over a single drawer; raised on brass casters; good vintage condition with minor overall wear and good patina; professionally refinished 

Height: 
24.75"
Width: 
18"
Depth: 
18"
$3,650
Available

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