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5476
1950s

of stylish mid-century design in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, with ivory-glazed oblelisk-form base emanating two deeply scrolled brass arms supporting candle form socket holders;  centering a cylindrical brass rod and finial; all atop a black marble base with white veining; 18.5" (top of ceramic)  35: (top of shade); good vintage condition with light overall wear; minor pitting to brass; professionally rewired. 

Height: 
18.5" (top of ceramic) 35: (top of shade)
Width: 
12.5"
Depth: 
6"
$2,450
5503
1950s

the tall and striking ribbed art glass lamp of conical form in luminous smoked glass all resting on a brass base; Empoli is known as the other Italian mid-century glass. Simpler in design than their Murano cousins, the simple traditional styles of Empoli glass were quickly adapted to the sparse abstract shapes of mid 20th century modernism. The vast majority of mid century-styled Empoli glass was made for the American market; height: 21.25" (top of glass)  32" (top of shade); good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired; even wear to re-painted base

Height: 
21.25" (top of glass) 32" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
6.25"
$1,850
Available
5494
mid 1950s

a charming impressionist painting of young French boys dressed in their school uniforms and carrying red flags as they walk across an urban park dappled with patches of light and shade; artist signed lower left 'R.

Height: 
overall: 26" canvas: 14.5"
Width: 
overall: 41" canvas: 30"
Depth: 
2"
$4,200
Available
5170
1950s

the circular tabouret with new decking above a rope-twist gilwood frame with cabriole supports with knotted feet all joined by an x-form stretcher centering a robust central knot; gilding refreshed; nice patina with overall even rubbing; structurally sound frame; new leather upholstery .Seat 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.

Height: 
19.5"
Diameter: 
25"
$7,200
Available
5257
1950s

the square game table with 'floating' top of radiating oak veneer; above an ebonized body fitted with two drawers with oak secondary wood; raised on tapering, stepped quadrangular supports; each barrel-back chair with incurved back and downward sloping arms flanking a tight seat; all raised on tapering legs; professionally refreshed surface; good vintage condition with sturdy frames; reupholstered

Height: 
table: 29" chairs: 30"
Seat height: 
19" arms: 24"
Width: 
table: 32" chairs: 20.5"
Depth: 
table: 32" chairs: 21"
$14,850
Available
5485
1950s

each of simple cylindrical form covered in a mottled celadon green glaze; with custom giltwood bases and gilt-metal caps; 17.5" (top of vase)  28.5" (top of shade); good vintage condition with minor wear; the vases now drilled and mounted as lamps; rubbing and patina to gilding

Height: 
17.5" (top of vase) 28.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
6"
$3,250
Available
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
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