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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
Sold
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
Sold
5054
1950s

each with dramatic incurved openwork back sloping to upright teminals capped with giltwood spheres; flanking an attached leather seat all raised on a curule-form support; newly painted and gilded; newly upholstered in tan leather

Height: 
30.25"
Seat height: 
18.5" arm: 26.5"
Width: 
22"
Depth: 
18"
$13,850
Available
5164
1950s

the frosted and ribbed bullicante (controlled bubble) ovoid shade emanating alternating clear glass foliate fronds; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired; fitted with three lights

Diameter: 
16"
Drop: 
34"
$11,500
Available
4365
1950s

each with leather saddle seat seeming to float above an ebonized wooden base with turned legs fitted with brass caps and feet; new tan leather upholstery; good vintage condition with minor marks and wear; The G Plan Story: G Plan can trace its roots back to 1898, when Ebenezer Gomme began handcrafting furniture in his workshop. In 1953, his grandson Donald launched the G Plan brand and with it a post-war furniture revolution. Over the years G Plan has created some of the most enduring and iconic furniture of the 20th century.

Height: 
17"
Width: 
19.5"
Depth: 
16"
$5,800
Sold
5385
1950s

a pair of Maurizio Tempestini (Italian, 1908-1960) mid-century modern alabaster table lamps in a sculpted flame design of polished white alabaster with veins of black; raised on oval ebonized wooden bases; good vintage condition with minor chipping; professionally rewired and bases re-painted
 

Height: 
15.5" (top of alabaster)
Width: 
6"
Depth: 
4.75"
$7,850
Available

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