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5139
1959

each with round teak top raised on metal supports ending in teak feet; Albert Larsson was a Swedish carpenter and furniture maker from the Mid-century modern period. He established his own business Alberts Tibro in 1938, and after World War II the small production team began specializing in coffee tables and multifunctional height-adjustable tables. Throughout the following decades the company grew to become one of Sweden's most successful manufacturers.

Height: 
18"
Diameter: 
15.5"
$4,250
Available
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Inlaid Birch Chest of Drawers; Possibly Swedish
4912
1950's

the rectangular top above a frieze drawer inlaid with elegant scrolling rinceau centering a lined keyhole, over two long drawers fitted with wreath form brass pulls; raised on short tapering slanted legs; verso pencil inscription and dated twice "1951"; excellent vintage condition; professionally polished

Height: 
28"
Width: 
36"
Depth: 
17.5"
$7,250
Available
Gouache, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper; Mid-century Drawing of a Ballerina
5063
1950's

the abstract expressionist drawing of a graceful ballerina dancing to Swan Lake in a deep bow; excellent vintage condition with only minor discoloration to paper; new acid-free matte; later cerused oak frame; with illegible signature

Height: 
27" site: 20"
Width: 
21" site: 13"
Depth: 
1.5"
$2,250
Available
Watercolor on paper: Paul Immel (1896-1964) White Flowers in a Blue Bowl
5039
1950s

Signed lower left; Paul Immel was born in Helena, Montana in 1864. Immel studied at the Ball School of Art in Minneapolis and in 1924 moved to Los Angeles where he further studied at Otis Art Institute, later moving to Seattle, Washington. Immel is known for his watercolor floral studies and was a member of the Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters and the Northwest Watercolor Society; excellent condition with nice clear colors; some wear to blonde-stained wooden frame

 

 

Height: 
25.75"
Width: 
35"
Depth: 
1.75"
$3,250
Available
Pair Signed Camille Tharaud (1878-1956) Enameled Porcelain Lamps; Limoges
5025
1950s

Designed by Marbro Lamp Co., each ovoid-form lamp decorated with slender wheat sheaths resting on a gilt-metal base over an ebonized wooden stand; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; re-wired and re-gilded; signed on underside; Camille Tharaud first studied chemistry as a young man, but after an injury during WWI, he convalesced in Limoges, France where he began his work with porcelain, opening up his own factory in 1920.

Height: 
20" (top of porcelain) 33" (top of shade)
Width: 
8"
Depth: 
8"
$5,450
Available
5105
1950s

this whimsical train set consisting of five interlocking pieces: Locomotive, Tank Car, Hopper, Coal Car and the Caboose; excellent vintage condition; wheels work smoothly; minor wear and scuffs

Height: 
3.5"-5"
Width: 
7"-9"
Depth: 
4"
$650
Available
4941
dated 1950

this beautifully decorated lamp of ovoid form finely painted overall with large floral stems in rich shades of blue, green and ochre all on a mottled pale blue ground; with subtle gilt decoration; artist signed and dated 1950; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks, rewired; with custom giltwood base

Height: 
17" (top of ceramic) 29" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
11"
$2,750
Sold
5119
1950

each large lamp of bulbous form with long everted neck above on ovoid body raised on a brass base; all in a swirling silver and gold faux marble glaze; excellent vintage condition with minor wear; patina to metal bases; rewired 

Height: 
20.5" (top of ceramic) 33.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
9"
$4,650
Classically-inspired Italian 1950's Carrara Marble Columnar Lamp
4973
1950's

with giltwood neck above a turned columnar body of nicely figured Carrara marble all over a giltwood base; good vintage condition with minor chipping to edges; re-wired; neck and base re-gilded

Height: 
15.25" (top of marble) 28" (top of shade)
Width: 
6"
Depth: 
6"
$1,850
Available
Pair of Italian 1950's Painted Porcelain Lamps Made for Marbro Lamp, Co., Los Angeles
5043
1950's

each with long flaring neck above a tapering body painted overall with stylized floral and foliate vines in colors of ochre and aqua with gilt highlights all on a white ground; raised on a water-gilded wooden base; signed 'Marbro Lamp Italy'; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; re-wired; some rubbing to gilding

Height: 
15.5" (top of porcelain) 27.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
7.5"
$4,650
Available

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