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Murano 1950's Filigrana Art Glass Pillow Vase by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso
4908
1950's

a fine example of a mezza filigrana pillow vase with white and ecru swirled stripes infused into clear glass; the underside with polished pontil; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks

Height: 
8"
Width: 
8"
Depth: 
4"
$1,450
Sold
Pair T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb model no. WMB Mid-Century Walnut Slipper Chairs
4829
1950's

classic chairs designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976) for Widdicomb with bleached walnut frames raised on elegant splayed supports; see article by James Buresh, “Timeless Mid-century Modern Design,” Archives of American Art Journal, no. 48, 2009, pp. 30, 33; excellent vintage condition; recently reupholstered with some minor staining

Height: 
31"
Seat height: 
18"
Width: 
26.5"
Depth: 
29"
$12,800
Available
A Classic American Mid-century Barrel-back Swivel Chairs
4807
1950's

each with incurved wedge-shaped tufted back above a generous seat all raised on turned wooden legs with brass sabots; excellent restored vintage condition with new tweed upholstery

Height: 
25.75"
Seat height: 
17"
Width: 
28.5"
Depth: 
28"
$7,600
Sold
4846
1950's

each with ebonized and carved reeded frame having arching backs above continuous arms raised on tapering legs; good restored condition with new upholstery; professionally refinished 

Height: 
28.5"
Seat height: 
18"
Width: 
24"
Depth: 
24"
$8,500
Available
Mid-century Incised Geometric Bottle-form Lamps with Gilt Highlights
4916
1950's

each with slender flaring neck above a bulbous body; decorated with incised geometric designs in a white glaze with gilt perimeter bands; overall fine craquelure to glaze; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired

Height: 
16" (top of ceramic) 28" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
6.25"
$2,750
Sold
Shimmering Set of Three Vintage Murano Bubble Orb-form Paperweights
4742
1950's

a nice set of three Venetian glass paperweights infused with controlled bubbles; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks

Height: 
4.5" 3.5" 3"
Diameter: 
4.75" 3.75" 3.25"
$1,400
Sold
Oil on Artist Board: A Colorful American Mid-century Abstract Expressionist Painting
4885
1950's

a good example of mid-century abstract expressionism, also known as the New York School, with its expressive and colorful palette creating a contemplative mood; signed 'R. Gumpert' ; good condition and professionally cleaned; with original gray cerused wooden frame

 

Height: 
overall 19"
Width: 
overall 22.5"
Depth: 
1.5"
$2,750
Sold
Sculptural Pair of Atomic Age 1950's Lounge Chairs by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff
4801
1950's

each of refined minimal design with elegant lines; of iron construction with new ivory leather upholstery; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina 

Height: 
29"
Seat height: 
16"
Width: 
29"
Depth: 
24"
$6,750
Sold
A Whimsical French 1950's Cast Bronze Circus Ring
4851
1950's or earlier

"Under the Big Top" this very charming sculpture depicting a dynamic circus ring complete with trapeze artist, tightrope walker, trained seal, acrobats, Pierrot-dressed clowns and horses all under the leadership of the ringmaster who looks out to the audience; with two tall tent poles attached with guide wires; overall even wear and patina to surface

Height: 
19.5"
Diameter: 
13.75"
$2,850
Sold
Curvaceous French 1950's Raw Iron Curule-form Bench with Incurved Arms
4803
1950's

The slatted openwork seat flanked by incurved armrests  above a curule form base with scrolling elements; raw iron finish with overall even wear and patina

Height: 
26"
Seat height: 
16.25"
Width: 
45"
Depth: 
14.25"
$3,650
Available

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