with flared neck above a lobed body all raised on a square plinth; good antique condition with overall weathered and chipped surface
the well-carved Corinthian capital with faux marble top adorned overall with outscrolled acanthus leaves below scrolling volutes; all raised on a later square wooden plinth; remnants of label from Tony Duquette Collections sale, Christie's Auction House, Los Angeles, 2001, image can be seen in the book "Tony Duquette" by Wendy Goodman and Hutton Wilkinson, pg. 216; good solid condition with overall wear and patina; some shrinkage
each large-scaled curule bench with semi-detached seat flanked by flared openwork arms with turned double-baluster stretchers; all raised on down-scrolled supports ending in paw feet all joined by turned stretchers; good antique condition; professionally restored with refinished surface and new upholstery
with scrolling handle and openwork body over a tri-pod base; even wear and oxidation to surface; good overall condition
with goose neck pediment above a glazed cabinet resting on a base fitted with a single drawer over two doors; nicely decorated overall with various scenes; areas of refreshed gilding and paint; good antique condition
the hand-tooled leather top with incurved front above an apron fitted with five drawers; raised on reeded support ending in brass casters; good antique condition; new antiqued leather top with gilt hand-tooling
the large mahogany oval tray centering am impressive satinwood shell motif surrounded by rosewood banding; raised on a later stand; excellent restored condition
the domed lid with one seated and one standing rabbit with inquisitive gazes; resting on a circular basket-weave bowl; minor wear; excellent condition.
the rectangular hinged lid framed by a brass inlaid border surrounding floral vines; the body inlaid with fine floral and foliate brass stringing; the red velvet lined interior with removable tray; restored condition.
each with thick napoleon machete marble top above a bowed cabinet fitted with 3 drawers with brass stringing flanked by brass inlaid fluted stiles and sides all over a scalloped apron; new tops; excellent restored condition.
each diminutive chair with upright stiles flanking an openwork splat above a drop-in upholstered seat; raised on thick legs all joined by similar openwork panels; good vintage condition with some wear to surface; newly upholstered
each with square top above a square pedestal with inset reserves; chipping and overall weathered patina
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.
the rectangular top with quarter-round molded edge above a fluted apron; raised on turned columnar supports ending in block feet all joined by perimeter stretchers; structurally sturdy with pegged construction; intentionally distressed finish to imitate age; overall wear and patina
the 12-sided giltwood mirror with conforming central plate and mirrored border; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina; some rubbing and chipping to gilding
the square clear glass plate resting on a nickel plated base consisting of 4 upturned supports over 4 downturned legs; minor patination to metal.
each hand-carved swag with plump fruit and vegetables nestled among flower heads and foliage; good antique condition with overall minor wear
Maison Jansen was a Paris-based interior decoration office founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen; the beveled mirror plate within a giltwood frame surrounded by a chamfered mirrored border of eglomise panels; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks to glass; later beveled plate; overall even wear and rubbing to giltwood frame
the well-figured round top with an inlaid laurel-leaf and interlaced ribbon perimeter border; above a plain frieze apron with inlaid beading; raised on graceful splayed legs joining a lower shelf; excellent antique condition; professionally refinished
each with square, richly-figured macassar veneered tops cantilevered on a chrome base; excellent vintage condition with minor wear to chrome; tops professionally refinished
the squared top above a conforming body fitted with a single tambour door; the arching apron joining four columnar supports above a lower shelf; raised on compressed bulbous feet; restored condition
the square top with inset tiles all above intricate openwork aprons with arabesque spandrels; painted overall with stylized floral and foliate motifs in colors of scarlet, ochre and olive green; overall wear and patina with some chipping to paint
the inset square glass top within a gilt-iron frame adorned overall with a meandering floral and foliate vine; good vintage condition with overall wear and patina; some missing petals
epoca, located in the Design Center neighborhood of San Francisco, has been characterized as “blended eclectic” offering unique 20th century furnishings alongside traditional antiques and accessories.
Eric Petsinger:
Two things in Eric Petsinger’s life are truly memorable. The first is a day in 1968 when his mother left the house a brunette and came home a blonde. The second was opening epoca, the beautifully edited San Francisco gallery, a fixture in the San Francisco Design Center neighborhood since 2003. In epoca, Eric has created a layered inventory with a ‘something for everyone’ approach, blending American and European antiques with 20th century furnishings. Whether assisting an interior designer or an antiques enthusiast, Eric says, “Mix it up! Go ahead and put that shapely French rococo armchair next to a sleek John Widdicomb sofa and see how they bring out each other’s beauty.”