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
of classic Robsjohn-Gibbings design with its iconic profile featuring a framed upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by open work arms; all raised on subtly flared supports; warm patina to well-figured walnut frame; professionally refinished; good sturdy condition; in need of reupholstering.
this extremely comfortable and stylish mid-century sofa with beechwood frame with splayed openwork ends and raised on tapering supports; fabric in good condition with minimal wear and minor fading; excellent vintage condition with wear and patina to wood
this incredibly stylish and practical dressing cabinet having a hinged top with interior mirror and divided compartments; above a shaped front with two bi-fold doors with interior drawers; the upper section with two small drawers; excellent restored condition; stamped 'John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids'
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; professionally refreshed surface; good vintage condition
the handsome credenza by John Stuart with its simple, straightforward design constructed of richly-patinated and well-figured tiger mahogany; the rectangular top above a conforming body fitted with three doors faced with beautiful bookmatch veneer; all raised on tapering quadrangular supports; good vintage condition with small areas of replaced veneer; professionally refinished.
the solid cabinet with rectangular top above an apron with applied bosses and star motifs over a body fitted with 2 doors adorned with bodly-scaled raised stars; raised on elegant splayed supports
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
the rectangular paneled tray fitted with hinged drop-down sides having pierced handles all in a mellow oak finish; with original brass inset hinges; the sides are slightly canted when closed; all raised on the original oak folding stand; measures 29"H 35"W 26" D 35 (flaps down) and 33"H 31.25"W 22.75"D (flaps up); good antique condition with overall even wear and warm patina; minor old repairs with stabilized split to one panel
the cerused oak blackplate centering a beveled mirror flanked by 2 similar mirrors with mirrors on the reverse; fitted with a steel and chrome hinged framework; age to plates; good antique condition
having curved front with five inlaid doors, all raised on turned and flared feet with brass terminals; the center door opens to reveal sycamore-veneered drawers; the right door opens to reveal a mirrored and glass bar compartment; excellent condition
one of the prettiest pairs of chinese lamps that we have had in our inventory; each of slender baluster form adorned with gilt meandering floral vines; raised on a turned giltwood base; excellent condition with minor even wear; rewired
each well constructed chest fitted with 2 drawers with inset reserves and brass pulls; raised on tapering supports; drawer interiors of solid oak; John Stuart furniture labels inside drawers; professionally refinished
the rectangular top with glass insert flanked by open handles; over a thick apron raised on elegant splayed supports
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
the elegantly long rectangular cork top with flared ends raised on pierced splayed wooden supports; excellent condition; original design from 1948
of iconic 1950's Italian design fitted with 4 doors opening to reveal a mahogany-lined interior with adjustable shelves; can be used for a television or general storage; excellent vintage condition with restored finish
the striking ovoid vessel with fish-mouth opening; painted overall with large leaves and bamboo shoots all on a white ground; with underglaze blue markings to underside; The first porcelain factory in the town of Marktredwitz opened in 1872 and was known under the name of Porzellanfabrik Jaeger, Thomas & Co. until Fritz Thomas quit in 1898, opening his own factory in 1903. In 1908, the “F. Thomas, Marktredwitz” factory was purchased by Rosenthal, ceasing operation in 1960.
fitted with four amboyna matchbook-veneered doors opening to reveal 3 sycamore-veneered drawers; all above a scalloped apron raised on splayed legs with brass caps; excellent condition; with original retail label 'Mauri Muebles, Buenos Aires'
with serpentine rasotica marble top above a conforming carved oak base with dramatic scalloped apron centering a bold shell medallion flanked by rocaille carving; raised on cabriole supports with similar rocaille carving; good antique condition with professional repairs to marble; nice warm patina to wood with overall minor wear
Gorgeous bowl by master wood turning artist, Larry Witt. Witt is a Southwest artist, who is displayed in many galleries, and is collected all around the world. Witt composes his pieces using many different species of wood. Using no dyes or stains, it is the variety of natural colorations in his wood choices that define his work.This bowl is made of oak, maple and purpleheart woods, and is comprised of 161 separate pieces of wood. It has a wonderful, sweet smell. Amazing piece of art!
the large urn with banded oak leaf lip above egg-and-dart ring; the waisted body with swirled fluted decoration flanked by whimsical masked handles; all raised on a separate iron splayed socle; overall even wear
of striking form with concave sides fitted with 2-doors to reveal oak-lined drawers; adorned overall with pewter mounts and supports; good vintage condition with minor repairs
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.”
We will set out to demystify the sometimes esoteric world of buying and decorating with antiques.
ASID Members: Everyone who buys or uses furniture, who makes, designs, or sells it, collectors, architects, decorators and students (ASID Members only, please)
Thursday, February 28 at 5:30 p.m. Epoca 1700 16th Street San Francisco
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