the thick elongated bowl in colors from blue to aubergine all flanked by clear glass handles; no chips or cracks; some wear to underside.
a handsome english art deco beechwood floor lamp with blond highlights
vintage Curtis Jeré metal wall sculpture depicting the iconic Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco; large scale dimensional wall sculpture composed of detailed brass and wire-work with benches, lamposts and urns on pedestals; signed on upper left eave of roof 'C. Jeré'; good vintage condition; oxidation in areas and overall patina; some tarnish to the brass
each striking lamp of deep purple bullicante and gold aventurine glass with an iridescent surface; raised on a brass octagonal base; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
with everted neck above an ovoid body over a lobed foot resting on a gilt-metal base; all in a smoky glass with controlled bubbles; excellent condition; rewired; lampshade as is.
the ovoid ribbed glass with controlled bubbles; with carerra marble cap and base; rewired; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; minor wear to marble; lamp shade as is.
the rectangular top with glass insert flanked by open handles; over a thick apron raised on elegant splayed supports
the tall ribbed lamp of sea-foam green art glass with controlled bubbles; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
each with elegant flared neck flanked by clear aventurine glass handles all above a tapering body resting on a lobed aventurine splayed base; all over a conforming gilt-metal plinth; excellent condition; rewired; new lampshades as is.
a robust american 1960's baluster-form cork lamp with ebonized base and cap; rewired; shade as is
each of columnar form resting on a square base; originally fitted with a kerosene receptacle; excellent condition; external French wiring
each of voluptuous, elegant form in vibrant fuschia cased glass; raised on splayed gilt-wood bases; excellent condition; rewired
beautiful Italian design of collapsible scissor form fitted with a removable tray all raised on clear plastic casters; excellent vintage condition with even wear to warm patina
the ribbed lamp of silver aventurine glass; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
each of thick aubergine glass with gold inclusions over a lobed base; rewired
the writhing swimming fish with imbricated scales; resting on a swirling wave; one minor chip to tail.
the well-figured top with chamfered edge; raised on scrolled supports and splayed legs joined by a lower shelf; good vintage condition; professionally refinished
the flaring neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop handles; with minor wear to surface.
of faceted translucent white opaline glass, each with long neck above a waisted mid-section over a bell-shaped base; no chips or cracks; rewired; patination to brass fittings; new shades as is.
the long neck with bulbous mid-section of carved foliate motifs; raised on a tripartite base on 3 scrolled feet; restored condition.
April showers brings May, actually, June––flowers; flowers bursting of vibrant beautiful color, just like this large pair of crackle-glaze ceramic lamps in a richly-colored turquoise by Frederick Cooper here at epoca. These lamps are a perfect example of the extraordinary quality associated with the Frederick Cooper Lamp Company established in Chicago in 1923. Frederick was a Chicago artist and was fascinated with the new invention of lamps and tried to incorporate the elements and flavors of American architecture of that time which has been carried on through the generations. Visit our gallery at 1700 16th street @ Kansas to see these and other fabulous lamps at epoca and the new home of Garden Court Antiques. See you soon!
Paul T. Frankl, October 14, 1886 – March 21,1958 / Johnson Furniture Co. 1908 - 1983, Grand Rapids, Michigan
An émigré from Austria, Frankl settled in New York in 1914 and quickly saw a country awash in reproductions of uncomfortable European styles. From the start, Frankl took a different approach, designing sleek, unadorned pieces that reflected advances in American technology and changes in culture. In the early 1950s Johnson Furniture Company produced several lines by Paul Frankl, among them the “Contemporary” line, incorporating an early use of biomorphic designs.
Modern, inside-out Paul T. Frankl's sleek simplicity gave rise to a California look.
L.A. Times Article August 16, 2007 by Bettijane Levine
"Paul T. Frankl and Modern American Design.", Christopher Long, Yale University Press, 2007
Throughout the week, we are going to share some of my favorites here at the gallery. Today is this remarkable, superb quality Murano clear glass lantern by Seguso,
An American 1950's Drop-Front Bar for Stylish Holidays Entertaining with MidCentury Flair & a Post-Modern take on THE Holiday Classic: Eggnog!
